Category Automotive

OLX Group data shows every tracked European EV market growing at double or triple-digit rates in June 2026, with MG and BYD leading Chinese brand gains in four of five markets.

VinFast has partnered with Wuppertal-based akf-Bank to provide inventory and sales financing for its German dealer network, supporting retail expansion across a market the automaker calls central to European growth.

BMW Group Plant Debrecen has built its 50,000th BMW iX3 nine months after series production began, a pace the automaker calls its fastest new-plant ramp-up to date.

Hyundai's KONA Electric now qualifies for the full £3,750 UK Electric Car Grant, up from £1,500, cutting the entry on-the-road price to £31,250 with 0% APR finance retained

Renault Group sold 1,165,133 vehicles worldwide in the first half of 2026, down 0.4%, as electrified models climbed to 52.0% of European passenger car sales and BEV mix reached 18.8%.

The New England Motor Press Association named the Hyundai IONIQ 9 Best Winter EV of New England, citing charging speed, driving range, and comfort across its winter testing program.

Geely Auto Group launched the Lynk & Co 07GT performance wagon in four variants, with all-wheel-drive versions producing 523 horsepower and a 28.3 kWh Short Blade Battery supporting 884 miles combined.

Volkswagen opens UK order books for the ID. Polo on July 30, with launch models from £25,555 and series-production Life and Style trims following in September from £23,945.

BMW introduces the iX5 Long Wheelbase for China, an all-electric X5 variant with a 130 mm wheelbase stretch, more than 1,000 km CLTC range, and a Momenta-developed driver assistance system.

OMODA UK has added a new Black Noble grade and a set of MY26 comfort, suspension and technology updates to its flagship OMODA 9 SHS-P plug-in hybrid SUV.

The EPA has certified up to 330 miles of range for the 2027 Volvo EX60 P10 AWD, beating Volvo's own estimate ahead of U.S. customer deliveries.

DENZA has confirmed UK pricing for the Z9 GT, its first UK model: £95,000 for the Super DM plug-in hybrid and £105,000 for the fully electric variant, both with FLASH Charging support.

Chery's LUXEED brand has launched the V9 flagship MPV, rated for an 820-mile CLTC range from a 53.4 kWh battery paired with an extended-range engine and active rear-wheel steering.

InfiMotion Technology held its public debut in Wuxi, unveiling its full-stack e-drive capabilities and global R&D network as it steps out as an independent EDU supplier to global automakers.

BMW becomes the first premium German automaker to qualify for the UK's maximum £3,750 Electric Car Grant, with the iX1 and iX2 priced from £33,315 (about $44,542) OTR.

Ford and Geely will form a 66-34 joint venture at Ford's Valencia plant, building a new crossover, a Bronco-family SUV, and two Geely electric SUVs starting in 2028.

Nissan has sold 1.25 million electrified vehicles in Europe since 2010 and is expanding its EV and hybrid lineup with the MICRA, LEAF, Ariya and e-POWER X-Trail.