EVs Canceled or Delayed in 2026 as Automakers Pull Back
From GM to Mercedes, automakers are shelving or pushing back EV models amid softening demand, tariff uncertainty, and a strategic pivot back toward hybrids.
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Derek Morrison
Senior Automotive Reporter
Senior Automotive Reporter covering EVs, car reviews, and industry news. 10 years. Purdue Mechanical Engineering. Previously at Car and Driver, Automotive News, Electrek, and Motor Trend.
Articles by Derek Morrison (12)
New EV Sales Drop 28% But Used EVs Surge to Record
New electric vehicle registrations fell 28 percent in Q1 2026, but the used EV market hit an all-time high as budget-conscious buyers snap up affordable models.
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Used EV Sales Jump in Europe as Iran War Drives Up Petrol
Soaring petrol prices driven by the Iran conflict have pushed European drivers toward used electric vehicles, with secondhand EV sales up 41 percent year over year.
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Best Car Deals and Incentives for March 2026
Dealerships are offering aggressive rebates and financing deals this March as inventory piles up. Here are the best new car incentives for budget-minded buyers.
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10 Most Exciting New Cars Coming in 2026 and Beyond
From next-gen sports cars to breakthrough EVs, these are the ten most anticipated vehicles set to hit showrooms in 2026 and the years ahead.
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Trump Tariffs Have Cost Automakers $35 Billion Since 2025
A new industry analysis estimates that tariffs imposed since 2025 have cost global automakers over $35 billion in added costs, reshaping supply chains worldwide.
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US New-Vehicle Sales Pace Holds Steady in March 2026
The seasonally adjusted annual sales rate held near 15.8 million units in March, suggesting consumer demand remains resilient despite economic headwinds.
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Toyota Retains Global Sales Crown as Hybrids Offset Tariffs
Toyota held its position as the world's top-selling automaker in 2025, with strong hybrid demand in North America and Asia helping absorb rising tariff costs.
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BYD's Super-Fast Charging Battery Is a Wake-Up Call
BYD unveiled a battery that charges from 10 to 80 percent in under ten minutes, intensifying pressure on US and European automakers falling behind in EV tech.
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GM Begins Testing Self-Driving Tech on US Highways
General Motors launched supervised autonomous highway tests in Michigan and California, marking a renewed push into self-driving after the Cruise restructuring.
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Who's Driving Waymo's Cars? Sometimes the Police
Waymo is partnering with police departments and first responders to integrate robotaxis into emergency response protocols across its operating cities.
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BYD, Nissan Adopt NVIDIA DRIVE Hyperion for Level 4
BYD and Nissan have signed on to use NVIDIA DRIVE Hyperion, the full-stack autonomous platform targeting Level 4 capability in production vehicles by 2028.
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