Changan Auto Partners with Saudi Arabia's Jameel Motors to Enter South African Market

As Chinese automakers continue their global expansion, Changan Automobile has signed a distribution agreement with Saudi Arabia's Jameel Motors, marking its official entry into the South African market.

Market Background

South Africa is the largest automotive market in Africa. According to data from the National Association of Automobile Manufacturers of South Africa, the country's new vehicle sales exceeded 500,000 units in 2024. In January this year, South Africa's passenger vehicle market saw an 18.3% year-on-year sales growth, demonstrating strong market vitality.

Partnership Details

The collaboration between Changan and Jameel Motors will focus on distributing SUVs, sedans, pickup trucks, and new energy vehicles in South Africa. Jameel Motors will primarily promote Changan's two major brands: the Changan brand for traditional fuel vehicles and the Shenlan brand for new energy vehicles.

Market Entry

BYD Launches Full Range of Heavy-Duty Electric Trucks: A Game-Changer for Global Markets

Event Overview

On April 11, 2025, BYD made a groundbreaking announcement at their "Pioneering New Journeys, Innovating the Future" product launch event in Chengdu. The Chinese new energy vehicle giant unveiled its complete lineup of heavy-duty electric trucks, including pure electric tractors, dump trucks, and mixer trucks - all designed to meet diverse transportation scenarios and industry demands.

Market Context

The Chinese new energy heavy-duty truck market has shown explosive growth, with total sales reaching 82,723 units in 2024 and market penetration exceeding 13%. However, the industry faces challenges including product homogenization, cutthroat competition, and high acquisition costs.

BYD's Strategic Approach

Tian Chunlong, General Manager of BYD Commercial Vehicle Division, emphasized the company's commitment to vertical integration and low-carbon transformation. The new truck series addresses

JETOUR Powers Angola Peace Day International Half Marathon

Event Overview

The Angola Peace Day International Half Marathon successfully took place in Luanda on April 4, 2025. This significant event celebrated the 50th anniversary of Angola's victory in its independence war, attracting approximately 3,000 runners from around the world to promote messages of peace, unity, and perseverance.

JETOUR's Participation

As the official automotive partner, JETOUR played a vital role in supporting this international sporting event. The Chinese automaker deployed its T-2 model as the men's lead vehicle and Dashing model for the women's race, accompanying athletes throughout their challenging 21km journey. The company also established an interactive brand zone offering hydration stations, photo opportunities, and vehicle displays, effectively communicating its "Healthy Mobility · Explore Life" philosophy.

Brand Philosophy & Social Responsibility

2025 Shanghai International Auto Show Overview

Event Details

Dates & Venue: The 21st Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition (Auto Shanghai 2025) will be held from April 23 to May 2, 2025 at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai). Media days are April 23-24, trade days April 25-26, and public days April 27-May 2.

Scale & Theme: This edition will break records with 360,000+ sqm exhibition space, featuring nearly 1,000 exhibitors from 26 countries/regions. The theme is "Embracing Innovation, Sharing the Future".

Key Highlights: Intelligent Driving & NEVs

Intelligent Driving Technology

Multiple automakers will showcase L3 autonomous driving systems and more affordable ADAS solutions, making "democratization of smart driving" a central focus of this year's show according to TopUsedCars.com reporter Xiao Mi.

New Energy Vehicles

NEVs remain the star attraction. Anticipated debuts include:

• AITO M8
• Xiaomi YU7
• Li Auto i8

Other leading Chinese EV brands like Zeekr,

Shacman Commercial Vehicles Achieves Stellar Q1 Performance with 43% Growth

Strong Start to 2024 with Diversified Product Success

Shacman Commercial Vehicles has delivered an impressive 6,827 units across its product portfolio in Q1 2024, marking a substantial 43% year-over-year increase. This outstanding performance sets a positive trajectory for the company's annual targets.

Electric Vehicle Division Emerges as Market Leader

The company's strategic focus on new energy vehicles has yielded extraordinary results:

• EV sales skyrocketed to 2,595 units, representing 1,053% growth compared to Q1 2023
• Captured 8.4% market share in China's commercial EV sector (Jan-Feb period)
• Ranked among top 3 manufacturers in domestic EV commercial vehicle segment

Continuous R&D investment has enabled Shacman to develop competitive green transportation solutions that meet evolving market demands for sustainable logistics.

Traditional Segments Show Consistent Growth

Light Truck Business Expansion

The light

Dongfeng Motor Accelerates Americas Expansion with Ecuador Flagship Hub

Commercial Vehicle Flagship Store & Regional Training Center Inaugurated in Guayaquil

Dongfeng Motor has taken a major step in its global strategy with the grand opening of its commercial vehicle flagship store and Americas Regional Training Center in Guayaquil, Ecuador - marking a significant enhancement of its presence in Latin American markets.

Strategic Location Selection

The choice of Guayaquil reflects Dongfeng's strategic market analysis. As Ecuador's largest economic center and primary South Pacific gateway, the city represents:

• 60% market share of Ecuador's commercial vehicle sector
• Key logistics hub for Andean region operations
• Strategic base for Pacific coast distribution

Comprehensive Five-in-One Facility

Dongfeng's new flagship complex integrates five core functions to deliver complete customer solutions:

1. Vehicle sales - Latest commercial vehicle models
2. Retail financing - Flexible purchase options
3. Immersive

Global Automotive Culture: A Diverse Landscape of Regional Specialties

China's Automotive Industry Rise

The Chinese automotive industry has experienced remarkable growth in recent years, producing several globally competitive brands. China has become the world's largest vehicle exporter, with passenger car exports growing from 500,000 units in 2014 to 1.7 million units in just the first three quarters of 2022.

Major Chinese Automotive Brands:

• FAW (First Automotive Works)
• Great Wall Haval
• Geely (owns LEVC, Lynk & Co, Polestar, Proton, Lotus, and Volvo)
• BYD (global leader in electric vehicles)
• Changan (including Changan Oshan, Changan Kaicheng sub-brands)
• Chery
• SAIC Motor (including Roewe, MG)
• Dongfeng (including Venucia, Forthing, Fengon)
• BAIC Group
• Hongqi (premium brand)

European Automotive Excellence

German Engineering

Germany remains the global benchmark for automotive engineering with these premium brands:

• Mercedes-Benz (including Smart)
• BMW Group (including Rolls-Royce, MINI)
• Volkswagen

Detailed Analysis of the New Song L EV: A Bold Entry into the Global EV Market

Exterior: Where Heritage Meets Innovation

The new Song L EV continues BYD's iconic "Dragon Face 3.0" design language, featuring:

• 3D dragon-whisker daytime running lights seamlessly integrated with the LED headlights for a bold, futuristic look
• New "Dragon Fang" accents that enhance sportiness
• Streamlined coupe-like profile with a fastback roof (optimized for aerodynamics)
• Premium touches: frameless doors and flush door handles
• Signature "Aurora" full-width taillight with active rear spoiler
• New Polar Blue color option appealing to younger buyers

Interior: Tech-Forward Luxury

• Dominant 15.6" rotating touchscreen with digital instrument cluster
• New Cosmic Gray interior theme (4WD adds 5.8" rear control screen)
• 50W wireless charging with cooling function
• Premium features: NFC/UWB digital key, leather steering wheel, and next-gen BYD Heart console

Technology: Next-Gen Driver Assistance

Equipped with the DiPilot 100

Strengthening National Auto Brands: FAW Group's Current Achievements and Future Vision

Domestic Brand Sales and Market Share

In 2024, FAW Group's domestic brands demonstrated remarkable performance. The group sold 819,000 self-developed vehicles, representing 14.7% year-on-year growth. The Hongqi luxury brand alone achieved 410,000 annual sales with 17.4% growth, marking seven consecutive years of positive growth.

The strong momentum continued into Q1 2025 with FAW Group selling 762,000 vehicles (2.5% increase). Domestic brands contributed 223,000 units (7.4% growth), while new energy vehicle sales surged to 59,000 units - an impressive 152% jump compared to previous year.

Technological Innovation and Core Breakthroughs

FAW Group has made significant strides in technological innovation. In 2024, Hongqi launched its "SIGHT 531" development strategy focusing on overcoming technical bottlenecks and achieving self-sufficiency in critical technologies. The group introduced two groundbreaking

SAIC-GM-Wuling Unveils Cutting-Edge Technologies to Revolutionize "People's Smart Electric Vehicles"

Event Overview

On April 7, 2025, SAIC-GM-Wuling hosted its "Upward & Beyond" Technology Evolution Day at Hangzhou E-sports Center, showcasing groundbreaking innovations in electrification and intelligent technologies. The event reinforced the brand's core philosophy: "Whatever the people need, Wuling will build".

Technological Breakthroughs

Shenlian Battery 3.0

Building on 2 million collision-safe vehicles with zero spontaneous combustion incidents, the new Shenlian Battery 3.0 achieves comprehensive safety upgrades through extreme design, manufacturing, and testing. Key features include:

• Non-flammable battery cells and innovative five-horizontal seven-vertical structure
• CTC (Cell-to-Chassis) integrated battery technology
• Five-Zero Safety Standard: No spontaneous combustion, no thermal diffusion, no water ingress, no intrusion, no leakage
• Passed extreme tests including rapid needle penetration,