US Auto Sales Slip in July 2026 as Hybrids Surge to 15% of the Market
US new vehicle sales fell 1.4% in July 2026, but hybrids reached 15.4% of the market — their highest share in years — as EV demand continues to decline. (152 characters)
2027 BMW iX3: First Neue Klasse EV Arrives in the US This September
The 2027 BMW iX3 goes on sale in the US on September 25, starting at $61,500. It is BMW’s first Neue Klasse vehicle, with 434 miles of range and 400 kW fast charging.
The 2026 Toyota RAV4 Goes All-Hybrid and Completely Reinvents America’s Best-Selling SUV
Toyota has fully redesigned the RAV4 for its sixth generation, dropping all gas-only engines and offering the SUV exclusively as a hybrid or plug-in hybrid with up to 324 horsepower.
Aston Martin Secures $736 Million in New Debt to Shore Up Its Finances
Aston Martin has secured £550 million ($736 million) in new debt financing led by BlackRock’s HPS Investment Partners to boost liquidity and fund its product plans.
BYD Posts Record July Sales as Global Exports Surge 124%
BYD sold 419,211 new energy vehicles in July 2026, its best month of the year, as overseas deliveries hit an all-time high of 179,841 units. (141 characters)
Hyundai and Kia Set July US Sales Record on 52% Hybrid Surge
Hyundai and Kia sold a combined 165,284 vehicles in the US in July 2026, a new all-time high, as hybrid sales surged 52% and EV sales fell sharply.
Hybrids Outsell EVs in California for the First Time in Four Years
Hybrid vehicles captured 22.1% of California’s new car market in the first half of 2026, surpassing EVs for the first time since 2021.
Tesla Q2 2026: Record Revenue but Profits Fall 57% as AI Costs Surge
Tesla posted record revenue of $28.24 billion in Q2 2026, but operating profit fell 57% year-over-year as AI and robotaxi spending surged sharply. (146 characters)
