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Chery Sets New Export Record for Chinese Automakers in May
Chery Group posted strong sales growth in May 2026, delivering approximately 248,000 vehicles worldwide, up 20.5% year-on-year.
Exports reached 182,000 units, surging 80.5% from a year earlier and setting a new monthly export record for a Chinese automotive brand for the third consecutive month.
The company's new energy vehicle (NEV) sales also exceeded the 100,000-unit mark again, reaching 100,300 units, up 58.8% year-on-year.
For the first five months of 2026, Chery's cumulative vehicle sales surpassed 1.1 million units, marking a record high for the period.
BYD's oversea sales hit new high in May
BYD sold 383,453 vehicles in May, including 376,990 passenger vehicles, bringing its total sales for the first five months of 2026 to 1,405,039 units.
Overseas markets are becoming an increasingly powerful growth engine.
✅ Overseas sales of passenger vehicles and pickups reached a record 160,177 units in May, up 80.7% year-on-year.
✅ Overseas deliveries totaled 614,470 units from January to May.
Across its brand portfolio, the Dynasty and Ocean series remained the volume backbone with 330,215 units sold in May, while FANGCHENGBAO sold 30,186 units and DENZA contributed 16,303 units. The ultra-premium YANGWANG brand added 286 units in sales, further strengthening BYD's presence across multiple market segments.
WeRide, Uber to launch Spain's first commercial robotaxi service
On June 2, WeRide and Uber announced plans to launch Spain's first commercial Robotaxi pilot service in Madrid. The project marks WeRide's first entry into the European market with Uber and makes Madrid the 12th city globally to host WeRide's Robotaxi operations.
The commercial robotaxi service is expected to officially launch later this year, allowing local users to hail a WeRide robotaxi with a single tap via the Uber app.
During the initial operation phase, these autonomous vehicles will be equipped with professionally trained safety operators to ensure smooth rides, according to a statement.
This milestone builds on WeRide and Uber's proven track record in the Middle East, where fully driverless Robotaxi commercial services are already in Abu Dhabi and Dubai, with Riyadh expected to follow.
