China Auto Daily丨Great Wall Motor Brazil production launch

Great Wall Motor Commences Production at Brazilian Plant  

Great Wall Motor (GWM) Chairman Wei Jianjun announced full operations at the company’s new Brazil manufacturing facility, marked by the rollout of the first Haval H6 GT on August 16, 2025. As GWM’s third overseas full-process production hub, the plant has an initial annual capacity of 30,000 vehicles serving Latin American markets, with plans to expand to 50,000 units by 2028. Wei stated the facility solidifies GWM’s long-term regional commitment and will introduce the brand’s Hi4 hybrid AWD technology to Latin America, enhancing product competitiveness across the region through localized manufacturing and tailored electrified powertrains.  

MHERO M817 Launches from RMB 319,900 with Huawei ADS 4.0  

Dongfeng’s premium off-road brand MHERO debuted the M817 SUV at RMB 319,900 (≈ USD 44,400) on August 17, 2025. The model features Huawei’s Qiankun ADS 4.0 autonomous system with 27 sensors enabling 360° perception – alongside HarmonyOS 5 cockpit, Qiankun Vehicle Cloud, and Jingqi Communication technology. The ADAS achieves 50% lower latency, 20% higher traffic efficiency, and 30% reduced hard-braking incidents via 1,000x real-world scenario simulations. Powertrain combines a 2-speed longitudinal 11-mode PHEV architecture delivering 505kW/848Nm, accelerating 0-100km/h in 5.2 seconds. Standard capabilities include Point-to-Point 2.0 navigation and urban/highway NCA.  

BYD Sets Sales Record in Indian Market  

BYD has surpassed 3,000 vehicle sales in India since January 2025, exceeding its total 2024 volume in the market according to Nikkei Asia. The accelerated growth underscores rising demand for BYD’s electric and hybrid models like the Atto 3 SUV and Seal sedan, which dominate India’s premium EV segment.

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