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Stellantis is counting on the 2026 Jeep Cherokee, its first traditional hybrid and most fuel-efficient gas‑powered Jeep, to drive a U.S. sales rebound and reach roughly 1.15 million vehicles in 2026 (about a 25% gain). The Cherokee will be produced at Toluca, Mexico, with expansion plans anticipated, and pricing is set around $37,000–$46,000 to compete with rivals like the Toyota RAV4 and Honda CR-V.
Consumer Reports’ 2026 Top Picks span 10 models across segments, and for the first time every Top Pick is a hybrid or electric vehicle. The lineup features Honda Civic Hybrid, Toyota Camry Hybrid, Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid, Subaru Forester Hybrid, Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid, Lexus NX Hybrid/PHEV, BMW X5 (gas and plug-in), Ford Maverick Hybrid, Ford F-150, and Tesla Model Y, with high Overall Scores based on road-test performance, reliability, owner satisfaction, and safety.
European buyers registered 308,955 new EVs in December across the EU, UK and EFTA, about 50% higher year over year, marking the first month EVs outsold gas-powered passenger cars. Hybrids remain the market leader, but EVs are closing the gap as more affordable models enter the market. For the full year, nearly 2.6 million EVs and about 4.6 million hybrids were registered in the region, while gas and diesel registrations fell significantly, signaling a continued shift toward electrification.
Honda is developing a new hybrid system for the US market that will feature a louder, more appealing exhaust sound, catering to American preferences for louder cars. The new hybrid will sound better than the Prelude and will be implemented in popular models like the Accord, Civic, and CR-V, with potential for sportier trims and future V-6 engines. This move highlights Honda's focus on enhancing the driving experience for American consumers, even as the industry shifts toward electric vehicles.
Ford is shifting its strategy from pure electric vehicles to hybrids and extended-range electric vehicles due to changing consumer demand and market conditions, leading to a $19.5 billion charge in 2026 and a significant reduction in EV sales projections.
Ford is retreating from its ambitious electric vehicle plans due to unprofitability and shifting focus towards hybrids and region-specific models, reflecting broader industry challenges with EV economics and changing government policies, especially in the US.
Ford is ending production of the high-end $70,000 F-150 Lightning EV pickup due to poor sales and shifting focus to more profitable hybrid and extended-range electric vehicles (EREVs), with plans to introduce affordable EVs starting around $30,000 and aiming for profitability by 2029.
Ford is shifting its strategy from fully electric vehicles to focus more on hybrids and energy storage, dropping the all-electric F-150 Lightning and reassigning its EV investments, resulting in nearly $20 billion in charges through 2027. The move aims to align with customer demand for affordable, versatile vehicles and adapt to changing regulations, with plans to make 50% of its global volume hybrids or extended-range EVs by 2030, and to profitably develop its EV business by 2029.
Ford is shifting its EV strategy, abandoning plans for a large all-electric F-150 Lightning in favor of extended-range hybrids and more hybrids across its lineup, citing weaker domestic EV demand and regulatory changes. The company will focus on affordable electric models, repurpose a plant for gas vehicles, and enter the battery storage business, while collaborating with Renault for European EVs and continuing to produce gas-powered commercial vehicles.
Ford Motor is reducing its electric vehicle production plans and will incur a $19.5 billion loss, due to overestimating demand for EVs and underestimating the durability of gasoline and diesel vehicles, influenced by policy changes and market shifts.
Ford's initial investment in electric vehicles didn't meet expectations, leading the company to shift focus towards hybrids and energy storage solutions as part of its strategic pivot in the automotive industry.
Toyota has begun production at a new $13.9 billion battery plant in North Carolina and plans to invest up to $10 billion more in the US over the next five years, marking a significant expansion in its US operations amid shifting market conditions favoring hybrids and EVs.
Ferrari plans to diversify its lineup by 2030, offering 40% hybrid, 20% electric, and 40% combustion engine vehicles, while maintaining V6, V8, and V12 engines for purists. The company emphasizes technology neutrality and customer choice, with a focus on customization, exclusivity, and sustainability, aiming for significant revenue growth and innovation in hybrid technology.
The finale of Alien: Earth season one reveals a shift in power, with hybrid children and xenomorphs gaining dominance over humans, raising questions about what constitutes the 'real monsters' and setting up potential conflicts for future seasons.
Porsche is delaying its electric vehicle plans due to slowing demand, shifting focus back to combustion engines and hybrids, and redesigning its EV platform in collaboration with VW Group, while its flagship SUV above Cayenne will now launch with gas and hybrid options instead of fully electric.