Germany’s August Car Market Grows 2.6% as BYD, XPeng Post Triple-Digit Growth
Germany’s August 2026 car market saw 212,563 new registrations, with electrified vehicles surging while conventional cars declined significantly.
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China NEV Retail Sales Fall 4% in August as Share Hits 65.7%
China’s NEV retail sales reached 1.069 million in August, down 4% year on year. Their share rose to 65.7% as the wider car market fell 19%.
BYD Inaugurates Indonesia EV Plant With Annual Capacity of 150K Units
BYD inaugurated a fully manufacturing plant in Indonesia, enhancing local production, aiming for high domestic component levels, and creating jobs.
BYD Enters Spain’s Top 10 With 3,191 August Sales
BYD ranked seventh in Spain in August with 3,191 sales, up 74.7%. Battery-electric and plug-in hybrid cars took 27.7% of the market.
Audi, SAIC Form AITC for AUDI Brand in China, First New Model Due in 2028
Audi and SAIC Group expanded their partnership by launching the Audi Innovation Technology Center in Shanghai for vehicle development.
2027 Zeekr 7X Adds 85 kWh Battery Option, Due in Q4
Zeekr plans a Q4 launch for the 2027 7X, adding an 85 kWh Golden Battery variant and new colors while retaining the overall exterior design.
XPeng Takes Direct Control of UK Business Ahead of L03, X9 Launches
XPeng Motors partners with IM Group for UK sales control, expanding its local operations and launching new models like the L03.
Horizon Robotics Journey Chip Production Passes 15 Million
Horizon Robotics added 5 million Journey chips in 12 months, taking cumulative production past 15 million as driver-assistance adoption grows.
Chinese Brands Take Half of Australia’s Top 10 in August as EV Sales Hit Record
In August 2026, Australia saw new vehicle registrations rise, with battery electric vehicle sales surging to record highs amid increasing Chinese brand market share.
Li Auto Cuts New MEGA Price to $75.9K to Reignite Demand
Li Auto launched the new-generation MEGA at RMB 509,800, marking its first major all-electric model with significant upgrades and comfort features.