The Corvette remains GM’s halo car, now in its eighth generation and reshaping itself for a regional, shifting global market.
A roundup of recent coverage shows interest in plug-in hybrids remains steady. Experts highlight the cost hurdle, but buyers are turning to used models to save money. The Prius Prime leads within small cars; Tucson and Sorento plug-in hybrids offer more space. The debate hinges on price versus electric range as buyers seek efficiency.
Automakers have announced strategic shifts as Chinese brands and US trade rules upend the sector. Volkswagen has proposed deep job cuts to cut costs, Jaguar Land Rover is adding hybrids and prioritising the US, and the Commerce Department has denied Polestar permission to sell new connected models in the US from 2027, pushing the brand to refocus on Europe.
Hybrid sales lift several automakers in Q2 as demand for electrified models grows while all-electric demand stalls. Toyota leads the pack with hybrids, while Ford and GM face mixed results amid supply constraints and policy shifts under USMCA negotiations.