Growing the pool of BEVs available on the used vehicle market will help catalyse EV adoption, as more people are in a position to purchase a lower priced, used BEV than brand new ones. As South Africa does not allow the importation of used vehicles, this growth can only come … [continued]
After a series of other articles about the US electric vehicle (EV) market in the second quarter, here’s our last analysis and statistical breakdown for the quarter. This one concerns what percentage of different brands’ and auto groups’ total auto sales were EV sales last quarter. (Note that we’re only … [continued]
Yesterday, I reported on the USA’s top selling electric vehicle models in the 2nd quarter, and also reported that US EV sales were down 6% in Q2 year over year — entirely because of Tesla’s sales drop. But, looking more broadly, how are different auto brands and auto groups ranked … [continued]
On the outside, the MINI Countryman SE ALL4 Electric looks like a crossover that’s on the smaller side. It’s something you’d line up with the BMW X1, Mercedes B-Class, or perhaps something even smaller because of its low stature. Stepping inside, you’re treated to a spacious and modern interior that … [continued]
The California EV market is the biggest in the US by far. In fact, standing alone, it’s one of the biggest EV markets in the world. I’ve covered the top selling EV models in the state this year, the EV models doing well in their vehicle classes, and the top … [continued]
Toyota South Africa (excluding Lexus) sold 4,257 plug-less HEVs and only 4 plug-in hybrids. Yes, just 4 plug-in hybrids in the first 6 months of 2025.
The BMW iX3, the first model in the Neue Klasse series, will be in showrooms next year and will set new standards for electric cars.
Chinese automaker BYD has again reshaped Singapore’s automotive landscape, dethroning long-standing market leaders and significantly impacting both European luxury brands and U.S. electric vehicle (EV) pioneer Tesla. Driven by aggressive pricing, a diverse EV lineup, and swift responses to market demand, BYD has become the clear frontrunner in the highly … [continued]
The US tariff war on imported cars ignores the fact that many foreign automakers also build cars in the US for export.
In addition to our monthly report on the top selling plugin vehicles in the world, here’s a report on the auto brands and auto groups or alliances that are selling the most plugin vehicles globally. Top Selling Brands Geely continues riding high in its quest to challenge BYD’s domination and … [continued]
