On September 7, 2026, Chery Automobile clarified the rumors about its cooperation with Tata Motors. Chery clearly stated that the cooperation between the two parties was limited to the supply of parts in the CKD (Complete Knock-Down Assembly) mode, and did not involve any equity-related relationships or joint ventures. This response aimed to dispel the misunderstanding in the market regarding Chery’s deep capital ties with Tata Motors, emphasizing that the cooperation was strictly limited to the supply of components.
On June 8, 2026, Chery Motors clarified that its cooperation with the Indian Tata Group was limited to discussions on CKD component supply and no formal agreement had been signed yet. Neither vehicle platform transfer, technology licensing nor local investment were involved. Tata intends to use the CKD components for the local assembly of its high-end electric sub-brand Avinya models, with production target set for 2027. As of September 7, 2026, the project was still in the negotiation stage, and Tata had not issued any confirmation. This move is part of Chery’s light-asset internationalization strategy, differing from Chery’s deep platform licensing cooperation with South Korea’s KG Mobility.