Automotive ETFs in Spotlight as Hybrid Cars Take Center Stage

Hybrid cars are gaining ground as EV challenges mount, putting Toyota, Honda and Hyundai in focus and boosting the outlook for auto ETFs.

Zacks Investment Research • Sep 16, 2026

Trio of economic forces could boost electric vehicles, WoodMac says

A trio of emerging economic forces could boost global production of electric vehicles with implications for oil, power and metal markets, a ​report from Wood Mackenzie said on Thursday.

Reuters • Aug 13, 2026

Gas Vs. Electric: Global EV Sales Are Actually Rising In 2026; Here's Where

Global electric-vehicle sales hit 2 million in June, gaining for the fourth straight consecutive month, per industry data.

Investors Business Daily • Jul 11, 2026

Global EV demand rises again as Europe offsets China, U.S. weakness

Global demand for electric vehicles rose ​for a fourth straight ‌month in June, driven by strong growth in Europe as sales ​weakened in China and North ​America, data from consultancy Benchmark ⁠Mineral Intelligence showed on ​Friday.

Reuters • Jul 9, 2026

China raises EV ambitions with 30% fleet target by 2030

China has unveiled a new carbon-peaking action plan that targets new energy vehicles (NEVs) accounting for 30% of the country's total vehicle fleet by 2030, marking a significant step in the electrification of the world's largest automobile market. The State Council on Thursday released the "15th Five-Year Plan" Carbon Peaking Action Plan, outlining the country's roadmap to peak carbon emissions before 2030.

Invezz • Jul 9, 2026

Why Detroit Autos Could Be in Trouble Soon. Hint: Saying Goodbye to Big Profits?

Executives point to a faster than normal shift in demand from larger vehicles to more efficient vehicles. Rising gas prices and uncertainty surrounding the Middle East conflict are adding to industry pressures.

The Motley Fool • Jun 24, 2026

Iran war fuel spikes lift Europe's EV sales again, but growth may not last

Rising fuel prices driven by the Iran ​war are boosting demand for new and used electric vehicles across Europe, industry data shared with Reuters ‌shows, though some executives warn interest could fade if petrol costs fall.

Reuters • Jun 18, 2026

At Hong Kong auto show, China automakers to target wealthy in right-hand-drive markets

Chinese automakers are speeding into right-hand-drive markets from Australia to Southeast Asia and ​challenging long-dominant Japanese car companies with premium electric vehicles aimed at affluent consumers.

Reuters • Jun 17, 2026

Should The U.S. Follow China's Auto Industry Playbook?

Big increases in China's auto exports including a doubling of global EV shipments last month underscore a truth that is lacking in U.S. discussion about the future of its own auto industry: Chinese cars “are not going away,” particularly EVs that “have better technology and better features at a better price,” according to long-time China business expert Ker Gibbs.

Forbes • Jun 15, 2026

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