ity, allowing drivers to locate chargers via Petal Maps and complete in-car QR code payments. Both companies also signed an MoU to build a localized “vehicle–network–charger–payment” ecosystem in Thailand.  HMS for Car also demonstrated tailored services 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 ...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/30

Omoda & Jaecoo Manufacturing Thailand Rayong plant opening now set for April 20 Announced on March 26, 2026, OMODA & JAECOO Thailand and Chery Thailand will officially open their manufacturing facility in Rayong, Thailand on April 20, 2026, following a brief postponement from February due to executive scheduling.  The plant will produce vehicles and batteries for new energy vehicles (NEVs), with KD model deliveries starting in April. Over the n...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/27

47th Bangkok Motor Show adopts “The Iconic Synchronicity” theme with global lineup From March 25 to April 5, 2026, Thailand's 47th Bangkok International Motor Show (47th BIMS) will be held under the theme “The Iconic Synchronicity” (Press Day/VIP Day: March 23 for vehicle brands and March 24 for motorcycle brands). International automotive brands participating in the show include Chinese marques such as NIO (including Firefly), Zeekr, XPe...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/23

Omoda C9 PHEV launched in Malaysia with initial CBU units, followed by CKD models from Shah Alam On March 18, 2026, the Omoda C9 PHEV was launched in Malaysia, priced at MYR 208,800 (OTR, excluding insurance). The model arrived as a limited 50 fully imported (CBU) units, followed by locally assembled (CKD) production units in Shah Alam. The C9 PHEV uses a Super Hybrid System with a 3-speed dedicated hybrid transmission (DHT), allowing the engine ...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/19

Chery to open Paris R&D center for OMODA and JAECOO vehicles in Europe On March 5, Chery Group announced the upcoming opening of a new R&D center in Paris, focused on developing future urban vehicles for its OMODA and JAECOO brands in the B-segment for the French and broader European market. The Paris center will serve as a design hub for the next generation of OMODA and JAECOO cars tailored for Europe. The vehicles will be designed specifically ...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/17

Jaecoo J5 2WD SUV launched in Malaysia Announced on March 5, 2026, Omoda | Jaecoo Malaysia unveiled the Jaecoo J5, a compact premium crossover in the B-segment marketed as the brand’s “Urban Explorer.” In Malaysia, the front-wheel-drive Jaecoo J5 2WD starts from RM108,000. Dimensionally, the crossover measures (LWH) 4,380x 1,860x 1,650 mm, with a wheelbase of 2,620 mm. The model is equipped with a 1.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/09

Chery postpones Omoda & Jaecoo Thailand plant opening ceremony at short notice Reported on February 26, 2026, the opening ceremony of Chery’s Omoda & Jaecoo Manufacturing (Thailand) plant in Rayong was abruptly postponed. Guests were notified late the previous evening, less than 24 hours before the event. No new date has been announced. In an official statement, Omoda & Jaecoo (Thailand) Co., Ltd. said the postponement was due to unforeseen cir...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/26

OMODA&JAECOO UAE launches flagship JAECOO J8 SHS On February 6, OMODA&JAECOO UAE launched its flagship performance Super Hybrid SUV, the JAECOO J8 SHS (Super Hybrid System), at an exclusive Super Hybrid Night in Dubai. It offers a long driving range of up to 1,300 KM. It gives an output of 600HP, peak torque of 915Nm, an AWD drivetrain, and acceleration from 0–100 km/h in just 5.8 seconds. OMODA&JAECOO UAE also presented the broader Super Hybri...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/09

Chery launches LEPAS brand in UK On February 4, Mr. Ray Wang, Managing Director of LEPAS UK, confirmed that LEPAS is the fourth Chery International brand to launch in the UK. The company’s UK expansion has progressed rapidly, from the launch of OMODA & JAECOO to building strong market momentum and achieving a 5.3% group market share within just 18 months. LEPAS is expected to further strengthen the group’s presence by adding a new brand to UK...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/05

OMODA South Africa to launch hybrid C5 SHS in March 2026 On February 5, OMODA South Africa announced plans to introduce the C5 SHS in March 2026, expand its C5 lineup in the region. The C5 SHS is powered by a turbocharged 1.5-litre four-cylinder engine combined with an electric motor, producing a total output of 165 kW and 310 Nm of torque. It can accelerate from 0–100 kmph in 7.9 seconds. The hybrid system is supported by a 1.83 kWh LFP batte...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/05

Jaecoo J5 HEV set to launch in the Philippines, joining OJPH’s NEV lineup Reported on January 28, 2026, Omoda & Jaecoo Motor Philippines Inc. (OJPH) unveiled plans to introduce the Jaecoo J5 HEV in the Philippines. This will be OJPH’s first HEV model, complementing its existing local lineup of pure internal combustion, PHEV, and BEV models. The Jaecoo J5 has demonstrated strong regional momentum in ASEAN, achieving over 10,000 orders in its f...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/03

OMODA UK introduces full-hybrid model OMODA 5 SHS-H On January 21, OMODA UK introduced its first full-hybrid model, the OMODA 5 SHS-H. Its price starts from GBP 25,740. The model will be available through OMODA&JAECOO UK’s nationwide dealer network from March 2026. The OMODA 5 SHS-H delivers a combined power output of up to 150 kW, front-wheel-drive performance, and optimised efficiency. Equipped with a 1.5-litre turbo gasoline engine, 1.83 kWh...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/21

JPJ reveals Malaysia’s top 20 EV registrations in 2025, led by Proton e.MAS 7 Reported on January 12, 2026, the Malaysian Road Transport Department (JPJ) released registration data for the top 20 electric vehicle (EV) models in Malaysia for the January–December 2025 period. The Proton e.MAS 7 topped the rankings with 8,677 registrations, followed by the BYD Sealion 7 (4,454 units) and the Tesla Model Y (4,401 units). Completing the top five w...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/16

Omoda | Jaecoo Malaysia sales jump 153% in 2025, spearheaded by Jaecoo J7 Reported on January 12, 2026, Omoda | Jaecoo Malaysia announced a YoY sales increase of about 153% in 2025, delivering 17,849 vehicles (17,845 units per JPJ), up from 7,040 units in 2024, its market entry year as Jaecoo Malaysia when only the Jaecoo J7 was available. Cumulative sales are approaching 25,000 units after hitting 20,000 units in October 2025. Deliveries in 2025...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/14

JAECOO launches J5 hybrid SUV in Pakistan at PKR 6.699 million On January 12, 2026, JAECOO officially launched the J5 HEV, a hybrid SUV, in Pakistan. The J5 Comfort variant is priced at PKR 6.699 million, while the J5 Premium variant is priced at PKR 7.699 million. The JAECOO J5 HEV is powered by a fifth-generation 1.5TGDI DHE (dedicated hybrid engine) paired with an intelligent electric motor, delivering a comprehensive system power of 221 HP an...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/13

Chery Malaysia sales surpass 30,000 units in under 3 years; Production expansion underway Reported on January 6, 2026, Chery has posted cumulative sales of 30,073 vehicles in Malaysia following its market re-entry in mid-2023, with 12,930 units recorded in 2025 alone. This translates to an average monthly sales volume exceeding 1,000 units. These figures refer exclusively to Chery-branded models and exclude vehicles sold under the Jaecoo, Jetour,...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/08

Mexican vehicle sales increase 5.0% in December, increase 1.4% for full-year 2025 On January 6, Mexico’s Instituto Nacional de Estadistica y Geografia (INEGI) reported sales of 154,450 light vehicles in December 2025, representing a 5.0% increase from the 147,140 sales in December 2024. In 2025, Mexican light vehicle sales increased 1.4% to 1,524,638 units, from the 1,504,322 units sold in 2024. In 2025, Nissan sold 274,461 units, an increase o...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/07

Omoda | Jaecoo Malaysia confirms upcoming launch of Jaecoo J5 SUV (ICE) Reported on January 6, 2026, Omoda | Jaecoo Malaysia released a short teaser video of the Jaecoo J5 on its social media page. The teaser arrives following earlier previews and the opening of registrations of interest, marking the next step toward the model’s market entry. The Jaecoo J5 is positioned as a B-segment SUV. While the model is offered as a fully electric vehicle ...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/07

JAECOO to launch JAECOO J8 SHS in UAE On December 31, OMODA&JAECOO UAE presented an exclusive preview of the JAECOO J8 SHS (Super Hybrid System) Performance variant. It is available in a ‘7-seat configuration’. It has a ‘1.5T GDI engine’ paired with an advanced ‘3 Dedicated Hybrid Transmission’. The JAECOO J8 SHS will also be officially launched during mid-January. The JAECOO J8 SHS integrates advanced dual and triple electric motor s...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/06

OMODA & JAECOO enters Peruvian market On November 26, it was reported that OMODA & JAECOO entered the Peruvian market with the arrival of a fleet carrying their latest models at the Port of Chancay. The shipment included the OMODA C5 and C7, along with the JAECOO J5 and J7, which form part of the global portfolio that will support the brands’ upcoming commercial launch in Peru.  The brands, part of China’s Chery Group, stated that the vehicl...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/01