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2026
China recalls 4.3 million vehicles over hidden door handles
China's State Administration for Market Regulation announced the country's largest automotive recall, covering 4.3 million vehicles from nine brands, over hidden door handles that may be difficult to open in an emergency. The remedy is installation of high-visibility warning labels and software updates to automatically lower windows after a crash. Chinese-made Tesla vehicles accounted for 2.98 million of the recalled cars; other affected brands include Xpeng, Xiaomi, Geely (Zeekr and Lynk & Co), Leapmotor, Chery, BAIC, Dongfeng and FAW Group (Hongqi).
2026
Multiple automakers recall vehicles over emergency mechanical door handle identification issues
Multiple automakers in China announced recalls of electric vehicles because the emergency mechanical door handles or their covers are hard to identify or operate in extreme situations such as a severe collision causing low-voltage system failure. Affected models include Tesla Model 3, Model Y, Model S and Model X, Xiaomi SU7, Zeekr 007 and Zeekr X, with Tesla involving about 2.976 million vehicles, Xiaomi about 390,000, Leapmotor about 371,000 and XPeng about 265,000. Remedies include adding warning labels, replacing improved handle covers, and over-the-air software adjustments to window or unlock control strategies after accidents.
2026
Chinese automakers including Xiaomi, Xpeng, Zeekr and Lynk & Co recall vehicles over hidden emergency door releases
Eleven automakers in China issued related recalls addressing the same hidden emergency door release problem, with nine manufacturers, including Tesla, agreeing to install warning labels helping occupants locate the releases. Xiaomi, Xpeng, and Geely-owned brands Zeekr and Lynk & Co. were among the other manufacturers issuing recalls; eight other automakers including Leapmotor, Chery, Dongfeng, BAIC BluePark and FAW filed recalls with China's market regulator on the same day. More than 4 million vehicles in total were affected across the full scope of the crackdown.
2022
FAW Group unveils a new corporate identity
FAW Group unveiled a new corporate identity and slogan at its annual meeting, describing the identity as a way to present a younger, more technology-oriented image.
2022
Wanda Hongqi flagship store opens
The first Wanda Hongqi automobile flagship store opened at Fengke Wanda Plaza, marking the implementation of the strategic cooperation between FAW and Wanda.
2021
China Starwin and FAW establish an automotive chip joint laboratory
China Starwin Electronics Group and China FAW announced the formation of an automotive chip joint laboratory to work on automotive-chip research and development.
2020
FAW announces a recall of some Bestune B30 cars
China First Automobile Group filed a recall plan covering 45,406 Bestune B30 cars manufactured from September 18, 2015, to November 27, 2016. The spark-plug and ignition-system issues could cause vehicle shaking, engine misfires, failure to start or, in extreme cases, stalling while driving. The recall was scheduled to begin on July 15, 2020.
2020
Huawei announces 5G automotive ecosystem with 18 automakers
Huawei announced that it would join with an initial group of 18 automakers to establish a 5G automotive ecosystem, aiming to accelerate commercial use of 5G technology in the automotive industry. The article says Huawei would contribute 5G technology rather than manufacture cars.
2020
Autohome and China FAW sign strategic cooperation agreement
Autohome and China FAW signed a strategic cooperation agreement covering data ecosystem sharing, joint model development, data product research and development, and operating-model innovation.
2019
Shandong Boya and FAW Jilin sign capital increase agreement
FAW Jilin held a capital increase signing ceremony on December 27. Following the mixed-ownership reform, Shandong Boya was to contribute 1.5 billion yuan for a 70.5% stake in the new company, while China FAW would hold 29.5%.
2019
China FAW and Alibaba sign strategic cooperation agreement
China FAW and Alibaba signed a strategic cooperation agreement to work together on connected intelligent vehicles.
2019
ZTE and China FAW sign 5G strategic cooperation agreement
China FAW and ZTE signed a strategic cooperation agreement in Changchun. The companies planned to work together on 5G autonomous driving, vehicle-road collaboration, intelligent manufacturing and other areas, and to jointly research 5G applications.
2019
Baidu begins public trial of self-driving cars in Changsha
Baidu released a fleet of 45 self-driving cars for public trial in Changsha, Hunan province. The Apollo Robotaxi service operates with a human operator onboard.