Stellantis Abandons EV Pledges to Bring Diesel Back to Europe
Stellantis quietly returns to diesel engines in Europe as EV adoption stalls, reversing a long-standing pledge to phase out combustion models.
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Stellantis quietly returns to diesel engines in Europe as EV adoption stalls, reversing a long-standing pledge to phase out combustion models.
New ACEA data shows hybrid vehicles dominating the EU auto market, as battery-electric cars grow to 18.8 percent and internal combustion engines lose ground.
Uber and Rivian have signed a $1.25 billion agreement to deploy up to 50,000 autonomous R2 SUVs on the Uber network by 2031, providing Rivian with crucial capital.
Global pure electric vehicle sales dipped 2.8 percent in early 2026, marking the first global market contraction for the technology in 24 months.
Chinese manufacturing has overtaken Japan as the top source of new vehicles in Australia, driven by the BYD Shark 6 and value-driven SUVs.
While the pure EV revolution pauses for breath, Hyundai and Kia surge on the back of explosive hybrid demand, proving the bridge strategy is far from temporary.
February auto sales data reveals a widening transatlantic gap: US volume cools to a 15.6 million SAAR on affordability woes, while Europe's EV share hits 19.3%.
As the Geneva Motor Show returns, the industry focuses on extended hybrid lifecycles following the European Commission's proposal to soften the 2035 combustion ban.
At NADA 2026, US automakers pivot to hybrids and inventory discipline as S&P Global forecasts flat sales and the EV transition faces a reality check.
S&P Global Mobility and Cox Automotive report a slow start to 2026 as incentives roll over and winter weather hits dealership traffic.
BYD and ExxonMobil say they will develop hybrid-focused lubricants. Plug-in hybrids run their engines differently, and the oil pays for it.
Hyundai reported record January sales. Hybrids surged while IONIQ EV volumes softened, a split that fits the current buyer mood.