[Chinese Brands] News & Updates

Dongfeng-Huawei Yijing X9: Can Its RMB 10 Billion R&D, Thousands-Person Co-creation Model Be Replicated?

Dongfeng Motor and Huawei Qiankun jointly created the Yijing brand; its first model, the Yijing X9, will go on sale in September 2026 with a presale price range of 299,800 to 379,800 yuan, and received 21,235 orders within 24 hours of presale. The two parties began cooperation in 2023 and upgraded to phase 2.0 in 2025, with over 10 billion yuan in cumulative planned R&D funding and a joint team of thousands. The new car is positioned as a flagship SUV, equipped with six major intelligent solutions including Huawei Qiankun ADS 5 and HarmonyOS cockpit, adopts a range-extended powertrain, and has a CLTC comprehensive range of 1,570 km.

2012 days ago

Chinese Brands Hold 20% of UK Car Market; Nissan Executive Says UK May Need Tariffs on Chinese Cars

According to Bloomberg, Nissan executive Massimiliano Messina said that if the UK wants equal treatment under EU rules of origin, it may need to impose trade tariffs on Chinese cars. Chinese brands currently account for 20% of UK market sales, and the UK has not yet followed the EU in imposing tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, while the EU's "made in the EU" rules could exclude UK production from subsidies. Nissan previously announced a £170 million investment to produce a hybrid SUV at its Sunderland plant. This policy gap and concerns about circumvention will affect Chinese automakers' access to the European market and their localization plans.

2723 days ago

After Topping Export Rankings, Why Chinese Cars Still Struggle to 'Move Up'

Wei Wenqing of the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers disclosed that from January to July 2026, China's automobile exports reached 6.14 million units, up 66.8% year on year, while component exports totaled US$60.7 billion. Chinese automakers have more than 20 overseas full-process plants, and their overseas output exceeded 1.5 million vehicles in 2025. Eighty percent of the top 100 component suppliers have established overseas operations. In 2025, Chinese-brand automobiles rose to first place in global market share, but their overseas operations systems still lag behind those of Japanese and European automakers. Wei Wenqing pointed out that going global across the industrial chain, going global with intelligent connected vehicles, and brand efficiency are the three major topics. Chinese automobiles have just entered the going-in stage and are expected to reach a medium level of internationalization by 2035.

5215 days ago

Top 10 Automakers Sell 14.82 Million Units in Jan-Jul, Market Concentration Hits 84.2%

In the first seven months of 2026, the top 10 Chinese automakers sold a combined 14.822 million vehicles, accounting for 84.2% of total sales. Among them, Geely, Chery, GAC, and Great Wall achieved year-on-year growth.

49933 days ago

Chengdu Auto Show: 10 Flagship Models from Chinese Brands Debut

The 2026 Chengdu Auto Show is set to open, with 10 major new models making their debut. BYD Han, Fangchengbao S Series, and Yijing X9 headline a lineup dominated by domestic brand flagship models, with Huawei's intelligent driving system as a standout feature.

48239 days ago

Indonesia Light-Duty Vehicle Market June Report: Chinese Brands Break 25% Share, Wuling Leads Compact MPV

In June 2026, Indonesia's light-duty vehicle market sales rose 12.3% year-over-year, with Chinese brands breaking through 25% market share for the first time. Wuling Air EV ranked first in compact MPV sales for six consecutive months, followed by BYD and Chery. Japanese brands' share fell below 70% for the first time, facing strong challenges from Chinese brands.

60946 days ago

600+ New Cars Launched in H1 2026: Densest Product Cycle in History

In H1 2026, 656 new cars were launched—3.6 per day—creating the densest product cycle in Chinese auto market history. Chinese brands are unleashing years of technology reserves.

46658 days ago

XPeng Leads NEV Decline, BYD's Domestic Sales Drop 40%

In the first half of 2026, China's passenger vehicle retail sales reached only 8.701 million units, down 20.2% year-on-year. Domestic brands' market share climbed to 71.8%, while joint ventures fell across the board, with Honda's sales declining 34.7%.

41366 days ago

SAIC Motor Reclaims Sales Crown as Three Automakers Double Overseas Growth

China's H1 2026 passenger vehicle retail sales reached 8.7 million units, down 20.2% YoY. SAIC Motor reclaimed the top spot with 2.05 million sales, followed by BYD at 1.81 million. Overseas exports became the breakthrough key, with three automakers achieving doubled growth.

44470 days ago

23rd Changchun Auto Expo Opens: 200,000 sqm, 100+ Brands, 500,000 Visitors Expected

The 23rd Changchun International Auto Expo opened on July 11 at the Changchun Northeast Asia International Expo Center. With the theme "Moving Forward, Together," the exhibition covers 200,000 square meters, bringing together 53 major domestic and international OEMs and over 100 brands. Coinciding with the 70th anniversary of China's first domestically produced vehicle, the expo adopts an innovative four-dimensional model of "main venue + sub-venue, offline exhibition + online cloud exhibition," expecting to attract over 500,000 visitors. BYD, NIO, Geely, and other new energy brands debuted more than 20 new models in the Northeast region for the first time.

38972 days ago

BYD's Denza Z Electric Supercar Debuts at Goodwood with 1,582 HP Triple-Motor Powertrain

BYD's premium brand Denza will globally launch its first all-electric two-door sports car, the Denza Z, at the UK's Goodwood Festival of Speed on July 9. The vehicle features a triple-motor system delivering 1,582 hp peak power, sub-2-second 0-100 km/h acceleration, and a top speed of 350 km/h. It also debuts China's first fully in-house steer-by-wire system and the industry's first magnetorheological suspension for NEVs.

66073 days ago

Chinese Brands Capture 54% of Russian Auto Market as Localization Deepens

In April 2026, Chinese indigenous brands reached a 54.2% market share in Russia's new car market for the first time, crossing the 50% threshold. Haval operates a fully-owned manufacturing plant, while Chery and Geely have pursued lighter asset models. Localization, after-sales networks, and pricing strategy are identified as the key success factors.

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