February Market Watch: US Sales Chill While Europe’s EV Share Rebounds
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%.
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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.
January 2026 registrations in Norway collapsed. The harder question is whether this is a calendar hangover or a product problem.