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Compiled and translated from Chinese and international auto media — every article links back to its original source.
Zacua’s Mexico-assembled EVs cost MXN 599,900, despite French origins
The MX2 and MX3 use components from French maker Automobiles Chatenet. Chinese-market rivals cited in Mexico include the BYD Dolphin Mini and Geely EX2, both priced lower.
Motorpasión México (Mexico) · 2026-10-23
BYD Advances Welding and Paint Operations at Brazil Plant, with Local Cars Due in 2027
The automaker says its Camaçari complex has 9,000 direct employees and is preparing to expand annual capacity from 150,000 to 300,000 vehicles.
Quatro Rodas (Brazil) · 2026-10-23
BYD Adds 1,100 Workers as Camaçari Plant Advances Toward Local Production
Welding and paint facilities are undergoing advanced operational tests in Bahia, with BYD targeting more localized manufacturing from early 2027.
Motor1 Brasil (Brazil) · 2026-10-23
EV Owner Recommendations Favor Tesla and XPeng, While Several Brands Lag
A UScale survey of more than 4,000 electric-car drivers in Germany, Austria and Switzerland found that digital features and route planning weigh heavily on owners’ willingness to recommend a brand.
Motorpasión (ES) · 2026-10-23
Chery’s Aimoga Opens Pre-Bookings for Mobo Humanoid Robot
The child-sized AI robot was introduced in Wuhu, China, with pre-booking available; its price has not yet been announced.
Detik Oto (Indonesia) · 2026-10-23
Jaguar and Porsche Move Further Upmarket as Chinese Luxury Brands Gain Ground
Maextro ranked third in a 2025 luxury-sales comparison, while Chinese brands accounted for 14% of the segment by automaker origin.
Motor1 Brasil (Brazil) · 2026-10-23
China’s October NEV Sales Forecast to Slip as Seasonal Demand Fades
The CPCA estimates 1.07 million passenger NEV retail sales for October, while total passenger-car sales are forecast to fall 28.9% year on year.
CnEVPost · 2026-10-23
Why BYD’s Malaysian Assembly Plans May Not Mean Cheaper Cars
BYD’s partnership with Inokom in Kulim adds to Malaysia’s local-assembly push, but CKD production does not automatically reduce vehicle prices. Its longer-term value may lie in jobs, skills and supplier development.
Paul Tan's Automotive News (Malaysia) · 2026-10-23
Chery explores Canadian manufacturing ahead of 2027 sales entry
The Chinese automaker is weighing partnerships and unused plant capacity as it prepares to begin selling in Canada in 2027.
CnEVPost · 2026-10-23
Jetour reaches 2.56 million sales as it readies Brazil launch of G700
The Chinese SUV maker marks eight years in 2026, with operations in more than 100 markets and a growing plug-in hybrid range in Brazil.
Motor1 Brasil (Brazil) · 2026-10-23
Chery explores UK production and closer ties with JLR
Chairman Yin Tongyue says the Chinese automaker wants to design, engineer and build cars in Britain, while leaving open the possibility of a deeper relationship with Jaguar Land Rover.
Auto Express (United Kingdom) · 2026-10-23
Luxeed Targets 60-Plus Markets and 500,000 Sales by 2031
The Chery Group brand plans to expand its global reach, add three models before 2030 and enter Indonesia next year.
Detik Oto (Indonesia) · 2026-10-23
Chery Apologizes as Malaysia Recalls 8,878 Omoda 5 SUVs
A rear-axle assembly detached from an Omoda 5 in Johor Bahru. Malaysia has paused new registrations under the model’s type approval while authorities investigate.
PakWheels Blog (Pakistan) · 2026-10-23
Nishat Signs Agreement to Bring Chinese EV Brand Luxeed to Pakistan
The agreement opens the way for Luxeed’s potential Pakistan entry, but Nishat has yet to name a model, set a launch date or confirm local assembly.
PakWheels Blog (Pakistan) · 2026-10-23
Pony AI plans Kazakhstan robotaxi pilot with inDrive and Nvidia
The partners will assess Level 4 ride-hailing services, beginning with a planned pilot in Astana after securing an agreement with the Kazakh government.
CnEVPost · 2026-10-23