Nissan scraps Canton pure EV plan in push for ICE and hybrids Nissan has abandoned its $500m electric vehicle commitment for its Canton, Mississippi plant, replacing it with V6-powered hybrids. The decision lays bare the widening gap between EV ambition and manufacturing reality in Trump-era America. Ilkhan Ozsevim
UK market hits post-2019 high as EV volumes surge, but ZEV mandate gap widens New SMMT data shows UK registrations hit 380,627 in March (+6.6%), with BEVs up 24.2% to 86,120. Yet EV share sits at 22.4% versus a 33% target, while Chinese OEMs doubled market share to 11.1%, reshaping competitive and supply chain dynamics. James McLoughlin
Ford pivots factories from pure EVs to hybrid and hydrogen future The American manufacturer is repurposing its Tennessee and Ohio plants to produce trucks and vans with internal combustion and hybrid powertrains whilst launching a battery storage venture, marking a decisive retreat from EV-only production Ilkhan Ozsevim
Toyota stakes $912m on hybrid surge with five-plant expansion Japanese automaker allocates capital across component casting, engine assembly and vehicle production facilities in response to electrified vehicle demand approaching 50% of total US sales, marking significant shift in manufacturing strategy Ilkhan Ozsevim
North America’s powertrain reality check At the Automotive Manufacturing North America 2025 conference in Detroit in October, Eric Anderson, associate director for Americas Powertrain & Compliance Forecasting at S&P Global Mobility, outlined a data-driven assessment of the region’s outlook. Anushka Dixit
Fiat 500 hybrid revives Mirafiori plant with scaled-up production and new investment Production of the Fiat 500 Hybrid at Turin’s Mirafiori plant represents a significant reinvestment in the facility and marks a major step in Stellantis' manufacturing strategy. Nick Holt
