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ADM Jizzakh and South Korea's DK&G have signed an agreement on equipping a CKD production facility for hybrid and electric vehicles by Changan, Chery, and Haval. The investment is up to $100 million, construction has already begun, and the output will go to the domestic market and export.
Aziz KarimovThe European Industrial Accelerator Act (IAA) proposes subsidizing only cars with 70% European components. Germany and France have agreed on a compromise for the United Kingdom and Norway, but Turkey, Morocco, Japan and South Korea risk being left out. Component suppliers, by contrast, are demanding stronger protection. The European Industrial Accelerator Act (IAA) proposes subsidizing only cars with 70% European components. Germany and France have agreed on a compromise for the UK and Norway, but Turkey, Morocco, Japan and South Korea risk being left out. Component suppliers, by contrast, are demanding stronger protection.
Otabek YusupovAs part of the Chery International User Summit 2026 in China, Brand Night took place. Uzbekistan was represented by singer Konsta, who performed the songs «Insonlar» and «Sengacha», while Chery owner Sardor Abdullayev received the Brand Trust Star Award. World premieres of the Tiggo 7 and Tiggo X7 models were also held.
Javlon TursunovVolvo Cars reported a net loss of SEK 5.7 billion in the third quarter amid US tariffs and competition in China. The company announced an additional SEK 5 billion cost-saving programme and the elimination of about 2,500 jobs, of which around 2,000 in Sweden. The company's shares on the Stockholm stock exchange fell by more than 25% on Friday.
Javlon TursunovAccording to the National Statistics Committee, 310,389 passenger cars were produced in Uzbekistan in January–August 2026 — 26 thousand more than in the same period of 2025. Cobalt remains the leader (107,141 units, 34.5% of the market), while BYD showed the largest growth at 84.5%. Meanwhile, in the first half of the year, Cobalt sales, according to the publication, declined noticeably against the backdrop of rising production.
Javlon TursunovAccording to ACEA, battery electric car registrations in the EU rose 72.9% in September to 290,117 units, while the overall new passenger car market grew 9.3% to 971,048 units. Petrol and diesel car registrations fell 23.4% and 29.6%. Over the first nine months of 2026, electric cars reached a 22.7% market share.
Javlon TursunovAt the Mondial de l'Auto motor show in Paris, 25 of the 60 exhibiting automakers were Chinese. The brands Zeekr, Changan, Denza and AITO are entering the European market. The event takes place against the backdrop of trade disputes between the EU and China: the sides concluded an agreement restricting the export of Chinese hybrids to the EU, while Chinese companies are setting up production in Europe to circumvent tariffs.
Dilnoza RahimovaAt the 2026 Paris Motor Show, European manufacturers including Renault, Citroën and Fiat presented electric concepts inspired by historic models. Renault showed the E-Space — a reimagining of the 1984 family car with six seats in three rows — while Citroën is working on reviving the 2CV as an affordable car. The show runs until 18 October.
Sardor QodirovThree exhibitions will be held in Tashkent under the Messe Frankfurt license: 503 companies from 19 countries will present their products on an area of 25,000 m², with more than 20,000 professional visitors expected. Automechanika Tashkent 2026 will take place for the third time; Shell will once again be the main partner.
Dilnoza Rahimova
