Hybrid sales surge as new EV registrations fall in California
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Hybrid vehicles hit a record 22.1% share of California's new-vehicle market in the first half of 2026.
EV registrations fell 24.8% as gas prices climbed and the...
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CNCDA
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Group of 14 California Volkswagen dealers pushes back on Scout sales approach
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Legal action reinforces franchise protections and could set a precedent for direct-to-consumer sales limits
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Federal judge partially allows dealer lawsuit against Volkswagen to proceed
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The court’s split decision allows key elements of the dealer association’s lawsuit to move forward against Volkswagen.
The ruling narrows the case, signaling which claims meet federal...
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