vate car sales in January decreased 6.4% to 35,775 units, business sales decreased 2.4% to 27,312 units and rental car sales increased 63.5% to 10,016 units.Felix Garcia, director of communications and marketing at ANFAC, explained, “January is starting positively despite the uncertainties. If we discount the DANA storm effect, the growth rate would not be 1% but 7%. It is true that rental car purchases have been key, but private buyers are als...

Automotive Sales Data  Updated at: 2026/04/03

tric Optiq, which saw sales increase 65.9% in its second year on the market   •  Chevrolet sales fell 8.1% to 407,747 units, with all models down except for the Traverse that was up 33.6%, the resurrected Bolt EV which sold only 791 units in Q1, and the discontinued BrightDrop vans that sold at discount   •  GMC sales fell only 0.2% in Q1 to 145,930 units, with the Terrain SUV and Canyon midsize pickup as the bright spots for the brand (G...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/03

ector-General of the Logistics and Road Transport Bureau of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, told the Nikkan Jidosha Shimbun and other media outlets that "if the companies that purchased the vehicles scrap them, change the registration name, or sell them at a significant discount, there will be no prospect of the vehicles being used, and the company will demand the return of the subsidies." Future developments are bein...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/02

Charge+ partners BYD distributor Harmony Auto to expand EV charging network in Cambodia Announced on March 30, 2026, Charge+ Cambodia signed an MOU with Harmony Auto, the authorized distributor of BYD vehicles in Cambodia, to support EV adoption. The partnership links charging services with vehicle sales to enhance the overall user experience. BYD and DENZA customers receive a 15% discount on charging across Charge+’s network, which includes 54...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/01

Picanto). After introducing the model at the Barcelona Motor Show in June, Kia will put onto the European market from December. Starting January 2008, this new model will be classified in Korea as a minivehicle, which is eligible for exemption from acquisition tax and registration fee, highway toll discount and other benefits. The export model is equipped with a 1,100cc gasoline (65HP) or a 1,00occ CRDi turbo diesel. Its annual sales target is se...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/25

Tucson SUV, in South Korea. The price of the Tucson FCV will be reduced by 43.3% from the current KRW 150 million to KRW 85 million (KRW 72.55 million without tax). Reduction in price setting for the Tucson FCV marketed outside South Korea is also under discussion. Hyundai will determine a specific discount rate and a timing for cutting prices according to the market conditions. Hyundai Motor has released a refreshed version of the i30 hatchback ...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/25

billion. BAIC BluePark received subscription intentions exceeding CNY 10 billion in total proceeds from this private placement, of which market-oriented subscriptions accounted for CNY 7.76 billion, 2.1 times the market-oriented fundraising amount (CNY 3.7 billion). Furthermore, the final issuance discount rate was significantly narrowed from the historical 20% to 7%. The offering price per share increased by CNY 1.03 compared to the floor price...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/23

n consumers from rising fuel costs while promoting cleaner mobility.  The program offers additional incentives for customers switching from gasoline vehicles to VinFast electric models. During the campaign period, customers trading in gasoline vehicles for VinFast electric cars receive an extra 3% discount, while electric motorcycles receive an additional 5% discount, on top of existing incentives in each market. At the same time, Green SM, Ving...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/12

(EVs) to its sales staff for six months and developing “BEV Life Designers (BLDs)”, who can explain the advantages of EVs based on their own experience, to assign them to almost all Subaru dealerships by the end of FY2026. For Subaru car owners, the automaker also plans to launch an EV charging discount service at its car dealers. In FY2025, the company selected 100 staff members from its sales companies in Japan and developed as the first ba...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/12

ght journey. Having made their own way down to their destination, either via a daytime TGV or an overnight sleeper or couchette, the owners will be reunited with their LEAF at the destination. LEAF owners using the SNCF Auto-Train are entitled to one completely free return journey and a 30 per cent discount on all other SNCF trips. Complimentary battery top-ups are also offered to service users. The charge terminal, provided by Nissan, is part of...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/09

,000 registrations in Malaysia. The launch supports PROTON’s export growth strategy, after shipping 6,000 units in 2025 and targeting exports to contribute 30% of total sales by 2030. In Brunei, the Saga is priced at BND16,800 for the Executive variant and BND18,800 for the Premium, with a BND500 discount for the first 100 customers. (From Proton Malaysia press release dated March 2, 2026)...

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rent powertrains on the same line. By the end of 2012 Ford will release eight vehicles that deliver 40 mpg or more, of which four will be made in the Wayne plant. In May 2012, the company added a third crew of 1,200 workers, bringing total employment to 5,170 workers. Ford is offering a $2,000 cash discount on the Focus EV and 1.9 percent financing if purchased through Ford Motor Credit. The base price of the Focus EV was $39,995 in 2012, but now...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/02

st domestic sales volume and highest vehicle manufacturing output in the world.  That lead widened again in 2025. The country’s topline domestic Light Vehicle (LV) sales are estimated to reach a seven-year high of 26.9 mn units, up by 5.5% year-on-year (YoY) compared to 2024, aided by aggressive discounting and supportive government policy. However, the market’s red-hot momentum may be nearing a turning point as the government’s crack-down...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/18

ing a joint BMW–E.ON system. Customers earn money whenever their car is plugged in, with bonuses of up to EUR 720 per year. BMW iX3 drivers can drive up to 14,000 km annually without paying for charging. The first 100 BMW iX3 customers who choose the E.ON V2G tariff will get an additional EUR 700 discount on BMW Wallbox Professional. The wallbox supports 11 kW charging, works in both directions, and includes smart charging features. My BMW App ...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/10

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 transition, fuelled by manufacturer investment in model choice, hefty discounting, and a new fiscal incentive from government, drove battery electric vehicle (BEV) registrations up by 14.9% to reach a market share of 26....

Automotive Sales Data  Updated at: 2026/02/06

ate car sales in January decreased 6.4% to 35,775 units, business sales decreased 2.4% to 27,312 units and rental car sales increased 63.5% to 10,016 units. Felix Garcia, director of communications and marketing at ANFAC, explained, “January is starting positively despite the uncertainties. If we discount the DANA storm effect, the growth rate would not be 1% but 7%. It is true that rental car purchases have been key, but private buyers are als...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/03

is available with a 6-speed MT. Its fuel economy is 4.7 to 6.0 liters per 100 kilometers. The car has a carbon footprint of 125 to 140 grams per kilometers. The price of the gasoline-powered model including VAT starts from EUR 20,699. This starting price will be reduced to EUR 16,999 when a special discount effective until April 8, 2014, and an incentive plan for owners of over-10-years-old vehicles are applied. The price for the diesel-powered m...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/02/03

billion. BAIC BluePark received subscription intentions exceeding CNY 10 billion in total proceeds from this private placement, of which market-oriented subscriptions accounted for CNY 7.76 billion, 2.1 times the market-oriented fundraising amount (CNY 3.7 billion). Furthermore, the final issuance discount rate was significantly narrowed from the historical 20% to 7%. The offering price per share increased by CNY 1.03 compared to the floor price...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/29

balData's analysis, passenger car sales in China were weak in December following the extension of the end of the replacement incentive program from the end of 2025 to the end of 2026. In January, the Chinese government announced that it was revamping its system and introducing a new system in which discounts on new car purchases will be determined by a ratio based on the trade-in vehicle's powertrain and vehicle condition. The new system is inten...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/01/26

new Maruti Suzuki plant on about 900 acres of land at Kharkhoda in the Sonipat district. It would further increase the production of Maruti Suzuki, which would give a boost to the automobile sector in the state. If the company deposits the entire amount within 45 days, then it will be given a 10% discount on the total amount as per the policy. Along with this, the company has been given SGST reimbursement for 15 years by the government.  On Ap...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/01/21