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In 2024, new car sales in the US reached 15.9 million units, up 2.2% year-on-year, marking a five-year high. This growth was driven by replenished inventories, higher incentives, and surging demand for hybrid vehicles. General Motors led with 2.7 million units sold, while Toyota saw a 3.7% increase, boosted by models like the Camry and RAV4, which are offered only as hybrids in the US. Ford sold nearly twice as many hybrids as EVs in 2024. However, sales for Stellantis and Tesla declined compared to 2023.

Buick’s upcoming GL8 flagship, the Zhiying Shijia, has been spotted. Riding on the new Xiaoyao architecture, the 5.26 m-long, 2.02 m-wide MPV offers both BEV and PHEV options. Design highlights include a closed lower grille, split vertical headlights, full-width 257-LED tail-lamp and roof-mounted lidar for advanced driver-assistance systems.

Changan’s CS75 PLUS Smart Champion Edition is priced CNY 108.9-116.9k, but with CNY 15k launch cash and a deposit-doubling red-packet the effective price drops to CNY 91.9-99.9k. The facelift brings a dot-matrix grille, full-width lighting and hidden handles; inside, a 10.25-inch cluster plus 14.6-inch infotainment runs the Tianshu OS with AI voice and multiple phone-link protocols, while a 141kW 1.5T mated to an 8-speed auto delivers 6.96L/100km WLTC fuel consumption.

On 23 Oct BYD Dynasty released the 2026 Song L DM-i (RM 89-100k), Song Pro DM-i (RM 66-81k) and Qin L DM-i (RM 62-68k). All three adopt 5th-gen DM hybrid, offer up to 200 km electric and 1,630-2,148 km total range, consume as little as 2.79 L/100 km with flat battery, and add standard Yunjian-C dampers, multi-link rear suspension, column shifter and cool/heat fridge, boosting their value proposition.

Kia has locked November 1 for the 2026 Stonic/YiPao launch. The facelift keeps the 1.4L naturally-aspirated unit (73kW) and adds a 1.0T 48V mild-hybrid three-cylinder (85kW) with 6MT or 7DCT; WLTC consumption is ~5.2L/100km. Length grows to 4,165mm, featuring a closed-off front end, L-shaped LEDs and new 16/17-inch alloys. Inside, dual 12.3-inch displays, wireless charging and ADAS upgrade the kit list. Pricing is expected to start around CNY 69,800, mirroring the outgoing model.

Geely Galaxy has confirmed the launch of its new plug-in hybrid compact sedan, the Xingyao 6, on October 30. Priced between CNY 85,800 and CNY 116,800, the car features the brand’s “Ripple Aesthetics” design, measures 4,806 mm in length with a 2,756 mm wheelbase, and offers two CLTC electric range options: 60 km and 125 km.