Chinese EVs may hit U.S. within a few years, one way or another

China has deliberately and aggressively expanded its EV footprint throughout Europe, the U.K., Asia and Australia, exporting millions of vehicles, building factories and widening supply chains. Despite tariffs, stringent regulations and fierce opposition from lawmakers and the American auto industry, there's a growing possibility that Chinese electric vehicles will be sold in the U.S. in the next few years.

CNBC • Jun 6, 2026

Automakers urge EPA to move quickly to rewrite vehicle pollution rules, back two-year delay

Major automakers backed the Environmental ​Protection Agency proposal to ‌delay enforcement of a regulation requiring significant ​cuts in air ​pollution from vehicles for ⁠two years but want ​the agency to ​move quickly to rewrite the rules.

Reuters • Jun 3, 2026

Sticker Shock at the Pump Fuels a Surge in Hybrid Sales

Sales of hybrid vehicles rose 33% in May versus last year, as buyers seek better fuel economy.

WSJ • Jun 3, 2026

Indian automakers' sales rise in May despite rising fuel prices

India's top carmakers reported higher sales ​in May, with market leader Maruti Suzuki saying bookings ‌for its compressed natural gas vehicles jumped 40% after fuel prices rose due to the energy shock from the Iran war.

Reuters • Jun 1, 2026

Are Self-Driving Cars the Future of Transport? ETFs at the Wheel

Autonomous driving gains traction as Tesla, Waymo and Zoox expand robotaxis, while ETFs offer diversified exposure to the AV boom.

Zacks Investment Research • May 21, 2026

Are Surging Fuel Prices Pushing Up EV Sales? Experts Say It's Not That Simple

Edmunds trade-in data showed a 5% jump in people trading gas cars for new and used EVs for the first 4 months of 2026. The rise has happened as gas prices have climbed 40% since April 2025, according to AAA.

CNBC • May 20, 2026

Are surging fuel prices pushing up EV sales?

Spiking fuel prices across the U.S. have put the spotlight back on EVs.

CNBC Television • May 20, 2026

Europe EV sales leap as Iran war pushes up petrol pump prices

Demand for electric vehicles in Europe has surged as high fuel prices linked to the Iran war propel sales of new and second-hand EVs, data exclusively shared with ​Reuters shows, providing a much-needed boost to the auto industry.

Reuters • May 20, 2026

US House lawmakers propose $130 annual EV fee to pay for road repairs

U.S. House lawmakers proposed bipartisan legislation that would require electric vehicles to ​pay a $130 fee to pay for road repairs annually and $35 for some ‌plug-in hybrid models.

Reuters • May 18, 2026

Chinese EVs are coming to Canada, and some dealers can't wait to sell them

Canada is allowing 49,000 Chinese-made electric vehicles to be imported for retail sales annually at a tariff rate of 6.1%. That's opening the market for auto dealers in the country to sell Chinese EVs.

CNBC • May 15, 2026