Gas/electric hybrids accounted for 12.4% of U.S. new light-vehicle sales in the first quarter while market share remained essentially flat for battery electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids. +

EVAI founder Ian Gardner says dealers must arm their sales teams with a broader and deeper understanding of the factors that drive EV purchases, including TCO and charging infrastructure. +

The U.S. Senate approved a measure that revokes an EPA waiver that would have allowed a group of states, led by California, to ban the sale of light duty gas vehicles and gas/electric hybrids. +

Subaru will raise prices on nearly every U.S.-sold model starting in June, according to Motor1 and other sources, citing “market conditions” without specifically mentioning new tariffs. +

The California New Car Dealers Association has officially demanded that Honda and its Sony Honda Mobility division stop collecting deposits for the Afeela 1 EV from California residents. +

EVAI founder Ian Gardner says a new survey proves an opportunity exists for dealers willing to leverage data and technology to stay ahead of rapidly evolving fleet service trends. +

Lotlinx’s Len Short digs beneath the headlines to review a litany of first quarter auto retail and finance reports and distill them into four key points in his latest contribution to DealerELITE. +

Tesla CEO Elon Musk told investors he will reduce his role as a senior White House advisor to one or two days per week after reporting a 71% decline in net income, led by a 20% drop in automotive revenue. +

The California New Car Dealers Association filed a lawsuit against Volkswagen and its Scout Motors division, which produces EVs the company wants to sell directly to consumers. +

An ongoing dispute between Honda and Criswell Acura has escalated with the filing of a lawsuit against the factory, seeking to recoup losses from a 2024 Acura ZDX that failed at 400 miles. +