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Denza B5 PHEV discounted to A$74,990 drive-away in Australia
Denza is clearing selected 2025-built B5 SUVs with reduced drive-away prices, while the better-equipped B5 Leopard is offered from A$79,990.
CarExpert (Australia) · 2026-10-30
China’s Faster Development Pace Is Shortening Car Product Cycles
Some Chinese automakers, particularly EV makers, are developing new vehicles in about 24 months, while product cycles for some models have fallen below three years.
Motorpasión México (Mexico) · 2026-10-30
BYD Targets 50% Local Content at Brazil Plant by January 2027
The automaker is adding painting, stamping and body-welding operations at its Camaçari complex while expanding its local supplier network.
Notícias Automotivas (Brazil) · 2026-10-30
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
Changan Sets Out Global Growth Plans at the 2026 Paris Motor Show
The Chinese automaker presented a hybrid system, an electric SUV and a premium concept while outlining plans for more than 40 global models and expanded international production.
Autonoticias.cl (Chile) · 2026-10-30
Deepal Seeks Patent for a Retractable In-Car Foot Bath
The proposed basin would fold away beneath the front passenger seat, but Changan has not said whether it will reach production.
CarNewsChina · 2026-10-30
Chery’s Global Push Extends from Cars to Robotics
The Chinese group is targeting overseas production, electrification and AI, while preparing to add iCaur and Lepas to its Brazilian lineup in 2027.
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
BYD redirects Brazil plant capacity from King sedan to Atto 2
The automaker has temporarily halted King assembly at Camaçari to meet demand for its new SUV, while saying existing inventory can supply dealers until production resumes.
Motor1 Brasil (Brazil) · 2026-10-30
Changan Expands Its European Lineup with Plug-in Hybrids
The automaker is adding PHEVs alongside battery-electric models, as Chinese brands gain ground in Europe’s plug-in-hybrid market.
ecomento (DE) · 2026-10-30
Changan Expands Its European Lineup with Plug-In Hybrids
The Chinese automaker is adding PHEVs alongside battery-electric models, as plug-in hybrid sales and Chinese brands’ share of the European market grow.
ecomento (DE) · 2026-10-30
Omoda and Jaecoo Pass 30,000 South African Sales
The Chery sub-brand reached 31,990 cumulative sales after a record month in September, while third-quarter deliveries rose 24.4% year on year.
CAR Magazine South Africa (South Africa) · 2026-10-30
BYD Atto 2 Enters Brazil’s Top 10 Compact SUVs in October
The locally built plug-in hybrid recorded 1,411 registrations in the first 28 days of the month, edging past the Nissan Kicks.
Notícias Automotivas (Brazil) · 2026-10-30
Chery Indonesia Sales Fall as Production Shifts to Jaecoo J5
Chery’s January–September deliveries in Indonesia dropped sharply year on year, with the company citing production priorities and delays to other models.
Detik Oto (Indonesia) · 2026-10-30
Xiaomi to Take Stake in Sunwoda’s EV Battery Unit
The planned 1.7 billion yuan investment would make Xiaomi the unit’s third-largest shareholder, as Sunwoda abandons its Hong Kong listing plan.
CnEVPost · 2026-10-30