Pure Combustion Engines Shut Out of Wards 10 Best for the First Time in 32 Years
WardsAuto announced its 2026 propulsion awards with zero unassisted gas engines on the list, handing all ten spots to hybrids and electric vehicles.
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WardsAuto announced its 2026 propulsion awards with zero unassisted gas engines on the list, handing all ten spots to hybrids and electric vehicles.
Data from Mobility Global shows pure internal combustion vehicles took 49 percent of new car sales in early 2026 as electric and hybrid models gained ground.
Q1 2026 data shows pure petrol and diesel cars rapidly losing ground in Europe, while standard hybrids emerge as the top buyer choice at nearly 39 percent.
The Australian Automobile Association found several popular EVs and hybrids miss laboratory efficiency claims by over 20 percent in real-world driving tests.
Nissan confirms the Xterra will return to the US market in late 2028 as a body-on-frame SUV with V6 and hybrid options, abandoning earlier pure EV plans.
Nissan will launch its e-Power series-hybrid technology in the United States with the 2027 Rogue, answering consumer demand for electrification without plug-in dependence.
Chinese automakers including Geely, Chery, and BYD are launching advanced hybrid electric vehicles in 2026 to capture global market share from Toyota.
Automakers unveiled hybrid variants of top-selling SUVs like the Kia Seltos, Subaru Forester, and Hyundai Palisade at the 2026 New York Auto Show.
Toyota commits $360 million to build its first localized hybrid vehicle production line in Vietnam, defending its market share against emerging electric startups.
Ford CEO Jim Farley officially confirmed the upcoming Bronco Hybrid, underscoring the brand's strategic pivot to offer a hybrid variant of every model.
Renault India introduced the 2026 Duster SUV starting at 10.49 lakh rupees. The launch relies on internal combustion and strong hybrid powertrains over pure electric variants.
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.