Tesla Shanghai Passes 4 Million Cars in 14 Months
On 8 December 2025 Tesla's Shanghai Gigafactory marked its four millionth vehicle, a Starlight Gold Model Y L, the last million taking about 14 months.
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Foton's Partner Summit: Commercial Vehicles Go Global
Foton's January-October sales reached 537,000 units, up 9.8% year on year, building a vehicle parc that supports its push into aftermarket services.
Chinese Battery Makers Pass Their Korean Rivals
From January to October 2025 the five leading Chinese battery firms held 43.1% of the market outside China, overtaking the Korean trio combined.
Southeast Asia: Japanese Incumbents Lose Ground
The Philippines' luxury car market fell 8% from January to October 2025, as Chinese brands with affordable prices moved into the same space.
Southeast Asia: Chinese Brands Pass 12% Share
Chinese brands sold 83,096 units in Indonesia, 12.6% of total car sales of 660,659, roughly one in eight cars sold there.
Latin America's EV Share Doubles as Tesla Stays Away
Latin America's EV market share doubled from about 2% to 4% in 2024 on IEA data, outpacing global growth, while Uruguay's EV share of new cars reached 28%.
Techron Builds Its First Plant Abroad in Serbia
Techron will build its first overseas plant in Serbia's Inđija Industrial Zone, with the environmental assessment application now submitted.
MG Brazil: All-EV Lineup, Direct Sales and 24 Dealerships
MG plans to partner with 12 groups to establish 24 dealerships in Brazil by the end of 2025, bringing an all-electric lineup via direct operations.
Nepal: Battery EVs Take 73% of the Car Market
Battery electric vehicles hold a 73% share of Nepal's passenger vehicle market, one of the highest anywhere, as Chinese and Indian brands compete.
BYD Rises to Sixth Among Korea's Import Brands
Since entering the Korean market in January 2025, BYD rose to sixth among import brands by October, outselling Toyota and Audi with 824 units in the month.
Europe's EV Map: Norway at 97%, Divisions Below
Norway's BEV penetration hit 97% in April 2025 with Chinese brands near 10% share, while the UK sold 382,000 BEVs in 2024, passing Germany.
Leapmotor Enters Brazil and Chile with Stellantis
Leapmotor has entered South America with Brazil and Chile as its first markets, debuting at the São Paulo Auto Show using Stellantis' established channels.