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Electric vehicle sales in Australia reach record in May
One in five new vehicles sold in Australia during May was an electric vehicle. Nearly half of all new vehicles sold were either electric, hybrid, or plug-in hybrid.
en.globes.co.ilElectric vehicle sales in Southeast Asia more than doubled in 2025
Electric vehicle sales in Southeast Asia more than doubled in 2025. Sales rose 80 percent in the first quarter of 2026 compared with the same period a year earlier.
motor1.comTesla Model Y Reaches 100,000 Registrations in Norway
The Tesla Model Y became the first vehicle to reach 100,000 new registrations in Norway. The milestone was reached less than five years after deliveries began in August 2021.
montrealgazette.comUsed Electric Car Sales Rise 32% in UK First Quarter
Sales of used battery electric vehicles reached a record 86,943 units in the first three months of 2026, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. This represents a 32 per cent increase from the same period in 2025 and brings EVs to 4.3 per cent of the total us…
EV Makers Say State Dealership Laws Complicate Direct Sales
Rivian, Lucid Motors and Scout Motors told Business Insider that decades-old state franchise laws restrict their ability to sell vehicles directly to consumers. The laws can limit test drives, pricing discussions and vehicle titling in some states. Dealer associations said the ru…
teslarati.comTesla Expands Robotaxi Operations in Texas and Reports Higher Sales in Europe
The company increased unsupervised Robotaxi vehicles to more than 20 in Austin and three each in Houston and Dallas. Sales rose sharply in France, Denmark, the Netherlands and Sweden during April. The company also received a new order for its Semi truck and issued recalls require…
Usa TodayThree New Electric SUVs Among Lowest-Selling Vehicles in Early 2026
The three worst-selling vehicles so far this year are all electric SUVs, with the 2026 Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron recording just six units sold. Toyota's new C-HR has moved 13 units since reaching dealerships in early 2026, while Audi's Q6 Sportback e-tron stands at nine. Usa Today…
insidermonkey.comU.S. Auto Dealerships Face Consolidation with Rise of Large Retailers
Consolidation in the U.S. auto retail industry has led to growth among larger dealership groups, while smaller ones adapt or sell. Companies like Matthews Auto Group have expanded through acquisitions, such as purchasing Sylvester Chevrolet. Industry experts note ongoing mergers…
thehindu.comBMW X3 Tops U.S. Luxury Vehicle Sales in First Quarter of 2026
The BMW X3 became the best-selling luxury vehicle in the U.S. during the first quarter of 2026, with BMW selling 17,767 units. Lexus sold 10,964 gas RX midsize luxury SUV models in the same period. The X3 is a compact luxury SUV starting at $51,300.
manofmany.comTop Electric Vehicles by U.S. Sales Units in Q1 2026
Sales data for electric vehicles in the United States during the first quarter of 2026 show the Tesla Model Y leading with 78,591 units sold. The Tesla Model 3 followed with 31,672 units, while other models from Toyota, Hyundai, and Chevrolet ranked in the top five. This ranking…