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New electric cars from unexpected quarters and some defiantly old-school machines make next year an enticing one for car fans and practical buyers alike

In the US, the Ford F150 has been the best-selling truck for 48 consecutive years and the best-selling vehicle overall for the past 43 years. Americans love their trucks. Much of that love has little to do with actually carrying cargo in the bed. However, with ongoing construction on my street, I am reminded that some truck users prioritize function. Looking through materials for BYD’s new T4, it raised a question: What if you actually needed a truck to carry stuff? Overall, the BYD T4 has a GVWR of 3.495 metric tons or 7705 lbs., which would technically make it a Class 2 Truck in the US. Being Class 2 would make certification easier, as the regulations are different than for passenger vehicles (even though many Class 2 trucks, like the F250, are used as passenger vehicles). Payload comes in at 1545 kg for the flatbed (3406 lbs.), which is roughly 50% more in comparison to the most capable F150 and twice as much as the most popular model. The bed of the T4 is over 13 feet long overall and over 12.6 feet long inside with the sides folded up. That bed is also over 50% longer than the 8’ bed F150 and over twice as long as the most popular version, while the T4 is shorter overall. And, because it is a flatbed, the bed width is not restricted by wheel wells, making the bed floor ~50%. At over 6’ wide, wider than the most popular F150 truck bed is long. A 15 cubic meter cargo box is also available, which is in line with the largest Jumbo/Extended Frame high-roof version of the Transit van, but in a much smaller footprint.

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On October 7, 2025, The BBC reported that Chinese automotive giant BYD announced that the UK has overtaken all other international markets to become its largest outside China, following an 880% year-over-year sales surge in September. UK ... Read more

Sales of plug in vehicles remain steady at about 15% (PHEVs and BEVs) for November in the Australian Market.

China strengthened its grip on the global EV battery market in 2025, with CATL and BYD leading growth. Chinese makers now control 68.9% of global installations, while Korean and Japanese rivals lose ground.

Europe’s auto market kept climbing in October, boosted by strong demand for electrified models.

Tesla has seen its sales in Europe collapse by nearly 50% in October 2025, while Chinese rival BYD surged ahead, solidifying its growing dominance in the region.

The global EV market grew by over 30% in the third quarter, and new challengers claim large market share across both BEV and PHEV segments.