ir partnership. The Anápolis facility was key to Hyundai’s expansion plans in Brazil, as the Piracicaba plant is already operating at full capacity. With Hyundai’s exit, Caoa is exploring alternatives to optimize Anápolis’ productivity. One potential solution involves a new partnership with Omoda Jaecoo, a brand from Chinese automaker Chery. Although neither company confirmed the deal, rumors suggest negotiations are well advanced. The pl...

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Chery presents vehicle manufacturing project to Ministry of Industry, Algeria On June 11, the Ministry of Industry, Algeria announced that the Minister of Industry met with a high-level delegation representing SARL Automobile New Generation, including representatives from the Chinese company OMODA and JAECOO, and their parent company Chery. The meeting focused on the Tourist Vehicle Manufacturing Project in Algeria, aimed at boosting the national...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/12

, while Honda sold 3,057 units, a decrease of 19.7%, and Mazda sold 8,671 units, an increase of 8.8% from the same month last year. Kia sales increased 0.6% to 8,853 units, while Hyundai sales increased 9.6% to 4,652 units. JAC sold 1,950 vehicles, a 7.2% decrease from last May. INEGI reported that Chery Motor, that included the sales of Chirey and Omoda brands, will not report sales from April 2025. Motornation sold 286 units of BAIC, JMC, DFSK ...

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Gaikindo notes production of 32,395 BEV/PHEV/HEV units in Indonesia in Jan-Apr 2025 Announced on May 17, 2025, the Association of Indonesian Automotive Industries (Gaikindo) released data on the production of BEVs, PHEVs, and HEVs (by brand) for the first 4 months of 2025, totaling 32,395 electrified vehicles. For BEVs, total production reached 6,556 units, with Chery leading at 3,059 units (Omoda and iCar), followed by Wuling with 2,969 units, a...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/23

CHERY unveils advanced super hybrid system tech and model launch plans at TECH DAY in Thailand On May 15, 2025, CHERY Automobile held “The Next Era Mobility: TECH DAY by CHERY and OMODA & JAECOO” in Bangkok, showcasing advancements in new energy vehicle (NEV) technology to support Thailand’s electric mobility growth. One of the highlights was the launch of next-generation hybrid powertrain technologies, including the CHS (CHERY Hybrid Syste...

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CHERY - KGEN partner on Thailand’s national EV project, supported by govt. agencies Announced on May 16, 2025, CHERY Automobile has partnered with SET-listed King Gen PCL (KGEN) to jointly develop a Thai-branded electric vehicle (EV). The collaboration is supported by a technology transfer policy from the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (MHESI) and the National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), as...

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CHERY, OMODA & JAECOO announce updates on Thailand plant and local market plans On May 15, 2025, CHERY and OMODA & JAECOO announced progress on the construction of their new manufacturing facility in Thailand. Located in Nikhom Phatthana District, Rayong, the plant represents a THB 5 billion investment and covers an area of 104 rai.  Operations are scheduled to start in Q3/2025, with a targeted annual production capacity of 80,000 units by 2028....

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Gaikindo notes production of 23,430 electrified vehicles in Indonesia during Q1/2025 Announced on April 19, 2025, the Association of Indonesian Automotive Industries (Gaikindo) released data on the production of BEVs, PHEVs, and HEVs (by brand) for Q1. A total of 23,430 electrified vehicles were produced during the first 3 months of 2025. For BEVs, total production reached 4,632 units, with Chery leading at 2,116 units (Omoda and iCar), followed ...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/24

Omoda and Jaecoo brands launch in Brazil The Chinese Chery Group’s Omoda and Jaecoo brands were officially launched in Brazil, debuting with two models, the Omoda E5 compact electric SUV and the Jaecoo 7 compact plug-in hybrid SUV. The vehicles will be initially imported, though manufacturing in Brazil should begin before 2028. The Omoda E5 is a compact SUV-coupe with dimensions similar to the Jeep Compass. It will be offered in two versions: a...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/17

ed its doors, celebrating 20 years of automotive excellence in the Philippines. With the theme “Driven by Connection,” this year’s event runs until April 13. The latest innovations from over 20 international car brands will be presented. Participating brands include Aion, BAIC, BYD, Changan, Chery, Foton, GAC, Great Wall Motors, Hyundai, Isuzu, Jetour, Jaecoo, KIA, Lynk & Co., MG, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Omoda, Seres, Suzuki, Vinfast, and Volv...

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Six Chinese brands to enter Brazil in 2025 On March 25, during the Quatro Rodas Forum "Brazil-China Connection" in São Paulo, industry leaders and Chinese automakers discussed the growing presence of Chinese car brands in Brazil. At least six new Chinese brands including SAIC (MG), GAC, Geely, Leapmotor, Omoda & Jaecoo, and Foton are entering the market in 2025 in the light vehicle segment.  Brands like Caoa Chery, BYD, GWM, Neta, Zeekr, and JA...

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Chery Automobile set to launch new models in Thailand in 2025 Reported on April 2, 2025, Chery Automobile has unveiled its plans to officially introduce the Chery brand to the Thai market in 2025, in line with its strategy to expand in the Southeast Asian region. This follows the launch of Chery’s sub-brands, Omoda and Jaecoo, in Thailand in 2024, which received better-than-expected responses, according to the President of OMODA & JAECOO (Thail...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/03

ncrease of 19.8%, while Honda sold 3,782 units, an increase of 10.6%, and Mazda sold 9,044 units, an increase of 25.0% from the same month last year. Kia sales increased 3.5% to 8,801 units, while Hyundai sales increased 1.8% to 4,278 units. JAC sold 2,011 vehicles, a 4.4% increase from last March. Chery and Omoda brands sales decreased 14.2% to 1,786 units, while Motornation sold 235 units of BAIC, JMC, DFSK and SERES vehicles, 73.2% less than l...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/02

Omoda & Jaecoo first 1,000 vehicles to go on sale in April in Brazil On March 6, it was announced that Omoda & Jaecoo's first batch of 1,000 SUVs is en route to Brazil and will be available for sale in April. The vehicles, including the Omoda 5 electric (OE5) and Jaecoo 7 plug-in hybrid (J7), left the ports of Shanghai and Tianjin, China, on February 27 and will be distributed through 50 dealerships across 17 states. The shipment will arrive at a...

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rease of 14.1%, while Honda sold 3,284 units, a decrease of 2.0%, and Mazda sold 9,299 units, an increase of 40.3% from the same month last year. Kia sales increased 10.0% to 8,902 units, while Hyundai sales increased 1.7% to 4,106 units. JAC sold 2,104 vehicles, a 5.1% increase from last February. Chery and Omoda brands sales decreased 20.2% to 1,890 units, while Motornation sold 163 units of BAIC, JMC, DFSK and SERES vehicles, 84.0% less than l...

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Omoda & Jaecoo agree to partner with 50 Thai EV parts makers, generating trade value of THB 2.1 billion On February 25, Omoda & Jaecoo (Thailand), a subsidiary of Chery Automobile, together with the Board of Investment (BOI) and UOB Bank Public Company Limited, jointly organized “OMODA & JAECOO Sourcing Day” in Bangkok, Thailand. Omoda & Jaecoo sought partnership with electric vehicle (EV) component makers in Thailand, focusing on 6 key group...

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on implementing commercial activities and studying the option of building a factory in the province. This cooperation supports the development of the domestic automobile manufacturing industry to achieve a localization rate of 30-35%. In April 2024, Geleximco Group established a joint venture with Chery Group (China) to build a factory in Hung Phu Industrial Park, Thai Binh, Vietnam to produce and distribute two Omoda & Jaecoo car lines. Its fir...

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Omoda and Jaecoo Motor Philippines holds official brand launch; 3 models made available On February 18, 2025, Omoda and Jaecoo Motor Philippines Inc. held its official brand launch event in the Philippines, presenting the newly launched Omoda C5 crossover, Omoda E5 BEV, and Jaecoo EJ6 e-SUV, all imported from China. According to the company, it set an initial monthly sales target of 500 units per month (during Q1) before increasing it to 1,000 un...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/21

Caoa Chery transfers space of Jacareí plant to Omoda & Jaecoo in Brazil On February 6, it was reported that the former Caoa International and Chery Automobile have signed an agreement with Acteco Brasil, operating as Omoda & Jaecoo Brazil Automobile, to transfer 436,000 of the 1 million square meters of its plant in Jacareí, closed since May 2022. However, this land does not include the existing factory structure. Omoda Jaecoo, a Chery Group br...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/08

crease of 18.5%, while Honda sold 3,436 units, a decrease of 0.7%, and Mazda sold 7,832 units, an increase of 23.6% from the same month last year. Kia sales increased 4.9% to 8,605 units, while Hyundai sales increased 5.7% to 3,979 units. JAC sold 1,946 vehicles, a 14.4% increase from last January. Chery and Omoda brands sales decreased 27.6% to 1,883 units, while Motornation sold 219 units of BAIC, JMC, DFSK and SERES vehicles, 73.3% less than l...

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