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Chinese cars in Australia FCAI reported that BYD, GWM, MG, Geely and Chery took 26.4 per cent of August 2026 sales and that Chinese manufacturers supplied five of the ten best-selling models. Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries
Chinese cars in Indonesia BYD inaugurated its Subang plant in West Java. Tempo
Chinese cars in Canada The second six-month quota period began, carrying 24,500 units plus any volume unused in the first period. Global Affairs Canada
Chinese cars in United States Ford said it plans to move production of some Lincoln models from China to the United States beginning in 2030. Lincoln has built the Nautilus in China since 2024. Reuters
Chinese cars in Spain Leapmotor B10 assembly begins at Figueruelas at an initial 40,000 units a year. electrive.com
Chinese cars in United States Lotus Americas was reported as saying US tariffs had halted plans to sell the China-built Eletre and Emeya, leaving the UK-built Emira as the brand's US offering. MotorTrend
Chinese cars in United States The Senate Commerce Committee ordered S. 4429 reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. The bill has not passed either chamber. US Government Publishing Office, GovInfo bulk data
Chinese cars in Brazil BYD updated its Camaçari timetable, saying complete production of cars in Brazil would begin by the end of 2026. Autoesporte (Editora Globo)
Chinese cars in Mexico El Economista counted 27 Chinese car brands operating in Mexico, 21 with an official presence and six through importers. El Economista
Chinese cars in Brazil Import duty on all imported electrified vehicles reached 35 percent, completing the phase-in. Autoesporte (Editora Globo)
Chinese cars in Japan The BYD Racco went on sale in Japan and took more than 1,000 orders in two weeks. Electrek
Chinese cars in United Kingdom BYD's Denza brand puts the Z9 GT on sale in Britain following its European launch in Paris in April. Electrek
Chinese cars in Türkiye BYD's Turkish sales fall to 6,809 units in the first half of 2026 from 25,501 in the first half of 2025. Bazaar Times
Chinese cars in United States Polestar said the Commerce Department had not granted it an authorization under the connected-vehicles rule and that it will stop selling new vehicles in the United States from model year 2027, while continuing to sell remaining Polestar 3 and Polestar 4 stock and to provide service. It said it would not appeal. Reuters
Chinese cars in Brazil Gecex-Camex confirmed the final step of the import-duty schedule and renewed a duty-free quota for semi-knocked-down and disassembled electrified vehicles from 1 July 2026. Reporting on the Gecex-Camex meeting of 23 June 2026
Chinese cars in Malaysia Chinese brands recorded 7.61 per cent of Malaysian registrations for 2025 and 8.92 per cent for January to May 2026. Paul Tan's Automotive News
Chinese cars in Vietnam Decree 202/2026 kept the zero first-registration fee for battery-electric cars from 1 March 2027 to 31 December 2030. VietnamNet
Chinese cars in Chile ANAC's May 2026 report showed Chinese brands at 37.1 percent of the market by brand origin and vehicles manufactured in China at 48.1 percent of sales, with GWM, Changan and Chery leading the Chinese brands. Autoguía
Chinese cars in Türkiye BYD confirms the Manisa plant is on indefinite hold with no construction begun; the company says the project has no timeline and that Szeged in Hungary is the priority. Middle East Monitor
Chinese cars in United States Volvo Cars announced it had received a specific authorization under the connected-vehicles rule from the Office of Information and Communications Technology and Services. Volvo Car AB, via PR Newswire
Chinese cars in Canada Tesla listed a Shanghai-built Model 3 Premium RWD in Canada at C$39,490. Electrek
Chinese cars in United States S. 4429, the Connected Vehicle Security Act of 2026, was introduced in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. 119th Congress, via GovInfo
Chinese cars in Pakistan Sazgar reported its highest quarterly profit on record on the back of Haval sales. Profit by Pakistan Today
Chinese cars in France BYD launches its Denza brand in Europe at the Palais Garnier in Paris, with France among the first sales countries. CnEVPost
Chinese cars in Germany BYD launches its Denza brand in Europe, with Germany among the first sales countries. electrive.com
Chinese cars in Italy BYD launches its Denza brand in Europe, with Italy among the first sales countries. UNRAE (Unione Nazionale Rappresentanti Autoveicoli Esteri)
Chinese cars in Spain BYD launches its Denza brand in Europe, with Spain among the first sales countries. CnEVPost
Chinese cars in Canada Global Affairs Canada launched public consultations on the allocation and administration of the quota, closing 1 May 2026. Global Affairs Canada
Chinese cars in Mexico SEV, a Mexican badge applied by Solarever to imported vehicles, ended operations. El Economista
Chinese cars in Saudi Arabia In a Saudi market down 21.9% year on year, MG rises 41.5%, Haval 30.7%, Jetour 29.7% and Changan 22.4%. ArabWheels
Chinese cars in South Korea KAIDA reported imports from China at 2,023 units against Japan's 1,974, the first time China took third place in the country ranking. BusinessKorea
Chinese cars in United Kingdom GWM withdraws the Ora 03 from the UK after four years, ahead of a Haval-led range from mid-2026. electrive.com
Chinese cars in India DPIIT issued Press Note 2 of 2026, allowing non-controlling stakes of up to 10 per cent through the automatic route. Chandhiok & Mahajan
Chinese cars in Malaysia MITI confirmed that locally assembled electric vehicles stay tax-free until 31 December 2027 and named Zeekr, Xpeng and MG among the carmakers starting Malaysian assembly. Paul Tan's Automotive News
Chinese cars in India The Union Cabinet approved amendments easing the land-border investment approval requirement. Business Standard
Chinese cars in Germany Zeekr completes its first customer deliveries in Germany. The Car Expert
Chinese cars in Spain Stellantis confirms that Leapmotor production will start at its Figueruelas plant near Zaragoza, beginning with the B10. electrive.com
Chinese cars in Canada The repeal of section 3 and Schedule 1 of the China Surtax Order (2024) came into force, ending the 100 percent surtax on Chinese-made electric vehicles, and the quota and permit regime began. Canada Gazette, Part II, Volume 160, Number 5
Chinese cars in Russia Grey-channel imports are reported at 53% of Russia's car imports for January and February 2026, up from 46% in 2025. The Moscow Times
Chinese cars in Canada The Canada Border Services Agency revised Customs Notice 24-32 to record the repeal of the electric-vehicle surtax. Canada Border Services Agency
Chinese cars in Canada Global Affairs Canada issued Notice to Importers Serial No. 1162 setting out permit and quota rules for imports of electric vehicles originating in China. Global Affairs Canada
Chinese cars in Canada SOR/2026-33, Order Amending the China Surtax Order (2024), was registered. Canada Gazette, Part II, Volume 160, Number 5
Chinese cars in France The Commission accepts the first price undertaking, from Volkswagen (Anhui) for the Cupra Tavascan. European Commission, Directorate-General for Trade and Economic Security
Chinese cars in Germany The Commission accepts the first price undertaking, from Volkswagen (Anhui) for the Cupra Tavascan; the duties stay in force for everyone else. European Commission, Directorate-General for Trade and Economic Security
Chinese cars in Italy The Commission accepts the first price undertaking, from Volkswagen (Anhui) for the Cupra Tavascan. European Commission, Directorate-General for Trade and Economic Security
Chinese cars in Netherlands The Commission accepts the first price undertaking, from Volkswagen (Anhui) for the Cupra Tavascan. European Commission, Directorate-General for Trade and Economic Security
Chinese cars in Spain The Commission accepts the first price undertaking, from Volkswagen (Anhui) for the Spanish-brand Cupra Tavascan built in Hefei. European Commission, Directorate-General for Trade and Economic Security
Chinese cars in Sweden The Commission accepts the first price undertaking, from Volkswagen (Anhui) for the Cupra Tavascan. European Commission, Directorate-General for Trade and Economic Security
Chinese cars in Japan BYD said it would extend its Japanese network with smaller dealerships. CnEVPost
Chinese cars in Germany BYD begins trial production of passenger cars at Szeged in Hungary, with series production expected in the second quarter of 2026; cars built there are not subject to the countervailing duties. electrive.com
Chinese cars in Thailand The Federation of Thai Industries reported 120,301 battery-electric registrations for 2025, up 80.3 per cent. Argus Media
Chinese cars in Philippines CAMPI reported 491,395 vehicles sold in the Philippines in 2025. Top Gear Philippines
Chinese cars in South Africa Nissan and Chery South Africa reach agreement for Chery to acquire Nissan's Rosslyn manufacturing assets, ending 60 years of Nissan production there. Nissan Motor Corporation
Chinese cars in United States General Motors said it will move production of the Buick Envision from China to the United States. Reuters
Chinese cars in Canada Canada and China announced a Preliminary Joint Arrangement on Addressing Bilateral Economic and Trade Issues, under which Canada would provide an initial country-specific quota of 49,000 electric vehicles a year at the 6.1 percent most-favoured-nation rate. Global Affairs Canada
Chinese cars in Mexico AMDA figures for 2025 were reported: 143,536 units for Chinese brands, led by MG Motor on 48,816, JAC on 24,445 and Geely on 22,258. NotiPress
Chinese cars in France The European Commission publishes guidance on price undertakings as an alternative to the duties. European Commission, Directorate-General for Trade and Economic Security
Chinese cars in Germany The European Commission publishes guidance on how Chinese exporters may offer price undertakings in place of the duties. European Commission, Directorate-General for Trade and Economic Security
Chinese cars in Italy The European Commission publishes guidance on price undertakings as an alternative to the duties. European Commission, Directorate-General for Trade and Economic Security
Chinese cars in Netherlands The European Commission publishes guidance on price undertakings as an alternative to the duties. European Commission, Directorate-General for Trade and Economic Security
Chinese cars in Spain The European Commission publishes guidance on price undertakings as an alternative to the duties. European Commission, Directorate-General for Trade and Economic Security
Chinese cars in Sweden The European Commission publishes guidance on price undertakings as an alternative to the duties. European Commission, Directorate-General for Trade and Economic Security
Chinese cars in Japan JAIA reported 243,129 imported vehicles for 2025, up 7 per cent, the first rise in seven years. Gasgoo
Chinese cars in Vietnam Chery confirmed construction of its Vietnamese plant would start in mid-2026, with up to US$800 million of investment and 200,000 vehicles a year at full capacity. KrASIA
Chinese cars in Australia FCAI reported 1,209,808 VFACTS sales for 2025 and said vehicles built in China were about 18 per cent of the market, up from about 14 per cent in 2024. Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries
Chinese cars in Brazil ABVE figures for 2025 were published: 223,912 electrified registrations, up 26 percent, with the BYD Dolphin Mini leading the electric ranking on 32,486 units. Autoesporte (Editora Globo)
Chinese cars in Israel The Israel Vehicle Importers Association publishes 2025 figures: Chinese brands 101,346 units, the Jaecoo 7 plug-in hybrid the best-selling model at 13,166, and Chinese makers 79.2% of the electric-vehicle market. Xinhua
Chinese cars in New Zealand Full-year 2025 registrations published: 137,853 new vehicles, with MG seventh and GWM tenth among passenger makes and BYD fifth among commercial makes. Auto Trader New Zealand
Chinese cars in Malaysia Duty and tax on imported built-up electric vehicles took effect at 30 plus 10 plus 10 per cent, or 5 plus 10 plus 10 under a free trade agreement. Paul Tan's Automotive News
Chinese cars in Mexico The new tariff rates entered into force. Diario Oficial de la Federación (Presidencia de la República)
Chinese cars in Norway Norway's VAT exemption threshold for electric cars falls from NOK 500,000 to NOK 300,000, the first step in a phase-out ending in 2028. electrive.com
Chinese cars in United States The Section 301 rate rose to 25 percent on non-EV lithium-ion batteries, natural graphite and permanent magnets from China. Office of the United States Trade Representative, via GovInfo
Chinese cars in Indonesia Full-year 2025 figures published: BYD sixth overall on 46,711 units, Chery ninth on 19,391, Wuling on 18,605, in a market down to 803,687 wholesale units. Asia News Network
Chinese cars in Italy UNRAE's 2025 figures show Chinese brands at 128,600 registrations and an 8.4% share, making Italy the second-largest European market for them. CnEVPost
Chinese cars in Norway OFV's 2025 figures show a record 179,549 new passenger cars, of which 24,524 — 13.7% — were Chinese-origin, up from 10.4% in 2024. Opplysningsrådet for Veitrafikken (OFV)
Chinese cars in Philippines Full-year 2025 sales published: about one in ten new cars sold was a Chinese brand, with BYD at 26,122 units. CarGuide.PH
Chinese cars in United Kingdom SMMT publishes 2025 figures: 2,020,520 new cars, 23.4% battery-electric, with MG tenth among brands and the MG HS eighth among models. Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT)
Chinese cars in Pakistan Chery's knocked-down production was reported to begin at a new Port Qasim plant in Karachi with hybrid Tiggo models. Wikipedia
Chinese cars in Pakistan BYD's assembly plant near Karachi, with Mega Motor Company, was reported as due to become operational between the third and fourth quarters of the year. PakWheels
Chinese cars in South Africa Naamsa reports Chinese brands at 16.8% of 2025 passenger-car sales, from 11.2% in 2024, with 15 Chinese brands trading against eight a year earlier. Reuters, via Zawya
Chinese cars in Mexico The decree was published in the Diario Oficial de la Federación, setting a 50 percent general import duty on passenger cars and light trucks and 25 percent on motorcycles. Diario Oficial de la Federación (Presidencia de la República)
Chinese cars in Mexico Congress passed the decree reforming tariff lines of the General Import and Export Duties Law. Diario Oficial de la Federación (Presidencia de la República)
Chinese cars in Russia New recycling-fee rules take effect for imported M1 passenger cars, with a base rate by engine type and displacement and a progressive coefficient by engine power. Autostat
Chinese cars in Israel The vehicle-cybersecurity bill is submitted to the Knesset; it had not advanced when this record was checked. Calcalist (Ctech)
Chinese cars in South Africa Geely returns to South Africa with the E5 and E5 EM-i and names Zeekr, Farizon and Riddara to follow. TopAuto
Chinese cars in South Korea BYD registered 1,164 vehicles in a month and entered South Korea's monthly top five among imported brands for the first time. ChinaEVHome
Chinese cars in Russia The start of the new recycling-fee calculation is deferred from 1 November to 1 December 2025. Izvestia
Chinese cars in Japan BYD unveiled the kei-class Racco at the Japan Mobility Show. CnEVPost
Chinese cars in Malaysia The Ministry of Finance confirmed no extension of the duty exemption for imported built-up electric vehicles beyond 31 December 2025. SoyaCincau
Chinese cars in Brazil Semi-knocked-down assembly of the Dolphin Mini, King and Song Pro began at Camaçari. Autoesporte (Editora Globo)
Chinese cars in Mexico Giant Motors and JAC reported 100,000 vehicles assembled at Ciudad Sahagún. MexicoIndustry
Chinese cars in Russia Chinese brands take 49.6% of the Russian market — the first month below 50% in more than two years. Caliber.Az
Chinese cars in South Africa Changan and its Deepal sub-brand launch in South Africa; BAIC confirms local assembly of the B30 at Coega. TopAuto
Chinese cars in Türkiye Global Trade Alert records the 2023 electric-vehicle-specific additional duty as revoked. Global Trade Alert
Chinese cars in Indonesia The Ministry of Industry said no decision had been taken on extending the import incentives beyond the end of 2025. Kompas
Chinese cars in France Chery announces the French launch of Omoda and Jaecoo alongside Germany at IAA Mobility. Automotive News Europe (via Yahoo)
Chinese cars in Germany Chery launches Omoda and Jaecoo in Germany at IAA Mobility in Munich, its ninth European market for the two brands. CnEVPost
Chinese cars in Israel The Ministry of Transport publishes a memorandum proposing vehicle-cybersecurity powers over over-the-air updates and vehicle data collection. Calcalist (Ctech)
Chinese cars in United Kingdom Chery launches its own marque in Britain with the Tiggo 7 and Tiggo 8 and 25 franchised sites; 1,287 registrations in the first month. Fleet World
Chinese cars in Brazil GWM opened its Iracemápolis plant in São Paulo state, its first in the Americas, starting with the Haval H6 range, the Haval H9 and the Poer P30. GWM Motors Brasil
Chinese cars in Mexico BYD was reported as having shelved its plan for a Mexican car plant, citing geopolitical tensions and uncertainty over United States trade policy. CnEVPost
Chinese cars in Brazil BYD inaugurated its Camaçari plant in Bahia and presented the first BYD car assembled in Brazil, a Dolphin Mini. BYD Brasil
Chinese cars in Australia BYD took over importing and distribution in Australia from EVDirect. CarExpert
Chinese cars in South Korea Contract production of the Polestar 4 began at Renault Korea's Busan plant, per the agreement announced by Polestar. Polestar
Chinese cars in Saudi Arabia First-half 2025: Chinese brands sell 47,728 cars for an 11.6% share, down 14.2% year on year — Changan and MG both fall while Jetour and Haval grow. Sayara Bay
Chinese cars in France AESC, the battery arm of China's Envision Group, inaugurates its Douai gigafactory, initially 10 GWh a year, supplying Renault. electrive.com
Chinese cars in South Korea BYD completed its first 1,000 Atto 3 deliveries in South Korea in under two months. CnEVPost
Chinese cars in United States The Section 232 tariff was extended to listed automobile parts on or before this date under the same proclamation. The White House, via GovInfo
Chinese cars in Israel Ministry of Transport licensing data: 30,693 Chinese-built vehicles delivered in January to April 2025, 26.3% of all deliveries and a record share. Globes
Chinese cars in United States A 25 percent Section 232 tariff on imported passenger vehicles and light trucks took effect under Proclamation 10908 of 26 March 2025, published at 90 FR 14705. The White House, via GovInfo
Chinese cars in Japan BYD launched the Sea Lion 7 in Japan. 36Kr
Chinese cars in United States Volvo Car USA stopped importing the China-built S90, ending its US run. Reporting placed the withdrawal in April 2025; cnautohr did not verify an exact day or a Volvo statement. Motor1
Chinese cars in Vietnam Decree 73/2025 reduced most-favoured-nation import duties on some car categories. Vietnam Briefing
Chinese cars in United States The connected-vehicles final rule came into effect. Bureau of Industry and Security, US Department of Commerce
Chinese cars in Indonesia Applications for the battery-electric import incentive closed. Rajah & Tann Asia
Chinese cars in Vietnam Decree 51/2025 extended the battery-electric first-registration fee exemption to 28 February 2027. Vietnam Briefing
Chinese cars in Australia Geely Auto launched in Australia with the EX5. Chasing Cars
Chinese cars in Sweden Zeekr completes its integration of Lynk & Co, taking a 51% stake with Geely holding the rest. CnEVPost
Chinese cars in United Kingdom Xpeng announces its UK launch; the G6, its first right-hand-drive model, begins deliveries in March 2025 through International Motors. XPeng Inc.
Chinese cars in France An order tightening the environmental-score calculation is signed, making the score follow the actual manufacturing site rather than the final assembly site; published in the Journal officiel on 24 January 2025. L'Argus
Chinese cars in South Korea BYD announced its entry into the South Korean passenger-car market with the Atto 3. CnEVPost
Chinese cars in United States The Bureau of Industry and Security published its final rule on connected vehicles at 90 FR 5360, codified at 15 CFR part 791 subpart D. Bureau of Industry and Security, US Department of Commerce
Chinese cars in Australia The New Vehicle Efficiency Standard commenced; the first reporting period began on 1 July 2025. New Vehicle Efficiency Standard Regulator (Australian Government)
Chinese cars in United States The Section 301 rate on semiconductors from China rose to 50 percent. Office of the United States Trade Representative, via GovInfo
Chinese cars in Pakistan MG JW Automobile Pakistan began local production of the MG HS plug-in hybrid. PakWheels
Chinese cars in United Kingdom Jaecoo opens UK order books for the Jaecoo 7, from £29,435. The Car Expert
Chinese cars in Chile Chinese brands reached 32.4 percent of the Chilean market by brand origin. Autoguía
Chinese cars in Netherlands Nio's Firefly brand launches in the Netherlands and Norway, its first two European markets. Auto Review
Chinese cars in New Zealand Dongfeng entered New Zealand with three battery-electric models led by the Box hatchback. RNZ
Chinese cars in Norway Nio's Firefly brand launches in Norway and the Netherlands, its first two European markets. NIO Inc.
Chinese cars in United Arab Emirates Full-year 2025: the UAE market reaches 335,772 units (+5.3%); Jetour finishes fourth overall, MG fifth and Geely sixth, and the Jetour T2 is the third best-selling model. Autopunditz
Chinese cars in United Kingdom Leapmotor's first UK cars arrive, sold through Leapmotor International, the Stellantis–Leapmotor joint venture; 4,273 registrations in the year. Car Dealer Magazine
Chinese cars in Russia Full-year 2024: Russian new passenger-car sales reach 1.571 million (+48.4%); Chinese brands hold about 58% of the market and Haval is the second-largest brand of any origin. Best Selling Cars Blog
Chinese cars in South Africa MG restarts retail operations in South Africa about eight years after leaving. Cars.co.za
Chinese cars in United Arab Emirates NIO opens NIO House Abu Dhabi, its first in the Middle East and North Africa, and begins EL8 deliveries. NIO Inc.
Chinese cars in Spain Chery's Barcelona Zona Franca joint venture starts production with the first Ebro S700. electrive.com
Chinese cars in Germany The countervailing duties of Regulation (EU) 2024/2754 begin to apply for five years. European Commission, Access2Markets
Chinese cars in Netherlands The EU's definitive countervailing duties on Chinese battery electric cars begin to apply for five years. European Commission, Access2Markets
Chinese cars in Sweden The countervailing duties of Regulation (EU) 2024/2754 begin to apply for five years, including an 18.8% rate for the Geely group. European Commission, Access2Markets
Chinese cars in United Arab Emirates Xpeng launches in the UAE under Gulf Star Motors (Ali & Sons Holding) with the G6 and G9. CnEVPost
Chinese cars in Canada The 25 percent surtax on Chinese steel and aluminium products took effect. Department of Finance Canada
Chinese cars in France France votes in favour of the EU's definitive countervailing duties on Chinese battery electric cars. European Council on Foreign Relations
Chinese cars in Germany EU member states vote on the definitive countervailing duties: ten in favour, twelve abstentions, five against, Germany among the five against. European Council on Foreign Relations
Chinese cars in Italy Italy votes in favour of the EU's definitive countervailing duties on Chinese battery electric cars. Stellantis N.V.
Chinese cars in Spain Spain abstains in the member-state vote on the EU's definitive countervailing duties. European Council on Foreign Relations
Chinese cars in Sweden Sweden abstains in the member-state vote on the EU's definitive countervailing duties. European Council on Foreign Relations
Chinese cars in Canada The 100 percent surtax on Chinese-made electric and certain hybrid passenger automobiles, trucks, buses and delivery vans took effect, in addition to the 6.1 percent most-favoured-nation duty. Canada Border Services Agency
Chinese cars in Russia Resolution No. 1255 of 13 September 2024 raises the recycling fee by an average of 70% to 85%, with 10% to 20% indexation each 1 January thereafter. Interfax
Chinese cars in United States The Section 301 additional duty on electric vehicles from China rose to 100 percent, with 25 percent on lithium-ion EV batteries, battery parts, other critical minerals, steel and aluminium products and ship-to-shore cranes, for goods entered on or after this date. Office of the United States Trade Representative, via GovInfo
Chinese cars in United States USTR published its notice of modification following the Section 301 four-year review, at 89 FR 76581. Office of the United States Trade Representative, via GovInfo
Chinese cars in France Leapmotor International begins sales in France, one of nine European launch countries. Stellantis N.V.
Chinese cars in Germany Leapmotor International starts selling the T03 and C10 in Germany, one of nine European launch countries. Stellantis N.V.
Chinese cars in Italy Leapmotor International begins Italian sales, one of nine European launch countries. MG Motor Europe
Chinese cars in Netherlands Leapmotor International begins Dutch sales, one of nine European launch countries. NIO Inc.
Chinese cars in Spain Leapmotor International begins Spanish sales, one of nine European launch countries. Stellantis N.V.
Chinese cars in United Kingdom Omoda goes on sale in Britain with the 5 and E5, from £25,235. Autocar
Chinese cars in Canada The Department of Finance announced a 100 percent surtax on Chinese electric and certain hybrid vehicles and a 25 percent surtax on Chinese steel and aluminium. Department of Finance Canada
Chinese cars in Vietnam BYD launched in Vietnam with the Dolphin, Seal and Atto 3 and 13 opening stores. CnEVPost
Chinese cars in Türkiye BYD and the Turkish government sign an agreement for a US$1 billion, 150,000-unit plant at Manisa with production targeted by the end of 2026. CnEVPost
Chinese cars in Türkiye Presidential Decision 8724 is published in the Resmî Gazete (issue 32593), exempting imports made under an investment incentive certificate from the additional duty. Kızılkaya (reproducing the Resmî Gazete text)
Chinese cars in Thailand BYD opened its Rayong plant, with annual capacity of about 150,000 vehicles. The Diplomat
Chinese cars in Türkiye Presidential Decision 8639 is published in the Resmî Gazete (issue 32570), extending the additional duty to Chinese-origin passenger cars of heading 8703 including hybrids at 40% or a minimum of US$7,000 per unit, in force thirty days after publication. KPMG Türkiye (Vergi)
Chinese cars in Saudi Arabia BYD opens its first showroom in Saudi Arabia, in Riyadh, with Al-Futtaim Electric Mobility Company. CnEVPost
Chinese cars in Philippines The NEDA Board approved widening the zero most-favoured-nation duty to 34 further categories, including hybrids, until 2028. ASEAN Briefing
Chinese cars in New Zealand Electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids began paying road user charges. NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi
Chinese cars in Germany Xpeng announces its entry into the German market. XPeng Inc.
Chinese cars in Thailand Neta began mass production at its first Thai factory. S&P Global Mobility
Chinese cars in United Arab Emirates AW Rostamani Group launches Zeekr in the UAE with the Zeekr 001 and Zeekr X. AW Rostamani Group press release, via Zawya
Chinese cars in India The Competition Commission of India approved JSW Group acquiring up to 38 per cent of MG Motor India. Business Today
Chinese cars in Thailand The Board of Investment published the EV3.5 incentive package for 2024 to 2027. Thailand Board of Investment
Chinese cars in Brazil Brazil restored import duty on electrified cars under the Mover programme, at 10 percent for battery-electric and 12 percent for hybrid vehicles, ending a suspension that had run since 2016. Autoesporte (Editora Globo)
Chinese cars in France France's environmental-score condition on the bonus écologique takes effect, excluding cars shipped from China from the purchase incentive. L'Argus
Chinese cars in Israel Jaecoo launches in Israel and takes 5,041 deliveries in its first four months of 2025. Globes
Chinese cars in Italy Chery launches Omoda and Jaecoo in Italy, its second European market for the two brands. Automoto.it
Chinese cars in Spain Chery launches Omoda and Jaecoo in Spain, its first European market for the two brands. Xataka
Chinese cars in New Zealand The Clean Car Discount ended. NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi
Chinese cars in India SAIC and JSW Group announced the JSW MG Motor India joint venture, cutting SAIC to 49 per cent. Wikipedia
Chinese cars in Thailand SAIC opened a battery plant in Thailand. electrive
Chinese cars in Netherlands Zeekr moves its European sales operation to the Netherlands ahead of its fourth-quarter launch in the Netherlands and Sweden. Stellantis N.V.
Chinese cars in Sweden Zeekr moves its European sales operation from Sweden to the Netherlands, weeks before its fourth-quarter launch in both countries. Electrek
Chinese cars in South Africa BYD launches in South Africa with the Atto 3. BYD South Africa
Chinese cars in United Kingdom BYD makes its first UK customer deliveries, of the Atto 3. CnEVPost
Chinese cars in Türkiye Türkiye applies an additional 40% customs duty to Chinese-origin electric passenger cars under tariff heading 8703.80. Global Trade Alert
Chinese cars in Australia Chery returned to Australia with a factory-owned distributor after leaving in 2015. Chasing Cars
Chinese cars in Japan BYD began passenger-car sales in Japan with the Atto 3. CnEVPost
Chinese cars in Philippines President Marcos signed Executive Order No. 12, cutting import duty on built-up electric vehicles to zero for five years. Republic of the Philippines (text hosted by LawPhil)
Chinese cars in India India rejected BYD's proposal for a US$1 billion plant with Megha Engineering and Infrastructures on security grounds. South China Morning Post
Chinese cars in Indonesia Ministry of Investment Regulation No. 6 of 2023 set a zero import duty on battery-electric vehicles for companies committing to local production. Rajah & Tann Asia
Chinese cars in Malaysia Chery and BYD led the first wave of Chinese-badged brands into Malaysia; Chinese brands reached 1.27 per cent of registrations. Paul Tan's Automotive News
Chinese cars in France BYD unveils its European passenger-car range at the Paris Motor Show, naming France among the countries to follow the first delivery wave. BYD Europe (via Business Wire)
Chinese cars in Germany BYD, Nio and GWM's Ora brand all begin their German rollouts, BYD from the Paris show and Nio from a launch event in Berlin. NIO Inc.
Chinese cars in Netherlands BYD names the Netherlands among the first delivery countries for its European range, and Nio announces Dutch sales at its Berlin launch event. MG Motor Europe
Chinese cars in Sweden BYD names Sweden among the first delivery countries for its European range, and Nio announces Swedish sales at its Berlin launch event. NIO Inc.
Chinese cars in New Zealand The protocol upgrading the New Zealand-China FTA took effect. New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Chinese cars in Vietnam Decree 10/2022 exempted battery-electric cars from the first-registration fee for three years. Vietnam Briefing
Chinese cars in Norway Hongqi begins E-HS9 deliveries in Norway through Motor Gruppen, FAW's first European partner; deliveries pass 1,000 cars by July 2022. CnEVPost
Chinese cars in Australia BYD began Australian passenger-car sales with the Atto 3 through the importer EVDirect. Chasing Cars
Chinese cars in India Great Wall Motor abandoned its Indian plans after failing to obtain approval to buy General Motors' Talegaon plant. Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
Chinese cars in Israel BYD enters Israel; Shlomo Motors takes the exclusive national import franchise. Ynetnews
Chinese cars in Russia Most European, Japanese, Korean and North American manufacturers suspend sales and production in Russia; Chinese brands expand into the space. Reuters, via Inquirer Business
Chinese cars in Norway BYD delivers its first hundred Tang SUVs to Norwegian customers, its first European passenger-car deliveries. BYD Company Ltd
Chinese cars in Sweden MG opens Swedish sales. MG Motor Europe
Chinese cars in Thailand Great Wall Motor inaugurated the former General Motors plant in Rayong as its own factory. Great Wall Motor
Chinese cars in Italy MG begins Italian sales with a dealer network across the north and centre of the country. CGTN Europe
Chinese cars in Chile Chinese brands accounted for 7.1 percent of the Chilean market by brand origin. Autoguía
Chinese cars in Norway Nio makes Norway its first overseas market and installs its first European battery-swap station in November. NIO Inc.
Chinese cars in South Africa Chery relaunches in South Africa, three years after withdrawing in 2018. TechCentral
Chinese cars in Norway Xpeng delivers its first cars outside China, the G3, to Norwegian customers. CleanTechnica
Chinese cars in Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia raises the standard VAT rate from 5% to 15%, which applies to new-car purchases. PwC Worldwide Tax Summaries
Chinese cars in India DPIIT issued Press Note 3 of 2020, requiring prior government approval for investment from countries sharing a land border with India. Press Information Bureau, Government of India
Chinese cars in Australia All remaining Australian tariffs on Chinese goods, including passenger vehicles, were eliminated under the ChAFTA schedule. Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Chinese cars in France MG Motor Europe begins continental sales, with France among its first three markets alongside the Netherlands and Norway. MG Motor Europe
Chinese cars in Netherlands MG Motor Europe opens continental sales with the Netherlands among its first three markets. Electrek
Chinese cars in South Africa BAIC's Coega plant at Gqeberha, a joint venture with the Industrial Development Corporation, opens. The People's Map of Global China
Chinese cars in Chile A protocol modernising the Chile–China free trade agreement was signed. Subsecretaría de Relaciones Económicas Internacionales (SUBREI), Government of Chile
Chinese cars in Brazil CAOA acquired 50.7 percent of Chery's Brazilian operation, forming CAOA Chery with plants at Jacareí and Anápolis. Wikipedia
Chinese cars in Indonesia SAIC-GM-Wuling began mass production at Cikarang, West Java. Wuling Motors Indonesia (PT SGMW Motor Indonesia)
Chinese cars in Malaysia DRB-Hicom and Zhejiang Geely Holding signed the definitive agreement for Geely to take 49.9 per cent of Proton and 51 per cent of Lotus. People's Daily Online
Chinese cars in Mexico JAC assembly began at Ciudad Sahagún, Hidalgo with Giant Motors Latinoamérica. MexicoIndustry
Chinese cars in United Kingdom MG ends kit assembly at Longbridge; every MG sold in Britain since then has been built in China. Wikipedia
Chinese cars in Australia The China-Australia Free Trade Agreement entered into force. Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Chinese cars in Chile Duty-free entry for Chinese-origin products became complete, apart from about 2 percent of products on the agreement's exclusion list. Subsecretaría de Relaciones Económicas Internacionales (SUBREI), Government of Chile
Chinese cars in Thailand SAIC Motor-CP began assembling MG vehicles in Thailand. Bangkok Post
Chinese cars in New Zealand Duty on motor cars from China reached zero under the FTA schedule. New Zealand Customs Service
Chinese cars in Sweden Geely Holding completes its purchase of Volvo Cars from Ford, bringing the Torslanda, Skövde and Olofström plants under Chinese ownership. Volvo Car Corporation
Chinese cars in New Zealand The New Zealand-China Free Trade Agreement entered into force; car tariffs began phasing down from 17.5 per cent. New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Chinese cars in United Kingdom Nanjing Automobile, which had bought the MG marque and the Longbridge site after MG Rover's 2005 collapse, merged into SAIC, putting MG under SAIC ownership. Wikipedia
Chinese cars in Chile The Chile–China free trade agreement entered into force. Subsecretaría de Relaciones Económicas Internacionales (SUBREI), Government of Chile

2026

  1. Site built: brands, groups, models, markets, the ownership graph, plates, names, history, stats and the four tools. Running on the sample data set until the curated files land.

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  2. FCAI reported that BYD, GWM, MG, Geely and Chery took 26.4 per cent of August 2026 sales and that Chinese manufacturers supplied five of the ten best-selling models.

    Chinese cars in Australia · Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries

  3. BYD inaugurated its Subang plant in West Java.

    Chinese cars in Indonesia · Tempo

  4. The second six-month quota period began, carrying 24,500 units plus any volume unused in the first period.

    Chinese cars in Canada · Global Affairs Canada

  5. Ford said it plans to move production of some Lincoln models from China to the United States beginning in 2030. Lincoln has built the Nautilus in China since 2024.

    Chinese cars in United States · Reuters

  6. Leapmotor B10 assembly begins at Figueruelas at an initial 40,000 units a year.

    Chinese cars in Spain · electrive.com

  7. Lotus Americas was reported as saying US tariffs had halted plans to sell the China-built Eletre and Emeya, leaving the UK-built Emira as the brand's US offering.

    Chinese cars in United States · MotorTrend

  8. The Senate Commerce Committee ordered S. 4429 reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. The bill has not passed either chamber.

    Chinese cars in United States · US Government Publishing Office, GovInfo bulk data

  9. BYD updated its Camaçari timetable, saying complete production of cars in Brazil would begin by the end of 2026.

    Chinese cars in Brazil · Autoesporte (Editora Globo)

  10. El Economista counted 27 Chinese car brands operating in Mexico, 21 with an official presence and six through importers.

    Chinese cars in Mexico · El Economista

  11. Import duty on all imported electrified vehicles reached 35 percent, completing the phase-in.

    Chinese cars in Brazil · Autoesporte (Editora Globo)

  12. The BYD Racco went on sale in Japan and took more than 1,000 orders in two weeks.

    Chinese cars in Japan · Electrek

  13. BYD's Denza brand puts the Z9 GT on sale in Britain following its European launch in Paris in April.

    Chinese cars in United Kingdom · Electrek

  14. BYD's Turkish sales fall to 6,809 units in the first half of 2026 from 25,501 in the first half of 2025.

    Chinese cars in Türkiye · Bazaar Times

  15. Polestar said the Commerce Department had not granted it an authorization under the connected-vehicles rule and that it will stop selling new vehicles in the United States from model year 2027, while continuing to sell remaining Polestar 3 and Polestar 4 stock and to provide service. It said it would not appeal.

    Chinese cars in United States · Reuters

  16. Gecex-Camex confirmed the final step of the import-duty schedule and renewed a duty-free quota for semi-knocked-down and disassembled electrified vehicles from 1 July 2026.

    Chinese cars in Brazil · Reporting on the Gecex-Camex meeting of 23 June 2026

  17. Chinese brands recorded 7.61 per cent of Malaysian registrations for 2025 and 8.92 per cent for January to May 2026.

    Chinese cars in Malaysia · Paul Tan's Automotive News

  18. Decree 202/2026 kept the zero first-registration fee for battery-electric cars from 1 March 2027 to 31 December 2030.

    Chinese cars in Vietnam · VietnamNet

  19. ANAC's May 2026 report showed Chinese brands at 37.1 percent of the market by brand origin and vehicles manufactured in China at 48.1 percent of sales, with GWM, Changan and Chery leading the Chinese brands.

    Chinese cars in Chile · Autoguía

  20. BYD confirms the Manisa plant is on indefinite hold with no construction begun; the company says the project has no timeline and that Szeged in Hungary is the priority.

    Chinese cars in Türkiye · Middle East Monitor

  21. Volvo Cars announced it had received a specific authorization under the connected-vehicles rule from the Office of Information and Communications Technology and Services.

    Chinese cars in United States · Volvo Car AB, via PR Newswire

  22. Tesla listed a Shanghai-built Model 3 Premium RWD in Canada at C$39,490.

    Chinese cars in Canada · Electrek

  23. S. 4429, the Connected Vehicle Security Act of 2026, was introduced in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

    Chinese cars in United States · 119th Congress, via GovInfo

  24. Sazgar reported its highest quarterly profit on record on the back of Haval sales.

    Chinese cars in Pakistan · Profit by Pakistan Today

  25. BYD launches its Denza brand in Europe at the Palais Garnier in Paris, with France among the first sales countries.

    Chinese cars in France · CnEVPost

  26. BYD launches its Denza brand in Europe, with Germany among the first sales countries.

    Chinese cars in Germany · electrive.com

  27. BYD launches its Denza brand in Europe, with Italy among the first sales countries.

    Chinese cars in Italy · UNRAE (Unione Nazionale Rappresentanti Autoveicoli Esteri)

  28. BYD launches its Denza brand in Europe, with Spain among the first sales countries.

    Chinese cars in Spain · CnEVPost

  29. Global Affairs Canada launched public consultations on the allocation and administration of the quota, closing 1 May 2026.

    Chinese cars in Canada · Global Affairs Canada

  30. SEV, a Mexican badge applied by Solarever to imported vehicles, ended operations.

    Chinese cars in Mexico · El Economista

  31. In a Saudi market down 21.9% year on year, MG rises 41.5%, Haval 30.7%, Jetour 29.7% and Changan 22.4%.

    Chinese cars in Saudi Arabia · ArabWheels

  32. KAIDA reported imports from China at 2,023 units against Japan's 1,974, the first time China took third place in the country ranking.

    Chinese cars in South Korea · BusinessKorea

  33. GWM withdraws the Ora 03 from the UK after four years, ahead of a Haval-led range from mid-2026.

    Chinese cars in United Kingdom · electrive.com

  34. DPIIT issued Press Note 2 of 2026, allowing non-controlling stakes of up to 10 per cent through the automatic route.

    Chinese cars in India · Chandhiok & Mahajan

  35. MITI confirmed that locally assembled electric vehicles stay tax-free until 31 December 2027 and named Zeekr, Xpeng and MG among the carmakers starting Malaysian assembly.

    Chinese cars in Malaysia · Paul Tan's Automotive News

  36. The Union Cabinet approved amendments easing the land-border investment approval requirement.

    Chinese cars in India · Business Standard

  37. Zeekr completes its first customer deliveries in Germany.

    Chinese cars in Germany · The Car Expert

  38. Stellantis confirms that Leapmotor production will start at its Figueruelas plant near Zaragoza, beginning with the B10.

    Chinese cars in Spain · electrive.com

  39. The repeal of section 3 and Schedule 1 of the China Surtax Order (2024) came into force, ending the 100 percent surtax on Chinese-made electric vehicles, and the quota and permit regime began.

    Chinese cars in Canada · Canada Gazette, Part II, Volume 160, Number 5

  40. Grey-channel imports are reported at 53% of Russia's car imports for January and February 2026, up from 46% in 2025.

    Chinese cars in Russia · The Moscow Times

  41. The Canada Border Services Agency revised Customs Notice 24-32 to record the repeal of the electric-vehicle surtax.

    Chinese cars in Canada · Canada Border Services Agency

  42. Global Affairs Canada issued Notice to Importers Serial No. 1162 setting out permit and quota rules for imports of electric vehicles originating in China.

    Chinese cars in Canada · Global Affairs Canada

  43. SOR/2026-33, Order Amending the China Surtax Order (2024), was registered.

    Chinese cars in Canada · Canada Gazette, Part II, Volume 160, Number 5

  44. The Commission accepts the first price undertaking, from Volkswagen (Anhui) for the Cupra Tavascan.

    Chinese cars in France · European Commission, Directorate-General for Trade and Economic Security

  45. The Commission accepts the first price undertaking, from Volkswagen (Anhui) for the Cupra Tavascan; the duties stay in force for everyone else.

    Chinese cars in Germany · European Commission, Directorate-General for Trade and Economic Security

  46. The Commission accepts the first price undertaking, from Volkswagen (Anhui) for the Cupra Tavascan.

    Chinese cars in Italy · European Commission, Directorate-General for Trade and Economic Security

  47. The Commission accepts the first price undertaking, from Volkswagen (Anhui) for the Cupra Tavascan.

    Chinese cars in Netherlands · European Commission, Directorate-General for Trade and Economic Security

  48. The Commission accepts the first price undertaking, from Volkswagen (Anhui) for the Spanish-brand Cupra Tavascan built in Hefei.

    Chinese cars in Spain · European Commission, Directorate-General for Trade and Economic Security

  49. The Commission accepts the first price undertaking, from Volkswagen (Anhui) for the Cupra Tavascan.

    Chinese cars in Sweden · European Commission, Directorate-General for Trade and Economic Security

  50. BYD said it would extend its Japanese network with smaller dealerships.

    Chinese cars in Japan · CnEVPost

  51. BYD begins trial production of passenger cars at Szeged in Hungary, with series production expected in the second quarter of 2026; cars built there are not subject to the countervailing duties.

    Chinese cars in Germany · electrive.com

  52. The Federation of Thai Industries reported 120,301 battery-electric registrations for 2025, up 80.3 per cent.

    Chinese cars in Thailand · Argus Media

  53. CAMPI reported 491,395 vehicles sold in the Philippines in 2025.

    Chinese cars in Philippines · Top Gear Philippines

  54. Nissan and Chery South Africa reach agreement for Chery to acquire Nissan's Rosslyn manufacturing assets, ending 60 years of Nissan production there.

    Chinese cars in South Africa · Nissan Motor Corporation

  55. General Motors said it will move production of the Buick Envision from China to the United States.

    Chinese cars in United States · Reuters

  56. Canada and China announced a Preliminary Joint Arrangement on Addressing Bilateral Economic and Trade Issues, under which Canada would provide an initial country-specific quota of 49,000 electric vehicles a year at the 6.1 percent most-favoured-nation rate.

    Chinese cars in Canada · Global Affairs Canada

  57. AMDA figures for 2025 were reported: 143,536 units for Chinese brands, led by MG Motor on 48,816, JAC on 24,445 and Geely on 22,258.

    Chinese cars in Mexico · NotiPress

  58. The European Commission publishes guidance on price undertakings as an alternative to the duties.

    Chinese cars in France · European Commission, Directorate-General for Trade and Economic Security

  59. The European Commission publishes guidance on how Chinese exporters may offer price undertakings in place of the duties.

    Chinese cars in Germany · European Commission, Directorate-General for Trade and Economic Security

  60. The European Commission publishes guidance on price undertakings as an alternative to the duties.

    Chinese cars in Italy · European Commission, Directorate-General for Trade and Economic Security

  61. The European Commission publishes guidance on price undertakings as an alternative to the duties.

    Chinese cars in Netherlands · European Commission, Directorate-General for Trade and Economic Security

  62. The European Commission publishes guidance on price undertakings as an alternative to the duties.

    Chinese cars in Spain · European Commission, Directorate-General for Trade and Economic Security

  63. The European Commission publishes guidance on price undertakings as an alternative to the duties.

    Chinese cars in Sweden · European Commission, Directorate-General for Trade and Economic Security

  64. JAIA reported 243,129 imported vehicles for 2025, up 7 per cent, the first rise in seven years.

    Chinese cars in Japan · Gasgoo

  65. Chery confirmed construction of its Vietnamese plant would start in mid-2026, with up to US$800 million of investment and 200,000 vehicles a year at full capacity.

    Chinese cars in Vietnam · KrASIA

  66. FCAI reported 1,209,808 VFACTS sales for 2025 and said vehicles built in China were about 18 per cent of the market, up from about 14 per cent in 2024.

    Chinese cars in Australia · Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries

  67. ABVE figures for 2025 were published: 223,912 electrified registrations, up 26 percent, with the BYD Dolphin Mini leading the electric ranking on 32,486 units.

    Chinese cars in Brazil · Autoesporte (Editora Globo)

  68. The Israel Vehicle Importers Association publishes 2025 figures: Chinese brands 101,346 units, the Jaecoo 7 plug-in hybrid the best-selling model at 13,166, and Chinese makers 79.2% of the electric-vehicle market.

    Chinese cars in Israel · Xinhua

  69. Full-year 2025 registrations published: 137,853 new vehicles, with MG seventh and GWM tenth among passenger makes and BYD fifth among commercial makes.

    Chinese cars in New Zealand · Auto Trader New Zealand

  70. Duty and tax on imported built-up electric vehicles took effect at 30 plus 10 plus 10 per cent, or 5 plus 10 plus 10 under a free trade agreement.

    Chinese cars in Malaysia · Paul Tan's Automotive News

  71. The new tariff rates entered into force.

    Chinese cars in Mexico · Diario Oficial de la Federación (Presidencia de la República)

  72. Norway's VAT exemption threshold for electric cars falls from NOK 500,000 to NOK 300,000, the first step in a phase-out ending in 2028.

    Chinese cars in Norway · electrive.com

  73. The Section 301 rate rose to 25 percent on non-EV lithium-ion batteries, natural graphite and permanent magnets from China.

    Chinese cars in United States · Office of the United States Trade Representative, via GovInfo

  74. Full-year 2025 figures published: BYD sixth overall on 46,711 units, Chery ninth on 19,391, Wuling on 18,605, in a market down to 803,687 wholesale units.

    Chinese cars in Indonesia · Asia News Network

  75. UNRAE's 2025 figures show Chinese brands at 128,600 registrations and an 8.4% share, making Italy the second-largest European market for them.

    Chinese cars in Italy · CnEVPost

  76. OFV's 2025 figures show a record 179,549 new passenger cars, of which 24,524 — 13.7% — were Chinese-origin, up from 10.4% in 2024.

    Chinese cars in Norway · Opplysningsrådet for Veitrafikken (OFV)

  77. Full-year 2025 sales published: about one in ten new cars sold was a Chinese brand, with BYD at 26,122 units.

    Chinese cars in Philippines · CarGuide.PH

  78. SMMT publishes 2025 figures: 2,020,520 new cars, 23.4% battery-electric, with MG tenth among brands and the MG HS eighth among models.

    Chinese cars in United Kingdom · Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT)

  79. Chery's knocked-down production was reported to begin at a new Port Qasim plant in Karachi with hybrid Tiggo models.

    Chinese cars in Pakistan · Wikipedia

  80. BYD's assembly plant near Karachi, with Mega Motor Company, was reported as due to become operational between the third and fourth quarters of the year.

    Chinese cars in Pakistan · PakWheels

  81. Naamsa reports Chinese brands at 16.8% of 2025 passenger-car sales, from 11.2% in 2024, with 15 Chinese brands trading against eight a year earlier.

    Chinese cars in South Africa · Reuters, via Zawya

2025

  1. The decree was published in the Diario Oficial de la Federación, setting a 50 percent general import duty on passenger cars and light trucks and 25 percent on motorcycles.

    Chinese cars in Mexico · Diario Oficial de la Federación (Presidencia de la República)

  2. Congress passed the decree reforming tariff lines of the General Import and Export Duties Law.

    Chinese cars in Mexico · Diario Oficial de la Federación (Presidencia de la República)

  3. New recycling-fee rules take effect for imported M1 passenger cars, with a base rate by engine type and displacement and a progressive coefficient by engine power.

    Chinese cars in Russia · Autostat

  4. The vehicle-cybersecurity bill is submitted to the Knesset; it had not advanced when this record was checked.

    Chinese cars in Israel · Calcalist (Ctech)

  5. Geely returns to South Africa with the E5 and E5 EM-i and names Zeekr, Farizon and Riddara to follow.

    Chinese cars in South Africa · TopAuto

  6. BYD registered 1,164 vehicles in a month and entered South Korea's monthly top five among imported brands for the first time.

    Chinese cars in South Korea · ChinaEVHome

  7. The start of the new recycling-fee calculation is deferred from 1 November to 1 December 2025.

    Chinese cars in Russia · Izvestia

  8. BYD unveiled the kei-class Racco at the Japan Mobility Show.

    Chinese cars in Japan · CnEVPost

  9. The Ministry of Finance confirmed no extension of the duty exemption for imported built-up electric vehicles beyond 31 December 2025.

    Chinese cars in Malaysia · SoyaCincau

  10. Semi-knocked-down assembly of the Dolphin Mini, King and Song Pro began at Camaçari.

    Chinese cars in Brazil · Autoesporte (Editora Globo)

  11. Giant Motors and JAC reported 100,000 vehicles assembled at Ciudad Sahagún.

    Chinese cars in Mexico · MexicoIndustry

  12. Chinese brands take 49.6% of the Russian market — the first month below 50% in more than two years.

    Chinese cars in Russia · Caliber.Az

  13. Changan and its Deepal sub-brand launch in South Africa; BAIC confirms local assembly of the B30 at Coega.

    Chinese cars in South Africa · TopAuto

  14. Global Trade Alert records the 2023 electric-vehicle-specific additional duty as revoked.

    Chinese cars in Türkiye · Global Trade Alert

  15. The Ministry of Industry said no decision had been taken on extending the import incentives beyond the end of 2025.

    Chinese cars in Indonesia · Kompas

  16. Chery announces the French launch of Omoda and Jaecoo alongside Germany at IAA Mobility.

    Chinese cars in France · Automotive News Europe (via Yahoo)

  17. Chery launches Omoda and Jaecoo in Germany at IAA Mobility in Munich, its ninth European market for the two brands.

    Chinese cars in Germany · CnEVPost

  18. The Ministry of Transport publishes a memorandum proposing vehicle-cybersecurity powers over over-the-air updates and vehicle data collection.

    Chinese cars in Israel · Calcalist (Ctech)

  19. Chery launches its own marque in Britain with the Tiggo 7 and Tiggo 8 and 25 franchised sites; 1,287 registrations in the first month.

    Chinese cars in United Kingdom · Fleet World

  20. GWM opened its Iracemápolis plant in São Paulo state, its first in the Americas, starting with the Haval H6 range, the Haval H9 and the Poer P30.

    Chinese cars in Brazil · GWM Motors Brasil

  21. BYD was reported as having shelved its plan for a Mexican car plant, citing geopolitical tensions and uncertainty over United States trade policy.

    Chinese cars in Mexico · CnEVPost

  22. BYD inaugurated its Camaçari plant in Bahia and presented the first BYD car assembled in Brazil, a Dolphin Mini.

    Chinese cars in Brazil · BYD Brasil

  23. BYD took over importing and distribution in Australia from EVDirect.

    Chinese cars in Australia · CarExpert

  24. Contract production of the Polestar 4 began at Renault Korea's Busan plant, per the agreement announced by Polestar.

    Chinese cars in South Korea · Polestar

  25. First-half 2025: Chinese brands sell 47,728 cars for an 11.6% share, down 14.2% year on year — Changan and MG both fall while Jetour and Haval grow.

    Chinese cars in Saudi Arabia · Sayara Bay

  26. AESC, the battery arm of China's Envision Group, inaugurates its Douai gigafactory, initially 10 GWh a year, supplying Renault.

    Chinese cars in France · electrive.com

  27. BYD completed its first 1,000 Atto 3 deliveries in South Korea in under two months.

    Chinese cars in South Korea · CnEVPost

  28. The Section 232 tariff was extended to listed automobile parts on or before this date under the same proclamation.

    Chinese cars in United States · The White House, via GovInfo

  29. Ministry of Transport licensing data: 30,693 Chinese-built vehicles delivered in January to April 2025, 26.3% of all deliveries and a record share.

    Chinese cars in Israel · Globes

  30. A 25 percent Section 232 tariff on imported passenger vehicles and light trucks took effect under Proclamation 10908 of 26 March 2025, published at 90 FR 14705.

    Chinese cars in United States · The White House, via GovInfo

  31. BYD launched the Sea Lion 7 in Japan.

    Chinese cars in Japan · 36Kr

  32. Volvo Car USA stopped importing the China-built S90, ending its US run. Reporting placed the withdrawal in April 2025; cnautohr did not verify an exact day or a Volvo statement.

    Chinese cars in United States · Motor1

  33. Decree 73/2025 reduced most-favoured-nation import duties on some car categories.

    Chinese cars in Vietnam · Vietnam Briefing

  34. The connected-vehicles final rule came into effect.

    Chinese cars in United States · Bureau of Industry and Security, US Department of Commerce

  35. Applications for the battery-electric import incentive closed.

    Chinese cars in Indonesia · Rajah & Tann Asia

  36. Decree 51/2025 extended the battery-electric first-registration fee exemption to 28 February 2027.

    Chinese cars in Vietnam · Vietnam Briefing

  37. Geely Auto launched in Australia with the EX5.

    Chinese cars in Australia · Chasing Cars

  38. Zeekr completes its integration of Lynk & Co, taking a 51% stake with Geely holding the rest.

    Chinese cars in Sweden · CnEVPost

  39. Xpeng announces its UK launch; the G6, its first right-hand-drive model, begins deliveries in March 2025 through International Motors.

    Chinese cars in United Kingdom · XPeng Inc.

  40. An order tightening the environmental-score calculation is signed, making the score follow the actual manufacturing site rather than the final assembly site; published in the Journal officiel on 24 January 2025.

    Chinese cars in France · L'Argus

  41. BYD announced its entry into the South Korean passenger-car market with the Atto 3.

    Chinese cars in South Korea · CnEVPost

  42. The Bureau of Industry and Security published its final rule on connected vehicles at 90 FR 5360, codified at 15 CFR part 791 subpart D.

    Chinese cars in United States · Bureau of Industry and Security, US Department of Commerce

  43. The New Vehicle Efficiency Standard commenced; the first reporting period began on 1 July 2025.

    Chinese cars in Australia · New Vehicle Efficiency Standard Regulator (Australian Government)

  44. The Section 301 rate on semiconductors from China rose to 50 percent.

    Chinese cars in United States · Office of the United States Trade Representative, via GovInfo

  45. MG JW Automobile Pakistan began local production of the MG HS plug-in hybrid.

    Chinese cars in Pakistan · PakWheels

  46. Jaecoo opens UK order books for the Jaecoo 7, from £29,435.

    Chinese cars in United Kingdom · The Car Expert

  47. Chinese brands reached 32.4 percent of the Chilean market by brand origin.

    Chinese cars in Chile · Autoguía

  48. Nio's Firefly brand launches in the Netherlands and Norway, its first two European markets.

    Chinese cars in Netherlands · Auto Review

  49. Dongfeng entered New Zealand with three battery-electric models led by the Box hatchback.

    Chinese cars in New Zealand · RNZ

  50. Nio's Firefly brand launches in Norway and the Netherlands, its first two European markets.

    Chinese cars in Norway · NIO Inc.

  51. Full-year 2025: the UAE market reaches 335,772 units (+5.3%); Jetour finishes fourth overall, MG fifth and Geely sixth, and the Jetour T2 is the third best-selling model.

    Chinese cars in United Arab Emirates · Autopunditz

  52. Leapmotor's first UK cars arrive, sold through Leapmotor International, the Stellantis–Leapmotor joint venture; 4,273 registrations in the year.

    Chinese cars in United Kingdom · Car Dealer Magazine

2024

  1. Full-year 2024: Russian new passenger-car sales reach 1.571 million (+48.4%); Chinese brands hold about 58% of the market and Haval is the second-largest brand of any origin.

    Chinese cars in Russia · Best Selling Cars Blog

  2. MG restarts retail operations in South Africa about eight years after leaving.

    Chinese cars in South Africa · Cars.co.za

  3. NIO opens NIO House Abu Dhabi, its first in the Middle East and North Africa, and begins EL8 deliveries.

    Chinese cars in United Arab Emirates · NIO Inc.

  4. Chery's Barcelona Zona Franca joint venture starts production with the first Ebro S700.

    Chinese cars in Spain · electrive.com

  5. The countervailing duties of Regulation (EU) 2024/2754 begin to apply for five years.

    Chinese cars in Germany · European Commission, Access2Markets

  6. The EU's definitive countervailing duties on Chinese battery electric cars begin to apply for five years.

    Chinese cars in Netherlands · European Commission, Access2Markets

  7. The countervailing duties of Regulation (EU) 2024/2754 begin to apply for five years, including an 18.8% rate for the Geely group.

    Chinese cars in Sweden · European Commission, Access2Markets

  8. Xpeng launches in the UAE under Gulf Star Motors (Ali & Sons Holding) with the G6 and G9.

    Chinese cars in United Arab Emirates · CnEVPost

  9. The 25 percent surtax on Chinese steel and aluminium products took effect.

    Chinese cars in Canada · Department of Finance Canada

  10. France votes in favour of the EU's definitive countervailing duties on Chinese battery electric cars.

    Chinese cars in France · European Council on Foreign Relations

  11. EU member states vote on the definitive countervailing duties: ten in favour, twelve abstentions, five against, Germany among the five against.

    Chinese cars in Germany · European Council on Foreign Relations

  12. Italy votes in favour of the EU's definitive countervailing duties on Chinese battery electric cars.

    Chinese cars in Italy · Stellantis N.V.

  13. Spain abstains in the member-state vote on the EU's definitive countervailing duties.

    Chinese cars in Spain · European Council on Foreign Relations

  14. Sweden abstains in the member-state vote on the EU's definitive countervailing duties.

    Chinese cars in Sweden · European Council on Foreign Relations

  15. The 100 percent surtax on Chinese-made electric and certain hybrid passenger automobiles, trucks, buses and delivery vans took effect, in addition to the 6.1 percent most-favoured-nation duty.

    Chinese cars in Canada · Canada Border Services Agency

  16. Resolution No. 1255 of 13 September 2024 raises the recycling fee by an average of 70% to 85%, with 10% to 20% indexation each 1 January thereafter.

    Chinese cars in Russia · Interfax

  17. The Section 301 additional duty on electric vehicles from China rose to 100 percent, with 25 percent on lithium-ion EV batteries, battery parts, other critical minerals, steel and aluminium products and ship-to-shore cranes, for goods entered on or after this date.

    Chinese cars in United States · Office of the United States Trade Representative, via GovInfo

  18. USTR published its notice of modification following the Section 301 four-year review, at 89 FR 76581.

    Chinese cars in United States · Office of the United States Trade Representative, via GovInfo

  19. Leapmotor International begins sales in France, one of nine European launch countries.

    Chinese cars in France · Stellantis N.V.

  20. Leapmotor International starts selling the T03 and C10 in Germany, one of nine European launch countries.

    Chinese cars in Germany · Stellantis N.V.

  21. Leapmotor International begins Italian sales, one of nine European launch countries.

    Chinese cars in Italy · MG Motor Europe

  22. Leapmotor International begins Dutch sales, one of nine European launch countries.

    Chinese cars in Netherlands · NIO Inc.

  23. Leapmotor International begins Spanish sales, one of nine European launch countries.

    Chinese cars in Spain · Stellantis N.V.

  24. Omoda goes on sale in Britain with the 5 and E5, from £25,235.

    Chinese cars in United Kingdom · Autocar

  25. The Department of Finance announced a 100 percent surtax on Chinese electric and certain hybrid vehicles and a 25 percent surtax on Chinese steel and aluminium.

    Chinese cars in Canada · Department of Finance Canada

  26. BYD launched in Vietnam with the Dolphin, Seal and Atto 3 and 13 opening stores.

    Chinese cars in Vietnam · CnEVPost

  27. BYD and the Turkish government sign an agreement for a US$1 billion, 150,000-unit plant at Manisa with production targeted by the end of 2026.

    Chinese cars in Türkiye · CnEVPost

  28. Presidential Decision 8724 is published in the Resmî Gazete (issue 32593), exempting imports made under an investment incentive certificate from the additional duty.

    Chinese cars in Türkiye · Kızılkaya (reproducing the Resmî Gazete text)

  29. BYD opened its Rayong plant, with annual capacity of about 150,000 vehicles.

    Chinese cars in Thailand · The Diplomat

  30. Presidential Decision 8639 is published in the Resmî Gazete (issue 32570), extending the additional duty to Chinese-origin passenger cars of heading 8703 including hybrids at 40% or a minimum of US$7,000 per unit, in force thirty days after publication.

    Chinese cars in Türkiye · KPMG Türkiye (Vergi)

  31. BYD opens its first showroom in Saudi Arabia, in Riyadh, with Al-Futtaim Electric Mobility Company.

    Chinese cars in Saudi Arabia · CnEVPost

  32. The NEDA Board approved widening the zero most-favoured-nation duty to 34 further categories, including hybrids, until 2028.

    Chinese cars in Philippines · ASEAN Briefing

  33. Electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids began paying road user charges.

    Chinese cars in New Zealand · NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi

  34. Xpeng announces its entry into the German market.

    Chinese cars in Germany · XPeng Inc.

  35. Neta began mass production at its first Thai factory.

    Chinese cars in Thailand · S&P Global Mobility

  36. AW Rostamani Group launches Zeekr in the UAE with the Zeekr 001 and Zeekr X.

    Chinese cars in United Arab Emirates · AW Rostamani Group press release, via Zawya

  37. The Competition Commission of India approved JSW Group acquiring up to 38 per cent of MG Motor India.

    Chinese cars in India · Business Today

  38. The Board of Investment published the EV3.5 incentive package for 2024 to 2027.

    Chinese cars in Thailand · Thailand Board of Investment

  39. Brazil restored import duty on electrified cars under the Mover programme, at 10 percent for battery-electric and 12 percent for hybrid vehicles, ending a suspension that had run since 2016.

    Chinese cars in Brazil · Autoesporte (Editora Globo)

  40. France's environmental-score condition on the bonus écologique takes effect, excluding cars shipped from China from the purchase incentive.

    Chinese cars in France · L'Argus

  41. Jaecoo launches in Israel and takes 5,041 deliveries in its first four months of 2025.

    Chinese cars in Israel · Globes

  42. Chery launches Omoda and Jaecoo in Italy, its second European market for the two brands.

    Chinese cars in Italy · Automoto.it

  43. Chery launches Omoda and Jaecoo in Spain, its first European market for the two brands.

    Chinese cars in Spain · Xataka

2023

  1. The Clean Car Discount ended.

    Chinese cars in New Zealand · NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi

  2. SAIC and JSW Group announced the JSW MG Motor India joint venture, cutting SAIC to 49 per cent.

    Chinese cars in India · Wikipedia

  3. SAIC opened a battery plant in Thailand.

    Chinese cars in Thailand · electrive

  4. Zeekr moves its European sales operation to the Netherlands ahead of its fourth-quarter launch in the Netherlands and Sweden.

    Chinese cars in Netherlands · Stellantis N.V.

  5. Zeekr moves its European sales operation from Sweden to the Netherlands, weeks before its fourth-quarter launch in both countries.

    Chinese cars in Sweden · Electrek

  6. BYD launches in South Africa with the Atto 3.

    Chinese cars in South Africa · BYD South Africa

  7. BYD makes its first UK customer deliveries, of the Atto 3.

    Chinese cars in United Kingdom · CnEVPost

  8. Türkiye applies an additional 40% customs duty to Chinese-origin electric passenger cars under tariff heading 8703.80.

    Chinese cars in Türkiye · Global Trade Alert

  9. Chery returned to Australia with a factory-owned distributor after leaving in 2015.

    Chinese cars in Australia · Chasing Cars

  10. BYD began passenger-car sales in Japan with the Atto 3.

    Chinese cars in Japan · CnEVPost

  11. President Marcos signed Executive Order No. 12, cutting import duty on built-up electric vehicles to zero for five years.

    Chinese cars in Philippines · Republic of the Philippines (text hosted by LawPhil)

  12. India rejected BYD's proposal for a US$1 billion plant with Megha Engineering and Infrastructures on security grounds.

    Chinese cars in India · South China Morning Post

  13. Ministry of Investment Regulation No. 6 of 2023 set a zero import duty on battery-electric vehicles for companies committing to local production.

    Chinese cars in Indonesia · Rajah & Tann Asia

  14. Chery and BYD led the first wave of Chinese-badged brands into Malaysia; Chinese brands reached 1.27 per cent of registrations.

    Chinese cars in Malaysia · Paul Tan's Automotive News

2022

  1. BYD unveils its European passenger-car range at the Paris Motor Show, naming France among the countries to follow the first delivery wave.

    Chinese cars in France · BYD Europe (via Business Wire)

  2. BYD, Nio and GWM's Ora brand all begin their German rollouts, BYD from the Paris show and Nio from a launch event in Berlin.

    Chinese cars in Germany · NIO Inc.

  3. BYD names the Netherlands among the first delivery countries for its European range, and Nio announces Dutch sales at its Berlin launch event.

    Chinese cars in Netherlands · MG Motor Europe

  4. BYD names Sweden among the first delivery countries for its European range, and Nio announces Swedish sales at its Berlin launch event.

    Chinese cars in Sweden · NIO Inc.

  5. The protocol upgrading the New Zealand-China FTA took effect.

    Chinese cars in New Zealand · New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade

  6. Decree 10/2022 exempted battery-electric cars from the first-registration fee for three years.

    Chinese cars in Vietnam · Vietnam Briefing

  7. Hongqi begins E-HS9 deliveries in Norway through Motor Gruppen, FAW's first European partner; deliveries pass 1,000 cars by July 2022.

    Chinese cars in Norway · CnEVPost

  8. BYD began Australian passenger-car sales with the Atto 3 through the importer EVDirect.

    Chinese cars in Australia · Chasing Cars

  9. Great Wall Motor abandoned its Indian plans after failing to obtain approval to buy General Motors' Talegaon plant.

    Chinese cars in India · Carnegie Endowment for International Peace

  10. BYD enters Israel; Shlomo Motors takes the exclusive national import franchise.

    Chinese cars in Israel · Ynetnews

  11. Most European, Japanese, Korean and North American manufacturers suspend sales and production in Russia; Chinese brands expand into the space.

    Chinese cars in Russia · Reuters, via Inquirer Business

2021

  1. BYD delivers its first hundred Tang SUVs to Norwegian customers, its first European passenger-car deliveries.

    Chinese cars in Norway · BYD Company Ltd

  2. MG opens Swedish sales.

    Chinese cars in Sweden · MG Motor Europe

  3. Great Wall Motor inaugurated the former General Motors plant in Rayong as its own factory.

    Chinese cars in Thailand · Great Wall Motor

  4. MG begins Italian sales with a dealer network across the north and centre of the country.

    Chinese cars in Italy · CGTN Europe

  5. Chinese brands accounted for 7.1 percent of the Chilean market by brand origin.

    Chinese cars in Chile · Autoguía

  6. Nio makes Norway its first overseas market and installs its first European battery-swap station in November.

    Chinese cars in Norway · NIO Inc.

  7. Chery relaunches in South Africa, three years after withdrawing in 2018.

    Chinese cars in South Africa · TechCentral

2020

  1. Xpeng delivers its first cars outside China, the G3, to Norwegian customers.

    Chinese cars in Norway · CleanTechnica

  2. Saudi Arabia raises the standard VAT rate from 5% to 15%, which applies to new-car purchases.

    Chinese cars in Saudi Arabia · PwC Worldwide Tax Summaries

  3. DPIIT issued Press Note 3 of 2020, requiring prior government approval for investment from countries sharing a land border with India.

    Chinese cars in India · Press Information Bureau, Government of India

2019

  1. All remaining Australian tariffs on Chinese goods, including passenger vehicles, were eliminated under the ChAFTA schedule.

    Chinese cars in Australia · Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade

  2. MG Motor Europe begins continental sales, with France among its first three markets alongside the Netherlands and Norway.

    Chinese cars in France · MG Motor Europe

  3. MG Motor Europe opens continental sales with the Netherlands among its first three markets.

    Chinese cars in Netherlands · Electrek

2018

  1. BAIC's Coega plant at Gqeberha, a joint venture with the Industrial Development Corporation, opens.

    Chinese cars in South Africa · The People's Map of Global China

2017

  1. A protocol modernising the Chile–China free trade agreement was signed.

    Chinese cars in Chile · Subsecretaría de Relaciones Económicas Internacionales (SUBREI), Government of Chile

  2. CAOA acquired 50.7 percent of Chery's Brazilian operation, forming CAOA Chery with plants at Jacareí and Anápolis.

    Chinese cars in Brazil · Wikipedia

  3. SAIC-GM-Wuling began mass production at Cikarang, West Java.

    Chinese cars in Indonesia · Wuling Motors Indonesia (PT SGMW Motor Indonesia)

  4. DRB-Hicom and Zhejiang Geely Holding signed the definitive agreement for Geely to take 49.9 per cent of Proton and 51 per cent of Lotus.

    Chinese cars in Malaysia · People's Daily Online

  5. JAC assembly began at Ciudad Sahagún, Hidalgo with Giant Motors Latinoamérica.

    Chinese cars in Mexico · MexicoIndustry

2016

  1. MG ends kit assembly at Longbridge; every MG sold in Britain since then has been built in China.

    Chinese cars in United Kingdom · Wikipedia

2015

  1. The China-Australia Free Trade Agreement entered into force.

    Chinese cars in Australia · Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade

  2. Duty-free entry for Chinese-origin products became complete, apart from about 2 percent of products on the agreement's exclusion list.

    Chinese cars in Chile · Subsecretaría de Relaciones Económicas Internacionales (SUBREI), Government of Chile

2014

  1. SAIC Motor-CP began assembling MG vehicles in Thailand.

    Chinese cars in Thailand · Bangkok Post

2013

  1. Duty on motor cars from China reached zero under the FTA schedule.

    Chinese cars in New Zealand · New Zealand Customs Service

2010

  1. Geely Holding completes its purchase of Volvo Cars from Ford, bringing the Torslanda, Skövde and Olofström plants under Chinese ownership.

    Chinese cars in Sweden · Volvo Car Corporation

2008

  1. The New Zealand-China Free Trade Agreement entered into force; car tariffs began phasing down from 17.5 per cent.

    Chinese cars in New Zealand · New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade

2007

  1. Nanjing Automobile, which had bought the MG marque and the Longbridge site after MG Rover's 2005 collapse, merged into SAIC, putting MG under SAIC ownership.

    Chinese cars in United Kingdom · Wikipedia

2006

  1. The Chile–China free trade agreement entered into force.

    Chinese cars in Chile · Subsecretaría de Relaciones Económicas Internacionales (SUBREI), Government of Chile

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