On March 2, MarkLines announced that global xEV (including BEV, PHEV and HEV) sales in January decreased 8.7% YoY to 1.37 million units.
xEVs accounted for 30.7% of total sales in January, down 8.2% point from the previous month.
Breaking down by powertrain, especially BEVs and PHEVs saw sharp declines in sales volum
On March 2, Mercedes-Benz India introduced the new V-Class Extra Long Wheelbase in a six-seat configuration for INR 14 million for both the V300d diesel and V300 gasoline variants. The model will be locally produced, following the Maybach GLS as the second product announced this year for local assembly in India.
The
On February 26, Stellantis Brazil announced the next phase of its Bio-Hybrid program, confirming the launch of its first flex mild-hybrid vehicle equipped with 48V MHEV technology, developed and produced at the Goiana Automotive Hub in Pernambuco, Brazil, during the first half of the year.
The new model will feature
On February 26, Kia America announced pricing for the first-ever 2027 Kia Telluride Hybrid 3-row SUV starting below USD 47,000 for a FWD EX trim. The turbo hybrid powertrain provides confident performance and acceleration, with an EPA-estimated rating of 35 mpg combined, and a total driving range of 637 miles on the
Announced on February 25, 2026, SAIC Motor-CP Co., Ltd. and MG Sales (Thailand) outlined MG’s 2026 direction, setting a sales target of 30,000 units and a 5% market share as the brand aims to rise from the top five into Thailand’s top three automotive brands in its second decade. In 2025, MG’s total sales reached 27,
Nissan is considering to sell an updated version of the current unibody Pathfinder alongside a new, body-on-frame SUV that shares the same name, according to a source familiar with the plan. The body-on-frame Pathfinder, expected to be built on the same platform as the upcoming Xterra at the Canton plant in Mississip
On February 24, Kia announced the start of production of the all-new 2027 Kia Telluride at its plant in West Point, Georgia. The ceremonial vehicle represented two other major milestones: the first hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) assembled in the state of Georgia and the 5 millionth vehicle produced at Kia Georgia sinc
On February 24, Toyota Argentina officially presented the new Yaris Cross in Buenos Aires, Argentina, marking the launch of the brand’s first B-segment SUV in the country.
The model will be offered in multiple variants, including two hybrid versions, expanding Toyota’s electrified lineup in Argentina. The launch camp
Announced on February 23, 2026, PT Toyota-Astra Motor (TAM) achieved strong sales performance at the 2026 Indonesia International Motor Show (IIMS), held from February 5 to 15, securing a total of 2,793 vehicle orders (SPK).
The New Kijang Innova Zenix Hybrid EV was Toyota’s top contributor with 615 orders. Meanwhile
On February 20, Government of Russia announced the launch of the production of new electric and hybrid vehicles by EVM under the UMO brand at the facilities of MAZ Moskvich JSC.
The first model of the UMO brand is the UMO 5 electric crossover. The first 100 vehicles will be delivered to partner taxi companies in Mosc
On February 18, Dacia announced that it will introduce major product upgrades in 2026.
Jogger will receive the new Hybrid 155 system. It combines a 1.8L gasoline engine, two electric motors, a 1.4 kWh battery, and an automatic electric gearbox without a clutch. The system generates a total output of 155 hp and 170 Nm
On February 19, ARAI announced that it had issued the first CMVR Type Approval Certificate to JSW Greentech Limited for its electric bus model “JSW 12M 51+D AC SDX”, marking the company’s entry into the e-bus segment. The ARAI Director handed over the certificate to JSW Greentech at a ceremony.
JSW Greentech Limited
OPmobility SE (formerly Plastic Omnium) has secured a contract to supply more than 1 million 350V battery packs for a global OEM’s upcoming HEV models in North America.
The battery packs will utilize nickel manganese cobalt (NMC) cell chemistry and will be produced in the United States through the expansion of the co
Announced on February 18, 2026, Toyota confirmed that the all-new RAV4 HEV will officially arrive in the Philippines in March 2026, with the brand teasing that “a Ravolutionized ride is coming this March 2026.” Prospective buyers are also encouraged to visit their nearest dealer for more details.
While Toyota Philipp
On February 17, multiple sources reported that Stellantis' Mirafiori plant, Italy has hired 80 new workers at the Body Shop, with another 160 joining by the end of February 2026. A third group will be hired in March 2026, completing the recruitment plan.
This is part of a larger plan to hire over 430 people across th
Announced on February 13, 2026, Honda Automobile (Thailand) Co., Ltd. has set a 2026 sales target of 76,000 units, amid a projected Thai market of 630,000 vehicles.
The company will introduce a newly designed “H mark” logo across core EV and HEV models, alongside at least four new launches in 2026 spanning hybrid (e:
On February 17, Blue Bird Corporation, a leader in electric and low-emission school buses, announced it has signed an agreement to acquire Girardin Group’s stake in the 50/50 Micro Bird joint venture, for approximately USD 200 million, taking full ownership of the enterprise.
The transaction is expected to close in
On February 16, multiple sources reported that Ebro has started the production of its s700 HEV self-charging hybrid model at the Zona Franca Plant in Barcelona, positioning the vehicle as one of the brand’s strategic pillars.
The s700 HEV is equipped with a 1.5 TGDI combustion engine developed specifically for hybrid
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