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Compiled and translated from Chinese and international auto media — every article links back to its original source.
GWM Tank 300 Discounts in Vietnam Reach VND230 Million
Dealer offers put the petrol SUV at VND1.18 billion, while the hybrid versions are discounted by VND50 million. Prices may vary by dealer and buyer.
AutoPro (Vietnam) · 2026-11-04
Motor Expo 2026: Toyota Takes the Largest Booth, China Brands Fill the Lineup
Thailand’s December show is set to feature dozens of automakers, with Toyota leading the exhibitor floor space and several brands listed as absent.
Autolife Thailand (Thailand) · 2026-11-02
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
GWM Haval H6 Moves Ahead of Jeep Compass in Brazil’s 2026 SUV Sales
October’s preliminary figures put the H6 486 units ahead of the Compass in the year-to-date medium-SUV race, while the Fiat Strada led the monthly market.
Motor1 Brasil (Brazil) · 2026-10-30
Leapmotor Plans to Make Thailand a Regional Hub
The Chinese automaker is assessing a Thai factory, with production initially intended for local sales and a longer-term target of 70–80% locally sourced parts.
Autolife Thailand (Thailand) · 2026-10-30
MG Appoints Galen Chang to Lead Its Thailand Operations
The new managing director will oversee SAIC Motor-CP and set the strategic direction for MG Sales Thailand, with priorities spanning customer service, local manufacturing and exports.
Autolife Thailand (Thailand) · 2026-10-30
GAC Opens Its First Overseas Battery-Pack Plant in Thailand
The 50 million yuan facility in Chonburi will initially supply battery packs to GAC’s vehicle plant in Thailand.
Autolife Thailand (Thailand) · 2026-10-29
Electrified-vehicle thefts triple in São Paulo, with BYD Dolphin topping list
Ituran Seguros recorded 186 thefts and robberies in São Paulo state from January to July 2026, up from 62 a year earlier. The BYD Dolphin led the model rankings with 32 cases.
Notícias Automotivas (Brazil) · 2026-10-29
Chinese EV Growth Reshapes Thailand’s Auto Industry
Chinese brands now account for 85% of Thailand’s electric-car market, raising concerns that local suppliers and workers are being left behind despite new factory investment.
Notícias Automotivas (Brazil) · 2026-10-22
Firefly Opens Bangkok Flagship Store and Updates Thailand EV
Nio’s Firefly brand has opened a 350-square-meter-plus showroom at centralwOrld and introduced an upgraded right-hand-drive EV, about seven months after entering Thailand.
CnEVPost · 2026-10-19
Thailand Records 555,593 Vehicle Registrations in January–September 2026
Toyota led the market with 191,167 registrations and a 34.4% share, while BYD ranked fourth among individual brands.
Autolife Thailand (Thailand) · 2026-10-15
GAC Aion Plans New Models and a Second Thailand Factory
The company is targeting 50,000 sales in 2027 and plans to invest 4–5 billion baht in a new vehicle plant, while tax uncertainty has delayed its REEV rollout.
Autolife Thailand (Thailand) · 2026-10-13
Riddara Deploys Two ECON L Pickups to Support Bangkok Flood Relief
The electric-pickup brand provided vehicles to move essential supplies to people affected by flooding in the Khlong Chan area.
Autolife Thailand (Thailand) · 2026-10-08
GWM Tank Crash in West Jakarta Kills One
A Tank struck several vehicles and roadside objects before overturning. Police say a reported argument inside the vehicle may have contributed, but the cause remains under investigation.
Detik Oto (Indonesia) · 2026-10-08
OMODA & JAECOO Cuts Scheduled Maintenance Costs in Thailand
The revised service pricing covers every model, alongside flood-repair assistance and a complimentary audio-software update for JAECOO 5 EV owners.
Autolife Thailand (Thailand) · 2026-10-07