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BYD outsold Ford, and now it thinks it can catch Toyota as the world's No. 1 automaker

BYD's Ambition: From Outsold Ford to World's No. 1 Automaker

BYD outsold Ford globally, marking a milestone in EV adoption.
BYD's CEO aims to surpass Toyota as the world's top automaker within five years.
The company leverages vertical integration and global expansion to achieve its goal.
Challenges include trade tensions, brand recognition, and competition from legacy automakers.

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DT Editorial Team·Jun 10, 2026·via electrek.co

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Honda Ridgeline Is Going Away for 18 Months Until It Gets a V6 Hybrid: Report

Honda’s Ridgeline may return in 2028 with a V6 hybrid after an 18-month pause

A report says the Honda Ridgeline could pause sales for about 18 months.
The pickup is expected to return with a redesigned V6 paired to a dual-motor hybrid system.
Honda says Ridgeline remains important to its future lineup, though it did not confirm the full timeline.

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DT Editorial Team·May 27, 2026·via thedrive.com

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Toyota eyes $2 billion Texas plant; AutoPayPlus CEO on affordability

Toyota’s Reported Texas Plant Study and Subaru’s EV Delay Point to a More Uneven Auto Transition

Toyota is reportedly considering a $2 billion assembly plant in Texas.
Subaru is delaying in-house EV production after a $362 million charge and a 90% profit plunge.
The two moves reflect an uneven auto transition shaped by tariffs and capital discipline.

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DT Editorial Team·May 18, 2026·via autonews.com

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Honda CEO Tries To Distract From $5.7 Billion Annual Loss With Promise Of 15 New Hybrids And By Dropping 2040 Combustion-Free Goal - Jalopnik

Honda retreats from its 2040 combustion-free target after a steep annual loss

Honda says it will launch 15 new hybrids by 2030.
The company reported its first annual loss since going public in 1957.
Honda is dropping its 2040 combustion-free target and increasing US local sourcing for hybrid components.

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DT Editorial Team·May 15, 2026·via jalopnik.com

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Embattled Honda CEO Toshihiro Mibe scrambles for reboot in face of historic loss from bad bet on EVs

Honda pivots back toward hybrids after warning of a historic annual loss

Honda says it faces its first annual loss.
The company links the setback to rising EV costs.
Management is shifting emphasis toward hybrids as part of a reboot.

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DT Editorial Team·May 11, 2026·via autonews.com

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DT Editorial Team·May 8, 2026·via autonews.com

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DT Editorial Team·May 8, 2026·via autonews.com

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DT Editorial Team·May 3, 2026·via autonews.com

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DT Editorial Team·May 2, 2026·via cleantechnica.com

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 22, 2026·via jalopnik.com

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 22, 2026·via electrek.co

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 15, 2026·via thedrive.com

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 15, 2026·via thedrive.com

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 15, 2026·via thedrive.com

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 11, 2026·via autonews.com

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 11, 2026·via autonews.com

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 10, 2026·via electrek.co

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 7, 2026·via autonews.com

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 6, 2026·via autonews.com

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ANC Podcast: May 8, 2026 | The week’s top stories and Infiniti Canada’s Ken Hearn

Federal Trade Court Blocks Trump’s 10% Global Tariffs in Fresh Blow to Trade Policy

A federal trade court blocked Trump’s 10% global tariffs as unlawful.
The ruling was described as the second major setback to the tariff effort after a February Supreme Court ruling.
The decision is significant for automakers and other industries that rely on international supply chains.

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First Shift: Lucid reports $1 billion loss

Lucid’s $1 Billion Loss Leads Automotive News’ Latest Market Brief

Lucid’s reported $1 billion loss was the lead item in Automotive News’ latest video briefing.
The same roundup pointed to dealer-broker friction and GM’s Orion Assembly plans.
Automotive News also highlighted higher shopper satisfaction when AI is used.
The mix of topics reflects financial, industrial, retail, and digital pressure points in autos.

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Germany warns of ‘huge costs’ as Trump threatens to increase EU tariffs to 25%

Trump Tariff Threat on EU Vehicles Draws German Warning Over Economic Fallout

Germany says a threatened 25% U.S. tariff on EU vehicles would carry huge costs.
Automotive News says the move would threaten billions in transatlantic auto trade.
The warning comes as the auto market is already adjusting to tariff-related uncertainty.

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Nissan to Produce ICE Trucks & SUVs Instead of EVs in USA - CleanTechnica

Nissan Reverses Mississippi EV Plan and Turns Back to Gas Trucks and SUVs

Nissan has canceled plans to build two EV models at its Mississippi factory.
The plant will instead produce an updated Frontier, a new Xterra, and related body-on-frame vehicles.
The company cited market conditions, customer demand, and updated strategy for the reversal.

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GM Throws In The Towel On Future Electric Trucks - Jalopnik

GM reportedly halts next-generation electric truck program as EV demand softens

GM has reportedly put its next-generation full-size electric trucks on indefinite delay.
The halted program was said to target refreshed, lower-cost EV trucks and SUVs for 2028 production.
The move suggests a broader industry shift toward hybrids and slower EV rollout in large vehicles.

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GM suspends next-gen electric truck indefinitely as it retreats to gas

GM Reportedly Puts Next-Generation Electric Truck Refresh on Hold

GM has reportedly suspended plans to refresh its full-size electric truck and SUV lineup.
The affected lineup includes the Silverado EV, Sierra EV, Hummer EV, and Escalade IQ.
The decision suggests a reassessment of large EV economics and demand.
The move comes as automakers adjust EV strategies across the industry.

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Hyundai and Kia Want To Sell You a Pickup Truck by 2030

Hyundai and Kia Set Their Sights on U.S. Pickup Trucks Before 2030

Hyundai says it will launch body-on-frame vehicles in the U.S. before 2030.
Kia has separately confirmed a body-on-frame truck for the U.S. by 2030.
The plans put both brands into one of the industry’s most important and competitive segments.

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Nissan Exec Teases Xterra and Says 'Badass Is Back'

Nissan Signals the Xterra’s Return as It Rebuilds Its Truck and SUV Lineup

Nissan Americas Chairman Christian Meunier teased the Xterra’s return with the phrase “Badass is back.”
The upcoming model is expected to use a new body-on-frame platform shared with other future Nissan and Infiniti vehicles.
The report says Nissan plans V6 and V6 hybrid powertrains, with production in Canton, Mississippi and launch in the second half of 2028.

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Nissan Announces Huge Turnaround Plan To Cut Models and Keep the Good Stuff

Nissan Maps a Smaller Lineup and Hybrid Future in Broad Turnaround Push

Nissan plans to reduce its lineup from 56 vehicles to 45.
The company says key enthusiast models like the GT-R and Z will stay.
Future products will be grouped into shared families with broader hybrid use.

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How VW plans to keep mass-market lead in Europe in EV era

Volkswagen’s answer to Europe’s low-cost EV squeeze is a new urban electric family

Volkswagen is using its Electric Urban Car Family to defend mass-market share in Europe.
The strategy targets Europe’s entry-level EV segment.
The ID Cross is presented as the electric counterpart to the VW T-Cross small SUV.
Volkswagen is positioning the vehicle against the Renault 4 and Fiat Grande Panda.

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First Shift: Kia plans midsize pickup

Kia’s Midsize Pickup Plan Lands as Global Auto Competition Keeps Shifting

Automotive News reports Kia plans a midsize pickup.
The same roundup points to Chinese premium brands expanding globally and BYD store plans in Canada.
Volkswagen is also reported to be ending U.S. ID.4 production, underscoring ongoing industry realignment.

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Nissan's new electric SUV secures nearly 8,500 orders within 30 minutes

Nissan’s New EV SUV Report Is Too Thin to Prove a Sales Breakout

Candidate metadata describes strong early demand for a new Nissan electric SUV.
The supplied source text is mismatched and too limited to verify most headline details.
The story highlights how careful editors must be with EV preorder and order claims.

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Labor tensions at Audi intensify as CEO signals more possible cuts

Audi’s labor tensions deepen as management hints at further efficiency measures

Audi labor representatives want management to stick to current cost-reduction plans.
CEO Gernot Döllner signaled that further efficiency measures may be necessary.
Workers are worried about the future of Audi’s Neckarsulm site.

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John Bozzella: Kill the gas tax

Auto Industry Group Presses Case Against the Gas Tax as EV Policy Debate Widens

John Bozzella says the government’s gas tax should be abolished.
The argument is tied to what automakers say they need from Washington for EV innovation.
The supplied material points to a widening policy debate around transportation finance in the EV era.

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Daily 5 report for March 23: Can the industry keep up with ‘China speed’?

China Speed Is Reshaping the Global Auto Industry — and Western Makers Are Struggling to Keep Pace

Chinese EV makers develop new models in 18-24 months, roughly half the time of Western manufacturers
Software-first design philosophy allows Chinese brands to iterate vehicle capabilities via over-the-air updates post-delivery
A domestic battery supply chain and deep CATL partnerships give Chinese manufacturers structural cost advantages
Western automakers are responding with JV deals, software capability investments, and compressed development cycles
The competitive gap is forcing a restructuring that will determine which automotive brands remain competitive through the 2030s

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