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Caoa Changan CS55 Tested in Brazil: Midsize Size on a Compact-SUV Budget, but Thirsty
A Brazilian hands-on test finds the locally built flex-fuel Changan SUV quick off the line and generously equipped, yet its 9 km/l petrol economy rivals a far bigger, more powerful VW Tiguan.
Quatro Rodas (Brazil) · 2026-09-17
Skoda goes 10 years rust-free in Russia while some Chinese cars corrode from year two — the gap lies in the zinc layer
A Lamark survey across 26 Russian regions found European bodies staying corrosion-free for 12 years while Chinese models split into tiers showing surface rust as early as year two, with thin electrocoat and missing galvanization to blame.
AutoPro (Vietnam) · 2026-09-17
Changan CS55 lands in Brazil from R$ 144,990 with flex and flex plug-in hybrid versions
The midsize SUV is Caoa Changan's third and cheapest launch in Brazil, outsizing the VW Taos and Toyota Corolla Cross, and debuts Changan's flex-hybrid platform outside China.
Quatro Rodas (Brazil) · 2026-09-16
Refreshed Hongqi H5 sedan opens for orders in Russia, priced from 4.48 million rubles
FAW's premium marque has brought the facelifted H5 to the Russian market with a fully redesigned cabin, while the 2.0 turbo and eight-speed automatic carry over unchanged.
Kolesa.ru (Russia) · 2026-09-15
Chery Tiggo 8 CSH Review: The Plug-in Hybrid Seven-Seater Claiming Up to 1,400 km of Range
Driven in Colombia, Chery's Super Hybrid midsize SUV backs its headline range figure with impressive real-world fuel economy, five-star Euro NCAP safety and generous tech — with a few compromises in the third row.
El Espectador Autos (Colombia) · 2026-09-15
GWM Cannon: Great Wall's Globally Badged Midsize Pickup
One truck, many names — how Great Wall Motor's 2019-debut pickup became the Cannon, Ute, P-Series and Poer across world markets.
en.wikipedia.org · 2026-09-15
BYD Auto: A Profile of China's Carmaking Giant
From a 2003 startup built on Xi'an Qinchuan Automobile to a multi-brand group producing millions of vehicles a year — the essentials on BYD's automotive arm.
en.m.wikipedia.org · 2026-09-08
GAC's M8 MPV set for E9 rename in Australia amid BMW trademark dispute
BMW has sold the M8 in Australia since 2019 and holds the trademark there, and GAC has reportedly filed paperwork to rebrand its plug-in hybrid people mover as the E9.
Headlight Magazine (Thailand) · 2026-09-04
Changan Automobile: From 19th-Century Arsenal to Newly Independent Central SOE
A profile of the Chongqing-based state-owned carmaker — its military-industrial origins, brand lineup, Ford and Mazda joint ventures, and its 2025 spin-off as a standalone central enterprise.
en.wikipedia.org · 2026-09-04
Skywell Official Site Showcases BE11 Electric SUV Alongside Full Commercial EV Lineup
Four BE11 variants with up to 620 km of range headline a site that also covers buses, vans, trucks and an L4 driverless shuttle.
beta-en.skywellev.com · 2026-09-04
JAC Vietnam Pitches Locally Assembled Trucks and a Nationwide Service Network
The official site of JAC Motors' Vietnamese joint venture lays out its truck and van lineup, 65-store dealer footprint, after-sales setup and community activities.
otojac.com · 2026-09-03
BAIC newsroom roundup: BJ60 Thunder launch, electrified BJ40 and an ESG honor
A cluster of November 6 announcements spotlights the automaker's dual-track approach to its off-road lineup, though full model details were not published.
baicmotor.com · 2026-09-03
BAIC Group at a Glance: Beijing's State-Owned Auto Giant
From its 1958 origins as Beijing Automobile Works to a controlling bet on Daimler and the Huawei-backed Stelato S9, the municipal government's carmaker now ranks sixth in China.
en.wikipedia.org · 2026-09-03
GAC Vietnam at a glance: GS3 EMZOOM debut, Malaysia-built exports and an E10 fuel pledge
The brand's Vietnamese homepage bundles model pricing, seven-year ownership perks and three news items, from a sporty B-SUV launch to Malaysia-sourced production.
gacmotorvn.com.vn · 2026-09-02
Chery at a glance: China's fifth-largest automaker and its export champion
From a Wuhu startup with borrowed technology to a Hong Kong-listed group with nine brands and nearly a million cars exported a year.
en.m.wikipedia.org · 2026-09-02