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Fiat’s Q2 share reached 98.8% on just 82 sales, while Cadillac rose to 35.4% and BMW Group held the top spot among auto groups.
BYD sold 189,466 vehicles outside China in August, up 134.5% year over year. Its 2027 goal will require a sharp increase in overseas output.
California EV sales have cooled, but Tesla models still dominate several segments, with the Model Y leading the state’s overall market.
Hannover’s IAA show puts electric tractors, vans and the Tesla Semi in focus, with range, charging and payload shaping the buyer story.
Plug-in cars made up 65% of China’s August sales as Leapmotor climbed to 84,874 registrations and new small EVs crowded the rankings.
A revised Harvard estimate puts EVs at 38% of U.S. new vehicle sales by 2030, with lower costs, better batteries and broader charging access supporting growth.
EVs took 56% of Uruguay’s August sales, including a 51% share for BEVs. BYD leads year to date, while Geely’s EX2 topped the month.
With BEV share at 5.9% in the first half of 2026, the United States trails markets where electric models are gaining ground quickly.
Europe registered about 250,000 BEVs in August, while Chinese-built plug-in hybrids gained ground and new models reshaped the rankings.
US EV sales weakened across much of the market in Q3, while Toyota’s lineup and Rivian’s growth stood out. Slow charging and uneven demand remain key concerns.
August plugin registrations rose 5% year on year, with battery EVs making up 73% of sales. Geely’s Xingyuan took second place behind the Tesla Model Y.
Plug-in vehicles made up about a third of September deliveries, led by the Tesla Model Y and fast-growing Chinese brands.
Plug-in models took a record 67% of China’s September sales as total deliveries fell 28%. BYD led, while Leapmotor gained ground.
The updated Stonic adds mild-hybrid assistance, more power and extra boot space, while Australian prices rise by up to $3260.
The 2026 GV80 starts $10,000 lower with its 2.5T back in the range, while Black trims, Digital Key 2.0 and updated pricing reshape the lineup.
The $65,000 Prelude pairs a 135kW hybrid system with Type R derived chassis hardware, 4.3L/100km claimed economy and a 2+2 cabin.
The $59,990 Uncharted brings Subaru’s smallest EV to Australia with AWD, a claimed 522km range and a single well-equipped grade.
The Taikon 5 starts at $36,990 drive-away, with rear-wheel-drive hybrid and front-wheel-drive electric versions offering different range and charging trade-offs...
The Ram 1500 Express Black Edition starts at $109,950 before on-road costs, trading cabin equipment and full-time 4WD for a lower entry price.
The new $44,400 HR-V e:HEV RS adds black trim and red stitching, with claimed hybrid fuel use of 4.3L/100km and four-seat practicality.