On October 5, CAOA Chery launched the Tiggo 9 in Brazil as the brand’s flagship SUV. The model is offered in two AWD variants: a plug-in hybrid and a 2.0 TGDI gasoline version, both built on the T2X modular platform with a three-row, seven-seat configuration.
The Tiggo 9 2.0 TGDI is powered by a turbocharged 2.0-lite
On October 7, Porsche announced its new “Sportwagenschmiede ’35” strategy, focused on expanding its product portfolio in higher-margin segments, increasing exclusivity and improving profitability.
The company will retain its “Value over Volume” approach and aims to reach a break-even point below 200,000 vehicles. Pro
On October 8, Nissan Motor announced that it will launch the all-new Frontier Pro / Navara Pro pickup to global markets. Designed, developed and manufactured by Zhengzhou Nissan Automobile, Nissan’s joint venture in China, Frontier Pro / Navara Pro is the first Nissan model developed and produced in China for global
On October 7, Changan Automobile announced that it will introduce CHANGAN NEVO to the European market at the Paris Motor Show. It will also premiere the CHANGAN NEVO Q05, Q06, and A06 for Europe. Changan will also introduce the CHANGAN DEEPAL S07 PHEV and the right-hand drive CHANGAN DEEPAL S05 PHEV to the European m
On October 6, GWM South Africa announced the launch of the new P300 2.0T Hi4-T PHEV 9HAT, the first electrified model in the P300 bakkie range.
The P300 PHEV measures 5,416 mm in length, 1,947 mm in width and 1,886 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 3,230 mm. It is powered with a 2.0-litre turbo gasoline engine that p
On October 5, GWM Brazil announced the start of pre-sales for the Haval H7, a new plug-in hybrid SUV featuring flex-fuel capability and the company’s Hi4 intelligent all-wheel-drive technology.
Pre-sales initially opened exclusively to existing GWM customers, who will receive priority for vehicles from the first batc
On October 5, BYD announced that it will showcase its all-electric and Super Hybrid vehicle line-ups, new models, and technologies in the 2026 Paris Motor Show. The Super Hybrid models will include the Atto 2 DM-i, Sealion 5 DM-i and Seal U DM-i. The electric lineup will feature the Dolphin Surf, Atto 3 EVO, Seal and
On October 6, Geely Auto announced that the all-new Geely Monjaro EM-i will make its European debut at the Paris Motor Show. This is Geely Auto’s first global plug-in hybrid SUV in the D-segment. It combines advanced hybrid technology, long-range capability, and a premium SUV experience.
The Geely Monjaro EM-i is bas
On October 1, Hyundai Motor globally unveiled the all-new fifth-generation Tucson, a C-segment SUV. The model features a next-generation hybrid system designed for enhanced efficiency, along with Hyundai's latest Pleos Connect infotainment system.
The all-new Tucson adopts Hyundai's Art of Steel design language, comb
On September 30, MarkLines announced that global xEV (including BEV, PHEV and HEV) sales in August increased by 1.2% YoY to 1.963 million units.
In the first eight months of 2026, total xEV sales increased 0.6% YoY to 14.578 million units.
xEVs accounted for 41.2% of total sales in August.
Amid persistent high fuel p
On September 28, Astana Motors started sales of the Jaecoo J5 crossover and plug-in hybrid Jaecoo J7. The models are produced at the Astana Motors Manufacturing Kazakhstan multi-brand plant in Almaty and have received vehicle type approval (VTA).
The Jaecoo J5 is 4,380 mm long. It has a wheelbase of 2,620 mm. The mo
On September 30, BMW launched the all-new fully electric BMW i3, the first BMW 3 Series model based on Neue Klasse platform. Two electric versions will be available at launch, followed by gasoline and 48V mild-hybrid models. A plug-in hybrid version will join the range next year.
The all-new BMW i3 is built at Munich
On September 30, BMW announced several updates to its model range for autumn 2026. Three new BMW 7 Series models will launch in Germany, i.e., BMW 740d xDrive of 313 hp, BMW 750e xDrive plug-in hybrid of 489 hp, and BMW M760e xDrive of 612 hp. All three use 3.0-litre six-cylinder engines.
The new BMW X5 range will al
On September 28, Stellantis announced that DS Automobiles will showcase its latest models at the Paris Motor Show from October 13 to 18, 2026, in Hall 4. The display will include six production models and a surprise concept car previewing the brand’s future.
The lineup will feature the all-electric DS N°8, three vers
Reported on September 28, 2026, the distributor of JAC Motors in Malaysia, Evolvelectric Motors, has partnered with Feytech subsidiary FT Assembly for CKD assembly of the JAC T9 in Kulim, Kedah, covering PHEV, diesel, and EV variants.
According to Evolvelectric Motors, assembly of the PHEV is expected to start in No
On September 28, Jetour announced that it will start sales of its first hybrid model, the Jetour T1 plug-in hybrid (PHEV), in Russia in fall 2026.
The Jetour T1 PHEV measures 4,705 mm in length, 1,967 mm in width, and 1,843 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2,800 mm. The vehicle will feature a series-parallel hybrid
On September 28, Great Wall Motor Rus LLC announced that it will launch the new WEY V9X, a full-size six-seat crossover and flagship model of the WEY lineup, in Russia in October 2026. The model will be priced at RUB 9.699 million, including VAT.
The WEY V9X measures 5,299 mm in length and has a 3,150 mm wheelbase. I
Following an anti-subsidy investigation, the European Commission imposed provisional countervailing duties on China-built Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) in July 2024, before confirming manufacturer-specific duties for a five-year period starting October 30, 2024. These rates range from 7.8% for Tesla’s Shanghai pro
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