Renault Group Reports First Half 2026 Sales Figures

Renault Group has recently released its global sales data. In the first half of 2026, the group's worldwide sales totaled 1,165,133 units, representing a 0.4% decrease compared to the same period last year. The Renault brand sold 829,518 vehicles globally, marking a 2.6% increase from the first half of 2025. In international markets, sales of Renault brand passenger cars and light commercial vehicles grew for the second consecutive year, rising by 2.8%. This growth was driven by strong performances in India (+61.2%), Turkey (+15.4%), Morocco (+13.7%), and Brazil (+5.3%).

Currently, Renault Group is accelerating the electrification of its passenger vehicle lineup across all brands. In the first half of 2026, electrified models accounted for 52.0% of the group's sales in the European market, an increase of 8.2 percentage points. Within this, pure electric vehicles (BEVs) made up 18.8% of total sales.

Chery Group to Achieve 20 Millionth Global Delivery on July 25

We have learned from official sources that Chery Group will reach a milestone on July 25, delivering its 20 millionth vehicle globally. Additionally, the Chery Fengyun A9 is set to officially launch on July 25. The model has already begun pre-sales, with three variants available, and a pre-sale price range of 115,900 to 135,900 yuan.

XPeng Inc. Announces Recall of X9 Model

Zhaoqing XPeng New Energy Investment Co., Ltd. has filed a recall plan with the State Administration for Market Regulation, in accordance with the requirements of the "Regulations on the Recall of Defective Automobile Products" and its implementation rules. Under recall number S2026M0082V, starting from August 28, 2026, the company will recall 33,473 units of the XPeng X9, produced between August 8, 2023, and August 11, 2025. The recall affects vehicles where manufacturing process variations may have led to reduced air tightness in the front air springs. After prolonged use in hot and humid environments, these front air springs could slowly leak air, triggering a fault warning light and text alerts. In extreme cases, this could affect vehicle handling, posing a safety risk. Zhaoqing XPeng New Energy Investment Co., Ltd. will replace the front air spring strut assemblies on affected vehicles with improved parts free of charge to eliminate the safety hazard. Vehicles that have already been fitted with the upgraded components will not require a replacement for this recall.