On July 16, SAIC-GM-Wuling (SGMW) announced that the all-new mid-to-large size plug-in hybrid six-seater SUV Xingguang L was officially launched. The model is available in three variants, priced between CNY 112,800 and CNY 135,800, with limited-time promotional prices ranging from CNY 109,800 to CNY 132,800.
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On July 14, DFMC unveiled the specifications of the all-new Voyah Dream 9 MPV.
Positioned as a mid-to-large luxury executive MPV, the Voyah Dream 9 features a retractable illuminated hood emblem. The model is expected to launch in the second half of 2026, with an estimated price of over CNY 500,000. It measures 5,325

On July 13, the UK government published its response to a consultation on introducing Electric Vehicle Excise Duty (eVED). The tax was first announced at the Budget 2025.
From April 1, 2028, a new mileage-based tax will apply to EVs, including battery electric vehicles (BEVs), plug-in hybrids (PHEVs), and hydrogen fu

On July 15, Audi announced that it has updated its Q3 model for 2027 model year, adding more standard equipment, new digital features, and a simplified package structure.
Audi Q3 offers a 10.9-inch passenger display for the first time. Heated front seats, a convenience key, dual-zone automatic climate control, and a

On July 16, JSW MG Motor India unveiled MG ADAPT (Advance Drive Architecture Platform Technology), India's first Multi New Energy Vehicle (NEV) platform. MG ADAPT supports electric vehicles (EVs), hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs), plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs), and range-extender electric vehicles (REEVs).

On July 13, Dongfeng Motor Corporation (Dongfeng Motor) announced that the filing information for the MHero X700, the first model in MHero’s all-new X Series, has been officially released on the website of China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT).
The all-new X Series is designed for an urban li

On July 8, GAC Group entered the Moroccan market in partnership with Moroccan automotive group M-AUTOMOTIV. GAC will introduce three SUVs to target urban commuting, energy-efficient family use, and long-distance premium travel. M-AUTOMOTIV has a well-established local sales and after-sales service network in Morocco.

Reported on July 13, 2026, BYD Thailand launched the Standard variant of the BYD Sealion 5 DM-i plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV), with an estimated starting price of THB 699,900. The launch coincided with the delivery of BYD’s 130,000th new energy vehicle (NEV) in Thailand.
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On July 3, Chery South Africa unveiled the next phase of its new energy vehicle (NEV) strategy during its New Energy Vehicle Night, held at the Chery Rosslyn Plant in Pretoria. The company outlined its future product plans, technology development, and localization strategy. Chery South Africa is retaining all 692 exi

On July 9, BYD announced the arrival of the Dolphin G DM-i, a plug-in hybrid supermini. The vehicle is now available to order in the UK, with a starting price of GBP 23,990, with first customer deliveries scheduled for September 2026.
The Active variant is equipped with a 7.4 kWh Blade Battery, offering an electric-o

Announced on July 8, 2026, PRO-NET said the Proton e.MAS brand recorded 17,604 total EV and PHEV registrations in Malaysia in H1 2026, including 3,026 units registered in June.
The Proton e.MAS 7 PHEV recorded 4,074 units in the first six months of 2026, including 1,138 units in June, and has surpassed 11,000 booking

On July 9, DENZA presented its first SUV for European customers, the BAO 5, at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. It has a DMO plug-in hybrid powertrain. It has a 1.5-litre turbocharged four-cylinder gasoline engine with front and rear electric motors. It has a Blade Battery that's incorporated into the car's chassis.
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On July 8, LEPAS shipped nearly 1,500 units of the L8 PHEV from Wuhu Port in China to multiple European countries, including Italy, Spain, Greece, Croatia, Slovenia, and Romania, marking brand's expansion in the European market.
The LEPAS L8 PHEV, featured in this shipment, is a five-seat SUV built on the Intelligent

On July 8, MG Motor Europe unveiled its latest technology roadmap at its Tech Day event at its UK headquarters in London.
The roadmap outlines plan to expand the adoption of advanced electrification and intelligent driving technologies. It also includes:
The new Plug-in Hybrid+ system, which is available in new-gener

On July 8, BYD UK opened orders for the all-new Shark, the brand’s first pickup truck in Europe and its first model to feature Super Hybrid DMO (Dual Mode Off-road) technology.
The Shark combines a 1.5-liter turbocharged gasoline engine with dual electric motors to deliver a total system output of 436 PS and 650 Nm o

On July 6, BYD reported 37,995 new vehicle registrations in the UK during the first half of 2026, achieving an 8.74% market share across battery electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids, representing a 95% increase compared with the same period of 2025.
In June alone, BYD registered 6,242 vehicles, equivalent to a 2.93%

According to an announcement by SAIC Motor Passenger Vehicle Company Limited (SAIC Motor) on July 3, the first mass-production unit of SAIC Motor’s new smart coupe MG 07 officially rolled off the production line at its Zhengzhou Base on July 2. The model is scheduled to begin pre-sales on July 29.
Targeting young con

According to an announcement by BYD on July 2, its new flagship sedan, the Haibao 08, was officially launched. The model is available in both Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) and Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) powertrains, with a total of six variants priced between CNY 196,900 and CNY 239,900.
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Reported on July 3, 2026, Thailand's Board of Investment (BOI) said approved investment promotion projects for the electrified mobility industry reached THB 137 billion across 198 projects as of May 2026, covering vehicles, motorcycles, batteries, key EV components, and charging and battery-swapping infrastructure. T

On July 1, BMW Group started production of the new BMW 7 Series at its Dingolfing plant, Germany. The model is the first existing BMW to use technologies from the Neue Klasse platform. BMW also plans to introduce Neue Klasse technologies across 40 models by the end of 2027.
The new 7 Series is built on the same produ