Toyota Hits Pause on All-Electric Highlander, Gas Models Stick Around

Toyota has quietly shelved its plans for a fully electric Highlander, pushing back a launch that was supposed to happen later this year. The automaker says it needs more time for "additional adjustments," but hasn't offered a new timeline. In the meantime, the gas and hybrid versions of the popular SUV will keep rolling off assembly lines.

The delay marks a notable step back for Toyota's EV ambitions, though the company isn't saying what exactly needs fixing.

Over at Volkswagen, the restructuring drama continues. Executives proposed cutting half of the model lines across all VW brands, but the plan got voted down by the company's supervisory board, 12 to 7. Union reps and the state of Lower Saxony, which hold the majority of board seats, weren't having it.

6 percent, with China sales down 20 percent year-over-year. The region continues to be a weak spot for legacy automakers.

, with sales jumping 13 percent compared to last year. The 3 Series, X3, and X5 led the charge. Lexus also made headlines, showing its upcoming LFA electric supercar at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. A designer confirmed the car is "almost finished" and still on track for a 2027 debut.

Over at GM, leaked production numbers suggest the Corvette Grand Sport will get serious priority for 2027, second only to the base Stingray. S. models, including Mini and Rolls-Royce.