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Toyota Camry axed in Japan, will continue global production - report

Toyota Camry axed in Japan, will continue global production - report

Globally it still remains popular but only sold 6,000 units last year in Japan.

By Brian Potter 25 March 2023

Cupra considering North American entry in its vie to global expansion

Cupra considering North American entry in its vie to global expansion

SEAT's performance sub-brand plans to maximize its growth by exploring other markets.

By Brian Potter 25 March 2023

Hyundai surprised at the success of the Ioniq 5 in Europe

Hyundai surprised at the success of the Ioniq 5 in Europe

The company’s European chief says the electric SUV is winning over customers from premium brands.

By Brian Potter 25 March 2023

Tesla's monumental delivery wave makes its way to Europe

Tesla's monumental delivery wave makes its way to Europe

New Tesla owners in Portugal are reportedly being asked to take delivery directly from the car haulers.

By Brian Potter 23 March 2023

Tesla reached 50-percent growth in European registrations last month

Tesla reached 50-percent growth in European registrations last month

Tesla had a 20-percent share of the European Union's entire new EV market in February.

By Brian Potter 23 March 2023

Details about Fiat brand global sales in 2022

With 1.17 million units sold in 2022, Fiat was the 18th best-selling global brand but the top seller within Stellantis.

By Juan Felipe Munoz 19 March 2023

BMW Group expects BEVs to make up 15 percent of its sales in 2023

BMW Group expects BEVs to make up 15 percent of its sales in 2023

BEVs will be among BMW's main growth drivers in 2023, with the company expecting sales to almost double this year compared to 2022.

By Brian Potter 17 March 2023

Bentley posts record 2022 profit, up 82% led by strong Bentayga sales

Bentley posts record 2022 profit, up 82% led by strong Bentayga sales

The luxury brand clocked €708 million in operating profit last year, nearly double its earnings in 2021.

By Brian Potter 17 March 2023

Europe: Tesla Model Y outsold all other electric cars in January 2023

Europe: Tesla Model Y outsold all other electric cars in January 2023

Tesla expanded its volume by more than 1,000 percent year-over-year.

By Brian Potter 16 March 2023

Global plug-in electric car sales increased 10% in January 2023

Global plug-in electric car sales increased 10% in January 2023

The expansion continues with BYD and Tesla far ahead of other brands.

By Mark Kane 12 March 2023

What's the matter with Jaguar?

What's the matter with Jaguar?

Sales are down 40 percent versus 2020, the toughest year of the pandemic. An electric reboot could be just what the doctor ordered.

By Christopher Smith 11 March 2023

Europe: plug-in car sales slightly increased in January 2023

Europe: plug-in car sales slightly increased in January 2023

The Tesla Model Y was the most popular model among all plug-ins.

By Mark Kane 11 March 2023

Commercial Vehicles

UK new van market enjoys best February for 25 years

UK new van market enjoys best February for 25 years

Last month saw the highest number of February van sales since 1998.

By James Fossdyke 10 March 2023

UK: Plug-in car sales continued to increase in February 2023

UK: Plug-in car sales continued to increase in February 2023

The Tesla Model Y was one of the most popular new cars last month.

By Brian Potter 10 March 2023

Volkswagen brand raises Europe 2030 BEV sales target to 80 percent

The automaker previously set a target for 70 percent of its core brand's sales in Europe to be BEVs in 2030.

By Brian Potter 08 March 2023

Tesla noticeably discounts new Model 3/Y inventory in Europe - report

Tesla noticeably discounts new Model 3/Y inventory in Europe - report

It seems that there are more cars available than customers.

By Brian Potter 07 March 2023

Tesla gets closer to the German premium car brands

Tesla gets closer to the German premium car brands

Tesla sold over one million cars for the first time in 2022.

By Christopher Smith 05 March 2023

Jaguar I-Pace Sales In Q4 2022 Decreased To Just 1,146

Jaguar I-Pace Sales In Q4 2022 Decreased To Just 1,146

That's basically the lowest level since its launch in 2018.

By Brian Potter 01 March 2023

Will the SUV boom ever end?

Will the SUV boom ever end?

SUVs were 45 percent of global car sales last year, but will they get too big and heavy for their own good?

By Brian Potter 27 February 2023

The Dodge Challenger challenges Ford Mustang leadership in 2022

The Dodge Challenger challenges Ford Mustang leadership in 2022

Global sales of these iconic cars are declining, and the Mustang is close to losing its crown on the world stage.

By Christopher Smith 20 February 2023

Manufacturing / Production

Wiesmann's £265,000 Project Thunderball EV sold out for first year

Wiesmann's £265,000 Project Thunderball EV sold out for first year

The company does not say how many electric luxury roadsters it expects to make in 2024, the first year of production.

By Brian Potter 16 February 2023

UK used car market down amid sluggish sales in new car market

UK used car market down amid sluggish sales in new car market

Slow new car sales have impacted the used car market.

By James Fossdyke 16 February 2023

World’s top 5 EV automotive groups ranked by sales: Q1-Q4 2022

World’s top 5 EV automotive groups ranked by sales: Q1-Q4 2022

In 2022, BYD sold the highest number of plug-in cars, but Tesla is #1 in the BEV segment.

By Mark Kane 12 February 2023

Global plug-in electric car sales exceeded 10 million in 2022

Global plug-in electric car sales exceeded 10 million in 2022

December was a record month with more than 1.2 million units sold around the world.

By Mark Kane 12 February 2023

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