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Compiled and translated from Chinese and international auto media — every article links back to its original source.
A 3mm Underbody Scratch Voids an EV’s Lifetime Warranty, Report Says
A Chinese owner could face a battery replacement bill of 70,000–80,000 yuan after a dealer canceled lifetime coverage, but the dealer reportedly provided no written rule to support its decision.
AutoPro (Vietnam) · 2026-10-12
Malaysia Suspends New Chery Omoda 5 Registrations After Rear-Axle Failure
The transport authority is investigating a second reported rear-axle separation and will keep the suspension in place until Chery addresses safety concerns.
Autolife Thailand (Thailand) · 2026-10-12
China Drafts Tighter Rules for In-Car Technology and Design
A public consultation launched by MIIT proposes stricter safety checks and limits for powered seats, displays, exterior lighting and concealed door handles.
AutoPro (Vietnam) · 2026-10-12
China Proposes New Limits on Seats, Screens and Vehicle Lighting
A public consultation by China’s industry ministry would tighten safety requirements for moving seats and door handles, while addressing large displays and user-programmed lighting messages.
CarNewsChina · 2026-10-11
Malaysia Halts New Chery Omoda 5 Registrations During Axle Safety Probe
JPJ has temporarily suspended the model’s vehicle type approval and instructed Chery Malaysia to identify potentially affected cars as investigators examine a reported rear-axle failure.
Paul Tan's Automotive News (Malaysia) · 2026-10-11
China draft would tighten safety checks for novel vehicle designs
The proposal reiterates the concealed-handle ban, bars flexible displays and adds testing and approval requirements for new design features.
CnEVPost · 2026-10-10
EU-China Preliminary Deal Could Halve Imports of Chinese EVs and Hybrids
The proposed arrangement follows talks in Beijing and is not yet in force; all 27 EU member states must approve it.
Kun.uz Avto (Uzbekistan) · 2026-10-10
China and EU Reach Reported Understanding on Hybrid Vehicle Trade
The Oct. 9 announcement signals a possible path to avert additional tariffs, but the agreement’s measures have not yet been published.
CarNewsChina · 2026-10-10
EU-China Understanding Seeks to Moderate Chinese Hybrid Exports
The reported agreement follows an 86% rise in Chinese hybrid imports to the EU in 2026 and an average 20% price decline for those vehicles.
Notícias Automotivas (Brazil) · 2026-10-09
China and EU Reach Understanding on Hybrid Exports, but Key Terms Remain Unclear
After two days of talks in Beijing, the EU’s trade commissioner said the sides had agreed to halve Chinese HEV and PHEV exports to the bloc. Neither side disclosed how the reduction would be measured or enforced.
CnEVPost · 2026-10-09
EU Weighs Temporary Limits on Chinese Hybrid Imports
Reported safeguard options include tariff-rate quotas, with hybrids potentially serving as a trial for broader EU trade measures.
CnEVPost · 2026-10-07
China Starts Scaling Back EV Tax Breaks, Raising Costs for Buyers
A restored tax on lithium-ion batteries and the scheduled end of vehicle purchase-tax relief could add costs for automakers and consumers as China’s NEV market cools.
Detik Oto (Indonesia) · 2026-10-07
A U.S. China-Security Bill Could Sweep European Carmakers Into Its Net
A proposed connected-vehicle law uses a Chinese ownership threshold that could affect Mercedes-Benz, Volvo, Lotus and Aston Martin, though no restrictions are in force.
El Carro Colombiano (Colombia) · 2026-10-05
UK weighs tariffs on Chinese cars amid EU trade negotiations
Reports say Britain is considering duties as it seeks access to the EU’s Made in Europe scheme, while the government says it has not imposed tariffs on Chinese EVs.
Auto Express (United Kingdom) · 2026-10-05
US Lawmakers Seek a Lasting Ban on Chinese Cars
A proposed measure would restrict China-made vehicles and China-developed automotive technology, citing data-security concerns. Traditional automakers have also urged Congress to address competition, while Chinese brands continue to expand in Brazil.
Quatro Rodas (Brazil) · 2026-10-04