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๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

BYD Dolphin Mini becomes the first electric car to lead retail sales in Brazil

The BYD Dolphin Mini has marked a historic achievement by becoming the first fully electric vehicle to top retail sales in Brazil for February 2024.

Mar 2 โ€ข 23:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Global BYD sales fall 41% in February marking worst result in six years

BYD reported a 41% decrease in global vehicle sales for February compared to the previous year, marking its worst performance in six years.

Mar 2 โ€ข 19:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Tata shows strength! Surpasses Hyundai-Mahindra to become number 2

Tata Motors achieved a significant sales milestone in February 2026, overtaking Hyundai and Mahindra to secure the second position in the Indian passenger vehicle market.

Mar 1 โ€ข 10:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Sini Strikes Gold โ€“ A Car That Doesn't Even Exist Yet is Selling Like Hotcakes

Finnish car saleswoman Sini Kasula has achieved remarkable success by selling the yet-to-be-released Volvo EX60 electric vehicle, eliciting significant customer interest even before production has begun.

Mar 1 โ€ข 06:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Delhi-UP Lag Behind, These States Top in Car Purchases, See List

Maharashtra has emerged as India's largest passenger vehicle market in the third quarter of FY 2025-26, leading in car sales and economic confidence.

Feb 28 โ€ข 12:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

Giant car manufacturer: billion-euro losses, blames electric cars

Stellantis, one of the largest car manufacturers, reported massive losses for the latter half of 2025 and blamed overly optimistic electric vehicle sales forecasts.

Feb 27 โ€ข 09:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The blind automotive sector: the government dismantled the data and statistics system of the market

Argentina's automotive sector is facing uncertainty as the government has dismantled its data and statistics system, disrupting access to real-time sales information.

Feb 25 โ€ข 17:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

EU: New car sales down by 3.9% in January - Electric vehicle market share at 19.3%

New car sales in the EU fell by 3.9% in January year-over-year, while electric vehicles made up 19.3% of the market share.

Feb 24 โ€ข 08:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The new map of cars: what is happening in the market and how Chinese imports are affecting it

Argentina's automotive industry faces a paradox of rising domestic sales despite declining production and exports, heavily influenced by the influx of Chinese vehicle imports.

Feb 22 โ€ข 03:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

Electric vehicle sales in India double in 2025

Electric vehicle sales in India have doubled in 2025, achieving a year-on-year growth rate of 17%.

Feb 21 โ€ข 05:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

The Ugly Final Bill of Detroit's Auto Giants Electric Car Adventure โ€“ Tens of Billions in Losses

Detroit's major auto manufacturers face significant financial losses, exceeding $50 billion, in their electric vehicle ventures due to declining sales and political shifts.

Feb 20 โ€ข 12:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The Great Return of Diesel: Stellantis Changes Course and Focuses on Diesel Engines

Stellantis is reintroducing diesel engines in Europe amid underwhelming electric vehicle sales and relaxed emission regulations.

Feb 20 โ€ข 11:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท France24
National & Local

China's Zeekr to launch EV sales in France

Zeekr, a Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer, is set to begin selling its cars in France, aiming to compete in the rapidly evolving European EV market.

Feb 19 โ€ข 16:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Test Drive of the Fiat 500: The Fiat for Fish

The article reviews the new Fiat 500, which is now being offered with a gasoline engine amidst the company's struggles with electric vehicle sales.

Feb 19 โ€ข 14:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Exports Reach a Record $2.56 Billion in January

In January, hybrid and electric vehicle exports from South Korea surged, marking a record high amid increasing domestic sales.

Feb 19 โ€ข 02:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

High share of PHEV exposes the structural weakness of the Polish electric vehicle market

Poland, despite having the highest growth rate of electric vehicle sales in the EU in 2025, remains far behind in total electric vehicle numbers compared to countries like Germany and Belgium.

Feb 16 โ€ข 04:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

READER ASKS โŸฉ Can a notation about a car used as a taxi be deleted?

An inquiry regarding the ability to delete a notation about a vehicle that has served as a taxi raises concerns about complications in selling the vehicle.

Feb 14 โ€ข 15:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Novinky.cz
National & Local

Chinese BYD has overtaken Ford in sales

Chinese automaker BYD has surpassed Ford in vehicle sales.

Feb 13 โ€ข 12:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Significant Deficit for Two Consecutive Years: Nissan Management States 'Within Expectations' and Looming Risks of Shrinkage Balance

Nissan Motor Co. faces a significant net loss of 650 billion yen for the fiscal year ending March 2026, marking its second consecutive year of losses, as management indicates this was expected while also acknowledging the risks of a continued decline in vehicle sales.

Feb 12 โ€ข 12:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Aktuรกlnฤ›.cz
National & Local

Mercedes profit halved due to competition from China and lower margins

Mercedes-Benz's net profit dropped by 48.8% last year to 5.3 billion euros, marking the lowest profit since 2020, driven by decreased sales in China and reduced vehicle margins.

Feb 12 โ€ข 09:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Heavy vehicle sales drop more than 35%: Anpact

Heavy vehicle wholesale sales in Mexico fell by over 35% in January, according to the National Association of Bus, Truck, and Tractor Producers (Anpact).

Feb 11 โ€ข 23:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

Car Ownership Transfer, Everything Changes: What You Need to Know

The article discusses important changes in the car ownership transfer process in Italy and the necessary steps for legal verification of used car sales.

Feb 11 โ€ข 14:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

In installments and at 0% interest: which SUVs can be obtained in February 2026

Automakers in Argentina are increasingly utilizing financing as a commercial tool for vehicle sales, with a notable rise in credit for vehicle purchases in 2025.

Feb 11 โ€ข 03:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

25 Years of Toyota Hybrid: A Long Breath

Toyota celebrates 25 years of hybrid vehicle sales in Germany, recognizing the slow initial acceptance of the technology and calling for similar perseverance from other manufacturers.

Feb 10 โ€ข 13:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Honda's net profit down 42% to 465.4 billion yen due to U.S. tariffs and poor EV performance

Honda's net profit dropped by 42.2% to 465.4 billion yen for the fiscal period ending in December 2025, largely attributed to increased U.S. tariffs and disappointing electric vehicle sales.

Feb 10 โ€ข 09:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

In a historical shift.. electric vehicle sales dominate the Chinese market 2025

Electric vehicle sales in China have surpassed traditional fuel car sales for the first time, signifying a major shift towards clean energy.

Feb 8 โ€ข 10:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

The fall of BYD in the stock market goes too far

The decline of BYD's stock, impacted by poor sales and rising competition in the Chinese electric vehicle market, is seen as exaggerated by investors.

Feb 8 โ€ข 04:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Milenio (ES)
Crime & Justice

Dismantling a gang of alleged 'Facebook Rats' in Iztapalapa; they were also selling drugs

Mexican authorities dismantled a criminal group in Iztapalapa, known for fraud and vehicle theft via social media, arresting four suspects and discovering drug sales.

Feb 6 โ€ข 02:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Sales of new cars get 'fast and furious' in 2026: Best January in almost a decade

New light vehicle sales reached their best start to the year in nearly a decade, with 131,472 units sold in January 2026, marking an 8.7% annual growth.

Feb 5 โ€ข 18:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท France24
National & Local

Carney scraps Canada EV sales mandate, but earmarks funds to aid transition

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has canceled the mandate requiring all vehicles sold in Canada to be electric by 2035, while also allocating funds to support electric vehicle production amid challenges from US tariffs.

Feb 5 โ€ข 18:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Index.hr
National & Local

Toyota Plans to Significantly Increase Hybrid Vehicle Production

Toyota, the global leader in hybrid vehicle sales, aims to increase its hybrid production by 30% over the next two years to meet growing demand.

Feb 5 โ€ข 15:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
World

Electric car sales may sharply slow due to EU decisions

The EU's plan to ease the proposed ban on the sale of internal combustion engine cars by 2035 could lead to a significant drop in electric vehicle sales, threatening the entire sector's development, warns the Transport & Environment organization (T&E).

Feb 4 โ€ข 17:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

This is the 'top 15' of the best-selling new vehicle brands in January

In January 2026, Ecuador experienced a 37% increase in new vehicle sales compared to January 2025, with a total of 11,342 units sold, as reported by the Ecuadorian Automotive Companies Association (Aeade).

Feb 4 โ€ข 15:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Vehicle sales grew 37%: January 2026 was the best of the last 5 years

The automotive sector in Ecuador experienced a 37% increase in vehicle sales in January 2026 compared to January 2025, marking the highest sales for January in the past five years.

Feb 4 โ€ข 15:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
World

This is the EU's plan that could collapse electric vehicle sales

A campaign group, Transport & Environment (T&E), warns that the EU's proposed easing of the ban on sales of combustion-engine cars may disrupt the auto market significantly.

Feb 4 โ€ข 10:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Imported Cars Surpass 20,000 in January... 'Surge in Electric Vehicle Sales'

In January, the number of newly registered imported cars exceeded 20,000, marking a 38% increase from the previous year, largely attributed to a sevenfold increase in electric vehicle sales.

Feb 4 โ€ข 04:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Sales of new vehicles rise by 11% in Sรฃo Josรฉ and 9% in Taubatรฉ in January

In January 2026, Sรฃo Josรฉ dos Campos and Taubatรฉ experienced significant increases in new vehicle sales, with Sรฃo Josรฉ recording an 11.4% rise and Taubatรฉ a 9% increase according to Fenabrave data.

Feb 3 โ€ข 20:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Charging stations grow at half the pace compared to โ€˜greenโ€™ cars

The electric mobility market in Mexico is expanding rapidly, but the deployment of charging infrastructure is lagging behind electric vehicle sales, creating an operational gap and an investment opportunity in related networks and energy services.

Feb 3 โ€ข 08:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
Life & Tech

Electric Vehicle Power Sales, Direct Purchase of Renewable Energy... 'Distributed Energy' Experiment Intensifies

The government is improving regulations to allow electric vehicle batteries to sell and buy electricity, facilitating direct power purchase agreements for local data centers with renewable energy providers.

Feb 3 โ€ข 04:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ elDiario.es
National & Local

Commercial vehicles drive Peugeot's results

The French firm Peugeot, part of the Stellantis consortium, reported a 12% increase in sales for 2025, driven primarily by the strong performance of its commercial vehicle range.

Jan 16 โ€ข 07:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ South China Morning Post
World

Chinaโ€™s EV makers face slowdown in export growth after doubling in 2025

China's electric vehicle manufacturers experienced a 104% increase in overseas sales last year but are now facing a slowdown in export growth.

Jan 14 โ€ข 22:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Aktuรกlnฤ›.cz
National & Local

A success that few expected. The ล koda Elroq leads sales, Octavia shines in Germany

ล koda Auto has emerged as a key player in the Volkswagen group, with the Elroq electric SUV becoming a sales leader in several countries and marking a significant production milestone.

Jan 13 โ€ข 04:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Index.hr
National & Local

Ford Ranger is the best-selling car in Australia for the third consecutive year

The Ford Ranger has secured the title of Australia's best-selling vehicle for the third year in a row, reflecting a significant shift in the automotive market towards robust pickups and SUVs.

Jan 10 โ€ข 07:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Record Year in the Polish Car Market

The article discusses key achievements in the Polish car market in 2025, highlighting the factors contributing to the increase in electric vehicle sales, the changing market share of Chinese manufacturers, trends in the used car market, and forecasts for 2026.

Jan 8 โ€ข 09:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
World

Electric Car World Market 2025: BYD Becomes the Largest Electric Car Manufacturer in the World

In 2025, BYD surpassed Tesla in electric vehicle sales as one quarter of all new cars sold globally were electric, marking a significant milestone in the growing electric mobility market.

Jan 7 โ€ข 05:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Aktuรกlnฤ›.cz
National & Local

Elon Musk's Problems Are Not Over: Tesla Lost Its Position as Number One in Electric Cars

Tesla's sales declined to 1.64 million vehicles last year, losing its top position in the electric vehicle market to Chinese rival BYD.

Jan 5 โ€ข 11:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Index.hr
Life & Tech

Europe Goes Crazy for SUVs, but the Title of Best Seller is Held by a 'Regular' Car

The trend of SUVs' popularity continues in 2025, yet the title of best-selling vehicle is still held by an inexpensive, ordinary car.

Jan 5 โ€ข 09:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Index.hr
World

Geely EX5 proclaimed electric car of the year in Brazil

Geely's EX5 has been awarded 'Best Electric Vehicle 2025' by UOL Carros in Brazil and has maintained a leading sales position in its category for four consecutive months since its launch.

Jan 3 โ€ข 11:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
World

Byd runs and makes Tesla eat dust

Chinese automaker Byd surpasses Tesla in electric vehicle sales, marking a significant shift in the automotive market dynamics.

Jan 3 โ€ข 07:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
World

Spain narrows the gap with Europe in electric vehicle registrations in 2025: these are the best-selling models

Spain's market share for electric and plug-in hybrid cars surged to 19.6% in 2025, reflecting an increase of over eight percentage points compared to 2024, surpassing sales expectations.

Jan 3 โ€ข 04:15 UTC

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