EV & Hybrid
China EV deliveries October 2026: Leapmotor tops 100,000 again, Xpeng hits a record
Leapmotor delivered a record 106,127 cars in October while Xpeng passed 50,000 for the first time. Nio, Li Auto and HIMA slipped.
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EV & Hybrid
PHEV GST Cut to 9%: What It Could Mean for PHEV Prices in Pakistan
Pakistan's draft Auto Policy 2026-31 proposes cutting GST on plug-in hybrids from 18% to 9%. We estimate savings of about Rs7.25 lakh to Rs17 lakh on 10...
EV & Hybrid
China Agrees to Cut Hybrid and Plug-In Hybrid Exports to the EU After Taking 25% of Europe's PHEV Market
China has agreed to curb hybrid and plug-in hybrid exports to the EU after Chinese brands took 25% of Europe's PHEV market in H1 2026, up from 2%.
Auto Industry
China: Two in Three New Cars Now NEV in August 2026
New-energy vehicles reached about 65 percent of China's passenger-car retail market in August 2026, showing how quickly the country's powertrain mix is.
Auto Industry
Pakistan Auto Policy Draft: PHEV Tax Relief Rumour
Reported draft language points to possible PHEV tax relief in Pakistan, but buyers should wait for final published law before expecting lower prices.
Auto Industry
World EV Day: Can Pakistan Keep Up With the Global EV Shift?
Pakistan can participate in the global EV shift, but progress will depend on consistent policy, local capability, safe charging and buyer confidence.
Auto Industry
Pakistan Auto Policy 2026-31: What PAAPAM’s Tariff Proposal Could Mean
Pakistan’s parts makers have proposed a tiered tariff structure for the next auto policy. We explain the proposal, its goals and the questions buyers.
Auto Industry
Pakistan Auto Market 2026: Mid-Year Sales and Buyer Trends
Pakistan’s tracked passenger-car, SUV and pickup market improved during the first half of 2026 compared with the same period a year earlier. The recovery.
Auto Industry
Hyundai Plans More Than 100 New and Updated Models by 2030
Hyundai is preparing its largest product expansion, targeting more than 100 launches and updates by 2030 across multiple regions and powertrains.
Auto Industry
BMW Reaches Two Million Fully Electric Vehicle Deliveries
BMW Group has delivered its two-millionth fully electric vehicle. The milestone shows scale, but global EV demand is increasingly uneven by region.
Auto Industry
Dutch Grand Prix Farewell: Verstappen’s Final Home Race at Zandvoort
The modern Dutch Grand Prix chapter at Zandvoort reached its scheduled conclusion in 2026, making the weekend an emotional home event for Max Verstappen.
Auto Industry
Pakistan Ends Used-Car Imports Under Personal Baggage Scheme
Pakistan has removed the personal baggage route for used-vehicle imports. Here is what changes and what importers should verify next.
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