After a year of uncertain trade tariffs and geopolitical tensions, you might be thinking that 2026 has to be a little bit easier for automakers. Maybe not a cakewalk, but at least predictable, right? Well, …
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Ford sold a record number of hybrid vehicles in 2025. Its EV sales slumped by 14.1%. The F-150 Hybrid and Maverick Hybrid alone made up nearly three-quarters of Ford’s hybrid sales. 2025 was a …
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Tesla Dominated The Used EV Market In 2025, But Its Lead Is Narrowing
by Editorby EditorTeslas, barring the Cybertruck, were some of the most popular used electric vehicles of 2025. The Hyundai Ioniq 5 jumped nine spots to become one of the most popular used EVs of last year. …
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This Is The First EV With Solid-State Batteries You’ll Be Able To Buy In America
by Editorby EditorThe world’s first all-solid-state battery on a production motorcycle will be available in the U.S. this year, Verge Motorcycles claims. Developed by Finland-based Donut Lab, the battery gets 400 watt-hours per kilogram of energy …
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BMW Buyers Turned To PHEVs As EV Demand Softened In 2025 In The U.S.
by Editorby EditorBMW’s EV sales in the United States faltered in 2025. The German company sold 16.7% fewer EVs last year than in 2024. Plug-in hybrids, on the other hand, had a strong year, with U.S. …
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Sony-Honda Mobility (SHM) unveiled an electric crossover concept at CES 2026. Dubbed the Afeela Prototype 2026, it’s set to become the second model in Afeela’s lineup. The company was coy on details, but said …
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30,000 Robots By 2028: Hyundai’s Big CES Announcement, Explained
by Editorby EditorHyundai’s subsidiary Boston Dynamics introduced its humanoid robot, “Atlas,” at CES 2026. The company says Atlas will be trained to work in its auto plants, adopting the same strategy that Tesla is using to …
‘The Question Is When’: China’s Geely On Zeekr, Lynk & Co Brands In America
Geely’s communications chief says the company will announce the U.S. entry of Zeekr and Lynk & Co within the next three years. The company brought several vehicles to CES 2026 and hinted that they …
You Can Get A Discounted Cadillac Or Volvo EV If You’re A Costco Member
Costco’s Auto Program has added new EVs to its member-only new car incentives. Four Cadillac EVs are eligible for up to $1,250 in savings for Costco members. Three Volvo EVs are also on the …
Uber’s Lucid Gravity Robotaxis Are Already On The Streets Of San Francisco
Lucid Gravity robotaxis are already being tested on San Francisco’s roads. The American automaker, together with Uber and Nuro, plans to deploy over 20,000 autonomous taxis in the next five years. The vehicles will …