LEPAS to marks its European debut in Milan, Italy On April 2, the Chery brand LEPAS announced that it will organize a grand aesthetic gala in Milan to mark its European debut. It will unveil its signature Leopard Aesthetics design system, Elegant Technology, as well as showcase the Intelligent LEX platform powered by global innovation. Based on LEPAS press release...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/02

as a finished vehicle.   CKD production of the V23 is planned to be carried out by Handal Indonesia Motor. Dealerships and showrooms are planned to expand in the future and are not currently in place. V23 Retro Classic V23 Cyberspace V23 Retro Classic V23 Retro Classic rear LEPAS   According to the exhibition staff, LEPAS was previously an EV brand focused on overseas markets, but has been rebranded as a premium EV brand...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/03/27

cle brands and March 24 for motorcycle brands). International automotive brands participating in the show include Chinese marques such as NIO (including Firefly), Zeekr, XPeng, MG, GWM, BYD and Denza, GAC Group, Changan Automobile (including Nevo, Deepal and Avatr), Geely, Chery (Omoda & Jaecoo and Lepas), Dongfeng Motor (Forthing), Maxus, and Geely Riddara; Japanese brands including Toyota and Lexus, Mazda, Isuzu, Mitsubishi Motors, Nissan, Hond...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/23

PT Handal Indonesia Motor (HIM), Bekasi plant (formerly PT. Hyundai Indonesia Motor) Chery: Tiggo 8 Pro (2022-), Tiggo 7 Pro (2022-), Tiggo 5x (2024-), Tiggo 4 Pro (planning), Tiggo Cross CSH/Tiggo 9, Omoda 5 (2023-), Omoda E5 (Omoda 5 EV) (2023-), Chery J6 (2024-), Jaecoo J7 SHS (2025-), Jaecoo J8 SHS (2025-), Jaecoo J8 (2025-), Jaecoo J5 EV (2025-), LEPAS L8 (planning); Hyundai: Avega (-2015), i10 (-2014), i20 (-2014), Tucson (ix35) (-2014), ...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/02/25

LEPAS to introduce L8 in UK in Q3 2026 On February 24, multiple media in UK announced that LEPAS brand’s flagship D segment PHEV SUV L8 will go on sale in Q3 2026, signalling the brand’s arrival and ambition in the UK market. The LEPAS L8 is built on Chery International’s all-new New Energy Vehicle (NEV) modular platform. The L8 has an intelligent cabin, next-generation driving assistance and is engineered to global five-star safety standar...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/24

Lepas enters South Africa with L4 SUV On February 13, Lepas marked its entry into the South Africa market as the first LEPAS L4 SUVs arrived in the country. The brand celebrated the milestone at the Transnet Port Terminals, Durban Car Terminal, highlighting its readiness to begin customer deliveries nationwide. The LEPAS L4 is built on the brand’s advanced LEX platform, designed to combine safety, performance, and intelligent technology. It als...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/16

the Gambir Expo outdoor lake area and the Grand Hall to accommodate increased brand participation. A total of 35 four-wheeled vehicle brands are confirmed, including BAIC, BMW, BYD, Changan, Chery, Citroen, Daihatsu, DFSK, Ford, GAC AION, Geely, GWM, Honda, Hyundai, iCAR, JAECOO, Jeep, JETOUR, KIA, Lepas, Maxus, Mazda, Morris Garages, Mercedes-Benz, MINI, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Prestige, Seres, Subaru, Suzuki, Toyota, VinFast, Wuling, and XPeng. IIM...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/06

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

LEPAS ships first batch of 500 L4 NEVs to South Africa On January 28, LEPAS announced that the first batch of over 500 LEPAS L4 vehicles were shipped to Durban Port, South Africa. The company will use feedback from this shipment to improve its products and services, supporting further market expansion and brand growth. The LEPAS L4, built on Chery Group’s new LEX intelligent platform, measures 4,400 mm × 1,820 mm × 1,635 mm with a 2,700 mm wh...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/29

Lepas to unveil all-new L4 in South Africa On January 26, Lepas announced that it will unveil the all-new L4, at the Cape Town Met, in South Africa. The new L4 is built on Chery’s latest-generation LEX platform and is offered with a choice of refined powertrains, including a responsive 1.5L turbocharged gasoline engine and an advanced hybrid system. The vehicle will premiere on January 31, 2026, with retail sales starting in March 2026. Based...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/27

LEPAS’s first global showroom opens in Indonesia, expanding NEV presence On January 19, 2026, LEPAS, Chery Group’s new NEV marque, celebrated the official opening of its world’s first showroom in Jakarta, Indonesia. The event drew attendance from Indonesian government officials, media representatives, KOLs, and business partners.  The showroom showcases the LEPAS L8 flagship model and features AiMOGA, an intelligent robot designed to assis...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/22

LEPAS signs distribution deal with Al-Babtain Group to launch NEVs in Kuwait On January 7, LEPAS, Chery Group’s new NEV brand, signed a distribution agreement with Al-Babtain Group to represent the brand in Kuwait. The agreement marks the start of a broader partnership to introduce LEPAS vehicles and its smart mobility ecosystem to the Kuwaiti market. Under the partnership, LEPAS plans to introduce models such as the L8, L6, and L4, giving cus...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/08

LEPAS showcases L8 PHEV in Milan, Italy On December 23, LEPAS, the NEV brand under Chery Group, showcased its flagship model, the LEPAS L8, at Piazza Gae Aulenti in Milan, Italy. LEPAS L8’s features calm and refined interiors, smart layout and thoughtful design. Beyond the cabin, the LEPAS L8 also features 6.6 kW Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) function, allowing it to act as a mobile power source. It offers 1,300 kms of driving range. The Lepas L8 is th...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/25

LEPAS to enter South African Market in February 2026 On December 15, LEPAS, part of Chery Group, announced that it will officially enter the South African market in February 2026, introducing its L4, L6, and flagship L8 models. The brand was officially introduced locally in November 2025. The Lepas vehicles are built on the all-new LEX platform, upgraded by Chery Group. It supports both electric (NEV) and traditional (ICE) vehicles. The LEX platf...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/16

Lepas debuts in South Africa, L4, L6 and L8 models launch set for 2026 On November 20, Lepas, part of the Chery Group, announced its official debut in Mzansi, South Africa. The brand will introduce the L4, L6, and L8 models, which will be available in the first and second quarter of 2026. Lepas vehicles are carefully designed, from its design to its intuitive technology. Based on Lepas press release...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/21

LEPAS signs distribution agreement with Al Ghurair Group to expand into UAE market On October 29, LEPAS, the new energy brand under Chery Group, signed a distribution agreement with Al Ghurair Group for the UAE market. The partnership marks an important step in LEPAS’s global expansion, supporting its entry into international markets. Through the partnership, LEPAS will use Al Ghurair’s sales network and local expertise to build a complete sa...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/30

Chery to bring Lepas brand to Malaysia in H1 2026 Reported on October 17, 2025, Chery Corporate Malaysia said at the 2025 Chery International User Summit in Wuhu, China, that it plans to introduce the Lepas brand to the Malaysian market during H1 2026. While the specific model to lead Lepas’ Malaysian debut has not been confirmed, Chery Corporate Malaysia signaled a preference for the L8 SUV to create a clear distinction from Chery’s and Omod...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/21

time. GAC unveiled the Aion UT, which is CKD-assembled in Indonesia. Japanese automakers are not as active as they once were, and Korea's Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is being heavily affected by the onslaught of Chinese automakers.    The three brands exhibiting for the first time were XPeng, Lepas, a premium brand under Chery, and Maxus (SAIC Maxus Automotive Co., Ltd.) of the SAIC Group. Neta, whose headquarters is undergoing a restructur...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/09/19

se on September 19, 2013) Magneti Marelli Holding S.p.A. announced that its new Automotive Lighting plant for the production of headlamps and rear lights for the automotive sector was inaugurated in Batu Kawan, in the Malaysian state of Penang. The plant was built to replace the facilities in Bayan Lepas, with a significant increase in the production capacity, which will go from 1.7 million lighting units per year to 2.2 million components, with ...

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2025/09/03

2 to 11 in 2024, and is expected to continue to grow to around 20 by the end of 2025. Adding to the drama, PT Handal—Hyundai’s former partner—became the contract manufacturer for many Chinese brands, including Chery, Omoda, Neta, Jaecoo, Jetour, and other forthcoming OEMs such as BAIC, Geely, Lepas, and Xpeng. Contract manufacturing could also benefit from government incentive programs to lower production costs and shorten the time to inves...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/29