apabilities and international distribution network, RoBUS intends to develop customized products for the Middle East, Africa, and Southeast Asia, aligned with applicable local regulations and customer requirements. Robo.ai will contribute capital market support, brand-building expertise, and market expansion facilitation in the Middle East and globally. JW Group is expected to provide manufacturing capacity through its overseas facilities and ext...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/22

FAW begins Bestune T90 SKD production in Myanmar; First 48 units delivered Announced on September 17, 2025, the first Bestune T90 has rolled off the production line at FAW’s KD plant in Yangon, Myanmar, marking a major step in the brand’s overseas expansion. This follows the earlier local production of the Bestune T77. According to FAW Group, the Bestune T90 SKD project in Myanmar has also achieved a key milestone with the successful delivery...

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tends to build the facility in two phases, each resulting in 200,000 units of annual production capacity. Once a future second phase of construction is complete, the facility is expected to have an annual production capacity of up to 400,000 vehicles. “Our Georgia facility will support our global expansion and provide the scale necessary to get millions of future drivers in our incredible all-electric vehicles, both in the United States and ove...

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h Africa, ensuring traceability and compliance with quality standards. In July 2025, the first shipment was sent to VWCO’s plant in Querétaro, Mexico, consisting of 22 units of Constellation 26.320 model.The facility centralizes the shipment of SKD vehicle kits that will be assembled at VWCO’s overseas plants, with the goal of increasing efficiency and logistical capacity. According to Adolpho Bastos, Vice President of Production and Logisti...

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Thai FPI Q2 2025 overseas update: India grows modestly, Saudi plant progresses Reported on August 18, 2025, Thailand-based Fortune Parts Industry PCL (FPI) shared its Q2 2025 overseas business performance. (i) FPI Auto Parts India recorded revenue of THB 48.3 million, slightly up from THB 48.0 million in Q2 2024, reflecting a transitional quarter as several vehicle models reached the end of their life cycles.  The firm remains confident in grow...

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Overseas OEMs accelerate launch of EVs in Japan, accounting for over 10% of all imported vehicle sales Overseas automakers are accelerating their introduction of new electric vehicle (EV) models in Japan. The number of overseas automakers’ EV models (as of the end of June) was 173, up 30% compared to the same period last year, and the ratio of imported EV sales over the total imported vehicle sales has reached a level that exceeds 10%. The driv...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/12

ilding upon the nearly completed phase one that developed facilities for automobile assembly, parts manufacturing, engine production, and powertrain systems. Local authorities see the project as a crucial catalyst for reaching the province’s goal of 10% economic growth by 2025. For Kim Long, this expansion aligns with its broader internationalization strategy, bolstered by a series of recent overseas partnerships. From an article of Vietnam New...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/18

KGM aims to launch 7 new SUV and MPV models by 2030 On June 17, multiple sources reported that KGM held its ‘KGM Forward’ event at its headquarters in Pyeongtaek, where the company unveiled its mid- to long-term strategic roadmap. At the event, KGM highlighted the expansion of its SUV-focused lineup and enhanced collaboration with global partners as its core strategies. KGM plans to introduce seven new models by 2030, including practical, exp...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/19

Automotive electronics supplier Trensor breaks ground on first overseas plant in Malaysia On May 17, 2025, Trensor Co. Ltd., a leading automotive sensor manufacturer, broke ground on its first international production facility in Penang, Malaysia. The MYR 100 million investment will create 200 high-skilled jobs and is expected to generate MYR 200 million in annual sales once operations begin in 2026. Land has also been secured for future expansio...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/21

Auto Shanghai 2025: ChangAn Automobile releases three strategic action plans On April 27, 2025, ChangAn Automobile has unveiled its forward-looking roadmap, consisting of three strategies — its new energy Shangri-La Mission, Dubhe Plan for intelligence, and its Vast Ocean Plan for global expansion — usher in a new chapter of strategic upgrades and innovation for ChangAn. Major breakthroughs for the Company include debuting multiple new energy...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/02

panded sales of hybrid vehicles and favorable currency conditions. Global vehicle sales totaled 1,001,120 units, representing a 0.6% decrease compared to the same period last year. While sales in the Korean domestic market grew by 4.0% and sales in North America increased by 1.1%, declines in other overseas markets negatively impacted the overall global volume. Sales of electrified models (including commercial vehicles) in Q1 2025 surged by 38.4%...

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Auto Shanghai 2025: HERE Technologies - Yaxon Connect to jointly develop navigation system for Chinese CVs HERE Technologies announced a collaboration with Yaxon Connect, a leading hardware-software provider in Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) systems, to develop an overseas navigation system for new energy commercial vehicles (CVs). The collaboration supports Chinese CVs in their expansion globally. The solution integrates HERE’s high-precision liv...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/23

BYD raises USD 5.59 billion through share placement, Partners with Al-Futtaim Group for expansion On March 4, BYD announced that it had entered into a placing agreement to issue shares, with placing agents helping find investors to purchase the shares. The shares will be issued under the General Mandate.  If all the shares are placed, BYD expects to raise approximately HKD 43,509 million (USD 5.59 billion), which it plans to use for research and...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/04

e, and stable solutions for automotive and energy storage markets. The immersion cooling, unlike traditional cooling methods, offers higher efficiency, enhancing safety and reducing environmental impact. The two companies will strengthen their collaboration and commence specific initiatives for the expansion of the immersion cooling battery systems market in Japan and overseas. Based on XING Mobility and ENEOS press release...

News  Updated at: 2024/12/27

GAC International inaugurates Europe office in Amsterdam, Netherlands On December 9, GAC International launched its Europe office in Amsterdam, Netherlands. The inauguration marks GAC’s expansion into the European market, accelerating its overseas business development. The new office will serve as the central point for GAC’s operations in Europe, focusing on market growth, brand promotion, and sales. It aims to strengthen GAC’s presence in ...

News  Updated at: 2024/12/13

HONGQI exports first batch of 600 EH7 and EHS7 vehicles to Europe On December 9, HONGQI announced that it has shipped its first batch of 600 electric vehicles to Europe, including the EH7 and EHS7. In October 2024, HONGQI presented these models at the Paris Motor Show. The successful shipment of the EH7 and EHS7 marks a further expansion of HONGQI's presence in the European new energy vehicle market. Moving forward, HONGQI will continue to deepen...

News  Updated at: 2024/12/10

FAW Trucks unveils Starship China at European events, strengthen partnership with Shell to expand global presence On October 31, FAW Trucks announced that the Starship China, developed in collaboration with Shell, made its overseas debut at both Automechanika Frankfurt 2024 and Shell's Ultimate Stopover Event in Budapest, Hungary, from September to October 2024. The launch introduces concepts and technologies focused on low-carbon and emission-re...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/04

ly. The JV plans to have 350 sales points by the end of 2024 and will release one new model annually for the next three years. By year-end, Leapmotor will enter European markets, including Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Luxemburg, Malta, Netherlands, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Switzerland, and UK. Expansion to the Middle East & Africa (Israel and overseas French territories), Asia Pacific (Australia, New Zealand, Thailand, and Malaysia), and Sou...

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tly with T2M, MFTBC will consider a business venture that recycles used batteries from EV truck and EV passenger cars, into compounds that can be directly used as high-quality blended materials in battery cells. MFTBC will first consider commercialization in Japan and investigate the possibility of overseas expansion in the future. T2M’s Total Material Recovery (TMR) process uses nano-level molecular techniques and is different from conventiona...

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utomakers' electrified vehicle sales by major country and region for the first half of 2024 (January to June) have been compiled. All three companies reported robust sales thanks to the growing demand for hybrid vehicles (HVs) in Europe and the U.S., against the backdrop of high fuel prices and the expansion of their electric vehicle (EV) lineups. As for Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota), the proportion of electrified vehicle sales in the first h...

News  Updated at: 2024/09/03