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Compiled and translated from Chinese and international auto media — every article links back to its original source.
BYD Keeps Brazilian Song Plus Production Plans but Sets No Start Date
The Atto 2 has taken priority at BYD’s Camaçari plant, delaying the Song Plus project without cancelling it.
Motor1 Brasil (Brazil) · 2026-10-31
Tesla Takes Europe’s Top Two Spots as Jaecoo 7 Breaks Into the Top 10
European new-car registrations rose 10.2% in September 2026. Tesla’s Model Y and Model 3 led the model rankings, while Jaecoo 7 became the first Chinese model to make the continent’s top 10.
Motor1 Brasil (Brazil) · 2026-10-31
German BYD Atto 3 EVO owner returns car after lengthy workshop stay
Software-update failures and a delayed control unit kept the electric SUV in the shop for weeks; BYD agreed to unwind the sale.
Motorpasión (ES) · 2026-10-31
BYD’s Subang Plant Has Hired 5,000 Indonesian Workers
The automaker says local employment could reach 20,000 when the factory in Indonesia reaches full production capacity, amid renewed calls to prioritize local workers.
Detik Oto (Indonesia) · 2026-10-31
Jetour weighs F700 pickup for Brazil after customer interest
The Chinese brand is consulting dealers and customers, but sees Brazil’s traditional midsize-pickup market as a challenge.
Quatro Rodas (Brazil) · 2026-10-31
DFSK Refreshes Its Commercial-Vehicle Strategy in Indonesia
The company introduced a dedicated commercial-vehicle emblem at PEVS 2026, while highlighting its electric Gelora E and Indonesian manufacturing operations.
Detik Oto (Indonesia) · 2026-10-31
Haval H6 sits just outside Brazil’s top 10 with 5,342 October registrations
Fenabrave’s figures through Oct. 30 put the SUV 11th, ahead of the BYD Dolphin, Caoa Chery Tiggo 7 and Jeep Compass.
Notícias Automotivas (Brazil) · 2026-10-31
Chery and Huawei plan six-model global expansion for Luxeed
The China-based premium brand aims to enter overseas markets from 2026 to 2030, beginning with Australia in 2027.
El Carro Colombiano (Colombia) · 2026-10-31
BYD Dolphin on Track for 5,208 October Registrations in Brazil
The estimate is 55% above the model’s average monthly registrations over the previous 12 months, but below its August record.
Notícias Automotivas (Brazil) · 2026-10-31
China’s crowded auto market puts dozens of brands under pressure
A chart mapping 109 Chinese car brands highlights the complex ownership networks and intense competition reshaping the industry.
AutoPro (Vietnam) · 2026-10-31
Chinese EV Makers Gain Ground in South Korea as Japan Proves Tougher
BYD’s Korean sales have outpaced Toyota and Lexus combined, while Chinese brands are also building a presence in Japan’s slower-moving EV market.
Detik Oto (Indonesia) · 2026-10-31
Group Reportedly Gathers at BYD’s Subang Plant Over Local Hiring
A circulating video has renewed attention on demands for local jobs at BYD’s Indonesian factory, which began production before its September 2026 inauguration.
Detik Oto (Indonesia) · 2026-10-31
China’s New Brands Face a Test in Vietnam’s Crowded Car Market
iCAUR is preparing to enter Vietnam, where Chinese automakers already offer a growing range of SUVs, EVs and hybrids. Its prospects will depend on more than distinctive styling.
AutoPro (Vietnam) · 2026-10-31
Chery Weighs Overseas Bases for Jaecoo and Other Brands
Chery International president Zhang Guibing says the automaker is considering locating some brand headquarters outside China, with London floated for Jaecoo as its overseas business grows.
CarExpert (Australia) · 2026-10-30
Cheap Aftermarket Car Screens May Come With Unwanted Software
A US Honda Civic owner’s pre-installation inspection found Chinese-market apps and services on an aftermarket screen bought through Amazon, raising privacy and relevance concerns.
Motorpasión México (Mexico) · 2026-10-30