Stellantis Melfi plant to begin new Jeep Compass production, adds DS7 and Lancia Gamma by 2026 On October 24, FISMIC union reported that Stellantis management, trade unions, and plant representatives had a meeting at the Melfi plant to discuss the production ramp-up for upcoming models. Starting next week, production of the new Jeep Compass will begin with BHEV and MHEV versions, followed by the PHEV version. Output will gradually increase, aimin...

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Global EV sales up 22.8％ to 1.86 million units in September On October 24, MarkLines announced that global electric vehicles (including BEV, PHV and FCV) sales in September increased 22.8% YoY to 1.86 million units. In the first nine months of 2025, total EV sales increased 24.8% YoY to 12.71 million units. EVs accounted for 31.6% of total sales in September, up 2.1% point from the previous month. In September, China leads the EV sales with 1,2...

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Toyota prepares for December launch of 2026 RAV4 in U.S. On October 22, Toyota announced the imminent launch of the 2026 RAV4 models in the U.S. The 2026 RAV4 Hybrid models are expected to start arriving at U.S. Toyota dealerships in December this year, with 2026 RAV4 PHEV models expected to start arriving at U.S. Toyota dealerships in the spring of 2026. The new exterior design of the 2026 RAV4 highlights its SUV proportions, with large tires, a...

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those related to e-mobility, including electric drive units, mechatronics, and hybrid modules. Around 400 specialists in engineering, mechatronics, data science, and related fields will collaborate on projects such as electric motor design, direct-cooling systems, hybrid modules for MHEV, FHEV, and PHEV platforms, and embedded software for electric components. According to Claudio Castro, R&D Director for Latin America, this investment reinforces...

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Omoda & Jaecoo begins local production of Jaecoo J7 SHS plug-in hybrid in Pakistan On October 21, Omoda & Jaecoo launched the locally assembled Jaecoo J7 SHS Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) in Pakistan. The model is produced at Nishat Motors’ new manufacturing facility in Faisalabad, established with a USD 100 million investment to enhance local automotive production and hybrid technology integration. The bookings are open for the premiu...

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es of 930,452 vehicles from January to September 2025, marking a 2% year-on-year increase. Both Toyota and Lexus achieved record performances, with Toyota maintaining its position as the second best-selling brand in Europe. EVs accounted for 77% of total sales, 5% more, as BEV sales grew by 41% and PHEV surged by 209 percent. Toyota sold 865,401 units, led by the Yaris Cross, which dominated the B-SUV segment with an 11% share, followed by the Ya...

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BYD debuts world’s first PHEV with biofuel technology in Brazil On October 20, BYD Brazil announced a global milestone with the debut of the world’s first PHEV compatible with biofuel, unveiled in the special edition SONG PRO COP30. The model, developed specifically for Brazil, was presented during the inauguration of BYD’s final-assembly line in Camaçari, Bahia, the company’s largest facility outside Asia and the largest electric vehicl...

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BYD reaches 100,000 NEV deliveries in Thailand with locally-made Sealion 6 PHEV Announced on October 16, 2025, BYD Auto (Thailand) Co., Ltd., together with Reve Automotive Co., Ltd., celebrated a major milestone, reaching the delivery of 100,000 new energy vehicles (NEVs) in only a few years since launching in the Thai market. The landmark 100,000th unit is the BYD Sealion 6 DM-i, a midsize SUV with the DM-i Super Hybrid PHEV. This model was manu...

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SGMW starts accepting pre-orders for Starlight 730 MPV On October 15, SAIC-GM-Wuling (SGMW) started accepting pre-orders for the Starlight 730 MPV. The model is available in one PHEV (plug-in hybrid electric vehicle), one EV (battery electric vehicle), and two ICEV (internal combustion engine vehicle) variants, with pre-order prices ranging from CNY 76,800 to CNY 112,800. The Starlight 730 measures 4,910mm long, 1,850mm wide, and 1,760mm or 1,770...

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Dongfeng Nissan debuts N6 PHEV sedan and new Teana in China On October 17, Dongfeng Nissan announced that it unveiled the exterior design and high-level specifications of the N6, its first plug-in hybrid sedan, alongside the new Teana. These two intelligent sedans were showcased at an event celebrating the 40th anniversary of Nissan’s Beijing office on October 16. Both models are scheduled to go on sale in China by the end of 2025. The N6 is th...

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Nissan reported to move up U.S. launch of Rogue e-Power hybrid to 2026 Initially planned for the first half of 2027, the Nissan Rogue e-Power now is expected at U.S. dealerships in October 2026, according to two sources familiar with the matter. Nissan will import the vehicle from Japan until production begins in Smyrna, Tennessee, in 2028. Nissan will still launch a Rogue PHEV, developed in alliance with partner Mitsubishi Motors, in early 2026,...

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s and categories, equipped with 2WD or a Hybrid Intelligent All-Wheel-Drive system (Hi4). GWM will also introduce a new family of urban compact passenger cars under the GWM ORA line. The product portfolio will offer a wide range of powertrains, including entry-priced ICE, economical HEV, long-range PHEV, and BEV technology. Based on GWM press release...

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ADM Global introduces new Chery Arrizo 8 Hybrid sedan in Uzbekistan On October 11, ADM Global presented the new Chery Arrizo 8 Hybrid business sedan for the Uzbekistan market. This is Chery’s first hybrid car produced at the ADM Jizzakh plant. It has a 1.5-liter turbocharged engine and motor unit (PHEV) with a maximum power of 347 horsepower and a 1DHT hybrid transmission. The car accelerates to 100 km/h in 7.3 seconds and can travel up to 1,46...

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Chery UAE launches Tiggo 9 PHEV SUV and Arrizo 8 PHEV sedan On October 10, Chery UAE, through its official distributor AW Rostamani, announced the arrival of its new Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) models, Tiggo 9 PHEV SUV and Arrizo 8 PHEV sedan. The Tiggo 9 PHEV is equipped with dual motor hybrid system with a 1.5TGDI engine and 3-speed dedicated hybrid transmission, delivering up to 610 hp of power and 920 Nm of torque. Its 34.46 kWh b...

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tion and sales volumes in September totaled 1.617 million units and 1.604 million units, up 23.7% y/y and 24.6% y/y, respectively. Specifically, BEV (battery electric vehicle) production and sales volumes totaled 1.059 million units and 1.058 million units, up 34.8% y/y and 36.4% y/y, respectively; PHV (plug-in hybrid vehicle) production and sales volumes totaled 558,000 units and 546,000 units, up 6.9% y/y and 6.7% y/y, respectively; and FCV (fu...

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Global EV battery installation Jan-Aug up 34.9% top CATL with 36.8% share On October 13, SNE Research announced monthly power battery data for global electric vehicles (BEV, PHEV, HEV) sold in August 2025. For January to August, the global battery installation increased 34.9% to 691.3 GWh. By national origin among top 10 suppliers, Chinese manufacturers accounted for 68.4% of sales, followed by Korean manufacturers at 16.8% and Japanese manufactu...

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roduction of domestic brands grew by 21% y/y. New Energy Vehicles (NEVs) In September, wholesale volumes of New Energy passenger cars totaled 1.500 million units, up 22.4% y/y. Specifically, battery electric vehicle (BEV) volumes totaled 947,000 units, up 32.4% y/y; plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) volumes totaled 424,000 units, up 8.4% y/y; range-extended electric vehicle (REEV) volumes totaled 129,000 units, up 8.7% y/y; and ICE-powered (...

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69 units (7.9% share), Ford sales were 7,990 units (7.2% share) and Toyota sales were 6,829 units (6.2% share). In passenger vehicles, gasoline-engine vehicles increased 5.2% to 41,220 units (46.7% share), diesel-engine vehicles increased 40.9% to 6,442 units (7.3% share), hybrid vehicles including PHEV and MHEV increased 64.9% to 25,808 units (29.2% share), EVs including range extender EV increased 33.3% to 12,924 units (14.6% share). Turkiye’...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/14

tly issued the “Announcement on the 2026-2027 Technical Requirements for New Energy Vehicles (NEVs) Eligible for Vehicle Purchase Tax Reduction and Exemption” (the Announcement), where the relevant technical requirements for battery electric passenger vehicles (PVs) and plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) (including range-extended electric (REEV)) passenger vehicles have been adjusted. According to the Announcement, the power consumption per 100km...

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Wey brand enters Brazil by launching Wey 07 SUV On October 9, it was reported that Chinese premium brand Wey, a division of GWM, officially entered the Brazilian market. In Brazil, the name will designate a specific model under the GWM brand, unlike in China, where Wey works as a separate brand. The first vehicle to arrive is the Wey 07, a six-seat PHEV SUV powered by the Hi4 intelligent hybrid system that includes a 1.5-liter turbocharged engine...

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