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Tesla is no longer number one in Europe in terms of electric car sales. According to the results of the first half of 2025, the American carmaker has lost the lead to Volkswagen, having lost 33% of sales compared to the same period last year.
Acura will end production of the TLX sedan by the end of July. The reason is obvious: demand for the model is falling rapidly. In 2024, only 7,478 copies were sold in the United States, while a year earlier - 16,731. For comparison, BMW sold 25,315 5 Series sedans in the first half of this year alone.
The updated MG4 electric car has started to arrive in Chinese showrooms, although the formal start of sales is scheduled for 5 August, and a full market debut is expected only in early September. The novelty is a deep modernisation of the current MG4 with improvements in design, equipment and interior.
In South Korea, an electric Xiaomi SU7 Max has been spotted on a motorway near Hyundai's headquarters in Seoul. The car with temporary number plates was being transported on a tow truck, and according to Bloter, Hyundai has officially received permission to use it for research purposes.
California records a steady decline in interest in electric cars
Along with the Sequoia SUV, the Toyota Tundra full-size pickup truck has also been updated for the 2026 model year in America. There are not many changes, but they concern both appearance and equipment. At the same time, the price has increased - now the base version in the U.S. costs from $41,260, which is $1,170 more than before.
Toyota has unveiled an updated version of its flagship Sequoia SUV for the North American market. The 2026 model has become slightly more expensive and comfortable.
China's BYD has announced that it has reached another milestone: the 13 millionth New Energy Vehicle (NEV), which is the name given to all battery electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids in China, has rolled off the assembly line. The jubilee model was the Yangwang U7 premium sedan.
Lucid electric car owners will soon be able to charge their vehicles at Tesla Supercharger stations across North America. Full access to more than 12,000 stations will open on 31 July.
The largest Chinese manufacturer of electric cars and hybrids BYD, according to Reuters, intends to postpone the start of mass production of electric cars at the new plant in Hungarian Szeged to 2026. In addition, in the first two years, the production volume may be significantly lower than initially announced figures.
The first copies of Xiaomi YU7 have started to appear on the Chinese used car market and the prices are higher than for new ones. This paradox is explained by the excitement around the new model, which debuted on its home market on 6 July.
Honda has unveiled a $225 NACS-CCS adapter that allows Prologue and Acura ZDX owners to charge at 23,500+ Tesla Supercharger stations via the Tesla app, and in the future via HondaLink and Acura EVs.
Chris Harris, a well-known motoring columnist and former Top Gear presenter, found himself at the centre of a bit of drama: his classic BMW M5 (E28) was stolen right off the street. But when Harris asked his Instagram followers for help, the car was quickly recovered.
Mercedes-Benz will suspend production of all versions of the EQE and EQS electric models for the US market from 1 September. Although the manufacturer calls it a "temporary" measure, the specific timing of the resumption has not been specified. Also, dealers have already been informed that they will stop taking orders for these models.
