Hong Kong's August new car registration figures are out, with BYD Sealion 7 topping the monthly model rankings for the second consecutive month.

Tesla has officially launched the production version of its steering-wheel-free, fully autonomous EV, the Cybercab, which has commenced commercial operations in Austin, USA.

Tesla has listed a new entry-level Model 3 Rear-Wheel Drive on its Hong Kong and Macau websites. In Hong Kong, it starts at HK$205,000 before tax, while Macau pricing starts from MOP252,000.

Tesla has increased the prices of two Cybertruck variants in the US by US$5,000.

Tesla announced that its Cybercab launch event will take place on 3 September. Earlier reports had suggested that the company was looking to start production of the autonomous taxi as early as April.

Tesla has reached a major milestone, with its 10 millionth electric vehicle rolling off the production line.

For Hong Kong's motor market, 2026 will be a year etched in memory, as the "One-for-One" Scheme, in place for eight years, officially concluded on 31 March. From that date onwards, members of the public purchasing electric private cars will be liable for First Registration Duty (FRD) just like those buying conventional petrol private cars.

Comparing the May 2026 private car registration data in Hong Kong with May 2025, the brands showing the most impressive growth in the local car market are exclusively electric vehicle (EV) brands, proving that the new growth momentum in Hong Kong's new car market is still dominated by EVs.

The sales rankings for new car models in May 2026 have been released, showing clear market segmentation that fully reflects the trends in vehicle ownership needs among Hong Kong residents.

In May 2026, Hong Kong released its official new private vehicle registration data. The top five brands were Tesla, BYD, DENZA, ZEEKR, and XPENG. This result clearly reflects a new market reality: even after the full withdrawal of electric vehicle subsidies, the shift toward EVs in Hong Kong has not reversed. Instead, it has filtered out speculative demand and revealed solid, genuine consumer pref

According to the latest data from the China Passenger Car Association, the Tesla Gigafactory in Shanghai delivered more than 85,000 vehicles in May, setting a new single-month record for 2026, representing a 39.4% year-on-year increase and an 8% month-on-month rise. The Shanghai facility serves as Tesla's primary global export hub, accounting for over half of the group's total vehicle deliveries,