Analysts suggest that potential gasoline price increases stemming from the Iran war could serve as a catalyst, pushing consumers to increasingly consider electric vehicles (EVs) and hybrids, with a spike in global fuel costs driving buyers towards these alternatives.

New AAA data shows petrol vehicles fell to a record quarterly low of 66.3% of sales. Follow today’s news live Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast New data from the Australian Automobile Association (AAA) shows petrol-electric hybrid vehicles have reached record sales, while traditional fuel cars lose ground. In the fourth quarter of 2025, 55,458 new hybrids were sold, accounting for 19.13% of all new light vehicle sales. This comfortably eclipsed the previous record ...

Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer BYD has officially launched in the Slovenian market, offering nine models including four all-electric and five plug-in hybrids, with its first showroom set to open in Ljubljana.

Total automotive sales in Türkiye, including passenger cars and light commercial vehicles, saw a nearly 3% decrease in February this year, while the market share of electric vehicles and hybrids continued to rise.

Luxury car manufacturer Lamborghini has announced its strategic decision to prioritize hybrid vehicles over fully electric cars for its future models.

Rising battery costs and a cooling car market are likely to tilt China’s electric-vehicle race in favour of hybrids this year, as budget-conscious consumers turn away from fully electric models, analysts say. Material cost inflation is expected to slow momentum for battery-electric vehicles (BEVs), allowing plug-in hybrids to regain market share after years of rapid electrification in the world’s largest car market. “A loss of pure electric car sales can be expected this year due to consumers’...

SAIC's India venture plans to invest up to $440 million to expand its operations, focusing on hybrid and electric vehicles.

Renault has announced the relaunch of its Duster SUV in India, with a strategic focus on hybrid technology to drive its comeback in the Indian market.

Cyprus experienced a sharp increase in motor vehicle registrations in 2026, with hybrid vehicles significantly expanding their share of new passenger car registrations during the first two months of the year. Specifically, motor vehicle registrations reached 9,020 during January and February, according to the Cyprus Statistical Service’s (Cystat) latest report. This marks a 15.1 per […]

According to a report, Tata Motors and Stellantis are exploring potential collaborations on hybrid powertrains and lightweight vehicle technologies under a Memorandum of Understanding.

Chinese electric and hybrid car manufacturer BYD is making an aggressive entry into the German market, offering significant price reductions of up to 41% and positioning its hybrids as a 'Trojan horse'. The company is also set to launch in Slovenia soon.

Italian supercar manufacturer Lamborghini has decided to halt its development of all-electric vehicles, opting instead to focus on plug-in hybrids due to a perceived lack of demand for EVs among sports car enthusiasts.

A new analysis reveals that plug-in hybrid electric cars use significantly more fuel than manufacturers claim, consuming an average of six litres per 100km compared to the advertised one to two litres.

Tens of thousands of plug-in hybrid vehicles in Hungary are set to lose their green license plates, which previously offered various benefits. Owners may retain their current alphanumeric combination but will need to undergo a two-step administrative process.

The Polish Ministry of Finance has issued an interpretation stating that cars with dual electric and internal combustion engines, including mild hybrids, should be subject to a reduced excise tax rate.

Despite criticism, plug-in hybrids are experiencing a resurgence due to the re-evaluation of the internal combustion engine ban, with experts discussing their true benefits and costs.

Great Wall Motor is preparing to re-enter the European market, focusing on hybrid vehicles and establishing a local manufacturing plant to support its expansion.