On July 16, Mitsubishi Motors North America (MMNA) announced updates to its 2026 model year lineup, highlighted by a significantly updated 2026 Outlander Plug-in Hybrid and an all-new mild-hybrid gasoline-electric powertrain in the Outlander.
The new 2026 Outlander Plug-in Hybrid, which will debut in Q1 2026,  featur

On July 16, SAIC Motor announced the September launch of the SAIC H5, the first SUV developed with Huawei. The model will be available in battery electric and range-extended electric variants.
Adopting an urban aesthetics-based exterior design concept, the SAIC H5 presents a minimalistic appearance. It measures 4,780

On July 17, the Harmony Intelligent Mobility Alliance (HIMA) announced the September launch of the Stelato S9T, the first wagon developed by BAIC BJEV and Huawei. The model will be available in range-extended electric and battery electric variants.
The Stelato S9T measures 5,160mm long, 2,005mm wide, and 1,492mm high

On July 16, IM Motors, an SAIC Motor sub-brand, released official images of the IM LS9 large 6-seater range-extended electric SUV.
According to China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), the IM LS9 measures 5,279mm long, 2,000mm wide, and 1,806mm high, with a wheelbase of 3,160mm. The model is po

On July 16, Volvo Cars announced it will add its best-selling XC60 mid-size SUV, in both mild hybrid and plug-in hybrid form, to the production line at its assembly plant in Ridgeville, South Carolina. 
XC60 production is scheduled to start at the U.S. plant in late 2026, joining the fully electric Volve EX90 flagshi

On July 10, Leapmotor launched the new C11 midsize SUV. The model is available in three battery electric and two range-extended electric variants, with prices ranging from CNY 149,800 to CNY 165,800.
Adopting an exterior design based on the natural aesthetics of technology, the new C11 offers six exterior and two int

On July 12, Voyah, a Dongfeng Motor Corporation (DFMC) sub-brand, launched the Free+ plug-in hybrid electric SUV. The model is available in one RWD and two 4WD variants, with prices ranging from CNY 219,900 to CNY 279,900.
Adopting an exterior design based on urban light and shadow aesthetics, the Free+ offers six ex

On July 11, Punch Powertrain and Traxial, Belgium completed a joint high-performance testing campaign in May 2025, proving the compatibility and strength of their latest electric drivetrain technologies under demanding conditions.
The test combined Punch Powertrain’s IV5 800V SiC inverter (up to 400 kW with Traxial’s

On July 10, Chery UK presented the seven-seater Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. It has the latest-generation Super Hybrid powertrain, a dual-motor full hybrid setup mated to a 1.5-litre turbocharged gasoline engine. 
It delivers a combined system output of 204 PS and 365 Nm of torque. It

On July 9, Zeekr held an event to unveil the SEA-S luxury super dedicated hybrid architecture based on an electric architecture. The architecture is for the 9X SUV, a model poised for pre-orders at the end of August.
The SEA-S, the world’s first full-stack 900V hybrid architecture, makes the global debut of a megawat

On July 10, Audi Hungaria announced that it has started the production of the third-generation Q3 at its Győr plant, Hungary.
The third-generation Q3 offers upgrades in design and technology. The all-new Audi Q3 is also characterised by an efficient and partly electric combustion engine and a plug-in hybrid with an e

On July 8, Chery launched the Fulwin A9L flagship plug-in hybrid electric sedan. The model is available in four variants, with prices ranging from CNY 149,900 to CNY 207,900.
The Fulwin A9L measures 5,018mm long, 1,965mm wide, and 1,500mm high, with a wheelbase of 3,000mm.
The Fulwin A9L is based on the E luxury high

On July 4, BYD launched the Seal 06 DM-i midsize plug-in hybrid electric wagon. The model is available in three variants, with prices ranging from CNY 109,800 to CNY 129,800.
Adopting the new Ocean Aesthetics exterior design concept, the Seal 06 DM-i wagon has a multifunctional roof rack. It measures 4,850mm long, 1,

On July 3, Environment Minister Benoit Charette said the Quebec government is broadening its definition of zero-emission vehicles to include hybrids, dramatically softening the compliance requirements for OEMs under the province’s ZEV mandate and benefitting models such as the Ford Maverick Hybrid XLT, Toyota RAV4 an

Reported on July 8, 2025, BYD (Thailand), in partnership with Rever Automotive, is celebrating the delivery of 90,000 new energy vehicles in Thailand. The milestone vehicle, a fully imported DENZA D9, was handed over to mark the occasion.
The event also marks the first anniversary of BYD’s Thai production plant and t

On July 4, Lynk & Co, a Geely sub-brand, held the debut of the Lynk & Co 10 EM-P mid-to-large-size plug-in hybrid electric coupe.
The Lynk & Co 10 EM-P presents an elegant, flowing body stance and offers three exterior and three interior color options. It contains a Harman Kardon luxury 23-speaker audio system and a

On July 1, it was reported that Brazil’s federal government increased import taxes on electrified vehicles as part of a schedule approved in 2023 by the Executive Management Committee of the Foreign Trade Chamber (Gecex-Camex).
The measure, effective since January 2024, aims to gradually raise tariffs on imported ele

On June 30, Chery introduced two of its globally popular SUV models, the "Urban Champion Family SUV" TIGGO7 and the "5+2 Exclusive Intelligent SUV" TIGGO8, at a launch event in Poland, marking its official entry into the European market. Both models are available in internal combustion engine (ICE) and plug-in hybrid

On June 26, Chery started accepting pre-orders for the Fulwin A9L flagship plug-in hybrid electric sedan. The model is available in four variants, with prices ranging from CNY 159,900 to CNY 229,900.
The Fulwin A9L measures 5,018mm long, 1,965mm wide, and 1,500mm high, with a wheelbase of 3,000mm.
The Fulwin A9L is b