China's Tyre Industry Passes 200 Million Units Abroad
Since its first overseas factory in Southeast Asia in 2016, China's tyre industry has built more than 200 million units of capacity abroad.
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Nigeria: The Africa Model for Chinese Exports
Nigeria has more than 220 million people but per capita vehicle ownership of just 0.05, against a global average of 0.18.
China's Electric Pickups: 7.3% and Going Global
In the first half of 2025 the penetration rate of new energy pickup trucks in China reached 7.3%, with Geely Radar holding a 54.7% share of that segment.
Morocco's Car Sales Jump 36%
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Tesla Shanghai Passes 4 Million Cars in 14 Months
On 8 December 2025 Tesla's Shanghai Gigafactory marked its four millionth vehicle, a Starlight Gold Model Y L, the last million taking about 14 months.
Foton's Partner Summit: Commercial Vehicles Go Global
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Chinese Battery Makers Pass Their Korean Rivals
From January to October 2025 the five leading Chinese battery firms held 43.1% of the market outside China, overtaking the Korean trio combined.
Southeast Asia: Japanese Incumbents Lose Ground
The Philippines' luxury car market fell 8% from January to October 2025, as Chinese brands with affordable prices moved into the same space.
Southeast Asia: Chinese Brands Pass 12% Share
Chinese brands sold 83,096 units in Indonesia, 12.6% of total car sales of 660,659, roughly one in eight cars sold there.
Latin America's EV Share Doubles as Tesla Stays Away
Latin America's EV market share doubled from about 2% to 4% in 2024 on IEA data, outpacing global growth, while Uruguay's EV share of new cars reached 28%.
Techron Builds Its First Plant Abroad in Serbia
Techron will build its first overseas plant in Serbia's Inđija Industrial Zone, with the environmental assessment application now submitted.
MG Brazil: All-EV Lineup, Direct Sales and 24 Dealerships
MG plans to partner with 12 groups to establish 24 dealerships in Brazil by the end of 2025, bringing an all-electric lineup via direct operations.