Chinese Automakers Build Full-Chain Roots in Indonesia
BYD's Subang plant in West Java enters trial production in Q1 2026 with around USD 560 million, 150,000 units of capacity and a 6 GWh battery plant.
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BYD's Hong Kong Double: 9,751 Registrations in 2025
According to Hong Kong Transport Department and BYD data, BYD took the top position in the Hong Kong market in 2025 with 9,751 new vehicle registrations.
China Tops Vietnam's Auto Import Rankings for the First Time
Imports from China reached 6,661 vehicles, accounting for 44.3% of Vietnam's total CBU imports, surpassing Indonesia (4,141 units) and Thailand (3,015
Sinotruk Trucks Roll Off the Line in Austria
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BYD's Korea Journey: #2 in Imported EVs in One Year
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BYD's Indonesia Plant Starts in Q1 2026 with 150,000 Units
BYD's plant in Subang, West Java is expected to begin operations in the first quarter of 2026, with 150,000 units of annual capacity.
Zeekr's 7X Goes into Local Assembly in Malaysia
Zeekr has announced that its D-segment electric SUV, the Zeekr 7X, will be assembled locally in Malaysia, the brand's first overseas production site.
Changan's Rayong Plant Ships Its First 500 Units to Europe
At the end of 2025 the first batch of 500 Deepal S05 vehicles from Changan's Rayong plant in Thailand was shipped to Europe.
Chinese EV Startups in Europe: Who's Leading,What Comes Next?
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Israel February: Chery Takes First Place, Brands Hit 41.4%
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JAC Delivers 100 Sunray Vans to Logistics Firm iMile
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Leapmotor Moves from Borrowing a Boat to Building One
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