Producătorii auto asiatici profită de creșterea cererii de mașini hibride din SUA, determinată de prețurile ridicate ale benzinei / Vânzări de hibride mai mari cu 20% în iulie, inclusiv pentru Honda, Hyundai și Toyota

Asian automakers Toyota and Hyundai have seen a surge in hybrid vehicle demand in the U.S. due to high gasoline prices amid geopolitical tensions. Sales of hybrids rose nearly 20% in July, contrasting with a 1.5% decline in total vehicle sales. Toyota and Hyundai dominate the hybrid market, holding 86% of the share, while traditional hybrids are preferred over plug-in hybrids. U.S. gasoline prices have increased significantly, yet electric vehicle sales remain low. Detroit automakers, having largely overlooked hybrids, are experiencing a drop in electric vehicle sales and are now exploring hybrid options. Despite economic pressures, new car sales in the U.S. are projected to remain resilient, driven by affluent buyers.