BYD Wins a 10,000-Vehicle Order from Localiza
Localiza&Co, Latin America's largest mobility provider, has signed a deal with BYD to buy 10,000 plug-in hybrid and electric vehicles over two years.
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Hong Kong MPVs: Chinese Brands Sweep the Top Five
Transport Department data shows Zeekr 009 leading Hong Kong's 2025 MPV market with 996 units, up 188.7%, ahead of Denza D9 on 797 and XPeng X9 on 693.
GAC Opens Its Second Dealership in Belo Horizonte
On 11 February 2026 GAC Group inaugurated its second authorised dealership in Belo Horizonte, capital of Minas Gerais state in Brazil.
Chery Expands Its European R&D Centre in Germany
Chery Automobile has begun expanding its European R&D centre in Raunheim, Germany, taking its office and development space beyond 1,100 square metres.
Behind Tariff Walls: China's European Timetable
The EU's provisional countervailing duties on Chinese electric vehicles have accelerated plans to build and assemble vehicles inside Europe.
IM Motors Enters the Middle East with Momenta
In early 2026 IM Motors entered the Middle East and North Africa market, launching its IM5 and IM6 models in the UAE and Tunisia with Momenta technology.
Yinlun Puts $38 Million into a New Mexico Plant
Zhejiang Yinlun Machinery has announced a $38.37 million capital increase for a new Mexican subsidiary to fund a local production facility.
AITO Signs with Abu Dhabi Motors for Its UAE Launch
In early February 2026 AITO, the brand of Seres Group, signed a strategic cooperation agreement with UAE dealer group Abu Dhabi Motors.
BYD Enters Turkey's Top 10: A Tactical Playbook
Turkey's car and light commercial vehicle market reached 1,368,400 units in 2025, up 10.49% year on year, with passenger car sales of 1,084,496 units.
Brazil 2025: A Showcase for China's EV Strategy
Brazil's light vehicle market reached 2,549,462 units in 2025, up 2.58%, with a record December of 279,425 units offset by high interest rates.
Chinese Brands Hold 31.2% of Chile's Car Market
Chile's auto market reached 310,598 units in 2025, up 2.7%, with SUVs passing 51.1% of sales for the first time and Chinese brands taking 31.2%.
Chinese Autos Move to the Centre in Pakistan
In Pakistan Japanese brands dominate through complete knock-down assembly, and Chinese automakers such as SAIC MG, GWM.