Global EV sales fall 2% in September, ending six-month growth streak

Global demand for electric vehicles fell 2% in September, ending six consecutive months of growth, ​as record sales in Europe were not ‌enough to offset sharp declines in North America and China, data from UK-based research firm Benchmark Mineral Intelligence ​showed on Friday.

Reuters • 18 hours ago

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

State Street Investment Management Announces Changes to ETF Lineup

BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--State Street Investment Management today announced plans to close and liquidate the following ETFs (the “Liquidating ETFs”) based on a review of its ETF offerings. ETF Name Ticker State Street® SPDR® S&P Kensho Intelligent Structures ETF SIMS State Street® SPDR® S&P Kensho Smart Mobility ETF HAIL State Street® Nuveen Municipal Bond ETF MBND The final day for creations and redemptions in each Liquidating ETF will be February 17, 2027. Trading of all shares will b.

Business Wire • Aug 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

Fuel Prices Drive Sales of E.V.s, Just Not in the U.S.

Electric vehicle sales have soared in Europe and much of the rest of the world, but Americans are still hesitant.

NYTimes • May 13, 2026

Global EV demand rises for second month, data shows

Global demand for electric vehicles rose for a second straight month in April as high petrol prices kept steering buyers ​away from combustion-engine cars, data from consultancy Benchmark Mineral Intelligence showed on ‌Wednesday.

Reuters • May 12, 2026

Trump Hits EU With 25% Auto Tariff: Will ETFs Shield Your Portfolio?

DRIV and other auto-focused ETFs could cushion tariff shock as Trump's proposed 25% EU auto levy rattles markets and reshapes industry dynamics.

Zacks Investment Research • May 4, 2026

Transportation ETFs Move Into Top Gear With AI in the Driving Seat

Transportation ETFs like HAIL capture attention as AI-driven logistics, automation and smart mobility fuel a stronger run for the transportation sector.

Zacks Investment Research • Dec 5, 2025

IEA Predicts 20M Electric Car Sales in 2025: ETFs Poised to Gain

DRIV and KARS stand out as EV-focused ETFs are poised to benefit from the IEA's forecast of more than 20M electric car sales in 2025.

Zacks Investment Research • Nov 17, 2025

Inside The Recent Run of Clean Energy & EV ETFs

PBW, QCLN, CNRG, and HAIL have been hovering around 52-week highs as clean energy regulations, Ford's EV plan, Powell's rate cut hints and Tesla rally sparked momentum.

Zacks Investment Research • Aug 27, 2025