A Kia PV5 Arrives at Pangyo Offices Driven by a Remote Operator

▶️ Remote operators steer it over 4G or 5G, then the user drives
▶️ Land ministry sandbox approval came in April 2025
▶️ Kia, KT and SUM want a paid service live within 2026

#AutoAsia #Kia #Korea

BYD Wanted a Malaysian Factory, Got a Malaysian Assembler Instead

▶️ Inokom in Kulim takes the CKD work
▶️ Sime Darby already distributes BYD
▶️ Imported EVs need RM200,000 minimum value since July

#AutoAsia #BYD #Malaysia

Jeep to Build in China Again, Reportedly Not for the US

▶️ Output resumes next year after a four year break
▶️ Electrified models aimed at export markets worldwide
▶️ Stellantis and Dongfeng backed it with 8 billion yuan

#AutoAsia #Jeep #Stellantis

VinFast Is Little Known in the US, So Its Taxi Partner Goes First

▶️ Green SM puts 500 SUVs on Los Angeles roads
▶️ Fares priced to compete with Uber Comfort
▶️ VinFast targets 100,000 overseas sales in 2026

#AutoAsia #VinFast #GreenSM #Vietnam

Chery Is Betting Britain Stays Open to Chinese EVs

▶️ iCAUR five seater SUV due early 2027
▶️ Chery brands: 7% UK share to September, behind only VW
▶️ London is reportedly weighing an EV tariff

#AutoAsia #Chery #iCAUR #Britain

BMW Bets on China Built Batteries, Targets Over 95% Local by 2030

▶️ Shenyang plant covers 240,000 sq m, $1.5 billion
▶️ iX3 deliveries start in November
▶️ i3 sedan launches in Q4

#AutoAsia #BMW #China #EV

A Third of Paris Show Is Chinese, Against 11.5% of Sales

▶️ 20 of 64 automakers, double the 2024 show
▶️ Western Europe August share: 11.5% across 18 countries
▶️ Europe replies: Twingo from €19,490, 2CV concept

#AutoAsia #ParisMotorShow #BYD #Europe

Fourth in India, Hyundai Answers With $15.5 Billion

▶️ Hyundai and Kia plants: 14 lakh units a year
▶️ $700 million set aside for R&D
▶️ More exports to emerging markets planned

#AutoAsia #Hyundai #India #Exports

India Becomes a Product Source for Stellantis, Not Just a Factory

▶️ Tata supplies the architecture, Stellantis adds engineering
▶️ Definitive agreement follows February’s MoU
▶️ Cars meant for 50 plus markets

#AutoAsia #Stellantis #Tata #India

BYD ATTO 8 Debuts in Paris With 5 Minute Flash Charging

10% to 70% in 5 min, 10% to 97% in 9 min (BYD claim)
115 kWh battery, 653 km WLTP in RWD
Europe launch in Q1 2027

#AutoAsia #BYD #ATTO8 #Paris

BYD Expects Four Times Its European Staff by 2030

▶️ Over 10,000 soon, over 40,000 by 2030
▶️ Hungary plant starts volume production in Q4 2026
▶️ At least three more European plants planned

#AutoAsia #BYD #Europe #Hungary

Europe Gets XPeng’s Flagship G9L, Made in Austria

▶️ About €75,000, built by Magna in Graz
▶️ Follows the G6, G9 and P7+ on that line
▶️ Planned for 64 markets, starting with France

#AutoAsia #XPeng #G9L #Austria

XPeng Announces MONA L05, Its Second Mona SUV

▶️ China launch planned for Q4 2026
▶️ BEV targets up to 660 km CLTC range
▶️ EREV version also offered

#AutoAsia #XPeng #MONA #EV

Brussels Says Beijing Will Cut Hybrid Exports by Half

▶️ Imports jumped from 3,800 to 50,000 a month in under two years
▶️ China’s ministry gave no figure for the cut
▶️ EU approval is still pending

#AutoAsia #EU #China #Hybrids #Automotive #car #hybrid #EV

Why Geely Auto Is Entering Canada Now
Ready to It is building local operations and a retail and service network now

▶️ Chinese EV tariff cut from 100% to 6.1% on 49,000 cars a year
▶️ First Geely vehicles arrive in 2027
▶️ Sold 3.02M vehicles globally in 2025

#AutoAsia #Geely #Canada #EV #China #EV

Why BYD Is Looking at Argentina’s Lithium

▶️ It is studying battery production, not yet a commitment
▶️ Argentina is a major lithium producer
▶️ BYD entered its car market in Aug 2025

#AutoAsia #BYD #Argentina #Lithium

Why Freelander Is Returning to Europe With Chery Under the Hood

▶️ Debut model: Freelander 8 hybrid SUV
▶️ Export cars get reduced battery capacity
▶️ Middle East was its first export market

#AutoAsia #Freelander #Chery #Europe

Japan’s EV Subsidy Money Is Running Out

▶️ Budget nearly gone six months in
▶️ Tesla reportedly gains most, Honda and Nissan less
▶️ EVs rose from 1.6% of Japan sales in 2025 to 2.5% early 2026

#AutoAsia #Japan #Tesla #EV

Why Nissan Is Exporting a China Built Pickup

▶️ Frontier Pro heads to Mexico first, then Southeast Asia, Australia
▶️ Plug in hybrid option: 429 hp, 135 km electric range
▶️ Built in Zhengzhou, on sale in China since Nov 2025

#AutoAsia #Nissan #China #Pickup

Why Li Auto Is Heading to Thailand

▶️ It will be one of the brand's first right hand drive markets
▶️ Confirmed RHD models: Mega MPV, i6 SUV
▶️ Mega also due in Hong Kong, Singapore by end 2026
▶️ Thai lineup still unannounced.

#AutoAsia #LiAuto #Thailand #China #Automotive #car #EV