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Mobility
Honda, Tesla and Volkswagen join EV discontinuation rush in U.S.
Honda has officially confirmed it will end production of the Prologue, its last all-electric model sold in the United States. The move comes as the U.S. EV market faces slowing growth and policy changes, prompting major automakers to scale back EV lineups. Second-quarter U.S. EV sales totalled 247,226 vehicles, or 5.8 percent of new-vehicle sales, data showed. Other automakers have also halted or reduced EV models.
Mobility
Tesla posts surprise deliveries; Tour de France on high alert as deadly heat wave hits
Tesla delivered 480,126 vehicles in the second quarter of 2026, beating market forecasts and marking its best second-quarter total. Deliveries rose 25 percent from a year earlier and 34 percent from the first quarter, ending a two-year slide in quarterly deliveries. The company is expanding robotaxi testing and adding a three-row Model Y in the United States. Elsewhere, Rivian, BYD, Xpeng, Toyota, Joby and BMW reported new developments, while extreme heat hit the Tour de France.
Autos & Transportation
Hyundai Motor offers up to $10,000 discount on EVs in U.S. with Ioniq series promotions
Hyundai Motor is stepping up electric vehicle promotions in the United States, offering discounts of up to $10,000 and 72-month zero-interest financing on models including the Ioniq 5 and Ioniq 9. The move is seen as a response to higher price burdens after a federal tax credit ended and intensifying competition. In South Korea, Hyundai Capital is also offering discounts on Ioniq models and Kia EVs. Media reported low lease payments for some trims.
