Toyota Bets Big on Hybrids, Targets 6.7 Million Units Global Production by 2028
Toyota held a 58% share of the global hybrid vehicle market as of the end of 2025.
February 5, 2026
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Li Auto CEO Teases Next-Gen L9 as Embodied AI Flagship
In Li’s view, the new L9 is positioned as an “intelligent agent” that goes beyond passive command response, with the ability to perceive, understand, and proactively serve users.
Changan, CATL Debut Sodium-ion Battery Strategy, First EV to Hit Market Mid-2026
The Starting Point Research Institute predicts that by 2030, the market size for automotive sodium-ion batteries alone is expected to exceed 410 GWh.
Hesai Teams Up with Grab to Expand LiDAR Footprint in Southeast Asia
Through this partnership, Hesai’s sensors will support autonomous vehicles, high-definition mapping, and robotics applications across the region
BYD Brazil Plant Targets 50% Parts Self-Sufficiency by End of 2026
BYD plans to sell 1.3 million vehicles in overseas markets in 2026, up 24% from about 1.05 million in 2025.
IM Motors Launches IM5, IM6 in UAE and Tunisia, Pushes MENA Expansion
Mass deliveries of the two models in Abu Dhabi are set for March–April, joining the locally available IM LS7.
XPeng GX Large 6-Seater SUV Debuts to Challenge Nio ES8
The XPeng GX is expected to offer both extended-range and pure electric powertrains. Upon launch, it will compete with models like the Nio ES8, Li L8, ONVO L90, and AITO M8.
BYD’s Germany Sales Surge Over 10x in Jan, Double Tesla’s Volume
BYD sold 2,629 vehicles in Germany in Jan 2026, more than ten times the 235 units recorded a year earlier.