an (1,526 units). Compared to last August, gasoline-engine car sales decreased 14.2% to 37,373 units (45.1% share), battery-electric vehicle (BEV) sales jumped 14.9% to 21,969 units (26.5% share), hybrid electric (HEV) car sales decreased 13.9% to 9,456 units (11.4% share), plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) car sales surged 69.4% to 9,803 units (11.8% share), and diesel-engine car sales fell 16.6% to 4,307 units (5.2% share). The zero emission trans...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/05

BYD Thailand drops Shark 6 PHEV pickup, plans new locally built model for 2026 Reported on September 4, 2025, BYD Auto Thailand revealed that it will not move forward with local production of the Shark 6 plug-in hybrid pickup, citing challenges in meeting Thailand’s local content requirements. Instead, the company plans to introduce a new model tailored for domestic manufacturing at its Rayong facility in 2026. At the Bangkok International Moto...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/05

IAA Mobility 2025: Ford unveils Ranger MS-RT PHEV and E-Tourneo Custom On September 3, Ford unveiled two new electrified MS-RT models i.e. Ranger MS-RT PHEV pickup and E-Tourneo Custom MS-RT multi-activity vehicle, created with MS-RT, a partner of Ford’s rally division M-Sport. Both models will debut at IAA Mobility 2025 show in Munich. Ranger MS-RT PHEV is based on the first plug-in hybrid Ranger. It comes with 2.3-litre EcoBoost gasoline engi...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/04

BYD hints at new ‘6’ model for Malaysia, Seal 6 EV expected Reported on September 4, 2025, BYD Malaysia has teased its next model, “1 + 2 + 3 — that's a 6”, on social media. The upcoming model is expected to be the Seal 6. In China, where it is known as Seal 06, it is available as a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) or fully electric vehicle (BEV).  The EV variant is likely for Malaysia, benefiting from incentives for fully imported EVs, unlike he...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/04

German passenger car sales up 5.0% in August, EV up 45.7%, PHV up 76.7% The number of August new passenger car registrations in Germany was 207,229 units, up 5.0% from the same month last year, and the total sales for the first eight months of 2025 were 1,874,820 units, down 1.7% from the same period last year, according to the figures released by the Germany Federal Motor Vehicle Office (KBA) on September 3. Looking at passenger car registration...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/04

Mazda Malaysia: All-new CX-80 PHEV and Mazda CX-60 SUV launched On September 3, 2025, Mazda Malaysia launched the all-new CX-80 premium three-row SUV and CX-60 refined mid-size SUV, setting a new benchmark in design, technology, and driving experience on Malaysian roads. The Mazda CX-80 is priced from MYR 330,000 and offers seating for up to seven passengers. It combines Mazda’s signature Japanese craftsmanship with efficient PHEV performance. ...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/04

Global EV battery installation Jan- Jul up 35.3%, top CATL with 37.5% share On September 2, SNE Research announced monthly power battery data for global electric vehicles (BEV, PHEV, HEV) sold in July 2025. For January to July , the global battery installation increased 35.3% to 590.7 GWh. By national origin among top 10 suppliers, Chinese manufacturers accounted for 68.8% of sales, followed by Korean manufacturers at 16.7% and Japanese manufact...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/04

BYD Philippines opens reservations for Tang DM-i PHEV ahead of September 17 launch Reported on September 2, 2025, BYD Cars Philippines announced that reservations are now open for the BYD Tang DM-i, the brand’s latest flagship plug-in hybrid SUV under its Super DM-i lineup. The model is scheduled for official launch on September 17. As BYD’s largest SUV to date, the Tang DM-i is positioned to offer greater range, smarter technology, and every...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/03

GAC unveils Emzoom Nova, M8 Master PHEV, and Aion Y at Festival of Motoring 2025 in South Africa On August 29, GAC unveiled three new models, the Emzoom Nova, the PHEV M8 Master, and the all-electric Aion Y, at the 8th annual Festival of Motoring at Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit in Johannesburg, South Africa. The Emzoom Nova Entry Spec is equipped with a 1.5TG turbo engine paired with 7-speed dual-clutch transmission, delivering 130 kW of power and...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/02

utors association (UNRAE) announced that gasoline-powered passenger car sales in August decreased 13.9% y/y to 16,840 units (24.9% share), diesel passenger car sales decreased 41.4% to 5,480 units (8.1% share), hybrid car (HEV) sales increased 8.7% to 30,716 units (45.4% share), plug-in hybrid car (PHEV) and REx combined sales increased 96.9% to 4,815 units (7.1% share), and electric vehicle (BEV) sales increased 26.9% to 3,306 units (4.9% share)...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/02

IAA Mobility 2025: Dongfeng Forthing, China, to present three new models On August 29, IAA Mobility, in a newsletter, revealed that Chinese automaker DFM Forthing and its German general importer, Indimo Automotive, will present three new models at the event. The models are the Forthing 4 PHEV, the Forthing 7 REEV, and the Forthing 9 PHEV. With a focus on modern design, intelligent features, and efficient propulsion, the lineup combines plug-in hy...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/01

JAC launches new Dual e-drive PHEV family vehicles in Mexico On July 24, it was reported that JAC México, assembled and commercialized by Giant Motors Latinoamérica, launched the new Dual e-drive family of plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEV) designed for the Mexican market. The lineup debuts with two models built in Ciudad Sahagún, Hidalgo: the JAC 6 PHEV compact SUV and the Traveler PHEV premium family minivan. The Traveler PHEV combines a 1.5-lit...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/30

Chery showcases Super Hybrid range at Festival of Motoring 2025 in South Africa On August 28, Chery announced that it will showcase its Chery Super Hybrid (CSH) lineup at the Festival of Motoring 2025, at the Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit in Johannesburg, South Africa. The company showcased the new Tiggo 9 CSH, equipped with advanced PHEV technology. It will be offered in two versions, the FWD Pinnacle and the AWD Vanguard. The FWD version uses an ...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/29

7% to 30,522 units. In July, gasoline-powered passenger car sales decreased 13.9% y/y to 290,681 units (26.8% share), diesel passenger car sales decreased 14.4% to 96,809 units (8.9% share), battery electric vehicle (BEV) sales increased 33.6% to 186,440 units (17.2% share), plug-in hybrid vehicle (PHV) sales increased 52.3% to 111,453 units (10.3% share), hybrid vehicle (HV) sales increased 11.1% to 372,026 units (34.3% share) and other vehicle ...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/29

creen, voice control. Yuan Pro: A 100% electric SUV built on the e-platform 3.0 that offers 380 km of range and a Blade battery capable of accelerating the vehicle from 0 to 100 km/h in 7.9 seconds. It features a 12.8-inch rotating display, an AI voice assistant, and a rugged body. Song Pro DM-i: A PHEV SUV with 1,030 km of range that can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 7.9 seconds. Its purely electric range is 100 km. It has capacity for 5 pass...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/29

d 308 SW in Europe. Available in 5 trims ranging from Style to GT Exclusive and Business, the models feature electric, plug-in hybrid, hybrid, and diesel variants. Powertrain options include the fully electric E-308 with 156 hp, 450 km WLTP range extending 34km compared to previous models; a 195 hp PHEV with up to 85 km EV range; a 145 hp HEV with e-DCS6 transmission; and the 1.5-liter BlueHDi 130 hp diesel engine with EAT8 automatic transmission...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/27

Global EV sales up 18.5％ to 1.39 million units in July On August 25, MarkLines announced that global electric vehicles (including BEV, PHV and FCV) sales in July increased 18.5% YoY to 1.39 million units. In the first seven months of 2025, total EV sales increased 25.9% YoY to 9.23 million units. EVs accounted for 26.8% of total sales in July, down 0.6% point from the previous month. In July, China leads the EV sales with 981 thousand units, fo...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/26

Geely Riddara ships first batch of RD6 PHEV pickups to Middle East On August 25, Geely Riddara, the new energy pickup brand under Geely Auto Group, announced the official shipment of its RD6 PHEV plug-in hybrid pickup series, with the Middle East as the first destination. The RD6 PHEV is equipped with Geely’s advanced EM-P Hybrid System, built on Geely Riddara's M.A.P (Multiplex Attached Platform), which supports BEV, PHEV, and REEV powertrains...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/26

Great Wall Motor unveils TANK 500 Hi-Charge PHEV in Russia On August 24, Great Wall Motor announced the pricing of its new plug-in hybrid, the TANK 500 Hi-Charge, in Russia. The new variant is priced at RUB 7,299,000 (including VAT), with sales scheduled to begin in early September 2025. The new TANK 500 Hi-Charge is built on GWM’s advanced Hi4-T hybrid platform. It is equipped with a two-liter gasoline engine with a capacity of 231 hp, paired ...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/25

Chery South Africa unveils Tiggo 9 seven-seater SUV On August 21, Chery unveiled the Tiggo 9, a new seven-seater SUV in South Africa. The new Tiggo 9 will be available in two powertrains, including an ICE and a PHEV variant. The ICE variant is equipped with a 2.0-litre turbogasoline engine delivering 187 kW of power and 390 Nm of torque. Depending on the trim, the ICE variant offers FWD or AWD via a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission.  The PH...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/21