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BYD Boosts Hybrid Efficiency Amid Falling PHEV Sales

BYD has improved the fuel efficiency of its fifth-generation hybrid models, delivering a 10% reduction in fuel consumption when the battery is depleted.

GM’s Buick Electra Hits 150,000-Unit Production Milestone in China

The 150,000th vehicle was a 2026 Buick Electra E7 plug-in hybrid, which also reached 30,000 units produced as the Electra portfolio continues expanding across several vehicle types and powertrains.

2028 Volvo XC60 PHEV Gets 78 Miles of Electric Range in Major Upgrade

Volvo says the XC60’s range more than doubles that of the current model.

BYD Launches Seal 08 With Standard Flash Charging on Every BEV and PHEV Model

Starting at 196,900 yuan (about $29,030), the new flagship sedan also debuts BYD’s second-generation Blade Battery and targets the growing premium EV market.

GM Expands Brazil EV Production Strategy As Captiva EV Assembly Begins

Through its partnership with Comexport at the Planta Automotiva do Ceará (PACE) facility, GM plans to add a third electrified model to local production before the end of 2026, signaling a broader push to grow its EV presence in South America.

New Cadillac XT5 PHEV Leak Reveals Nearly 100 Miles of Electric Range

The filings indicate that Cadillac’s first electrified XT5 variant will offer up to 155 kilometers (96.3 miles) of all-electric range, giving the popular midsize crossover significantly more battery-powered driving capability than many competing plug-in hybrids.

2026 Buick Electra Encasa BEV Debuts in China

The model will expand the Encasa lineup following the launch of its plug-in hybrid variant and is scheduled to go on sale in China in March.

BYD Overtakes Tesla as World’s Top BEV Seller in 2025

The shift followed a 15.61% year-over-year drop in Tesla’s Q4 deliveries and an 8.56% decline for the full year, while BYD posted continued growth and record annual BEV sales.

BYD Extends Lead In Global BEV Sales As Tesla Posts Strong Quarterly Rebound

TrendForce’s Q3 analysis shows BYD delivered 582,522 passenger BEVs, marking a 31% year-on-year increase despite a slight 4% dip from the prior quarter.

Jeep Gladiator 4xe Plug-In Hybrid Officially Canceled by Stellantis

The decision comes as Stellantis scales back its EV ambitions in the pickup segment.

Lexus Enhances NX Hybrid Range with New Trims and Charging Options

Lexus announced updates for the 2026 NX lineup.

Tesla’s Sales Drop in Europe While BYD Triples Growth in 2025

Europe’s car sales climb in July as Tesla sales drop and BYD’s triple.

Aston Martin Considers Simulated Gear Shifts To Keep EVs Exciting

Aston Martin is preparing to launch its first all-electric model later this decade.

BYD tops UK PHEV sales charts in 10 months

BYD topped the United Kingdom’s plug-in electric vehicle sales charts in just 10 months.

Tesla Delivers 384,122 Vehicles in Q2, Trailing BYD by Over 220,000 units

Tesla’s second-quarter results were not too bad, but they pale in comparison to BYD’s Q2 numbers.

BYD Surpasses Tesla in BEV Registrations in Europe for the First Time

BYD’s BEV registrations have seen a 169% year-over-year increase, while Tesla’s registrations have fallen 49%.

Toyota’s Best-Selling RAV4 Gets Electrified Across Its Entire Lineup

The all-new, redesigned 6th-generation Toyota RAV4 is now fully electrified.

BYD Targets 50% Overseas Sales by 2030, Eyes Europe and Latin America

BYD is looking far beyond the domestic Chinese market.

Volvo Revives XC70 Nameplate with Extended-Range Hybrid Powertrain

The legendary XC70 is finally making a comeback! Will it live up to the success of its predecessor?

Global EV Sales Went Up 18% In January 2025: Reaching 1.3 Million Units

Strong Performance In Europe And China Boosts Global Growth, While North America Faces Tax Credit Hurdles And Seasonal Declines