JPJ announces top 20 EV registrations by brand in Malaysia in Jan - Nov 2025 Reported on December 12, 2025, data released by the Malaysian Road Transport Department (JPJ) outlined the top 20 electric vehicle (EV) brands registered in Malaysia from January to November 2025. BYD continued to dominate the market with 11,870 registrations, maintaining a clear lead over Proton, which recorded 7,784 units. Tesla ranked third with 5,468 registrations, w...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/18

Honda to successively launch China-made EVs and other overseas production vehicles in Japan Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (Honda) will successively launch vehicles it built overseas in Japan. In addition to releasing China-made electric vehicles (EVs) in Japan as early as the spring of 2026, it will consider launching US-made hybrid SUV hybrid vehicles and others. Honda also plans to import its EV 0 Series from India and other regions in fiscal year 2027...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/16

Blackbuck EV to invest USD 30 million in new Telangana electric bus plant On December 12, 2025, Hyderabad‑based Blackbuck EV signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Government of Telangana to set up an electric bus manufacturing facility in Telangana Future City, with a planned investment of around USD 30 million over the next five years and an annual production capacity of up to 2,000 electric buses. The new plant is intended to bu...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/12

se cars, so we’re gonna approve those cars,” he said, adding that he has authorized Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy to approve production. The U.S. auto executives in the Oval Office for the announcement were not expressive, but nodded softly as Trump proposed the idea. Trump did not say if EV or ICE propulsion would be preferred or acceptable in the small vehicles. The following day on December 4, Secretary Duffy that he is working with ...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/06

Renault and MINI models are added to UK’s Electric Car Grant On December 3, the UK Government announced that Renault 4, Renault 5, Alpine A290 and MINI Countryman now qualify for the full GBP 3,750 Electric Car Grant (ECG). The update doubles the number of EVs eligible for the top discount, giving buyers GBP 3,750 off a total of eight popular models. The government has allocated an extra GBP 1.5 billion in the Autumn Budget. This includes GBP 1...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/03

PwC Belgium expands EV fleet with 723 new electric MINIs and BMWs On November 26, PwC Belgium announced that it is adding 300 MINI Aceman and 423 BMW iX1 eDrive20 cars to its fleet, giving more employees access to EVs. The company is also installing 270 new charging stations, bringing the total to 475 across all offices for easy workplace charging. The initiative supports PwC’s efforts to lower its carbon footprint and promote sustainable mobil...

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Expo” (Press/VIP Day: November 28). Participating international automotive brands include Aion, Audi, AVATR, BMW, BYD, Carryboy, Chery, Deepal, Denza, DFSK, Farizon, Ford, GAC, Geely, Geely Riddara, GWM, Honda, Hyptec, Hyundai, Isuzu, Jeep, Kia, Leapmotor, Lexus, Maxus, Mazda, Mercedes-Benz, MG, MINI, Mitsubishi, NEX, Nissan, Omoda & Jaecoo, Pocco, Porsche, Suzuki, Tesla, Toyota, Volvo, Wuling, Xpeng, and Zeekr. Two-wheeler brands include BMW ...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/28

GlobalData blog: Optionality over obligation: the quiet message from the Japan Mobility Show 2025 Walking through the Tokyo Big Sight center in early November for the Japan Mobility Show 2025, you could feel two stories unfolding at once. On the surface, Japan’s hometown brands filled the halls with sharp concepts, plush interiors and a sea of “electrified” badges. However, underneath, something more cautious was just as clear—Japan still...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/27

BYD announces 100,000 fully electric units sold in Brazil On November 17, BYD announced a historic milestone in Brazil, reaching 100,000 fully electric vehicles sold in the country. In just over three years of local operations, BYD has sold more than seven times as many BEVs as its nearest competitor, and nearly triple the combined total of brands ranked from second to tenth, according to Fenabrave data. BYD’s rapid expansion was fueled by the ...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/22

October electrified vehicle sales in Japan mark negative growth In October 2025, new electrified vehicle sales in Japan (passenger cars) decreased by 7.5% year-over-year (y/y) to 173,559 units for the fourth month in a row. Sales of hybrid vehicles (HVs), which made up 90% of the electrified vehicle market, were sluggish. On the other hand, sales of electric vehicles (EVs), led by robust sales of new models of Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) an...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/17

EV House launches Geely electric vehicles in Ghana On November 10, multiple sources reported that EV House LTD officially inaugurated its operations in Ghana. It has launched the Geely Riddara RD6 and the Geely Geome Panda Mini. EV House LTD, a subsidiary of Accra EV (GH) LTD, is a premium electric car and pickup truck marketing, fleet management, and e-mobility solutions company. The Geely Riddara RD6 has a range of 424 km, while the Geely Geome...

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sales increased 3.4% to 9,314 units (6.4% share), Ford sales rose 2.6% to 9,023 units (6.2% share), BMW sales dropped 9.5% to 8,510 units (5.9% share) and Kia decreased 8.4% to 7,801 units (5.4% share). Among Japanese carmakers, Toyota sales dropped 10.9% to 6,733 units (4.6% share), while Chinese EV maker BYD’s sales surged 348.6% to 3,499 units (2.4% share). The best-selling cars in October 2025 were Ford Puma (4,418 units), Kia Sportage (3,...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/06

JMS 2025: BYD exhibits 13 models including the world premiere of the T35 light-duty electric truck and the RACCO mini EV prototype On October 29, BYD Japan Group held a press briefing at the Japan Mobility Show 2025 (Press days: October 29-30, Public days: October 31-November 9) at Tokyo Big Sight. Mr. Xueliang LIU, General Manager of BYD's Asia Pacific Automotive Sales Division and President of BYD Japan Co., Ltd. (BYD Japan), Mr. Atsuki Tofukuj...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/31

Japan Mobility Show 2025 opens its doors The Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association (JAMA) has kicked off the Japan Mobility Show 2025 at Tokyo Big Sight, running from October 29 to November 9. Press days take place on October 29 and 30, with the show opening to the public on October 31. The event is being held under the theme “A unique opportunity to explore mobility’s future”. This year’s show has attracted a record 517 companies an...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/30

Sharp to release EV as early as FY2027 with annual sales target of 9,000 units in Japan Sharp Corporation (Sharp) aims to release an electric vehicle (EV) that is under development in the fiscal year that starts in April 2027 (FY2027). Initially, the company is formulating a business plan based on an annual domestic sales of 9,000 units in Japan. Sharp has announced its business policy together with details of its EV concept car that will be unve...

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Honda and Haga Town, Tochigi Prefecture, to test car sharing using cooperative intelligence-equipped EVs On October 25, Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (Honda) and Haga Town, Tochigi Prefecture, will start a joint verification of renting out electric vehicles (EVs) equipped with Honda’s original “Honda CI” cooperative artificial intelligence for car sharing. Two official vehicles owned by Haga Town will be lent out to tourists and residents. The test...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/24

2 B segment electric hatchback arrived at the Port of Paranaguá, Paraná, marking the upcoming launch of Geely’s second model in Brazil. According to Alex Chen, Commercial Director of Geely Auto Brazil, the EX2 is positioned as a modern, affordable, and efficient electric car aimed at first-time EV buyers. The model is Geely’s best-selling vehicle in China, the world’s largest automotive market. Following the introduction of the EX5 C segm...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/23

BYD expects to increase market share in Brazil thanks to local production On October 16, BYD announced that with the start of local production of plug-in hybrid and fully electric vehicles at Camaçari complex, Brazil, the company aims to accelerate its sales expansion nationwide. The strategy consists in offering models such as the BYD Dolphin Mini, BYD King, and BYD Song Pro to direct-sale customers, including taxi drivers and people with disab...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/21

BMW Thailand plans CKD EVs in 2025, prepares iX3 Neue Klasse for 2026 Reported on October 13, 2025, BMW Thailand is continuing its expansion into electric vehicles across both the BMW and MINI brands. Currently, the MINI stands out as a mass-market model with accessible pricing, performing particularly well. The BMW iX1, priced similarly to the conventional X1, is also seeing strong sales. BMW Thailand said it will carefully review its future mar...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/14

BMW Group India sold 11,978 units in January–September 2025 On October 10, 2025, BMW Group India reported sales of 11,978 units for the January–September 2025 period, reflecting a 13% yoy increase. In the third quarter ending September, sales reached 4,204 units, up 21% from the previous year, driven by adjustments in GST pricing and increased festive demand. Electric vehicle sales saw growth, with 2,509 electric BMWs and MINIs delivered (+24...

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