Kia Targets 4.13 Million Global Sales by 2030 with EVs, Hybrids and PBVs at the Core
Kia announced at its 2026 CEO Investor Day a roadmap to sell 4.13 million vehicles annually by 2030, targeting a 4.5% global market share. The plan balances 1 million battery‑electric cars, 1.15 million hybrid/electric models, and roughly 2 million internal‑combustion units, while expanding its purpose‑built vehicle (PBV) line to 232 k units per year. Kia will launch nine new ICE models, grow its hybrid portfolio to 13 models, and introduce three new EVs, including the EV2 and Syros. The strategy also emphasizes software‑defined mobility, charging partnerships, and a push into autonomous and robotic services.
Wuling Xingguang L Debuts With 260 Km EV Range and Six-Seat Family Comfort
SAIC‑GM‑Wuling unveiled the Xingguang L, a plug‑in hybrid SUV that delivers a class‑leading 260 km (162 mi) electric range on the CLTC cycle. The vehicle features a six‑seat 2+2+2 cabin, nearly five‑meter length and a 2.95 m wheelbase for generous family space. Premium...
US: EV Sales Drop 27% in Q1 as Market Adjusts to Life Without Federal Incentives
U.S. electric‑vehicle sales dropped 27% year‑over‑year in Q1, totaling 216,399 units, as the market adjusts to the end of federal purchase incentives. EVs kept a 5.8% share of new‑car sales, flat from the previous quarter but well below the 10.6%...
Volvo Q1 2026 Sales: EV Growth Offsets Global Market Pressure
Volvo Cars posted global Q1 2026 sales of 153,316 vehicles, an 11% drop from a year earlier. Fully electric vehicle (EV) sales rose 12% year‑over‑year, reaching 23.7% of total deliveries and pushing the combined electrified share to 47.3%, one of the...
Polestar Q1 2026 Sales Rise 7% as Global Expansion Accelerates
Polestar reported Q1 2026 retail sales of 13,126 vehicles, a 7% increase over the same quarter last year. The Swedish premium EV maker expanded its global footprint to 230 retail locations, up 50% from Q1 2025, and aims for 250...
Kia Expands Electric Car Grant Lineup with EV3 and New EV4 Motion
Kia has added its fast‑selling EV3 to the UK Government’s Electric Car Grant, shaving £1,500 (about $1,875) off the Air and GT‑Line trims, now starting at £31,555 ($39,444) and £34,555 ($43,194). It also launched a new EV4 ‘Motion’ Special Edition,...
UK Car Market Posts Strong March Growth as EV Adoption Hits Record Levels
The UK new‑car market posted a 6.6% year‑on‑year rise in March 2026, reaching 380,627 registrations – the strongest March since 2019. Private buyer demand led the surge, with retail registrations up 10.1%, while fleet and business sectors also grew. Battery‑electric...
XPENG Launches G6 and G9 Electric SUVs in Mexico
Chinese EV maker XPeng entered Mexico by launching its G6 and G9 electric SUVs, both built on an 800 V silicon‑carbide platform with ultra‑fast charging. The G6 is priced from roughly $45,000 to $51,000, while the larger G9 starts near $60,500...
Geely Q1 2026 Sales Surge Driven by EV Boom and Global Expansion
Geely Automobile posted a record 709,358 vehicles sold in Q1 2026, its strongest first‑quarter performance ever. The company delivered 369,059 new‑energy vehicles, pushing its EV share to 52% of total sales, and exported 203,024 units, a 126% year‑on‑year increase. Core...
Europe’s First Robotaxi Service Set for Zagreb via Uber, Pony.ai & Verne
Uber, Pony.ai and Verne have formed a three‑way partnership to launch Europe’s first commercial robotaxi service in Zagreb. The rollout will use Pony.ai’s Gen‑7 autonomous driving system on Arcfox Alpha T5 vehicles, with Verne handling fleet ownership, regulatory approvals and day‑to‑day...
Kia PV5 Crew Debuts: Flexible Electric Van for Passenger and Cargo Use
Kia unveiled the PV5 Crew, a flexible electric van that can toggle between a two‑seat cargo layout and a five‑seat crew configuration in seconds. The vehicle uses a tool‑free seat‑lever system and is built on the E‑GMP.S platform with a...