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Hyundai and Kia are dropping slow-selling imported electric vehicles in the US while rushing to build highly profitable hybrid models at their new Georgia plant.
Lotus reverses its pure-EV strategy by adding a turbocharged combustion engine to the Eletre SUV, targeting luxury buyers hesitant about electric vehicles.
BMW sets the reveal date for its critical EV shift. The Neue Klasse i3 promises 800V charging, a unified software stack, and Munich production starting late 2026.
Stellantis posts a historic €22.3 billion loss for 2025, suspending dividends as it pivots back to combustion power and the Hemi V8.
Lamborghini CEO Stephan Winkelmann confirms the Lanzador EV project is scrapped due to 'near zero' demand. The model will launch as a plug-in hybrid in 2029.
Scout Motors refutes German media reports alleging a production delay to 2028, reaffirming its 2027 target despite VW Group's broader cost-cutting measures.
Honda discontinues the Acura RDX to clear capacity for the Ohio-built RSX EV, while slashing 2026 Prologue sales targets by more than 50%.
Polestar announces the Polestar 5 arrival for Summer 2026, a new Polestar 4 wagon for Q4, and confirms the Polestar 7 compact SUV for 2028.
Toyota's best-selling SUV drops pure combustion engines for a 100% hybrid lineup, signaling a massive shift in the mass market.
Mercedes-Benz confirms 16 new models for 2026 while ending production at its Mexican joint venture, signaling a defensive shift to Europe.
Stellantis revives diesel in Europe while launching the electric Dodge Charger in Windsor, proving the energy transition is anything but linear.
Ford cancels major electric van projects and shifts focus to hybrids and a secretive $30,000 pickup developed by ex-Tesla engineers in California.