fill the factory we have there," Samuelsson said. Volvo Cars has set out several plans for building more cars in the U.S. over the years. Geely-owned Volvo Cars currently builds the electric Volvo EX90 and Polestar 3 at the Ridgeville plant. While it plans to begin production of the XC60 hybrid and PHEV later in 2026, it has said that it is considering a fifth model by the end of the decade. (multiple sources on May 13, 2026)...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/14

; and production of domestic brands rose by 3% y/y. New Energy Vehicles (NEVs) In April, wholesale volumes of new energy passenger cars totaled 1.225 million units, up 7.5% y/y. Specifically, battery electric vehicle (BEV) volumes totaled 776,000 units, up 7.0% y/y; plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) volumes totaled 362,000 units, up 13.7% y/y; range-extended electric vehicle (REEV) volumes totaled 87,000 units, down 9.1% y/y; and ICE-powered...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/13

and 9.7% y/y, respectively. Specifically, domestic sales were 914,000 units, down 10.8% y/y and accounting for 56.3% of the domestic vehicle sales. By model, BEV (battery electric vehicle) production and sales volumes totaled 871,000 units and 905,000 units, up 2.1% y/y and 10.2% y/y, respectively; PHV (plug-in hybrid vehicle) production and sales volumes totaled 449,000 units and 439,000 units, up 13.0% y/y and 8.8% y/y, respectively; and FCV (f...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/12

t 2,377 units following its February refresh featuring revised styling and a 1.5-liter turbocharged i-GT engine. SUV sales also remained strong, led by the Proton X50 with 2,603 units, while the Proton X90 recorded 462 units, its highest total since December 2023. Proton e.MAS recorded 3,420 EV and PHEV units in April, lifting cumulative 2026 sales to 11,664 units. The e.MAS 5 remained Malaysia’s best-selling EV with 1,771 units sold in April a...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/08

Global EV battery installation Jan- Mar up 9.1%, top CATL with 40.7% share On May 6, SNE Research announced monthly power battery data for global electric vehicles (BEV, PHEV, HEV) sold in March 2026.  For January to March, the global battery installation increased 9.1% to 244.6 GWh. By national origin among top 10 suppliers, Chinese manufacturers accounted for 71.4% of sales, followed by Korean manufacturers at 13.4% and Japanese manufacturers...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/08

in Thailand, marking its expansion into the passenger MPV EV segment. Pricing for the BAW M8 is expected to be announced in May. NEX plans to target fleet customers, including corporate clients, hotels, airport shuttle services, and tourism-related transport operators. The company noted that EV and PHEV models accounted for around 35% of Thailand’s MPV-VAN market in 2025, reflecting growing acceptance of electrified multi-purpose vehicles. (Fro...

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tors association (UNRAE) announced that gasoline-powered passenger car sales in April decreased 16.6% y/y to 31,850 units (20.4% share), diesel passenger car sales decreased 22.9% to 10,718 units (6.9% share), hybrid car (HEV) sales increased 24.0% to 76,808 units (49.1% share), plug-in hybrid car (PHEV) and REx combined sales increased 75.3% to 14,184 units (9.1% share), and electric vehicle (BEV) sales increased 98.6% to 13,238 units (8.5% shar...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/07

Auto China 2026: JAC Group showcases flagship product lineup; launches industry’s first CV inspection large model On April 26, JAC Group participated in Auto China 2026 under the theme “Tech-driven JAC, Smartly Connected Global”, showcasing its major product lineup including the MAEXTRO S800, DEFINE-X concept vehicle, DEFINE-S concept vehicle, Refine RF8 Yuexiang series, and Hunter PHEV. The company also presented key technology exhibits su...

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ht concept car makes global debut On April 25, Geely Auto Group announced its participation in Auto China 2026 with its full brand portfolio, including Zeekr, Lynk & Co, Galaxy, and Geely Auto. More than 40 intelligent products were showcased, covering a full spectrum of powertrains, including BEV, PHEV, methanol, and ICE models. The display also highlighted a range of the latest innovations for the Full-Domain AI 2.0 era, such as the Super Eva s...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/06

hing 1 million units. The three strategic paths include: In local, for local: Building a full-chain overseas operation system covering manufacturing, energy supply, product delivery, and mobility services. Tech-driven, experience-upgraded: Rapidly deploying core technologies, such as the ADiMOTION PHEV system and X-Soul 4.0, across global models. Ecosystem co-development, system support: Advancing the GLASS initiative to collaborate with global ...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/06

Proton eMas overtakes 2025 sales as 2026 registrations already reach 10,000 units Reported on April 27, 2026, Proton’s eMas sub-brand in Malaysia has recorded over 10,000 registrations in 2026, exceeding its full-year 2025 sales of 8,890 units. The eMas 7 PHEV, launched in February 2026, has already secured 6,500 bookings. Sales contribution has also come from the eMas 7 EV and eMas 5 EV, while the latter delivered more than 3,000 units in its ...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/30

s so light moves seamlessly across the vehicles’ surfaces. LEPAS also announced that the L6 will be introduced after the arrival of the LEPAS L8, which will arrive in the UK in late 2026. The LEPAS L6 made its European debut during Milan Design Week with a choice of two powertrains: Super Hybrid (PHEV)and battery electric (EV). The LEPAS Super Hybrid combines a 1.5-litre turbocharged engine with an electric motor and battery pack. It has a tota...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/29

Sealion 08 measures 5,115mm long, 1,999mm wide, and 1,800mm high, with a wheelbase of 3,030mm, and is available in both five-seat and six-seat configurations. Both models come standard with flash charging and are equipped with the 2nd generation Blade battery and the DiPilot 5.0 system. The Seal 08 PHEV and Sealion 08 PHEV are BYD’s first PHEV sedan and SUV to feature Flash Charging, with a CLTC EV-mode range of 400km. The Seal 08 EV and Sealio...

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ing. The overlanding model would likely retain the 3.6-liter Pentastar V6, producing 287 horsepower and 262 lb-ft of torque, mated to a nine-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel drive. Such a move would offer Chrysler dealers one more model to sell in a sparse lineup that recently dropped its PHEV model. The Pacifica minivan is built in Windsor, Ontario. (multiple sources on April 25, 2026)...

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DENZA B5 and B8 dual-motor plug-in hybrid SUVs launched in Philippines 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, it features four-wheel drive, locking differentials, advance...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/28

t Auto Beijing 2026, China. This includes the debut of the Concept #2 and its first all-new midsize fastback sedan, the smart #6 EHD, along with the smart #1, #3, and #5 models. The car measures 4,906 mm long, 1,922 mm wide, 1,508 high, with a wheelbase of 2,926 mm. The smart #6 EHD is a long-range PHEV sedan (China-only for now) with a driving range of up to 1,810 km (CLTC) using Geely’s NordThor Hybrid 2.0 plug-in hybrid system. The car adopt...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/27

Global xEV sales down 3.5％ to 1.999 million units in March 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. Breaking down by powertrain, BEV sales continued to decline significan...

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Auto China 2026: LEPAS unveils NEV strategy and product portfolio On April 24, LEPAS, Chery Group’s all-new premium NEV brand, made its premiere at Auto China 2026 under the theme “Elegance Moves the World”. The brand unveiled its NEV strategy and introduced its product portfolio, including the LEPAS L6 EV, LEPAS L4 EV, and LEPAS L6 PHEV. The models are built on the LEX intelligent NEV platform. At Auto China 2026, three models were introdu...

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Auto China 2026: Nissan unveils two NEV SUV concepts 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 performance. The Terrano PHEV Concept marks the return of an iconic nameplate....

News  Updated at: 2026/04/24

Energy Platform to the European market. It delivers LEPAS Elegant Technology that re-centers driving on safety, comfort, and convenience. Powered by the LEX platform, LEPAS will cover multiple segments from compact to mid-to-large vehicles. At the event, three flagship models, LEPAS L6 EV, LEPAS L6 PHEV, and LEPAS L8 PHEV, were showcased. Among them, the LEPAS L6 EV and L6 PHEV made their debut.  Based on press release from LEPAS...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/23