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Tesla’s China Sales Drop 11.9% as Exports from Giga Shanghai Surge

Tesla’s domestic sales in China hit a four-year low while exports more than doubled, just as China prepares to slash the VAT export rebate for new energy vehicles in 2027.

GM Volt Sales Fall for Third Consecutive Month in May

Chevrolet Volt sales dropped 4.3 percent in May 2016, marking the third month of decline as GM and other US automakers faced a broader market slowdown.

Porsche Q1 2018 US Sales Rise Nearly 10 Percent on Strong Demand

Porsche delivered 13,954 vehicles in the US during the first quarter of 2018, up 9.7 percent from the previous year, with the 911 and Panamera leading growth.

US High-End Pickups Outpace Premium Cars on Profit Margins

Detroit's full-size pickups, especially in luxury trims, are now delivering higher profits per vehicle than many traditional premium cars, reshaping the US market.

Nissan Sets European Sales Record in 2017, Driven by Qashqai

Nissan achieved a European sales record in 2017 with 762,574 vehicles sold, fuelled by strong demand for the Qashqai and growth in key markets including Russia and France.

Volkswagen Ends Routan Minivan After Years of Poor Sales

Volkswagen has officially dropped the Routan minivan after a troubled six-year run, closing the chapter on its North American badge-engineered Chrysler partnership.

Volvo to Hire 10,000 Staff by 2020, Focusing Expansion in China

Volvo plans to increase its global workforce to up to 35,000 by 2020, with the majority of new jobs created in China as part of a drive to boost sales and local production.

Ford Shifts More Ad Spend to Facebook as Social Media Audiences Grow

Ford and other carmakers are increasing their Facebook advertising as the platform's audience and engagement overtake MySpace, prompting a shift in digital marketing budgets.

Tesla production expected to rebound in 2026, but long-term growth forecast to slow

Analysts expect Tesla's output to rise 8% in 2026 after a recent dip, but warn that sluggish growth and profitability pressures may follow through 2030.

Automotive World forecasts Tesla production through 2030

Automotive World projects Tesla's production output and analyses its performance and business structure in a new report covering the period to 2030.

BYD Great Tang SUV tops 10,000 sales for third month running

The BYD Great Tang, a D-segment flagship SUV available as an EV or PHEV, has delivered over 10,000 units monthly for three consecutive months and is set for overseas expansion.

MG leads UK August 2026 pre-registration figures with 553 cars

SMMT data for August 2026 shows MG topping UK pre-registrations, with Volkswagen, Audi, Renault, Skoda and Dacia also reporting low single-digit disposals and gross revenues.

Chevrolet Bolt faces early end as sales and output fall short

Chevrolet's Bolt is expected to leave production in early 2027, with third-party sources citing poor sales, limited promotion and a much-reduced build total compared to original plans.

Gateway Fleets orders 200 more Workhorse electric vans

Gateway Fleets has placed a follow-up order for 200 Workhorse W56 electric box vans, building on its earlier purchase of 100 units as commercial EV demand rises.

BYD overhauls Seagull EV with larger body and luxury features

BYD’s cheapest electric car, the Seagull, is being replaced by a bigger, more powerful model with higher-end equipment and a new 95 kW motor.

Van registrations rise 4% as party conferences open with calls for further EV support

New van registrations have climbed 4% in 2026, but electric van and HGV uptake lags, prompting industry calls for stronger government backing as party conference season begins.

Nissan Claims 3.7% European Market Share in February 2018

Despite a 7.5% drop in European sales to 58,070 units, Nissan secured a 3.7% market share in February 2018, led by strong Qashqai demand.

US auto brand loyalty climbs to five-year high, led by Toyota and Ford

New vehicle brand loyalty in the US reached 51.4% at the end of 2025, with Toyota, Ford and Honda retaining the most repeat buyers despite rising prices and EV headwinds.

Tesla surprises Wall Street with $312m Q3 profit and record revenue

Tesla posted a $312 million profit and $6.8 billion in revenue for Q3 2018, driven by strong Model 3 margins and higher-than-expected deliveries.

GM Halts Volt Production Again as Inventory Rises Ahead of New Model

General Motors will suspend Chevrolet Volt and Opel Ampera production for several weeks in 2012 to address unsold stock and prepare for the next-generation Volt.

BMW Group US sales edge up in September as X3 drives growth

BMW Group’s US sales rose 0.2 percent in September 2018, with strong demand for the X3 offsetting declines in several passenger car lines.

PSA to Separate Peugeot and Citroën Brand Strategies

PSA will reposition Peugeot as a semi-premium brand and push mainstream Citroën models downmarket, while expanding the DS line at the top of its range.

German Carmakers Return ADAC Awards After Vote Rigging Scandal

Volkswagen, Daimler and BMW have handed back their ADAC Yellow Angel awards after an audit revealed years of manipulated voting and damaged the club's credibility.

Automated Vehicles Bill and Autonomous Taxi Launch Put UK at Forefront of Self-Driving Sector

London’s first supervised autonomous taxi service and new legislation highlight the UK’s ambitions in self-driving technology, with industry forecasts pointing to major safety and economic gains.