Gasgoo Daily presents a selection of the latest developments from China's automotive industry. Here are the key stories in this edition.
1. Geely Auto Enters the Canadian Market
- On October 9 local time, Geely Auto Group announced the official entry of its global mainstream brand, Geely Auto, into the Canadian market.
- The automaker has begun local operations and is developing its retail and service network in preparation for launching its first vehicles for Canadian consumers in 2027.
- Geely Auto Canada plans to work with experienced local partners to provide sales and after-sales support throughout the vehicle ownership cycle.
- Vehicles from Geely Auto Group brands—including Geely, Zeekr and Lynk & Co—are currently available in more than 100 countries and regions worldwide.
2. GM's China Sales Exceed 358,000 Vehicles in Q3 2026 with NEV shares exceeding 60%
- On October 9, General Motors announced that it and its joint ventures delivered more than 358,000 vehicles in China during the third quarter of 2026.
- New energy vehicles represented more than 60% of GM's quarterly China sales, marking a record high for the third quarter.
- The Buick Electra E7 plug-in hybrid midsize SUV recorded deliveries of more than 13,000 units, while the Buick GL8 family exceeded 22,000 units during the quarter.
- Cadillac delivered more than 9,000 XT5 vehicles. The XT5 PHEV, hitting the market in September this year, was developed for China and features Momenta's R7 world-model-based driving-assistance system.
- SAIC-GM-Wuling remained a major contributor to GM's new energy vehicle sales. The Wuling Bingo family sold more than 57,000 units, including nearly 40,000 Bingo Pro vehicles.
3. BYD Ti 7 Goes on Sale in Uzbekistan
- BYD held its third BYD e-Mobility Festa in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, from October 1 to 4.
- During the festival's opening ceremony, the BYD Ti 7 officially hit the Uzbekistani market. Its flagship five-seat all-wheel-drive version is priced at 513,500,000 Uzbekistani soums, equivalent to approximately 292,000 yuan.
- Positioned as an urban exploration SUV, the Ti 7 combines all-wheel drive with BYD's DM-p technology and is intended for commuting, family travel and outdoor use.
- The event also featured the first physical display of the Yangwang U9 in Uzbekistan. The electric supercar demonstrated its DiSus-X intelligent body control system in a dynamic presentation.
