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Sales of BEVs plummeted by 36.8% in Germany, from 48,682 to 30,762 units in July . Traditional hybrids surged 25.7%, now comprising 32% of Europe’s new car market. Sales of plug-in hybrids, petrol, and diesel cars fell in July compared to June. Sales of battery electric vehicles fell by...

EV Sales Drop 10.8% In EU As Buyers Flock To Hybrids

Sign up for daily news updates from CleanTechnica on email. Or follow us on Google News!. In this article, I analyze the competitive landscape of electric vehicles (EVs) in China, focusing on the Xpeng Mona M03 and others’ effect on the global auto market. About 3 years ago, I wrote about cars that seemed to be impressive before, like the Xpeng P5 and the BYD Dolphin. The sales of both have been disappointing to me. I don’t know the exact reasons for that, but in the brutally competitive Chinese marketplace, it could be competition or it could be the manufacturer just didn’t plan for it to be a volume model based on their factory plans, so they don’t promote it aggressively.

How Chinese Cars Like The XPeng Mona M03 Will Impact The Global Auto Industry

Sign up for daily news updates from CleanTechnica on email. Or follow us on Google News!. The August auto market saw plugin EVs take 95.7% share in Norway, a new record, up from 90.0% year on year. BEVs alone took 94.3% share, with all other powertrains now only collecting crumbs. Overall auto volume in August was 11,114 units, flat YoY. The best selling BEV was the Tesla Model Y.

EVs Take 95.7% Share In Norway — End-Game Emerging

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The Passat sedan as most people know it is dead, but the new Passat Pro carries the torch overseas. While the latest-generation family car is a no-show in America, there's a wagon in Europe. Over in China, Volkswagen is launching a good ol' saloon with its local partner SAIC. It'll be sold alongside the Magotan, another similarly sized sedan offered through the FAW-VW joint venture. Yes, sedans are still big business there.

Oh Good, Volkswagens Have Front Passenger Screens Now

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Nissan has announced pricing for the 2025 Sentra. Despite a minor increase, the good news is that the compact sedan remains a bargain, with all three trims coming in below the $25,000 mark. As one of the most affordable vehicles in the automaker's lineup, you may think the Sentra is rather drab and dreary. It certainly won't set your hair on fire, but the 2025 Sentra offers exceptional bang for your buck.

Nissan's War On High Prices Continues With 2025 Sentra

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The owners of Chipman’s Wharf, a seafood market, buying station and restaurant in Milbridge, had a brutal awakening after the powerful January storms wiped away their 106-foot wharf.

As they rebuild, Downeast businesses take lessons from January’s storms

The automotive world is mourning the loss of a legendary powertrain. General Motors has confirmed the impending retirement of its celebrated 3.0-liter inline-six Duramax diesel engine. Renowned for its exceptional torque delivery, commendable fuel efficiency, and formidable towing capacity, the Duramax has been a cornerstone of GM’s full-size SUV lineup.

End of an Era: General Motors Retires Iconic Duramax Diesel Engine Amid Stricter Emissions Regulations

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Three-row SUVs are big business, but does a vehicle with room for the whole family need to be big, period? The Kia Sorento would argue no, slotting in-between the five-seater Sportage and the markedly-larger Telluride, and yet offering space for up to seven along with the flexibility to convert that into cargo room when the trip demands it.

2024 Kia Sorento Review: A Safe Choice Faces An Unexpected Rival

It's now making sense why the 2024 Subaru Solterra has been selling more rapidly in the U.S. in the last four months. As I reported earlier, the Solterra EV has been on a record sales pace since April. You can check out my report here. An updated report from Consumer...

Subaru’s Solterra EV Is The Most Discounted New Car You Can Buy Now

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A no-start condition related to the Auto Stop feature of certain 2023 to 2024 GMC Sierra, 2021 through 2024 GMC Yukon, and 2021 through 2024 GMC Yukon XL units sold in California and equipped with turbodiesels engines now has an available fix, per a bulletin released by GM. The General...

GM Releases Fix For GMC Sierra, Yukon Diesel Engine No-Start After Auto Stop

Sign up for daily news updates from CleanTechnica on email. Or follow us on Google News!. Following a temporary drop in congestion due to the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, the amount of travel delay commuters experienced in 2022 tied with the previous peak years of 2018 and 2019, with 54 hours of delay per year. Delay due to congestion not only wastes time and fuel, but it also leads to increased engine wear, maintenance costs, and emissions, especially for conventional gasoline vehicles without electrification or stop/start technologies that can help mitigate fuel losses in congested areas.

The Average U.S. Commuter Experienced 54 Hours of Delay Due to Traffic Congestion in 2022

Two months ago, Kia updated the Sportage for 2025, the Korean automaker's best-selling model, and although the updates were nothing to scoff at, the crossover's unique appearance was left unchanged. But for the next major update, the Sportage will get fresh new looks, as seen in a spy video obtained by CarBuzz at the Nürburgring. As denoted by the yellow decals, this test vehicle is based on the hybrid model.

2026 Kia Sportage Is Moving Upmarket

Boosted by the Tesla Model Y, which accounted for 18.8 percent of sales, and to a lesser extent Hyundai's Kona and Nissan's Leaf, electric vehicles made up 94.3 percent of new car registrations, the Norwegian Road Federation (OFV) said. Norwegians bought 10,480 new EVs in August, bringing the total to...

Norway's electric car sales set new world record

The Mazda CX-30 is the safest small SUV on the road today if we're tallying up awards received over the last five years. The CX-30 launched in 2019 for the 2020 model year, and has been stacking up five-star ratings, Top Safety Picks, and top ten rankings ever since. It's also a damn fine car, managing to blend practicality and value for money. And if you go for one of the top-spec models, you get a 227-horspower turbocharged four-cylinder to play with, but that's not why we're here today. Here's what makes the Mazda CX-30 a champion of automotive safety.

The Compact SUV With More Safety Awards Than Any Other In The Last 5 Years

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As Ford looks toward the future of affordable EVs, the answer could be in its recent past.

Why Ford Could Revive 2 High-Volume Vehicles, and Soon

Tom's Guide

Truly setting itself apart from most EVs, the 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N blends a sporty meets futuristic design, while putting performance on top with its laundry list of customization settings. I test drove it for a week to see what I like and don't like about this crossover SUV.

I drove a Hyundai Ioniq 5 N for a week — and it’s a beast of an EV

The new Navara will compete with the Ford Ranger and Toyota Hilux, launching later this year. The next-gen pickup truck boasts a boxier design, enhanced tech, and a more comfortable interior. Chinese prototypes hint at multiple powertrains, including diesel, hybrid and electric options. Nissan’s current-generation D23 Navara mid-size pickup truck,...

2026 Nissan Navara: What We Know About The Chinese Pickup That Might Go Global

The Toyota Corolla has been a staple in the automotive industry for years and has routinely been one of the best-selling vehicles around the world. With its high efficiency, reliability, and practicality, the Corolla appeals to a wide range of drivers. Its high resale value and slow depreciation certainly help prove just how popular and reliable it is - but when it comes to efficiency, there is another.

How Much Gas Money You'll Save Over 5 Years With The Toyota Corolla Hybrid

Audi refreshes its hugely successful mid-sized SUV, gives the SQ5 362 horsies. Skip 13 photos in the image carousel and continue reading. Sighs, this’ll sell well, won’t it. Meet the brand-new, third-generation Audi SQ5, which in Good News for executive German car platform enthusiasts, is the first Audi SUV to use the Premium Platform Combustion, um, platform. Yay!

This is the all-new third-gen Audi SQ5, and it’s got V6 petrol power again

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A man has sparked heated debate online after deciding to take a solo trip for his 40th birthday, despite his girlfriend's financial struggles. The man, who has been dating his girlfriend for three months, shared his dilemma on a popular Reddit forum.

Boyfriend Taking Vacation Alone Since Girlfriend Can't Afford It Asks if He's in the Wrong

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EVs At 22.4% Share In France — Stuck In The Slow Lane

Sign up for daily news updates from CleanTechnica on email. Or follow us on Google News!. The August auto market saw plugin EVs at 22.4% share...

EVs At 22.4% Share In France — Stuck In The Slow Lane

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