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Compiled and translated from Chinese and international auto media — every article links back to its original source.
Inside Changan’s UK Hub for Tuning Cars to Local Tastes
The Birmingham engineering team makes more than 150 vehicle-dynamics adjustments for European customers, while Changan considers localized development for other regions.
Autocosmos Chile (Chile) · 2026-10-29
MG Climbs as BYD Seagull Sales Slide in China
China’s auto market fell for a ninth straight month year over year in September. MG posted its strongest monthly result since 2022, while the Seagull—sold as the Dolphin Mini in Brazil—dropped sharply.
Motor1 Brasil (Brazil) · 2026-10-29
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
BYD Song Pro GL gets promotional price cut in Brazil
The entry-level plug-in hybrid is advertised at R$161,490 through October 31, while the updated 2027 range also brings flex-fuel capability and revised efficiency figures.
Quatro Rodas (Brazil) · 2026-10-29
Geely E2 production reaches one million in two years
The electric hatchback crossed the milestone at Geely’s Xiangtan plant, after selling 465,775 units in China in 2025.
CAR Magazine South Africa (South Africa) · 2026-10-29
Chery Sets Tiggo Discounts and Hybrid Battery Coverage for Malaysia’s ACE 2026
The Tiggo 7 Pro gets a RM15,000 rebate, while selected Tiggo Cross versions receive RM8,000 off at the October 31–November 1 event.
Paul Tan's Automotive News (Malaysia) · 2026-10-29
Chery Tiggo 2 Gets Zero Stars in Latin NCAP Crash Test
The SUV scored zero in adult and child occupant protection under Latin NCAP’s 2026 assessment protocols.
CarNewsChina · 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
XPeng X9 Written Off After Crash; Airbags Did Not Deploy
XPeng says recorded data showed the impact fell below the airbag deployment threshold and has agreed to cooperate with an independent inspection.
Headlight Magazine (Thailand) · 2026-10-29
China’s Engineers Outline 10 Automotive Technology Trends for 2027
At the China-SAE annual congress in Suzhou, engineers highlighted technologies ranging from 400 Wh/kg solid-state batteries to vehicle-to-grid systems and in-car AI.
CarNewsChina · 2026-10-29
Why China Became a Global Leader in Electric Cars
Indonesia’s Stella Christie credits China’s EV rise to sustained research, market-aligned talent and government support, alongside a deliberate focus on batteries and lower-powered vehicles.
Detik Oto (Indonesia) · 2026-10-29
Jetour Philippines Launches Nationwide Owners’ Club
More than 300 enthusiasts attended Adventure Camp Season 1, where owners of the T1, T2 and G700 gathered with their families.
CarGuide.PH (Philippines) · 2026-10-29
MG Opens Flagship Dealership in Bacoor, Philippines
The new Cavite site has an eight-bay workshop equipped to service MG’s combustion, hybrid and electric vehicles.
CarGuide.PH (Philippines) · 2026-10-29
Lepas plans a separate Australian dealer network backed by Chery
The Chinese brand expects to open 23 Australian dealerships in November 2026 and says a growing model range will support the investment.
CarExpert (Australia) · 2026-10-28
Chery Expects Its Expanding Brand Lineup to Stand Apart in Australia
Lepas is part of Chery’s plan to have eight brands in Australia by 2028. Executives say separate dealer networks and increasingly distinct designs will help customers tell them apart.
CarExpert (Australia) · 2026-10-28