SAIC's Spanish Plant Is Not Just Another Factory
Spain has approved SAIC's plan to build a vehicle plant in Ferrol, Galicia.
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Xiaomi Recruits European Dealers 18 Months Early
Xiaomi Auto has launched its first international website and is recruiting dealers 18 months ahead of a 2027 European launch, starting with Germany.
Xingyu Just Signed Phase II in Serbia
Xingyu Automotive Lighting Systems has operated a subsidiary in Niš since 2019.
Lotus Technology Completed 100% Acquisition of Lotus UK
Most coverage is treating this as a brand story: Geely finally owns Lotus outright.
Global Top 75 Tire Companies Ranking
The latest global tire industry ranking is out. 75 companies.
Chery Is Entering the UK Backwards
Initial focus: chassis dynamics and ADAS calibration for UK driving conditions.
CATL and Schaeffler Just Signed a BMS Deal
Schaeffler's European BMS capability comes from its 2024 acquisition of Vitesco Technologies.
Chery Just Spent $75 Million on a Korean Carmaker
In 2026, Chery is paying $75 million for a 10% stake in the same company — now called KGM — via convertible bonds.
A Robot Company Just Hit a $60,000,000,000 Valuation
On August 19, Unitree Robotics listed on China's STAR Market.
The Technology Flow Has Reversed: A French Brand, a Wuhan Plant
Shenlong used to be one of China's biggest joint ventures — 650,000 cumulative sales, peak annual volume around 700,000.
Geely Just Raised Its Export Target to 920,000
Li Shufu stepped down as Chairman of Geely Auto's listed company on August 18.
Three Chinese Auto Groups Hold World Top-10 Seats
BYD, Geely and Chery hold top-10 places by global market share in the first half of 2026, together accounting for 13.5% of global sales.