Hyundai Debuts All-New BAYON and 292-PS TUCSON N Line in Paris
Hyundai reveals the new BAYON and TUCSON N Line in Paris, with a 2027 BAYON hybrid and a 292-PS TUCSON plug-in hybrid.
Category: EVs & Hybrids
Volkswagen Group Deliveries Fall 9% as European EV Orders Rise
Volkswagen Group reports 6.01 million deliveries through September, down 9%, while European EV orders and deliveries continue to grow.
Opel Shows Corsa GSE in Paris Alongside Its Next Formula E Racer
Opel’s Corsa GSE makes its Paris show debut with 207 kW and a claimed 5.5-second sprint, alongside the brand’s GEN4 Formula E car.
Kia Brings Seltos Hybrid and K4 Hybrid to Paris as European Lineup Expands
Kia’s Paris display introduces the Seltos Hybrid to Europe and previews K4 Hybrid production. Local prices and delivery dates remain to be confirmed.
Smart #2 Brings Back the Electric Two-Seater, With Approval Still Pending
Smart reveals its new electric two-seater in Paris, targeting 290 km of WLTP range. Specifications and deliveries remain subject to final approval.
Toyota Recalls 31,000 2026 RAV4 Plug-in Hybrids for Power-Loss Risk
Toyota is recalling about 31,000 U.S. 2026 RAV4 Plug-in Hybrids because an ECU fault can shut down the hybrid system while driving. Dealers will update the software free.
Porsche Global Deliveries Fall 16% as 911 Sales Rise
Porsche delivered 178,532 vehicles worldwide through September 2026, down 16%, while 911 deliveries rose 12% and China fell 33%.
20 Chinese Brands Head to 2026 Paris Motor Show
The 2026 Paris Motor Show will host a record 20 Chinese brands, doubling their 2024 turnout and intensifying competition across Europe’s EV and hybrid market.
EU-China Understanding Could Cut Projected Hybrid Exports by More Than Half
A new EU-China trade understanding could reduce projected Chinese hybrid and plug-in hybrid exports to Europe by more than half over four years.
Porsche U.S. Q3 Sales Drop 13% as Cayenne Jumps 36%
Porsche delivered 16,026 vehicles in the U.S. during Q3 2026, down 13%, as Cayenne sales jumped 36% and the 718 run-out weighed on volume.