JPJ reveals Malaysia’s top 20 EV model registrations for January – November 2025 Reported on December 12, 2025, the Malaysian Road Transport Department (JPJ) released registration data for the top 20 electric vehicle (EV) models in Malaysia covering the January–November 2025 period. The Proton e.MAS 7 led the chart with 7,740 registrations. It was followed by the BYD Sealion 7 and BYD Atto 3, both recording 3,569 units, while the Tesla Mode...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/16

China Passenger Car Association analysis of production and sales volumes for November 2025 The China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) announced the production and sales volumes of passenger cars (including sedans, SUVs, and MPVs, excluding minivans) for November 2025. China passenger car production and sales volumes in November 2025 Retail November retail sales volumes of passenger cars totaled 2.225 million units, reflecting a year-over-year (y/...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/09

Tesla opens sales for affordable Model 3 Standard in Europe On December 5, Tesla announced it has launched the more affordable Standard version of the Model 3 in Europe to expand its lineup of offerings in a region where its sales have been lagging. Deliveries for the Model 3 Standard are expected to begin in the first quarter of 2026. Tesla previously opened orders for the Model Y Standard in October, with first deliveries expected in December. ...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/06

German passenger car sales up 2.5% in November, BEVs up 58.5%, PHEVs up 57.4% The number of November new passenger car registrations in Germany was 250,671 units, up 2.5% from the same month last year, and the total sales for the January-November period of 2025 were 2,611,152 units, up 0.7% from the same period last year, according to the figures released by the Germany Federal Motor Vehicle Office (KBA) on December 3. Looking at passenger car re...

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U.S. auto sales down 6.7% in November as EV demand weakens Note: Some figures were updated on December 9. The number of new vehicles sold in the U.S. in November 2025 (preliminary figures including estimates for GM/Stellantis/Tesla, etc.), aggregated by MarkLines as of December 3, was 1,274,624 units, down 6.7% y/y. There were 25 selling days, one fewer than a year earlier. Light vehicle seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR) for November was 15....

News  Updated at: 2025/12/03

Tesla Gigafactory Berlin still ramping production to meet Model Y demand Tesla Gigafactory Berlin factory manager Andre Thierig told Deutsche Presse-Agentur that the facility has been running two shifts since September to manage a surge in global orders for the Model Y. While registrations in some countries such as Sweden have fallen sharply in 2025, the Tesla sales in other markets, such as Norway, have been rising. “We deliver to well over 30...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/02

Euro NCAP tests 23 new models ahead of 2026 standards On November 19, Euro NCAP tested 23 new car models ahead of its updated 2026 testing standards. These include everything from electric SUVs to luxury coupés and family cars. Out of the 23 vehicles, 18 of the models earned a 5-star rating. Although many cars now achieve 5 stars, the real difference comes from the percentage scores in each of Euro NCAP’s four safety categories. These measures...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/19

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

Tesla launches Long Range RWD Model Y in China amid heavy competition On November 7, Tesla launched the new Model Y Long Range Rear-Wheel-Drive (RWD) in China, priced at RMB 288,500 (USD 40,500). It expands the lineup to four variants and is the second most-affordable Model Y trim level in China. The Long Range RWD Model Y has a single rear-wheel-drive motor with a peak output of 225 kW (302 hp), allowing for a 0-100 km/h acceleration in 5.6 seco...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/12

China Passenger Car Association analysis of production and sales volumes for October 2025 The China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) announced the production and sales volumes of passenger cars (including sedans, SUVs, and MPVs, excluding minivans) for October 2025. China passenger car production and sales volumes in October 2025 Retail October retail sales volumes of passenger cars totaled 2.242 million units, reflecting a year-over-year (y/y) d...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/11

Tesla Semi receives major redesign as dedicated factory nears completion On November 6 at the 2025 Annual Shareholder Meeting, Tesla unveiled its new Semi Class 8 truck design with a significant facelift to match the aesthetic of other vehicles in the company’s lineup, as well as changes to efficiency and capability. Regarding the design of the Semi, Tesla adopted a blade-like light bar similar to the one used on the new Model Y and the Cybertr...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/11

German passenger car sales up 7.8% in October, EV up 47.7%, PHV up 60.0% The number of October new passenger car registrations in Germany was 250,133 units, up 7.8% from the same month last year, and the total sales for the first ten months of 2025 were 2,360,481 units, up 0.5% from the same period last year, according to the figures released by the Germany Federal Motor Vehicle Office (KBA) on November 5. Looking at passenger car registrations b...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/06

Tesla begins production of new Model Y Standard at Giga Berlin, Germany On November 3, Tesla started production of the new entry-level Model Y Standard at its Gigafactory in Berlin, Germany. Deliveries are scheduled to begin in November 2025. The Model Y Standard offers up to 534 km (321 miles) of driving range, a top speed of 201 km/h (125 mph), and can go from 0 to 100 km/h in 7.2 seconds. Based on Tesla social media update and website...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/04

U.S. auto sales fall 5.2% in October as OEMs struggle to sell EVs as tax credits end Note: Some figures were updated on November 12. MarkLines' preliminary figures for U.S. new vehicle sales for October 2025 (as of November 4, including estimates from GM, Stellantis, Tesla, etc.) were 1,272,043 units, down 5.2% from the same month last year. The number of business days in October was 27, the same as the same month last year. Light vehicle seasona...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/04

Tesla’s backup plan for Cybercab includes steering wheel, pedals In Tesla’s Q3 earnings call, CEO Elon Musk laid out plans to begin production soon on the driverless Cybercab, saying the company plans to build millions of these two-seat EVs at Gigafactory Texas starting in 2026, each priced under USD 30,000, that have no steering wheels and pedals. Tesla has now admitted it may have to fit the Cybercab with conventional controls if it wants t...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/01

Tesla’s operating income drops 40% despite record deliveries and revenue in Q3 2025 With record global vehicle deliveries and record energy storage deployments, total revenue rose 12% to a record USD 28.1 billion. Automotive revenue rose 6.0% to USD 21.2 billion. However, net income fell 37% in Q3 from a year earlier to USD 1.37 billion even revenue rose sharply due to U.S. buyers rushing to get expiring federal EV tax credits. Its operational ...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/24

Tesla recalls 12,963 vehicles over power loss from battery pack contactor On October 21, Tesla announced it is recalling 12,963 2025 Model 3 sedans and 2026 Model Y SUVs over an issue that can cause a sudden loss of battery power, increasing the risk of a crash. The company is recalling 7,925 Model Ys and 5,038 Model 3s produced from March through August 2025. The problem stems from a faulty battery pack connection part, which can lead to loss of...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/24

Tesla Gigafactory Shanghai rebounds in September after adding 3rd product Vehicle shipments of Tesla’s Shanghai plant returned to growth in September after the factory added the larger Model Y L, a six-seat crossover, to its product mix. The Model Y L is the third model produced at Gigafactory Shanghai, following the Model 3 and Model Y. September shipments at the plant rose 2.8% to 90,812 vehicles after sliding for two straight months, accordi...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/21

JPJ reports top-registered EVs by model in Malaysia during first 9 months of 2025 Reported on October 13, 2025, the Malaysian Road Transport Department (JPJ) has released data on the top 20 electric vehicle (EV) models registered in Malaysia during the first nine months of 2025. Leading the top 10 was the Proton e.MAS 7 with 6,212 units registered, followed by the BYD Sealion 7 (2,709 units), BYD Atto 3 (2,665 units), and Tesla Model Y (2,434 uni...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/17

H1 2025 electrified passenger car sales in Japan mark y/y decline for first time in five years In the period from April-September 2025 (H1 2025), Japanese new electrified passenger car sales slightly decreased by 0.9% year-over-year (y/y) to 991,582 units for the first time in five years. The ratio of electrified passenger vehicle sales to total passenger car sales also declined by 0.8 percentage points y/y to 54.5%. Sales of hybrid vehicles (HVs...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/16