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A GST hike to 25% on hybrid vehicles has led Toyota and Honda to increase prices by over Rs1.3 million, while other assemblers have paused invoicing and deliveries. The Auto Policy 2026-31 remains unannounced despite the expiration of the previous policy on June 30.

Over 200 volunteers from Greater Baton Rouge businesses will assist The Emerge School for Autism in campus improvements. Hybrid vehicle sales have surged as federal EV incentives ended, prompting automakers to shift production. Comcast plans to split into two publicly traded companies, separating its media and telecom operations.

Honda is scaling back its rapid electric vehicle (EV) expansion plans, shifting focus to hybrid vehicles due to slower EV demand, changing policies, rising costs, and competition from Chinese EV makers. The company has canceled several EV models in North America, taken write-downs, and now prioritizes hybrids as a core strategy while continuing slower EV development.

GM is investing an additional $670 million in Brazil, raising its 2024-2028 commitment to $2 billion, the largest sum the company has ever allocated for the country. The funds will support new Chevrolet models, locally built hybrids, and factory upgrades.

Toyota is gaining on General Motors in U.S. sales, according to a new forecast. Toyota has focused on hybrid vehicles, while GM and others prioritized all-electric vehicles, which experienced lower-than-expected consumer adoption.

More than 30 Chinese-made Jaecoo hybrid vehicles that caught fire were all purchased by customers. The incident highlights safety concerns related to the hybrid models.