Toyota Motor North America reported a strong 2025 with 8% sales growth, driven by a nearly 18% increase in electrified vehicle sales, which now make up 47% of total sales. Lexus achieved its best-ever full-year sales, and Toyota launched its first U.S. battery plant, investing heavily in manufacturing and electrification efforts.
The article highlights high-growth tech stocks in the US market, focusing on companies like Natera and Sanmina, which show strong revenue and earnings growth, and discusses their recent advancements and market positions amid a mixed market environment.
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.
Volkswagen will not produce the 2026 model of the ID. Buzz in the U.S. due to slow sales, high prices, and market conditions, though the model is not canceled entirely. The EV faced challenges like tariffs, limited range, and policy shifts, leading VW to focus on current inventory and future models instead.
Volkswagen will not produce the 2026 ID.Buzz electric minibus for the US market, citing market conditions, but plans to bring it back in 2027. The decision allows VW to focus on current inventory and prepare for the next model year, amid challenges like policy changes and market competition. The ID.Buzz, popular for its design and affordability, faced sales and policy hurdles, prompting speculation about its future at a potentially lower price or with enhanced features.
Despite Trump's tariff rollback, US coffee prices remain high due to ongoing supply chain effects and previous market shortages, with prices expected to decrease only gradually over the next year as raw bean prices eventually fall and supply surpluses develop.
The Pixel 10 has achieved a significant milestone in the US, setting a new single-month sales record for Google, with a 28% increase in sales in September 2025 compared to the previous year, driven by strong demand and effective marketing, despite competition from Apple and Samsung.
Google's Pixel 10 smartphone lineup experienced a record 28% YoY sales increase in the US in September 2025, driven by effective marketing and strong sales of the Pixel 10 Pro XL, coinciding with the launch of Apple's iPhone 17. The success is particularly notable in the $600+ market segments at T-Mobile and Verizon, though less so at AT&T. Google is preparing to launch the Pixel 10a in early 2026 with a conservative design and expected features.
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Swiss watch exports to the U.S. dropped by 56% in September, largely due to a 39% tariff imposed by the U.S., causing a significant decline in shipments and shifting the industry's largest market from the U.S. to the U.K., despite growth in other regions.
The US electric vehicle industry faces a slowdown after the end of federal tax credits, but automakers' promotional efforts and upcoming new models are expected to stabilize sales, with industry experts optimistic about long-term electrification despite current challenges.
Tesla has introduced new, more affordable versions of its Model Y and 3, starting at $36,990, but they lack some features and are still pricier than competitors like the Nissan Leaf, Chevy Equinox, Fiat 500e, Hyundai Kona, and Toyota bZ, which offer lower-priced electric vehicles in the US market.
Tesla and GM lead record U.S. EV sales in 2023, driven by consumers rushing to buy before federal incentives end in September, with EVs reaching over 1 million units sold in the first nine months and a market share of 10.5% in Q3.
Philips is launching its Ambilight TVs in the US, featuring built-in LED lighting that projects colors onto the wall in real time, enhancing the viewing experience. The initial models, available in various sizes and priced between $229 and $389, are Roku-powered and sold through Philips' website and Sam's Club, but they do not run Google TV in the US.
Ford's third-quarter US sales increased by 8.2%, driven by a 30.2% rise in all-electric vehicle sales and nearly 10% growth in SUVs, including a 51% increase for the Mustang Mach-E, fueled by federal EV incentives and record-breaking industry sales.
Electric vehicles in the US have recently become cheaper than gas cars due to falling prices and government incentives, but this trend may be temporary as incentives expire and automakers adjust production, potentially causing prices to rise again. The shift is driven by recent price cuts, tax credits, and increased supply, but long-term EV adoption depends on continued cost reductions and policy support.