August’s auto market saw plugin EVs at 26.0% share in France, up from 22.4% year on year. BEVs grew YoY volume by 1.3× and gained an additional 4% share of the market, whereas PHEVs were slightly down. Overall auto volume was 87,850 units, up some 2% YoY. The Renault 5 … [continued]
AutoTrader data shows sales of Chinese vehicles jumped 89% in the first half of 2025. South Africa’s used car market is experiencing an increase in activity following a series of interest rate cuts. AutoTrader SA’s latest report says that following two interest rate cuts in 2025 — one in January … [continued]
Over the past few days, I have been scouring through BYD’s 1H Interim Financial Report. Overall, performance was as expected, but a few notable items stood out.
Three months ago, Great Wall Motors added the Cannon Alpha to the PHEV ute surge. We took one for a drive, and I wondered how it would be received. Would it be as successful in Australia’s ute-driving community as the BYD Shark PHEV? I was so impressed with the Shark … [continued]
Apparently, we jumped the gun a couple of days ago writing about the markets where BYD has been expanding. It’s been growing in Nepal, Malaysia, and Cambodia, and it has also begun exporting vehicles from Thailand to Europe. Now we also have news that it has entered Argentina. It has … [continued]
The integration of AI technology into the energy sector has emerged as a powerful force driving industry transformation. Beyond improving efficiency, it is a key enabler in our transition toward a greener, more sustainable future. In the automotive industry, AI applications have traditionally focused on intelligent driving and smart cockpit … [continued]
The new Volvo XC70 SUV is Volvo Cars’ first long-range plug-in hybrid, offering an all-electric driving range of over 200km under the CLTC testing cycle — the longest of any Volvo plug-in hybrid to date. Blending the latest technology, advanced safety and Scandinavian design, the new XC70 is a perfect … [continued]
Last weekend, the future was on display in Bogota. From August 21st to 24th, a small EV exposition was hosted in Bogotá’s Carrera Mall, called Expoferia of EVs and HEVs (not very creative, I know). On Sunday, lacking anything better to do, I decided to stop by to check what … [continued]
Overall, BYD’s sales are driven by product. New product is taking over while older product falls back. While Black PR has likely had some temporary effect, strong product tends to overcome it in the long term. Last year, BYD had stronger PHEV product introductions and sales. This year, BEV has had stronger product introductions and sales. It is hard to be sure what next year will bring. More effort might go to product for outside markets, with growth shifting accordingly. But with over 120,000 R&D engineers and more EV intellectual property than anyone, I would bet that the long-term “peak” is a far down the road.
Best sellers BYD Seal U, Togg T10X, and Tesla Model Y help this market reach 18% market share Turkish plugin sales are up a fantastic 128% in 2025, to over 103,000 units, with the plugin vehicle (PEV) share now at 18%. The year could end at some 180,000 units. While … [continued]
