CATL has secured the top position in global battery patent applications over the last decade, while maintaining a 39.2% market share and expanding its strategic partnerships with major automakers.
Real-world emissions from 2024 plug-in hybrid vehicles are nearly six times higher than official test figures, prompting calls for a regulatory utility factor correction in November 2026.
Chevrolet has increased the starting price of the 2027 Blazer EV to $45 000, following a 78% decline in sales volume reported through the third quarter.
Mercedes-Benz is preparing an electric successor to the EQE, featuring the MB.EA platform, 800-volt charging, and a traditional design, with a debut scheduled for next year.
Citroën unveiled its 2CV electric concept at the 2026 Paris Motor Show, targeting a 2028 launch with a starting price of around €15 000.
JAC Motors denies rumors that the production of the Maextro ultra-luxury SUV has been transferred to Seres, confirming the project remains on track for an early 2025 launch.
Huawei-backed automotive brand Aito has confirmed its plans to enter the European market in autumn 2027, following the start of the EU vehicle approval process.
Volkswagen has upgraded the top speed and range of the upcoming ID. Polo GTI electric vehicle following customer feedback, with pre-orders now open in Germany starting at €39,995.
Volkswagen has unveiled the ID. Tiguan, an all-electric SUV replacing the ID.4 and ID.5, with pre-sales starting October 13 at a base price of €42 695.
Volkswagen will launch the ID. Tiguan electric SUV in early 2027 with a starting price of €42 695 and a range of up to 600 kilometres.
Volkswagen is replacing its ID.4 and ID.5 electric models with the new ID. Tiguan, which launches in Europe on October 13 starting at €42 695.
China's wholesale new energy vehicle sales reached an estimated 1.67 million units in September 2026, marking the highest monthly volume of the year, according to the CPCA.
Li Auto will launch the 2026 Li i6 electric SUV on October 28, with deliveries beginning in early November and a debut at the Paris Motor Show.
School buses are identified as the primary catalyst for electrifying India's private bus sector, which comprises 1.6 million vehicles.
SAIC Motor reported a 7.67% decline in total vehicle sales for September 2026, reaching 406,051 units, despite strong growth in the new energy vehicle and export sectors.
BMW has unveiled the iX4 electric SUV, featuring up to 603 horsepower and a range of 428 miles, with sales starting in March 2027 at a base price of $66,220.
Kia has launched the EV3 in North America with a starting price of $29,890, aiming to compete in the affordable electric vehicle segment with up to 321 miles of range.
Hyundai has begun road testing a new compact electric SUV, which may join the IONIQ lineup as the IONIQ 4 or IONIQ 1.
Lucid has been spotted testing a camouflaged prototype of its upcoming Cosmos SUV in California, following a production delay to the second half of 2027.
The Peugeot E-208 offers a distinct driving experience but faces stiff competition from newer, more affordable, and technologically advanced electric vehicles in the European market.
