Auto Launch & Review

CarPlay Ultra breaks out of luxury:

• Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis prepping integration for upcoming models, possibly H2 2026.
• Deeper vehicle control:...

Honda is aggressively pushing SUVs to counter slumping sales in India, planning 10 new cars including 7 SUVs by 2030.

Key launches:

• Elevate...

Pre-show launches from top Chinese brands:

• BYD Sealion 05 SUV debuts tonight on Monday
• Great Wall's Tank 700 off-roader hits market same night
• Changan's global event set for Tuesday
  Hype building fast for Beijing.

Mercedes-Benz plans to launch vehicles with Nvidia's Alpamayo Level 2++ driving system in South Korea in 2027, pairing it with their own tech to advance ADAS in a key Asian market.

EV Model Updates

• 🔥 Mercedes EQS Rejuvenation: Mercedes-Benz's EQS EV features a 575-mile range and can repower for 200 miles in 10 minutes...

Prime investment picks in foreign autos: Nissan, NIO, and Toyota, poised to ride China's NEV boom (19M units in 2026, +15.2% YoY; penetration to...

Mercedes-Benz's updated EQS pushes luxury EV limits with 575-mile range and 200 miles added in 10 minutes.

Key advancements:

• Over 25% of parts...

Tesla's full-stack autonomous push ramps up:

• Service expansion: Driverless Model Y robotaxis hit Dallas & Houston streets, competing with Waymo &...

High gas prices fuel EV adoption acceleration outside the US:

• Europe: BEV registrations up 29.4% YoY to ~560k in Q1; record March sales up 72%...

REEVs tackle EV hesitancy head-on:

• Range extender magic: Small engine recharges battery for unlimited range, ending charger hunts on long trips.
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Ford is poised to stay a low-growth business for the next decade, constrained by the mature global car market and its legacy position—2025 automotive sales reached just 24%. Investors should brace for modest returns ahead.

Hyundai bets big on China—world's largest auto market with 31.4M vehicles sold last year, nearly double the US's 15.98M—after exiting Russia amid US-Europe EV headwinds.

Infiniti's luxury revival hinges on bold moves after sharp decline:

• Sales plunge: From 30,000 units in 2017 to ~11,000 in 2022 U.S., market share...

Rolls-Royce is uniquely positioned for EV success: luxury buyers don't care about engine noise, steering feel, or weight—making electric powertrains a perfect fit for the ultra-premium brand.

• Battery durability shines: Ex-taxi Tesla Model Y hits 111,000 miles with 92% health despite near-exclusive fast-charging (32,684 kWh DC)—LFP packs...

Key trend in EV slowdown: Lithium demand decoupling from automotive cycles toward energy storage systems (ESS).

• ESS surges for grid stability,...

Toyota's reliable Corolla icon evolves into a 'want-to-drive' daily driver for 2027:

• 'To You' strategy builds emotional connection, defying...

Former WRC champ Ott Tänak is back with Toyota Gazoo Racing, developing their 2027-spec rally car after his 2019 title win.

Key highlights:

• Started...

From pioneer to purgatory: Toyota Prius, world's first mass-produced hybrid (1997 Japan, 2001 US), now just 9,737 Q1 2026 US sales – down 42% YoY...

• State agencies still ignoring 2017 regulation to track and report vehicle carbon emissions since 2019
• DEP says Baker's 2021 EV executive order...