BYD is not resting on its laurels in China: The market leader is recalling 88,981 plug-in hybrids of the Qin Plus DM-i model to workshops due to potential battery issues causing “performance limitations.” In extreme cases, the pure electric mode may no longer be available. Read more…
BYD sees Nov sales hit new high for this year as exports surge 326%
BYD sold 480,186 NEVs in November, marking its highest monthly figure this year but down 5.25 percent year-on-year.
BYD exported a record 131,935 NEVs in November, a 325.91 percent increase year-on-year.
PwC Belgium procures 723 BEVs from BMW and Mini
PwC Belgium is expanding its fleet by an additional 723 electric vehicles from the BMW Group, including 300 Mini Aceman and 423 BMW iX1. That means 90 per cent of the auditors’ Belgian fleet is electrified, and 40 per cent fully electric. Read more…
EcoPro BM starts cathode material production in Hungary
The South Korean battery materials manufacturer EcoPro BM has begun operations at its cathode material plant in Debrecen, Hungary. The facility will produce enough cathode material for the high-voltage batteries of 600,000 electric vehicles per year. Read more…
Zeekr to launch vehicle deliveries in Germany in January
Zeekr announced its launch in Germany, with the first deliveries expected to start in January. The most affordable of the three electric models now available in Germany starts at 38,000 euros. The Geely brand is focusing on direct sales, certified service partners, and, above all, corporate buyers for its market entry in Germany. Read more…
Geely debuts electric SUV EX5 in Italy
Chinese automaker Geely is continuing its expansion in Europe with its core brand. Following launches in Greece, the former Yugoslavia, and the UK, the electric SUV Geely EX5 is now available in Italy. Additionally, the Starray EM-i plug-in hybrid is also going on sale there. Read more…
Volkswagen to turn Dresden factory into innovation hub
Just before Christmas, the last ID.3 will roll off the production line at Volkswagen’s smallest plant in Germany. Now, there is also concrete information about what will happen next at the Transparent Factory: Apparently, an innovation center is to be established in cooperation with the state of Saxony and TU Dresden. However, several important questions remain. Read more…
Nio delivers 36,275 cars in Nov, up 76.31% year-on-year
Nio Inc delivered 36,275 vehicles in November, marking a 76.31 percent increase year-on-year but a 10.20 percent decrease compared to October. Read more…
Xpeng delivers 36,728 cars in Nov, up 18.88% year-on-year
Xpeng delivered 36,728 vehicles in November, representing an 18.88 percent increase year-on-year but a 12.58 percent decrease month-on-month. Read more…
Fazel takes over from Weckbach as Volkswagen Group Chief Strategist
Since 1 December, Ludwig Fazel is officially the new Head of Group Strategy, Group Product Strategy, and the General Secretariat of the Volkswagen Group. This is an internal succession solution for Stefan Weckbach, who is leaving the company. Read more…
Elon Musks doubles down on never making a Tesla motorcycle
We’ve heard it before, that Elon Musk doesn’t want Tesla to ever make an electric motorcycle. But the polarizing CEO has taken to social media to explain why he still says it will never happen. Read more…
Zeekr Group delivers record 63,902 cars in Nov as Zeekr brand regains momentum
The Zeekr brand delivered a record 28,843 vehicles in November, marking a 6.78 percent year-on-year increase and reversing three consecutive months of declines.
Lynk & Co delivered 35,059 vehicles in November, representing a 7.28 percent year-on-year increase.
Li Auto delivers 33,181 cars in Nov, down 32% year-on-year
This marks Li Auto’s sixth consecutive month of year-on-year decline in monthly deliveries. Read more…
Canada boosts EV charging and motor innovation
Canada is scaling up electric mobility with more than 10 million CAD in federal funding for charging expansion and EV motor innovation. The investment backs over 1,200 new charging points nationwide and supports research into next-generation magnetic materials aimed at lowering the cost of electric motors. Read more…
BYD launches its 1st plug-in hybrid model in Japan
BYD has rolled out the Sealion 6 in Japan, marking its fifth model in the country.
BYD plans to offer 7-8 models in Japan by 2027.
Huawei HIMA delivers record 81,864 cars in Nov
From January to November, the five brands under the HIMA business achieved combined deliveries of 498,938 vehicles.
HIMA reached the cumulative delivery milestone of 1 million units on October 28.
Voyah delivers record 20,005 cars in Nov, to launch Zhuiguang L hybrid sedan on Dec 10
This marks Voyah’s fourth consecutive month of record monthly deliveries, bringing its January-November total to 134,215 vehicles.
Voyah debuted the Zhuiguang L on September 26 and began accepting pre-orders for the model.
Leapmotor delivers record 70,327 cars in Nov
This marks Leapmotor’s seventh consecutive month of record monthly deliveries, bringing its January-November total to 536,132 vehicles.
Leapmotor aims to achieve annual sales of one million vehicles in 2026.
Xiaomi EV says its Nov deliveries again exceeded 40,000 units
Xiaomi EV’s November deliveries once again surpassed 40,000 units, marking the third consecutive month above this mark.
In October, Xiaomi EV achieved record deliveries of 48,654 units.
2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA 350 4Matic review
Mercedes CLA has quickly become a staple of affordable luxury and was one of Mercedes’ most successful models after its introduction in 2013. The smallest Mercedes sedan sold very well thanks to its sleek design, more affordable price and great overall performance. Table of Contents: Exterior Interior Storage & practicalities Driving experience Ride comfort Tech features Cabin noise Acceleration and… Read more…
