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2025 Ends with an Uptick in Australian Plugin Vehicle Sales

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In December 2025, 10,384 battery electric vehicles (BEVs) were sold into the Australian market, and 5,919 plugin hybrids were sold. In total, out of 101,513 passenger vehicles sold, 16, 303 came with a plug. This achieved a penetration rate of 16.7%. This is the highest rate of EV penetration so … [continued]

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EVs Take 32.9% Share In France – Renault 5 Record Volume

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November’s auto sales saw plugin EVs take 32.9% share in France, up from 26.2% year-on-year. BEVs grew volume by almost 50% YoY, while PHEVs fell. Overall auto volume was 132,927 units, flat YoY. The Renault 5 was (by far) the best-selling BEV, with its highest ever volume. November’s auto sales … [continued]

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Fully Electric Hyundai INSTER Crowned “Supermini of the Year” by TopGear.com

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Hyundai’s smallest EV continues its strong award momentum across Europe Judges highlight INSTER’s versatility, efficiency and class-leading equipment Latest accolade reinforces the model’s positioning in the growing small EV segment Offenbach am Main — The all-electric Hyundai INSTER has been named ‘Supermini of the Year’ at the 2026 TopGear.com awards … [continued]

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Golden Steering Wheel: Hyundai INSTER is Germany’s Best Car Under €25,000

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Prestigious award from AUTO BILD & BILD am SONNTAG for the all-electric small SUV Expert jury highlights design, fast-charging technology and spaciousness Hyundai INSTER is Germany’s best-selling small electric car in 2025 Offenbach am Main — The all-electric Hyundai INSTER has been awarded the Golden Steering Wheel by AUTO BILD … [continued]

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Hyundai’s Focus at JMS 2025: Gaming Culture & Hydrogen

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TOKYO — After a twelve-year absence, Hyundai Motor Company returned to the Japan Mobility Show with its largest public activation ever mounted in the Japanese market. Rather than competing directly with Toyota, Honda, and Nissan in the hybrid-dominated passenger segment, Hyundai unveiled a dual strategy targeting two distinct niches where … [continued]

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