On April 27, BYD announced that its new flagship sedan, the Seal 08, and flagship SUV, the Sealion 08, were showcased at Auto China 2026 under the Ocean-series. At the same time, the Ocean-V concept car made its global debut.
Both the Seal 08 and Sealion 08 adopt the Ocean Aesthetics 2.0 design language. The Sealion

Schaeffler AG introduced hybrid powertrain solutions, including MultiMode dedicated hybrid transmissions, spoke dampers, and electromechanical camshaft phasing units.
The production of the MultiMode hybrid transmission starts in 2026 at various vehicle manufacturers in Europe and Asia. The system integrates two elect

On April 22, AITO announced the official launch of the new mid-to-large-size SUV M6. The model is offered in both REEV and BEV versions, with a total of four variants, priced between CNY 259,800 and CNY 299,800.
The AITO M6 measures 4,960mm in length, 1,985mm in width, and 1,736mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2,950

Announced on April 27, 2026, DENZA Philippines officially introduced the all-new B5 and B8 SUVs following their showcase at the Manila International Auto Show 2026.
The midsize B5 PHEV pairs a 1.5-liter turbocharged engine with dual motors, producing 425 kW and 760 Nm of torque. With a combined range of up to 975 km,

On April 24, MarkLines announced that global xEV (including BEV, PHEV and HEV) sales in March decreased 3.5% YoY to 1.999 million units.
In the first three months of 2026, total xEV sales decreased 7.5% YoY to 4.65 million units.
xEVs accounted for 34.3% of total sales in March, up 3.4% point from the previous month.

On April 26, JETOUR Auto unveiled its T Series strategy at Auto China 2026, positioning its C-DM hybrid system. The T2 i-DM features a fully automatic intelligent XWD with "7+X" intelligent modes, designed to lower the entry barrier for off-roading by translating driver expertise into automated algorithms and shiftin

On April 24, Nissan Motor unveiled two new energy vehicle (NEV) SUV concept cars at Auto China 2026.
The Urban SUV PHEV Concept is designed for young Chinese customers. Its design draws from philosophies of the NX8 and Nissan’s future SUV lineup, blending advanced electrification technology with urban daily driving p

On April 20, Chery announced the official launch of the new EX7 mid-to-large SUV under its Exeed premium brand. The model is available in both range-extended electric (REEV) and battery electric (BEV) versions, with a total of six variants priced from CNY 199,900 to CNY 263,900.
The EX7 adopts the brand’s “interstell

On April 16, Leapmotor announced the official launch of its new flagship large SUV, the D19. The model is available in REEV (range-extended electric vehicle) and EV (battery electric vehicle) versions, with a total of seven variants, priced from CNY 219,800 to CNY 269,800.
The D19 offers both six-seat and seven-seat

On April 22, 2026, Wuling Motors Indonesia officially held the grand launch of the Wuling Eksion, a new 7-seater SUV offered with both BEV and PHEV powertrain options. Following its earlier introduction at IIMS 2026, the model now enters the market with full specifications and introductory pricing announced for the f

On April 22, BMW announced the world premiere of the new BMW 7 Series Sedan, described as the most extensive model update in the history of the nameplate.
The new 7 Series measures 5,395 mm long, 1,950 mm wide, and 1,550 mm high, with a wheelbase of 3,215 mm.
The powertrain portfolio includes 48V mild-hybrid combusti

On the evening of April 17, Zeekr, a Geely sub-brand, held a launch event in Ningbo, China, for the new plug-in hybrid SUV 8X. A total of four variants were introduced, with prices ranging from CNY 356,800 to CNY 500,800.
Gan Jiayue, CEO of Geely Auto Group, Chen Qi, CEO of Qianli Technology, and Lin Jie, General Man

Reported on April 20, 2026, the Philippines’ Q1 2026 electrified vehicle market showed activity across the BEV, PHEV, and HEV segments among CAMPI-TMA member brands (BYD is not a member). Notably, VinFast led the BEV segment.
In the BEV segment (2,289 units), VinFast recorded 1,171 units, accounting for roughly half

On April 20, Stellantis announced that Peugeot is adopting a new certification method called GTR21, introduced under the upcoming Euro 7 rules. The method changes how the combined power of plug-in hybrid vehicles (engine + electric motor) is officially measured.
The certified power figures of some Peugeot plug-in hyb

On April 16, IM Motors launched the new LS8 flagship range-extended electric SUV. The model is available in RWD and 4WD versions, with a total of four variants, priced from CNY 249,800 to CNY 299,800.
The IM LS8 offers five-seater and six-seater layouts. The model measures 5,085mm long, 2,000mm wide, and 1,807mm high

On April 20, smart revealed the first design sketches and details of the Concept #2, a compact two-seater city car and smart #6 EHD, first premium fastback sedan.
The concepts will be officially shown at the smart Global Brand Event on April 22, 2026, in Beijing, followed by their appearance at Auto Beijing 2026. Bot

On April 20, 2026, Chery Group celebrated the “Omoda & Jaecoo and Chery Thailand NEV Factory” grand opening, marking the official start of production at its Rayong plant in Thailand. As one of its 19 global facilities, the plant utilizes advanced manufacturing technologies, including aluminum body welding, and is set

On April 15, BYD, in a social media post, announced that it has introduced All-New BYD ATTO 8, a premium, seven-seater family SUV powered by plug-in hybrid technology, in South Africa. The price starts from ZAR 1,059,900.  It has a wheelbase of 2,950 mm. The vehicle dimensions are 5,040 x 1,996 x 1,760. The Premium v

On April 15, Haval, Great Wall Motor (GWM) sub-brand, named a new boxy plug-in hybrid electric SUV the “H10”.
According to China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), the H10 comes with 6- and 5-seater options. It measures 5,299mm or 5,138mm long, 2,050mm wide, and 1,970mm high, with a wheelbase o

On April 15, Jetour launched T-Series i-DM, including the T1 i-DM and T2 i-DM plug-in hybrid SUVs, in South Africa.
The T-Series i-DM features a hybrid powertrain offering up to 265 kW output and a combined range of over 1,200 km. The system includes smart energy management for better efficiency, along with fast char