XPeng enters Mexican market with electric SUVs G6 and G9 On March 25, XPeng announced its entry into the Mexican market with the launch of its G6 and G9 SUVs. Both models are built on the company’s 800V high-voltage SiC platform and incorporate ultra-fast charging capabilities, along with its XPILOT ASSIST system, which enables functions such as highway driving assistance, automated parking, and intelligent vehicle interaction. The vehicles al...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/30

for partner models. For Chery’s Omoda & Jaecoo models, including the Jaecoo 6 EV and Jaecoo 6T EV, it offers service area planning, battery monitoring, and lane-level guidance, with transparent and reassuring driving instructions in both urban and off-road conditions. For Great Wall Motor’s WEY G9, ORA 5, and HAVAL 6, the system provides simplified navigation, with integrated fuel and charging route planning for PHEVs and charger-focused rout...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/30

FOTON launches TUNLAND G9 mid-size pickup truck in Russia On February 10, MB RUS JSC (part of the Avtodom Group of Companies), the exclusive distributor of FOTON pickups and vans in Russia, officially unveiled the FOTON TUNLAND G9 mid-size pickup truck. The manufacturer's recommended retail price at launch was RUB 3,790,000.  The pickup's dimensions are 5340 x 1960 x 1920 mm. It can tow a trailer with a maximum weight of 750 kg without brakes an...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/12

GWM officially launches WEY G9 PHEV MPV in Malaysia as local CKD assembly begins Reported on January 29, 2026, Great Wall Motor (GWM) Malaysia has officially launched the locally assembled (CKD) GWM WEY G9 PHEV MPV, priced at MYR 269,800 OTR (excluding insurance) in a single variant. Production is underway at EP Manufacturing’s Pegoh plant in Melaka, with initial units already rolling out. The WEY G9 is Malaysia’s second CKD Chinese PHEV MPV,...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/03

Foton to unveil TUNLAND G9 in Russia On January 26, MB RUS, the sole official distributor of FOTON pickups and vans in the Russian Federation, announced that it will unveil the FOTON TUNLAND G9 on February 10, 2026. The vehicle is equipped with a 2-liter turbodiesel engine paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission, producing 162 hp of power. The vehicle has a gross vehicle weight of 2,980 kg and a payload capacity of 905 kg. Based on Foton R...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/27

GWM Malaysia marks first export of locally-made Wey G9 Hi4 PHEV to Thailand Reported on January 26, 2026, GWM Malaysia marked a key regional milestone by exporting its first locally assembled (CKD) GWM WEY G9 Hi4 PHEV units to Thailand, marking GWM Malaysia’s first CKD export to a neighboring market. Produced at the EP Manufacturing (EPMB) plant in Pegoh, Melaka, the shipment comes after the initial CKD rollout in December and ahead of the mod...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/27

and a powerful electric drive. Its 800-volt system provides a range of up to 530 km (WLTP) and allows the battery to charge from 10% to 80% in just 12 minutes. The new XPENG P7+ will be produced at Magna Steyr’s plant in Graz, Austria. It will be the third XPENG model made there, following G6 and G9 SUVs. Based on Xpeng press release...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/13

XPeng enters Qatari market, partners with Mauritian distributor On December 26, XPeng announced the recent holding of a brand launch event in Doha, Qatar for official entry into the Middle East premium vehicle market. The Qatar expansion represents a strategic milestone in the deepening of XPeng’s presence across the MEA (Middle East and Africa) region. At the event, XPeng exhibited the G9 and G6 SUVs and a XPeng AeroHT flying car, while announ...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/31

EPMB Malaysia launches Phase 2 expansion to lift Melaka annual capacity to 30,000 vehicles Reported on December 12, 2025, EP Manufacturing Berhad (EPMB) launched Phase 2 of its Melaka assembly plant, raising annual capacity from 6,000 to 30,000 units. This announcement was accompanied by the first CKD GWM WEY G9 PHEV MPV coming off the line in Malaysia.  EPMB has evolved from a Tier-1 parts supplier into a vertically integrated contract assemble...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/16

GWM WEY G9 PHEV CKD production begins in Malaysia Reported on December 12, 2025, GWM Malaysia confirmed that the first locally assembled (CKD) WEY G9 units have already rolled off the line at the EP Manufacturing (EPMB) plant in Melaka, marking the first Chinese new-energy MPV to be assembled in Malaysia. The model was first shown locally at the Kuala Lumpur International Mobility Show (KLIMS) in 2024. The launch of this MPV PHEV has slipped fro...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/16

Foton introduces Tunland G9 in Colombia On December 14, it was reported that Foton introduced in Colombia the new Tunland G9, a pickup. The Foton Tunland G9 is powered by a 2.0-liter Aucan Euro VI turbodiesel engine delivering 161 hp and 390 Nm of torque, paired with a 48-volt mild-hybrid system developed by Valeo and an eight-speed ZF automatic transmission. The pickup features a 4×4 drivetrain with low range and a mechanical rear differential ...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/15

utious consumer spending. Highlight models featured at the event include GAC Govy Aircab, Chery QQ3 EV, Honda Step WGN e:HEV Spada, Hyundai XRT Concept, Omoda 4, Wuling Starlight, Zeekr Mix, Toyota Hilux Travo, Avatr 07, BYD Ti7, Denza B5, Geely EX2, Lexus LX 500d, BMW iX LCI, DFSK E5 Plus, GWM Wey G9 Hi4, Maxus eDeliver 5, MG IM5, NEX Cargo Vantastic, Nissan X-Trail e-Power e-4ORCE, and Volvo XC60, among others....

News  Updated at: 2025/11/28

GWM to introduce WEY G9 PHEV to Thai market at Motor Expo 2025 Announced on November 24, 2025, GWM (Thailand) will officially introduce the WEY G9 PHEV to the Thai public at Motor Expo 2025 from November 28. The high-end WEY G9 Luxury MPV combines advanced technology with refined design. It features Hi4 Technology, Thailand’s first intelligent hybrid all-wheel-drive system, pairing a twin electric motor setup with a gasoline engine, and Coffee ...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/27

n launchpad to test the waters. Chinese automakers localize in Europe Enter Guangzhou Automobile Group (GAC) and Xpeng. At this year’s IAA Mobility Show, GAC announced that its Aion V Midsize SUV and Aion UT Hatchback will be built at Magna Steyr, while Xpeng confirmed that assembly of its G6 and G9 SUVs is already underway at the same facility. By producing locally, the companies aim to avoid EU tariffs on Chinese Electric Vehicles (EVs) while...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/26

GWM Malaysia to soon launch Wey G9 PHEV (Wey 80); Regional exports planned Reported on September 12, 2025, GWM Wey 80 will debut in Malaysia under a new name, the GWM Wey G9, as revealed on its official social media page. The carmaker indicated that the launch is just around the corner, in line with its previously stated Q3 2025 timeline. Although further official details have yet to be confirmed, the Malaysian-spec G9 is expected to follow the v...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/15

IAA Mobility 2025: XPENG unveils all-new P7 SUV, announces Munich R&D center and L4 autonomous vehicle plans On September 8, XPENG presented its new AI mobility technology at IAA Mobility 2025. It made the European debut of the all-new P7 in Europe, showing its strengths in AI, smart driving, and engineering. It also presented the G6 and G9 midsize SUVs, and the X9 MPV. The P7 is sports sedan which delivers 593 PS of power. It can accelerate fr...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/08

will present solutions tailored for the evolving needs of the European market, under the theme ‘AI Transforms the World’. The exhibition will feature the European debut of the XPENG P7 electric sports sedan, along with XPENG’s humanoid robot IRON. It will also present the X9 MPV, flagship SUV G9, ultra-smart coupe SUV G6, and the AI-defined smart sedan P7+. The event will highlight XPENG's focus on smart, sustainable, and user-friendly mobi...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/21

Ltd. (Desay SV) provided provides a range of intelligent products such as a 15.6-inch 2K-resolution intelligent display and assisted driving cameras for Chery’s Fulwin A9L sedan. Specifically, the Qualcomm 8620 chip-based IPU13 assisted driving domain controller and the Qualcomm 8255 chip-based G9SH intelligent cockpit domain controller both made their global debut and reached mass production. For intelligent driving, the IPU13 features preci...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/15

XPENG joins Spanish Association of Automobile and Truck Manufacturers On July 7, the Spanish Association of Automobile and Truck Manufacturers (ANFAC) announced that XPENG joined the Association as a member, bringing the total number of brands represented by ANFAC to 62. In Spain, the brand has been present since September 2024 and currently sells three 100% electric models: the G6, the G9, and the P7. The General Manager of XPENG Spain stated th...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/08

XPENG announces new G6 and G9 ultra smart SUVs for Europe On June 12, XPENG presented the new versions of its Ultra Smart Coupe SUV XPENG G6 and Ultra Smart Premium SUV XPENG G9 for the European market. The order will open from mid-July. Both models have been upgraded and feature XPENG's next-gen full-domain 800V high-voltage SiC platform. This enables ultra-fast charging up to 525 kW for the new XPENG G9 and 451 kW for the new XPENG G6. Both mod...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/12