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BYD Seagull gen 2 takes 2,000 yuan deposits
Reservations are open with a refundable 2,000 yuan deposit. Batteries are 30 and 39.2 kWh; no price yet.10 Oct 2026
BMW reveals the iX4 electric SUV coupe
From 73,950 euros in France and $66,200 in the US, with European sales starting in March 2027.9 Oct 2026
Mercedes opens orders for EQS steer-by-wire
2,975 euros in Germany, with a flatter wheel and up to 10 degrees of rear-axle steering.9 Oct 2026
Asian brands take US share from the Detroit Three
GM sold 670,974 vehicles and Toyota 633,223; Ford held third place by 1,195 vehicles.8 Oct 2026
Aston Martin delays its first EV to 2033 or later
The launch window is now 2033-2035. In 2023 the first electric Aston was due in 2025.8 Oct 2026
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Chinese brands reach 10% of Argentina's car market
Up from about 2% in late 2025. BYD, new to Argentina, is already its ninth best-selling brand.
8 Oct 2026
Jeep Recon covers 160 miles (257 km) in a 75 mph range test
Car and Driver got 1.7 miles per kWh at 75 mph (121 km/h). The EPA rating is 222 miles (357 km).
8 Oct 2026
GM cuts new Chevrolet Bolt production by about 77%
Chevrolet sold 4,224 Bolts in the first half of 2026. Fairfax moves to the petrol Equinox and Buick Envision next.
7 Oct 2026
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Chinese car brands abroad: how trade policy shapes their market share
Chinese brands took 51.7% of the Russian new-car market in 2025 and almost none of the American one.
America's car brands: explained
Stellantis, behind Jeep and Ram, is based in the Netherlands. Scout belongs to VW, Lucid mostly to a Saudi fund.
Japan's car brands: the alliance map
Toyota owns 20% of Subaru, 5.1% of Mazda and 4.9% of Suzuki, three rivals it competes against.
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Australia: EVs outsold petrol for a second month in September
EVs led petrol by 269 cars in September. Year to date, petrol is on 28.2% and EVs on 18.9%.
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Chinese makers hold 73.3% of the global EV battery market
CATL and BYD alone hold 54.5%. Installations grew 19.7% to 844.2 GWh in eight months.
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UK MOT data: EVs fail less than petrol after 90,000 miles
EVs fail their MOT less often than petrol cars past 60,000 miles, but log 1.8x the tyre defects.
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