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.
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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.
Kazakhstan: 234,852 Cars, 80% Built Locally
Kazakhstan's auto market reached 234,852 units in 2025, up 14.4% year on year, and 80% of new vehicles were locally produced.
Chery Commercial Vehicles Opens a European HQ in Liverpool
Chery Commercial Vehicles opened its European headquarters in Liverpool on 29 January 2026, a first for a major Chinese commercial vehicle brand.
BAIC Mexico Switches from Importer to Subsidiary
BAIC Group has moved its Mexico operations from a distributor model through importer Motornation to a directly operated wholly owned subsidiary.
Argentina: BYD Delivers 5,841 NEVs as Tariffs Fall
In January 2026 the vessel BYD Changzhou delivered 5,841 new energy vehicles to Argentina, nearly 10% of the country's hybrid and electric fleet.