July 16, 2026 marks a key launch date for the second half, with Dongfeng Aeolus L8, Wuling Starlight L, and multiple other models debuting simultaneously across sedan, SUV, and NEV segments.
2642 days ago
China's Jan-May 2026 passenger vehicle exports show clear structural divergence. Central & South America emerged as the fastest-growing market, Europe penetration accelerated, and Southeast Asia competition intensified. Changan's Europe growth hit 634.3%, Chery led with 202,549 units.
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The AVATR 07 2026 model officially launched on July 11, positioned as a mid-size pure electric SUV jointly developed by Huawei, Changan, and CATL. Priced from ¥219,900 to ¥289,900, it features Huawei ADS 3.0 intelligent driving and HarmonyOS Cockpit 4.0, with a maximum range of 650km. Dimensions are 4820/1930/1650mm with a 2920mm wheelbase, available in single-motor and dual-motor configurations. For consumers in Central Asia and Russia, this vehicle demonstrates strong competitiveness in intelligence and range.
5706 days ago
Changan Automobile delivered 1.196 million vehicles in H1 2026. Overseas reached 402,000 units (+35.1% YoY), NEVs hit 456,000 (+5.2%). Changan Qiyuan surged 102.6% to 173,800 units. Deepal delivered 164,200 (+14.6%), Avatr hit 7,459 in June. Changan Kaicheng pickups reached 117,200 units (+43.9%).
36514 days ago
Changan Automobile announced plans to launch 35 intelligent new models over the next 3 years, with solid-state battery vehicle validation scheduled for 2026. Target energy density reaches 400Wh/kg, with gradual mass production from 2027. This marks Chinese OEMs entering the practical phase of solid-state battery industrialization.
50645 days ago
At the Future Automotive Pioneer Conference on May 29, Avatr Technology Chairman Wang Hui revealed that 2025 domestic auto sales exceeded 34.4 million units but industry profit margin was only 4.1%, dropping further to 2.9% in Jan-Feb 2026. He proposed three "value leap" insights: shifting from selling cars to making premium products, from tech competition to safety focus, and from design following to original profitability.
31649 days ago
Latest 2026 data shows Chinese brand passenger vehicles now hold 40% market share in Russia, making China the largest brand camp in the country. This means 4 out of every 10 new cars sold are Chinese. Chery, Haval, Geely and Changan have established deep roots through KD assembly and localized operations, while Japanese and Korean brands continue to retreat. For Central Asian and Russian buyers, the choice space, after-sales network and product iteration speed of Chinese cars have fundamentally changed.
46651 days ago
Changan sold 207,150 vehicles in April, with NEV sales of 55,275 units (+9.38% YoY). Overseas sales reached 89,794 units, accounting for 43.3% of total volume. NEV became the only growth segment. Avatr, Deepal, and Qiyuan brands cover the full price spectrum from 200K to 600K yuan.
38854 days ago
The Jan-Apr 2026 Chinese independent OEM sales top 5 is out: BYD leads with 1.194M units, Chery rises to 2nd with 786K (boosted by exports), Changan 3rd at 732K. Geely and Great Wall round out the top 5 at 621K and 418K respectively. NEV penetration rate has become the decisive ranking variable.
28555 days agoIn Q1 2026, Russia reclaimed its position as China's top auto export destination with 186,800 units, up 97.1% year-on-year. This strong rebound marks Chinese OEMs' transition in the Russian market from an "inventory clearance" phase to "structural recovery." Brazil followed with 166,800 units, surging 242.8% year-on-year. Chery, GWM, and Geely are transforming Russia's trade barriers into drivers for localized upgrades through KD assembly and local partnerships.
26559 days agoJanuary-April 2026 Chinese domestic brand sales rankings are in. BYD leads with a staggering 1.387 million units, nearly equaling the combined sales of ranks two through five. Geely holds second place with 672,000 units, followed by Chery (584,000), Changan (519,000), and GWM (396,000). NEV penetration rates vary dramatically among the five—BYD achieves 100%, while GWM sits at just 23.8%.
22559 days agoChangan Automobile has formally released its Central Asia five-country service network expansion plan, targeting coverage across 50 cities in Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan by end of 2026. This represents the largest after-sales service network construction plan by a Chinese OEM in Central Asia, directly addressing overseas buyers' core concern about after-sales protection.
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