SAIC-VW debuts ID. ERA 5S plug-in hybrid electric sedan On May 10, SAIC-VW debuted the ID. ERA 5S plug-in hybrid electric sedan. Not only is the ID. ERA 5S the first sedan of the ID. ERA family, but it also serves as the first VW sedan to adopt an advanced intelligent driver assistance system. The “5” in the name indicates its position as a mid-to-high-end sedan, while the “S” stands for both sedan and smart. The ID. ERA 5S measures 4,836...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/14

Specifically, battery electric vehicle (BEV) volumes totaled 776,000 units, up 7.0% y/y; plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) volumes totaled 362,000 units, up 13.7% y/y; range-extended electric vehicle (REEV) volumes totaled 87,000 units, down 9.1% y/y; and ICE-powered (ICE: internal combustion engine) hybrid passenger vehicle volumes totaled 72,000 units, up 2% y/y. In the BEV market, wholesale volumes of A00-class micro vehicles (wheelbase ...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/13

SGMW launches Huajing S plug-in hybrid electric SUV developed with Huawei On May 8, SAIC-GM-Wuling (SGMW) launched the Huajing S, a large plug-in hybrid electric SUV developed with Huawei. The model is available in one 4WD and three FWD variants, with prices ranging from CNY 159,800 to CNY 203,800. The Huajing S measures 5,235mm long, 1,999mm wide, and 1,800mm high, with a wheelbase of 3,105mm. The Huajing S features a 105kW/220Nm 1.5T engine. Th...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/11

Auto China 2026: SAIC-VW launches ID. ERA 9X range-extended electric SUV On April 25, at the Auto China 2026 event, SAIC-VW launched the ID. ERA 9X flagship range-extended electric SUV. The model is available in three variants, with prices ranging from CNY 309,800 to CNY 359,800. The ID. ERA 9X adopts a 2+2+2 seating layout and measures 5,207mm long, 1,997mm wide, and 1,810mm high, with a wheelbase of 3,070mm. The ID. ERA 9X features a 4WD layout...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/09

Group Corp., Ltd) brand vehicles at its Kostanay plant since 2017, and since 2023 has also been producing Hongqi brand vehicles, which are under the umbrella of the FAW Group (China FAW Group Co., Ltd.). This plant also began production of Chery's (Chery Automobile Co., Ltd.’s) Jetour in 2025 and SAIC's (SAIC Motor Corp., Ltd.’s) MG brand vehicles in March 2026. Furthermore, in February 2026, Allur Autobile signed an industrial cooperation ag...

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MG Motor Malaysia sales accelerate in Q1 2026 on expansion, EV strategy Reported on May 6, 2026, MG Motor Malaysia posted sales of 807 vehicles in Q1 2026, up 57% from Q4 2025 and 39% YoY, reflecting rising demand and stronger brand traction. Growth was supported by product expansion, network development, and localization efforts as the company marked its second year in Malaysia. Among key drivers was the launch of the locally assembled MG S5 EV ...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/06

by the expansion of Chinese OEMs. In an exclusive interview, Mr. Viroj Patcharawattanakul, Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) of AAPICO Hitech Public Co., Ltd. (AAPICO), shared how the company is leveraging its core competencies to remain competitive and evolve in the transition from Internal Combustion Engines (ICE) to EV. Founded in 1996 and listed on the Stock Exchange of Thailand in 2002, AAPICO manufactures assembly jigs, stamping dies, and a wid...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/30

Auto China 2026: Novares supplies headlight painted components for SAIC Motor Z7 Novares has contributed with Huayu Automotive Systems Co., Ltd. (HASCO) to the new SAIC Motor Z7, a high-end electric sedan, presented at Auto China 2026. The company supplies advanced headlight painted components, which are developed at its Shanghai R&D center and produced at its Pinghu factory. The development and production were completed in only a few months. (Fr...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/29

ic Days. Under the theme "Future of Intelligence", Auto China 2026 covers a total exhibition area of 380,000 square meters. A total of 1,451 vehicles are on display, including 181 world premieres and 71 concept cars. Over 200 press conferences will be held during the event. Among Chinese OEMs, BYD, SAIC Motor, Geely, Chery, GAC Group, FAW Group, and Changan Automobile are showcasing key models from their respective brands. BYD is presenting the O...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/28

SAIC Maxus eyes electric van production in Thailand via SAIC Motor–CP Chonburi facility Reported on April 16, 2026, SAIC Maxus, which recently entered Thailand’s light commercial vehicle market with electric vans for urban logistics, is exploring localized production by holding discussions with MG Sales (Thailand) on potentially utilizing SAIC Motor’s existing joint venture facility with Charoen Pokphand (CP) Group in Chonburi, instead of ...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/22

Audi and SAIC deepen partnership to jointly develop future generation of AUDI models in China On April 17, SAIC Audi announced that Audi and SAIC Motor had officially signed a strategic cooperation agreement to further deepen their collaboration. The agreement focuses on the full value chain of AUDI’s future models, with a core emphasis on whole-vehicle R&D. Under the agreement, the two partners plan to establish a new AUDI Innovation & Technol...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/20

” On April 13, China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) released the “Catalog of New Energy Models Eligible for Vehicle Purchase Tax Breaks (29th List)”. The selected battery electric vehicle models consist of 46 passenger vehicles (including BAIC Arcfox’s Arcfox S3, SAIC Motor’s Shangjie Z7, and Chery’s Fulwin A9), 26 buses, 39 trucks, and 106 special-purpose vehicles. The selected plug-in hybrid electric vehi...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/16

ging technology, a 150km range on a 5-minute charge. Pre-order for the model began on March 26, with prices ranging from CNY 239,900 to CNY 299,900. The official launch is scheduled for April 16. The ID. ERA 9X, VW Group’s first full-size range-extended electric (REEV) SUV, is powered by an EA211 engine, delivering an EV-mode range exceeding 400km and a combined range exceeding 1,600km. Pre-order for the model began on March 30, with prices ran...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/14

. Specifically, battery electric vehicle (BEV) volumes totaled 695,000 units, down 2.0% y/y; plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) volumes totaled 352,000 units, up 6.1% y/y; range-extended electric vehicle (REEV) volumes totaled 96,000 units, up 7.7% y/y; and ICE-powered (ICE: internal combustion engine) hybrid passenger vehicle volumes totaled 102,000 units, up 17% y/y. In the BEV market, wholesale volumes of A00-class micro vehicles (wheelbas...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/10

Evante Co., Ltd. named exclusive distributor of Maxus Commercial EVs in Thailand Announced on April 1, 2026, Synergetic Auto Performance PCL (asap), a Thai car rental provider, through its subsidiary Evante Co., Ltd. (Evante), has been appointed the exclusive Authorized Distributor in Thailand for SAIC Motor Commercial Vehicle’s Maxus Commercial EVs, effective March 26, 2026. Evante will oversee distribution, network development, and dealer app...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/08

Mexican vehicle sales up 2.4% in March 2026 On April 6, Mexico’s Instituto Nacional de Estadistica y Geografia (INEGI) reported sales of 131,569 light vehicles in March 2026, representing an increase of 2.4% from the 128,434 sales in March 2025. Nissan led the market as the best-selling brand, with 22,171 units delivered, down 6.2% year over year. General Motors ranked second with 17,851 units, posting a 0.9% decrease followed by VW group with...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/07

GM’s joint venture in China seeks to build vehicles in Mexico General Motors and its Chinese joint venture, SAIC-GM-Wuling, are reported to be in advanced talks to manufacture vehicles in Mexico. The move comes amid shifting trade policies, as Mexico raised tariffs on Chinese imports to 50% in January. The joint venture already ships approximately 130,000 Chinese-built Chevrolet Aveo, Groove, and Tornado vans annually to Mexico, but adding loca...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/03

South African president discussed investment with Toyota On March 31, the President of South Africa met with executives of Toyota South Africa Motors at the sidelines of the Sixth South Africa Investment Conference (SAIC) and discussed investments in green mobility. The discussion focuses on hybrid electric and hydrogen fuel cell technologies, as well as local battery assembly and supplier development. Toyota South Africa Motors will invest ZAR 1...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/01

SAIC Motor deploys EI humanoid robot on mass production line On March 27, SAIC Motor deployed the Nengzai No. 1, its first embodied intelligence (EI) humanoid robot employee, on the battery mass production line for Buick’s Electra E7 SUV for key operations such as cell picking and loading. For both SAIC Motor and China’s automotive industry, this marks the first case where a humanoid robot is truly applied to a mass production line. Developed...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/01

ng the production of a new van in Argentina, aimed at competing with models such as the Fiat Ducato, Renault Master, and Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. The vehicle would be produced at the General Pacheco plant and is expected to be based on the Maxus Deliver 9, leveraging the company’s partnership with SAIC Motor to reduce development costs. The model would undergo adaptations for the South American market, similar to the strategy used for the Amarok...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/01