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MG is first Chinese auto brand to sell more than one million vehicles in Europe and UK

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By:Dong Yi Chen
22 February 2026 at 21:19

In 2025, MG sold more than 300,000 vehicles in the European and UK markets, maintaining its position as the top-selling Chinese auto brand in Europe for the 11th consecutive year.

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Panama January 2026: Toyota Hilux up to 12.4% share

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By:Matt Gasnier
20 February 2026 at 09:18

The Toyota Hilux holds an outstanding 12.4% share in January.

The Panama new light vehicle market is solid in January at +9.6% to 4,845 units. Toyota (+0.3%) dominates at 22.8% share, distancing Kia (+14.6%) and Hyundai (+2.9%) at 13.9% and 13.8% respectively. Far below are Suzuki (+3.8%) at 5.2% and Geely (+1.9%) at 4.4%. Jetour (+0.7%) is up four spots on December to #6 but the biggest gainers in the Top 10 are Dongfeng (+219.4%), Kaiyi (+210%), Chery (+45%) and Mazda (+17%). Below, notice Jaecoo (+950%), Isuzu (+75.6%), Lexus (+52.9%) and GAC Motor (+46.8%).

Over in the models charts, the Toyota Hilux (+103.7%) more than doubles its sales year-on-year to reach 12.4% share vs. 5.3% over the Full Year 2025. The Toyota Yaris Cross (+11.3%) repeats at #2 ahead of the Kia Soluto (+174.4%) also in outstanding shape. The Hyundai Tucson, Toyota RAV4 (+17%), Kia K3 and Hyundai Venue (-9%) are back inside the Top 10.

Previous post: Panama Full Year 2025: Toyota Hilux signs 5th straight win

Full January 2026 Top 63 All brands and Top 10 models below.

Panama January 2026 – brands:

PosBrandJan-26%/25Dec
1Toyota1,10722.8%+ 0.3%1
2Kia67413.9%+ 14.6%2
3Hyundai66713.8%+ 2.9%3
4Suzuki2545.2%+ 38.8%5
5Geely2154.4%+ 1.9%4
6Jetour1503.1%+ 0.7%10
7Kaiyi1242.6%+ 210.0%17
8Chery1162.4%+ 45.0%11
9Dongfeng1152.4%+ 219.4%13
10Mazda1102.3%+ 17.0%15
11Changan1062.2%– 14.5%6
12Mitsubishi1062.2%– 11.7%7
13Nissan962.0%– 2.0%9
14GAC Motors911.9%+ 46.8%21
15Ford791.6%– 24.8%14
16Isuzu791.6%+ 75.6%8
17Honda671.4%– 40.7%19
18Jaecoo631.3%+ 950.0%12
19Forthing611.3%– 33.0%16
20Lexus521.1%+ 52.9%27
21Soueast501.0%new25
22GWM491.0%+ 32.4%28
23Chevrolet410.8%+ 36.7%18
24BYD310.6%– 8.8%23
25BMW300.6%– 18.9%22
26Audi230.5%– 8.0%31
27Lynk & Co230.5%new40
28Omoda220.5%+ 29.4%33
29JAC190.4%+ 90.0%30
30Volkswagen180.4%– 10.0%26
31MG170.4%+ 70.0%29
32Porsche170.4%– 22.7%39
33Foton150.3%+ 114.3%20
34Subaru120.2%– 47.8%32
35Mercedes100.2%– 58.3%38
36JMC80.2%– 11.1%24
37Maxus80.2%– 52.9%37
38Volvo80.2%– 46.7%45
3921270.1%new42
40Bestune70.1%– 58.8%43
41Renault70.1%n/a48
42Acura60.1%– 50.0%35
43Land Rover60.1%– 45.5%34
44Karry50.1%– 54.5%46
45Mini50.1%– 16.7%47
46Fiat40.1%+ 33.3%53
47JIM40.1%new60
48Ram40.1%– 66.7%36
49BAIC30.1%n/a57
50Farizon30.1%new51
51Higer30.1%+ 200.0% –
52Infiniti30.1%– 25.0%49
53Jeep30.1%– 57.1%41
54Wuling30.1%n/a56
55ZX Auto30.1%n/a –
56DFSK20.0%– 75.0% –
57VGV20.0%+ 100.0%62
58IM10.0%n/a59
59Lincoln10.0%– 66.7% –
60Lotus10.0%n/a –
61Peugeot10.0%– 83.3%50
62Venucia10.0%+ 0.0%55
63Xpeng10.0%– 66.7% –

Panama January 2026 – models:

PosModelJan-26%/25Dec
1Toyota Hilux59912.4%+ 103.7%1
2Toyota Yaris Cross2755.7%+ 11.3%2
3Kia Soluto2475.1%+ 174.4%4
4Hyundai Grand i102164.5%+ 0.5%3
5Hyundai Creta1232.5%+ 0.0%10
6Hyundai Tucson1162.4%n/an/a
7Toyota RAV41102.3%+ 17.0%n/a
8Kia Seltos972.0%n/a8
9Kia K3962.0%n/an/a
10Hyundai Venue911.9%– 9.0%n/a

Source: Manufacturers

Cyprus January 2026: BYD breaks share record, places Atto 3 at #3 in devastated market (-17.4%)

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By:Matt Gasnier
20 February 2026 at 08:34

The BYD Atto 3 ranks #3 in Cyprus in January.

Data by our local partners SEMO Cyprus and INNOSOFT show a Cypriot market sinking -17.4% year-on-year in January to just 1,293 units. Kia (-25.4%) returns to the top spot it held over the Full Year 2025 with a dominant 14.5% share, and despite falling faster than the market. Toyota (-4.3%) follows ahead of Volkswagen (-9.9%) and Mercedes (-6.6%), all of them gaining share year-on-year. BMW (-36.4%) suffers from a particularly high year-ago result when it surged to #2 overall. Newcomer BYD is up to a record 6.7% share but drops one spot on December to #7.Β 

Model-wise, the Kia Sportage (-21.1%) and Stonic (-24.7%) are on top like over the Full Year 2025, only with rankings exchanged. Now that we have access to actual monthly results (and not Top 30 YTD), we logically see some BYD models appear. The Atto 3 ranks at a fantastic third place, the Sealion 7 at #16 and the Dolphin Surf at #21. Toyota completes the Top 5 with the Yaris at #4 (+290%) and the C-HR at #5 (+15.6%). Notice also the VW Tiguan (+255.6%) repeating at #7 vs. #22 in 2025, the Mercedes GLA (+100%) up to #15 and the Renault 5 at #30.

Previous post: Cyprus Full Year 2025: Kia Stonic and Sportage dominate again, Top 16 all SUVs

One year ago: Cyprus January 2025: BMW surges to 2nd place

Full January 2026 Top 32 All brands and Top 30 models below.

Cyprus January 2026 – brands:

PosBrandJan-26%/24Dec
1Kia18814.5%– 25.4%5
2Toyota1108.5%– 4.3%3
3Volkswagen1098.4%– 9.9%2
4Mercedes997.7%– 6.6%11
5BMW967.4%– 36.4%18
6Nissan896.9%– 14.4%4
7BYD876.7%new6
8Hyundai745.7%– 27.5%1
9Renault634.9%– 27.6%17
10Audi483.7%– 12.7%10
11Dacia362.8%+ 5.9%7
12Jeep342.6%+ 25.9%14
13Ford322.5%– 23.8%9
14Porsche272.1%– 28.9%15
15Volvo262.0%– 53.6%12
16Skoda211.6%– 25.0%8
17Lexus211.6%– 8.7%19
18Land Rover211.6%– 51.2%26
19Mini151.2%– 78.6%21
20Cupra141.1%+ 133.3%16
21MG141.1%+ 1300.0%23
22Peugeot100.8%– 9.1%13
23Citroen90.7%+ 800.0%25
24Ssangyong90.7%– 10.0%29
25Honda70.5%– 53.3%22
26Suzuki60.5%+ 50.0%20
27Mazda60.5%– 53.8%27
28Alfa Romeo60.5%+ 200.0%30
29Opel50.4%+ 400.0%28
30Maserati50.4%+ 150.0%31
31Seat30.2%– 92.1%24
32Bentley30.2%+ 0.0% –

Cyprus January 2026 – models:

PosModelJan-25%/24Dec
1Kia Sportage715.5%– 21.1%3
2Kia Stonic554.3%– 24.7%n/a
3BYD Atto 3443.4%newn/a
4Toyota Yaris393.0%+ 290.0%n/a
5Toyota C-HR372.9%+ 15.6%n/a
6Nissan Qashqai362.8%+ 5.9%5
7VW Tiguan322.5%+ 255.6%7
8Hyundai Kona312.4%– 44.6%2
9Jeep Avenger272.1%+ 42.1%n/a
10BMW X1262.0%– 62.3%n/a
11Kia Xceed262.0%– 56.7%n/a
12Nissan Juke251.9%– 51.9%6
13VW T-Cross251.9%– 32.4%n/a
14VW T-Roc251.9%– 51.9%1
15Mercedes GLA221.7%+ 100.0%n/a
16BYD Sealion 7201.5%newn/a
17Mercedes GLC201.5%+ 0.0%n/a
18Renault Arkana191.5%– 74.0%n/a
19Renault Captur191.5%+ 533.3%n/a
20Kia Picanto181.4%+ 12.5%n/a
21BYD Dolphin Surf151.2%newn/a
22Ford Transit Custom151.2%newn/a
23Toyota Aygo X151.2%+ 275.0%n/a
24Hyundai Tucson141.1%– 58.8%n/a
25Lexus LBX141.1%+ 55.6%n/a
26Nissan Ariya141.1%+ 40.0%n/a
27Nissan X-Trail141.1%+ 75.0%n/a
28Dacia Duster131.0%+ 1200.0%10
29Hyundai i20120.9%+ 71.4%n/a
30Renault 5120.9%newn/a
31Volvo XC40120.9%– 62.5%11
32VW Taigo120.9%– 20.0%n/a

Source: SEMO Cyprus and INNOSOFT

Hyundai supplier Gangfeng Lithium began production of 650 Wh/kg batteries

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By:Denis Bobylev
20 February 2026 at 08:20

Gangfeng Lithium reportedly began mass production of solid-liquid batteries with an energy density of 650 Wh/kg, utilizing a lithium alloy.

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Geely-backed Horse Powertrain reveals renewable hybrid engine, targets 40% lower fuel use

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By:Adrian Leung
19 February 2026 at 23:32

Horse Powertrain supplies hybrid and combustion systems globally to Geely, Renault, Volvo, Nissan, Mitsubishi, and Proton brands.

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Polestar 4 Estate will enter global markets in Q4 2026, 3 more EVs to come

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By:Denis Bobylev
18 February 2026 at 19:47

The Polestar 4 Estate will enter the global market in Q4 2026. Three more EVs from the Volvo offshoot will start sales by 2028.

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Chery launched Rely R08 pickup truck in UAE for 17,125 USD

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By:Denis Bobylev
18 February 2026 at 13:04

Chery Automobile launched the Rely R08 mid-size pickup truck in the UAE with a starting price of 62,895 AED (17,125 USD), including VAT.

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Greece January 2026: Citroen C3 best-seller in weak market

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By:Matt Gasnier
18 February 2026 at 09:20

The Citroen C3 is the most popular vehicle in Greece in January.

New car sales in Greece drop -5.4% year-on-year in January to 10,087 units, keep in mind January 2025 was a already off -16.4% on the year prior so this is a weak result. Toyota (-19.5%) is by far the most popular brand again with 14.9% share and despite a hefty year-on-year fall. It is followed by Opel (-19%) back up 16 spots on December but down sharply on a particularly strong year-ago result. Peugeot (-14.3%) is up 7 ranks to #3 bay also falls heavily YoY. In contrast Citroen (+34.1%) and Suzuki (+43.1%) surge ahead to complete the Top 5. Audi (+43.8%) and MG (+9.1%) also defy the negative context in the remainder of the Top 10 but Hyundai (-27.5%) and most strikingly Volkswagen (-40.6%) are hit hard, the latter even ranking below its premium counterpart Audi. Just outside the 10 best-sellers, Skoda (+116.9%) and Dacia (+64%) impress. Newcomer Chery is down for spots on a record December showing to a still stellar 14th place.

Model-wise, the Citroen C3 (-8%) records its first win in almost a year and 6th ever for the nameplate afterΒ May, June and July 2012, February 2023, January 2024 and March 2025. It distances the Full Year 2025 leader, the Toyota Yaris Cross (-12.5%) while the Peugeot 2008 (-23.6%) is in difficulty year-on-year and ranks at #3. The Suzuki Vitara (+92.4%) almost doubles its sales year-on-year and climbs to 4th place ahead of the Opel Corsa (-34.8%) and Toyota Yaris (-18.7%). Like last month, the Chery Tiggo 4 (#14) is the best-selling recent launch, above the Fiat Grande Panda (#16) and Opel Frontera (#20).

Previous post: Greece Full Year 2025: Toyota Yaris Cross repeats at #1 in best market in 16 years

One year ago: Greece January 2025: Corsa and Astra push Opel to #2 in weak market (-16.4%)

Full January 2026 Top 53 All brands and Top 246 All models below.

Greece January 2026 – brands:






PosBrandJan-26%/24Dec
1Toyota1,50614.9%– 19.5%1
2Opel8878.8%– 19.0%18
3Peugeot8318.2%– 14.3%10
4Citroen8228.1%+ 34.1%19
5Suzuki6546.5%+ 43.1%4
6Hyundai5605.6%– 27.5%6
7BMW5075.0%– 9.8%5
8MG5035.0%+ 9.1%14
9Audi4304.3%+ 43.8%13
10Volkswagen3133.1%– 40.6%8
11Skoda2952.9%+ 116.9%22
12Dacia2642.6%+ 64.0%3
13Chery2452.4%new9
14Fiat2442.4%+ 73.0%25
15Renault2092.1%+ 237.1%2
16Kia1801.8%– 52.4%21
17Ford1721.7%– 32.8%17
18Mini1631.6%+ 34.7%16
19Nissan1501.5%– 52.4%7
20Jeep1471.5%– 36.6%26
21BYD1461.4%– 11.0%12
22Mercedes1301.3%– 24.9%15
23Alfa Romeo890.9%+ 17.1%29
24Cupra890.9%– 45.1%23
25Volvo850.8%+ 19.7%11
26Mazda610.6%– 51.6%27
27Seat520.5%+ 23.8%35
28Lexus450.4%– 38.4%31
29Geely340.3%new34
30Tesla330.3%– 48.4%24
31Porsche280.3%– 22.2%37
32Honda240.2%– 4.0%40
33Land Rover200.2%– 37.5%30
34Xpeng200.2%new54
35Aion170.2%new47
36Leapmotor160.2%+ 128.6%33
37Omoda150.1%+ 275.0%28
38Zeekr120.1%new45
39DS110.1%– 72.5%42
40NIO110.1%new43
41Subaru90.1%n/a53
42DFSK80.1%+ 100.0%36
43Jaecoo80.1%+ 300.0%20
44KGM70.1%– 46.2%38
45Lynk & Co70.1%– 87.5%32
46Smart70.1%+ 75.0%41
47SWM70.1%new44
48Changan Deepal50.0%new39
49Maserati30.0%+ 0.0%49
50Dongfeng20.0%n/a48
51Mitsubishi20.0%– 95.1% –
52Moke10.0%new –
53Voyah10.0%new –





Greece January 2026 – models:





PosModelJan-26%/25Dec
1Citroen C35215.2%– 8.0%62
2Toyota Yaris Cross5175.1%– 12.5%1
3Peugeot 20084864.8%– 23.6%11
4Suzuki Vitara4544.5%+ 92.4%6
5Opel Corsa4334.3%– 34.8%34
6Toyota YarisΒ 4054.0%– 18.7%10
7MG ZS Max2922.9%+ 96.0%13
8Audi Q32742.7%+ 230.1%14
9Opel Mokka2532.5%+ 116.2%39
10Toyota C-HR2432.4%– 26.8%7
11Hyundai i202212.2%– 31.6%29
12Skoda Fabia2162.1%+ 839.1%84
13Peugeot 2082002.0%+ 12.4%46
14Chery Tiggo 41982.0%new4
15Toyota Corolla Cross1941.9%+ 25.2%23
16Fiat Grande Panda1771.8%new25
17Citroen C3 Aircross1701.7%+ 16900.0%32
18MG 31651.6%– 1.2%38
19BMW 1-Series1431.4%+ 6.7%15
20Opel Frontera1311.3%new63
21BMW X11281.3%– 57.3%18
22Peugeot 30081281.3%+ 7.6%30
23Dacia Sandero1261.2%+ 350.0%3
24BMW X21221.2%+ 103.3%27
25Ford Puma1201.2%– 29.0%31
26Suzuki Swift1201.2%+ 25.0%9
27Renault Clio1151.1%+ 945.5%2
28Toyota Aygo X1071.1%– 44.8%74
29Jeep Avenger1051.0%– 34.8%35
30Audi A31041.0%+ 44.4%49
31Citroen C41041.0%+ 188.9%59
32VW T-Roc1011.0%– 2.9%28
33Hyundai i10971.0%– 23.6%26
34Hyundai Kona950.9%+ 11.8%19
35Dacia Duster790.8%– 37.3%8
36Suzuki SX4780.8%+ 6.8%36
37Alfa Romeo Junior760.8%+ 40.7%65
38Mini Countryman740.7%+ 39.6%21
39Kia Sportage730.7%– 3.9%70
40Mini730.7%+ 28.1%33
41VW Tiguan710.7%– 61.2%20
42Renault Captur700.7%+ 125.8%12
43VW T-Cross680.7%– 26.9%42
44Nissan Qashqai640.6%– 49.6%5
45Nissan Juke620.6%– 59.5%16
46Fiat Panda550.5%– 54.9% –
47Hyundai Tucson550.5%– 55.6%52
48Cupra Formentor530.5%– 57.9%51
49Dacia Bigster520.5%new75
50Opel Astra500.5%– 81.9%139
51Mazda2440.4%– 59.6%41
52Kia Picanto430.4%– 70.1%45
53Mercedes GLA370.4%– 44.8%22
54BMW 2-Series360.4%+ 1700.0%79
55Hyundai i30360.4%– 26.5%96
56Skoda Kamiq350.3%– 25.5%54
57BYD Dolphin330.3%– 70.5%40
58Mercedes GLC320.3%+ 28.0%50
59Hyundai Inster310.3%new48
60Lexus LBX310.3%– 34.0%73
61BYD Dolphin Surf300.3%new44
62Kia Xceed300.3%– 33.3%100
63Seat Leon290.3%+ 190.0% –
64Toyota Corolla290.3%– 38.3%72
65BYD Seal U280.3%+ 460.0%57
66Kia Stonic280.3%– 68.9%111
67Citroen C5 Aircross270.3%+ 800.0%131
68Ford Explorer270.3%+ 350.0%60
69Volvo XC40270.3%+ 50.0%53
70Jeep Compass260.3%– 40.9%97
71MG HS250.2%+ 25.0%80
72Chery Tiggo 7240.2%new85
73BMW iX1230.2%+ 666.7%61
74BYD Atto 3220.2%– 47.6%55
75Cupra Leon210.2%– 12.5%69
76Tesla Model Y210.2%+ 90.9%47
77VW Transporter210.2%n/a126
78Audi Q5200.2%+ 100.0%108
79Geely Starray200.2%new –
80VW Taigo200.2%– 52.4%68
81BMW X3180.2%+ 200.0%77
82Volvo XC60180.2%– 21.7%24
83Aion V170.2%new176
84Seat Ibiza170.2%– 26.1%99
85Volvo EX30170.2%+ 30.8%43
86VW Golf170.2%– 76.7%90
87MG S5160.2%new –
88Cupra Terramar150.1%+ 50.0%64
89Hyundai Bayon150.1%– 74.6%110
90Volvo EX40150.1%+ 650.0%67
91BYD Atto 2140.1%new66
92BYD Sealion 7140.1%new146
93Geely EX5140.1%new76
94Honda HR-V140.1%+ 40.0%133
95Renault 5140.1%new –
96Skoda Kodiaq140.1%– 30.0%93
97Xpeng G6140.1%new248
98Alfa Romeo Tonale130.1%– 27.8%142
99Chery Tiggo 9120.1%new128
100Mercedes Vito, Viano120.1%– 20.0%123
101Nissan Primastar120.1%+ 20.0%138
102Porsche Macan120.1%– 25.0%164
103Tesla Model 3120.1%– 77.4%58
104Chery Tiggo 8110.1%new127
105Fiat 600110.1%+ 0.0%113
106Jeep Renegade110.1%– 56.0%91
107Leapmotor C10110.1%new98
108Nissan X-Trail110.1%– 45.0%124
109Omoda 5110.1%+ 175.0%56
110Opel Zafira110.1%+ 57.1% –
111BMW iX2100.1%+ 100.0%89
112Mercedes E-Class90.1%+ 125.0%106
113Mercedes G-Class90.1%+ 125.0%162
114Mini Aceman90.1%– 10.0%81
115Opel Grandland90.1%– 71.0%117
116Skoda Octavia90.1%– 66.7%78
117Audi A180.1%– 80.5%143
118Audi Q280.1%– 87.3%130
119BMW X580.1%– 42.9%116
120Jaecoo 780.1%+ 300.0%17
121Lexus UX80.1%– 11.1%201
122Mazda CX-3080.1%+ 33.3% –
123Mercedes GLE80.1%– 33.3%137
124Peugeot 30880.1%+ 700.0%207
125Range Rover Sport80.1%– 38.5%92
126Skoda Karoq80.1%+ 166.7%187
127Audi A570.1%+ 40.0%144
128Dacia Jogger70.1%+ 75.0%147
129DFSK E570.1%+ 133.3%180
130Honda Jazz70.1%+ 133.3%134
131Mini Cabrio70.1%+ 600.0%112
132NIO Firefly70.1%new149
133Zeekr 7X70.1%new194
134Ford Kuga60.1%– 86.7%37
135Kia EV360.1%– 53.8%101
136Land Rover Defender60.1%– 25.0%170
137Porsche Cayenne60.1%– 50.0%118
138Seat Arona60.1%– 33.3%165
139Skoda Elroq60.1%new174
140Skoda Scala60.1%– 50.0%166
141Subaru Crosstrek60.1%n/a245
142Toyota bZ4X60.1%+ 200.0% –
143VW Tayron60.1%new125
144Xpeng G960.1%new –
145Audi Q450.0%– 75.0%104
146BMW 5-Series50.0%– 44.4%195
147DS 750.0%– 72.2%157
148Ford Capri50.0%+ 25.0%121
149Ford Focus50.0%– 70.6%223
150Hyundai Ioniq 550.0%+ 66.7%87
151Jeep Wrangler50.0%+ 150.0%200
152Mercedes CLE50.0%+ 25.0%122
153SWM G0150.0%new –
154Volvo C40/EC4050.0%+ 66.7%211
155BMW i440.0%+ 100.0%105
156Changan Deepal S0540.0%new109
157DS 340.0%– 66.7%219
158Ford Tourneo Courier40.0%+ 33.3%226
159Hyundai Staria40.0%+ 300.0%184
160KGM Tivoli40.0%+ 0.0%103
161Lynk & Co 0840.0%new114
162Mazda340.0%+ 0.0%160
163Omoda 940.0%new150
164Porsche 91140.0%+ 300.0%163
165Renault Symbioz40.0%new86
166Smart #540.0%new141
167Audi Q830.0%+ 50.0%215
168BYD Seal30.0%– 40.0%145
169Leapmotor T0330.0%– 57.1%102
170Lexus NX30.0%– 78.6%135
171Lynk & Co 0230.0%new136
172Maserati Grecale30.0%+ 50.0%202
173Mercedes A-Class30.0%– 70.0%148
174Mercedes V-Class30.0%+ 0.0%204
175MG 430.0%– 84.2%186
176NIO EL630.0%new206
177Peugeot 40830.0%– 83.3%240
178Peugeot 500830.0%– 66.7%173
179Peugeot Expert Traveller30.0%– 57.1% –
180Porsche Panamera30.0%+ 50.0%242
181Porsche Taycan30.0%– 25.0% –
182Range Rover Evoque30.0%n/a107
183Renault Arkana30.0%– 81.3%82
184Smart #130.0%+ 50.0%188
185Subaru Forester30.0%n/a –
186Toyota RAV430.0%– 90.0%152
187VW Polo30.0%– 66.7%154
188Zeekr X30.0%new –
189BMW 4-Series20.0%– 33.3%178
190BMW X420.0%+ 0.0%196
191BMW X720.0%+ 100.0%216
192BMW XM20.0%n/a197
193BYD Seal 520.0%new –
194Dongfeng Box20.0%new181
195Ford Mustang20.0%+ 100.0%224
196Honda CR-V20.0%– 50.0% –
197KGM Torres20.0%– 33.3%185
198Leapmotor B1020.0%new159
199Lexus RX20.0%+ 0.0%232
200Mazda MX-520.0%– 33.3%235
201Mazda620.0%n/a –
202Mercedes C-Class20.0%+ 100.0%171
203Mercedes Citan20.0%n/a237
204Mercedes EQA20.0%– 83.3%172
205Mercedes GLB20.0%– 75.0%115
206Mitsubishi ASX20.0%– 80.0% –
207Renault Austral20.0%+ 0.0%83
208Suzuki Ignis20.0%– 96.2%190
209SWM G01F20.0%new –
210Toyota Proace City Verso20.0%– 77.8% –
211Volvo XC9020.0%– 75.0%94
212VW Caddy20.0%– 83.3%71
213VW ID.420.0%– 33.3%120
214Zeekr 00120.0%new193
215Audi A810.0%n/a –
216BMW 3-Series10.0%– 90.0%156
217BMW iX310.0%– 66.7% –
218Changan Deepal S0710.0%new179
219DFSK 60010.0%+ 0.0%132
220DS 410.0%– 90.0%220
221DS No410.0%new182
222Fiat 500L10.0%n/a –
223Ford Ecosport10.0%n/a –
224Ford Tourneo Connect10.0%+ 0.0% –
225Ford Tourneo Custom10.0%– 75.0%227
226Honda e:Ny110.0%n/a –
227Hyundai Santa Fe10.0%+ 0.0%183
228KGM Korando10.0%– 83.3%230
229Land Rover Discovery Sport10.0%+ 0.0% –
230Lexus LM10.0%new –
231Mazda CX-6010.0%– 50.0%234
232Mercedes AMG GT10.0%n/a236
233Mercedes EQB10.0%n/a161
234Mercedes EQS Sedan10.0%new –
235Mercedes GLS10.0%n/a –
236MG Cyberster10.0%+ 0.0% –
237MG ZS10.0%– 99.0%205
238Moke10.0%new –
239NIO ET510.0%new –
240Nissan Ariya10.0%– 50.0% –
241Range Rover10.0%– 66.7%208
242Range Rover Velar10.0%– 85.7%140
244Renault Megane10.0%n/a –
245Skoda Enyaq10.0%+ 0.0% –
246Volvo V6010.0%+ 0.0%247
247Voyah Dream10.0%new –
248VW ID.310.0%– 80.0%119
249VW ID.Buzz10.0%+ 0.0%192





Source: SEAA

									
								

	



			

				

															
Hongqi’s first off-road SUV with four electric motors spied

										

													

																	βœ‡CarNewsChina.com
							

						
By:Dong Yi Chen

						
18 February 2026 at 07:58

					

									

				
The Hongqi off-road SUV is equipped with four electric motors, three differential locks, and has a 0 to 100 km/h acceleration time of around 4 seconds.


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Morocco January 2026: Sales up 36.2%, newcomer Soueast impresses

										

													

																	βœ‡Best Selling Cars Blog
							

						
By:Matt Gasnier

						
17 February 2026 at 10:11

					

									

				
Soueast is already up to #14 in Morocco in January.


After lodging a record annual volume in 2025 (235,372 sales), the Moroccan new light vehicle market starts 2026 all guns blazing with a 36.2% year-on-year improvement in January to 20,421 units. This includes 18,261 Passenger Vehicles (+39%) and 2,160 Light Commercials (+16.2%). In the Passenger Cars brands ranking, Dacia surges 65.9% to 23.3% share, for once gaining more ground that sister brand Renault (+40.9%). The two French-owned carmakers account for a combined 41% share vs. 35.3% in December. Hyundai (-17.5%) is back up 9 spots on last month to #3 but endures a harsh drop. Peugeot (+113.7%) is euphoric at #4, distancing Volkswagen (+18.4%) and Citroen (+20.7%). Skoda (+74.7%) and Kia (+56.7%) shine in the remainder of the Top 10 while further down BYD (+294.7%), Chery (+243.3%), Nissan (+229.4%) and Geely (+224.4%) make themselves noticed. Newcomer Soueast leaps up 12 ranks on December to a world-best #14 with 1.7% share.


Previous post: Morocco Full Year 2025: Record market, Dacia Logan back to #1, Renault Kardian up to #6


One year ago: Morocco January 2025: Market up 24.1%


Full January 2026 Top 49 All brands ranking below.




Morocco January 2026 – brands:




PosBrand (PC only)Jan-26%/24Dec
1Dacia4,26023.3%+ 65.9%1
2Renault3,22917.7%+ 40.9%2
3Hyundai1,7009.3%– 17.5%12
4Peugeot1,1416.2%+ 113.7%4
5Volkswagen9515.2%+ 18.4%3
6Citroen6703.7%+ 20.7%5
7Opel6053.3%+ 13.1%6
8Skoda5382.9%+ 74.7%7
9Kia5252.9%+ 56.7%13
10Toyota4662.6%– 4.7%8
11BMW3742.0%– 2.3%10
12Nissan3592.0%+ 229.4%24
13Audi3541.9%+ 4.7%11
14Soueast3051.7%new26
15BYD3001.6%+ 294.7%15
16SeatΒ 2991.6%– 13.1%9
17Fiat2451.3%+ 2.9%18
18Mercedes2231.2%+ 1.8%14
19Changan2061.1%+ 7.3%28
20MG1630.9%+ 139.7%16
21Geely1330.7%+ 224.4%17
22GWM1250.7%+ 98.4%20
23Deepal1040.6%new32
24Chery1030.6%+ 243.3%21
25Cupra960.5%+ 41.2%19
26Porsche830.5%+ 23.9%33
27Lynk & Co810.4%new46
28Land Rover750.4%– 25.0%23
29Dongfeng560.3%new36
30JAC560.3%new45
31Ford540.3%+ 217.6%29
32Jeep510.3%+ 10.9%30
33Volvo500.3%– 30.6%22
34DFSK430.2%+ 10.3%27
35Jetour350.2%new25
36Suzuki320.2%+ 128.6%38
37Leapmotor310.2%new43
38Mini210.1%– 4.5%35
39Alfa Romeo200.1%– 41.2%31
40DS180.1%– 5.3%34
41Jaecoo180.1%new44
42Mahindra150.1%+ 66.7%39
43Jaguar130.1%+ 116.7%37
44Zeekr120.1%new40
45Lexus80.0%– 71.4%41
46Honda80.0%– 55.6%42
47Omoda30.0%new47
48Smart30.0%new48
49Alpine10.0%n/a –





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Poland January 2026: Toyota places 5 models in Top 6, Cupra and Omoda at record highs

										

													

																	βœ‡Best Selling Cars Blog
							

						
By:Matt Gasnier

						
17 February 2026 at 06:40

					

									

				
The Cupra Formentor is inside the Polish Top 10 in January.


It’s a tough start of the year for the Polish new car market at -9% year-on-year in January to 40,284 units. Toyota (-12.7%) falls heavily but scores a superb 19.5% share. It is followed by Skoda (+6.3%) defying the negative context with a sturdy gain. Volkswagen (-3.6%) and Audi (-7.8%) resist somewhat while BMW (+9.6%) is back up three spots on last month to round out the Top 5. Lexus (-40.8%) collapses on a record year-ago result and Kia (-38.6%) also freefalls. Dacia (-7.9%) stays at #9. At #10, Cupra (+1.8%) breaks into the Polish Top 10 for the second time ever after also hitting #10 in August 2023. Omoda (+205%) breaks into the Top 15 for the first time at #15.


Model-wise, the Toyota Corolla (-5.1%) reclaims the top spot it held over the Full Year 2025 with a very strong 5.3% share vs. 2.9% in December and 3.9% over FY2025. The Skoda Octavia (+9.7%) is relegated to #2 but is solid YoY, followed by a surging Toyota Yaris Cross (+21.2%). Toyota places no less than five models inside the January Top 6: add the C-HR (-38.1%), RAV4 (-11.4%) and Yaris (-14.9%). The Cupra Formentor (+25.2%) lodges its first Top 10 finish since August 2024 (#8). Notice also the Toyota Corolla Cross (+50.9%), Aygo X (+47%) and Skoda Kamiq (+13.5%) all delivering fantastic results.


Previous post: Poland Full Year 2025: Skoda Octavia (+11.7%) catches up on Toyota Corolla (-18.8%)


One year ago: Poland January 2025: Lexus, MG break records, Jaecoo 7 and Omoda 5 in Top 50


Full January 2026 Top 50 brands and Top 15 models below.




Poland January 2026 – brands:




PosBrandJan-26%/25Dec
1Toyota7,85919.5%– 12.7%1
2Skoda4,32410.7%+ 6.3%2
3Volkswagen3,3168.2%– 3.6%3
4Audi2,2535.6%– 7.8%5
5BMW1,9324.8%+ 9.6%8
6Kia1,7874.4%– 38.6%10
7Mercedes1,7334.3%– 10.9%4
8Lexus1,2123.0%– 40.8%15
9Dacia1,1202.8%– 7.9%9
10Cupra1,1192.8%+ 1.8%14
11Ford1,0602.6%– 20.1%16
12Hyundai9502.4%– 63.6%6
13MG9302.3%– 5.6%11
14Renault8762.2%– 19.2%7
15Omoda8572.1%+ 205.0%23
16Citroen7882.0%+ 52.7%19
17Volvo7421.8%– 22.1%28
18Opel7361.8%+ 54.0%20
19Peugeot7361.8%+ 4.1%24
20BYD6081.5%+ 266.3%13
21Nissan5671.4%– 18.2%21
22Suzuki4701.2%– 34.6%27
23Chery4611.1%new17
24Honda4311.1%+ 21.1%26
25Mazda3961.0%– 3.2%25
26Fiat3630.9%+ 101.7%33
27Jaecoo3460.9%+ 5.5%12
28BAIC3040.8%+ 23.6%22
29Mini2480.6%+ 53.1%32
30Leapmotor2410.6%new29
31Seat2170.5%– 61.9%31
32Jeep2130.5%+ 20.3%39
33Tesla1950.5%+ 89.3%18
34Alfa Romeo1370.3%– 12.7%34
35Land Rover1310.3%– 30.3%37
36Porsche1110.3%– 70.2%38
37JAC680.2%new42
38GAC610.2%new44
39Geely500.1%new30
40Dongfeng480.1%new45
41Xpeng480.1%new46
42DS410.1%+ 86.4%43
43Mitsubishi350.1%– 70.3%41
44KGM330.1%– 81.6%36
45Jetour330.1%newn/a
46Hongqi180.0%new47
47Subaru140.0%– 86.9%35
48Bestune110.0%new40
49Forthing110.0%– 83.8%48
50Alpine70.0%+ 600.0%n/a
 –Others370.1%– 83.6% –





Poland January 2026 – models:





PosModelΒ Jan-26%/25Pos
1Toyota Corolla2,1425.3%– 5.1%2
2Skoda Octavia1,4953.7%+ 9.7%1
3Toyota Yaris Cross1,0332.6%+ 21.2%6
4Toyota C-HR1,0072.5%– 38.1%4
5Toyota RAV49142.3%– 11.4%7
6Toyota Yaris8252.0%– 14.9%n/a
7VW T-Roc7922.0%– 18.0%n/a
8Kia Sportage7821.9%– 38.8%9
9Cupra Formentor6801.7%+ 25.2%n/a
10Toyota Aygo X6411.6%+ 47.0%n/a
11Skoda Kamiq6301.6%+ 13.5%13
12Toyota Corolla Cross5991.5%+ 50.9%n/a
13Hyundai Tucson5881.5%– 44.8%11
14Audi Q55451.4%– 10.4%n/a
15Lexus NX5411.3%– 45.1%n/a





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Solid-state battery breakthrough hinges on cathode innovation, not electrolytes

										

													

																	βœ‡CarNewsChina.com
							

						
By:Adrian Leung

						
16 February 2026 at 11:32

					

									

				
2026 summit stresses interface stability, material compatibility, and cathode breakthroughs over electrolyte-focused research.


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