In October 2026, Australia sold 108,778 passenger vehicles, with battery‑electric models capturing 24.2% of the market (26,287 units) and plug‑in hybrids adding 10,072 units, pushing overall plug‑in penetration to roughly 34%. PHEV sales surged 122% year‑on‑year, while HEVs rose 20% to 17,843 units. BYD remained the top BEV seller, followed closely by Tesla, and no Korean, Japanese, or European models entered the BEV top ten. The refreshed Great Wall Motors ORA 5 SUV, now priced near AU$33,000, gained [...]

Subaru’s newly launched Trailseeker electric SUV has logged nearly 6,000 U.S. sales by October, a modest yet notable foothold after last year’s EV market slump. The model’s growth is tied to Subaru’s long‑running “Subaru Loves Pets” campaign, which leverages the increasing view of pets as family members. A Talker Research survey of 2,000 pet owners found 73% are more likely to travel with their animal during holidays, and 35% of hybrid and EV drivers prioritize cargo space [...]

BYD unveiled the Seal 07, the second‑generation version of its flagship sedan, replacing the 2022 Seal that first put the Chinese automaker on the global map. The new model stretches to 5,080 mm long, 1,960 mm wide and 1,495 mm tall, slightly larger than a Tesla Model S, and adds premium interior features such as zero‑gravity heated, ventilated and massaging seats, a center‑console refrigerator, power sunshade and upgraded audio and voice controls. Power rises to 245 kW (329 hp) while weight drops to 1,975 kg, [...]

West Yorkshire Combined Authority has committed £229 million to reshape its bus network. On 2 November, FirstGroup signed a £109 million deal covering five depots, related infrastructure and 330 buses, including 79 battery‑electric units. A separate £120 million programme will fund more than 250 new buses for the franchised Weaver Network. While operating contracts run five to seven years, the acquired depots and high‑voltage electricity connections are intended to serve successive operators for decades. The authority will retain ownership of these assets, [...]

Tesla began Robotaxi service in San Antonio, Texas, on Nov. 9, 2026, with first rides at 5 a.m. local time. The company announced the rollout on X, posting a map that defines a roughly 275‑square‑mile operational zone—the largest area for its fleet. The geofence centers on downtown, encloses most of Loop 410, extends north to Loop 1604 between I‑10 and US 281, reaches west past State Highway 151, east beyond I‑35, and south toward I‑37, covering about one million residents and thousands of [...]

Ford unveiled that its upcoming Fathom electric pickup will feature an integrated bidirectional charging system, eliminating the need for an external inverter. The move follows the release of five‑year battery‑retention data from the 2021 Mustang Mach‑E, showing over 91% health after 100,000 miles and 88% after 200,000 miles. Ford’s Fathom will use LFP batteries, offering lower cost and optional extended range. The data suggests the new truck will maintain strong battery longevity, reassuring buyers about durability and [...]

Five years after COP26, Transport & Environment reports that electric vehicles now displace five times more oil than they did in 2017, cutting global oil use by 1.2 million barrels per day. Battery electric cars, up from 6.6% to 25% of new sales, now account for 4.2% of the global fleet. Electric buses and trucks also contribute, with buses at 5% of the fleet and trucks at 1%. The shift is seen as essential for energy security [...]