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Paris Auto Show Highlights Affordable European EVs Unavailable in U.S.
automotive1 hour ago

Paris Auto Show Highlights Affordable European EVs Unavailable in U.S.

The 2026 Paris Auto Show featured a resurgence of new model debuts, led by Stellantis, which unveiled a low-cost electric 2CV concept priced at 15,000 euros. Other highlights included VW Group’s small electric family and Audi’s efficient A2 e-tron. However, these affordable, compact European vehicles are unlikely to reach the U.S. market, where Stellantis is instead focusing on high-performance V8 models like the Hellcat Charger.

via Ars Technica|
#automotive#citroen-2cv#european-evs
VW Pushes ID Buzz U.S. Return to 2028 Amid Weak Sales and Tariff Hurdles
automotive18 days ago

VW Pushes ID Buzz U.S. Return to 2028 Amid Weak Sales and Tariff Hurdles

Volkswagen has delayed the return of the ID Buzz electric van to the U.S. market until the first half of 2027, making it a 2028 model year vehicle. This marks the second consecutive model year skip for the brand in the U.S. The delay follows weak sales, high import tariffs, and the loss of federal tax credits. The 2028 model will include updated software, vehicle-to-load functionality, and digital key integration.

via InsideEVs|
#automotive#ev-strategy#id-buzz
VW ID Buzz U.S. Return Slips to 2028 Amid Tariffs and Recalls
automotive18 days ago

VW ID Buzz U.S. Return Slips to 2028 Amid Tariffs and Recalls

Volkswagen has delayed the U.S. return of its ID Buzz electric van to the first half of 2027, making it a 2028 model year vehicle. This marks the second consecutive model year skip for the brand in the U.S. market. The delay follows a troubled launch in late 2024, which was hampered by high import tariffs, two recalls, and the loss of the federal EV tax credit. While the vehicle will feature updated software and digital key integration upon its return, sales have been weak, with only 2,481 units sold in the first half of 2026.

via The Drive|
#2028-model-year#automotive#ev-delay
YT Industries Reopens US Operations After 2025 Insolvency
industry-news22 days ago

YT Industries Reopens US Operations After 2025 Insolvency

YT Industries has officially relaunched its US operations, ending a period of financial instability that began with insolvency in July 2025. Founder Markus Flossmann acquired the brand in November 2025 and has since rebuilt the infrastructure to support US customers. The company now offers its full mountain bike lineup, including the Capra, Jeffsy, Izzo, Decoy, and Tues, along with replacement parts and dedicated technical support. The Avinox-powered Decoy X Launch Edition is currently available, with the core model range expected to arrive in November. This move follows a period where US customers faced limited access to bikes and warranty support, which the company has now resolved by establishing a new Customer Care team.

via Pinkbike|
#industry-news#insolvency#markus-flossmann
Nintendo Tops US Physical Game Sales with 63% Share in 2026
business1 month ago

Nintendo Tops US Physical Game Sales with 63% Share in 2026

Circana data shows Nintendo accounts for 63% of new US physical game sales this year, with PlayStation at about 32% and Xbox just over 4%; July 2026 hit a record low for new physical software at $85 million due to fewer releases. Nintendo still led global physical software at 38.5% (61.5% digital), with digital revenue at 132.7 billion yen and a 90% YoY increase. The breakdown between Switch 2 and Switch isn’t provided.

via Nintendo Everything|
#business#circana#nintendo
US gaming hardware spending slides in July, near pandemic-era shortages
business1 month ago

US gaming hardware spending slides in July, near pandemic-era shortages

New Circana data shows US spending on gaming hardware and physical software fell sharply in July, with hardware outlays down 29% year over year and overall hardware spending near July 2020’s pandemic-driven shortages. Physical game sales hit a near-record low for July, while subscriptions rose 6%. Share of new physical game spend skewed toward PlayStation and Nintendo, and the top-seller was Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 (port) with other ports also performing well; the combined spend on games, hardware and accessories declined about 10% year over year.

via Eurogamer|
#business#circana#gaming-industry
McDonald's taps Skye Anderson as US chief as Q2 growth slows
business2 months ago

McDonald's taps Skye Anderson as US chief as Q2 growth slows

McDonald's posted 1.3% global same-store sales growth in Q2 (below consensus) with US comps up 0.8% (below expectations), and named Skye Anderson as president of McDonald's USA as part of its McDonald’s Next growth plan. Management cited execution and menu-mix issues—such as the rollout of a new value menu and too many new items—that pressured service times and customer satisfaction. Adjusted EPS rose to $3.32 on $7.1B revenue, and the stock remains down year-to-date ahead of a September investor meeting.

via Yahoo Finance|
#business#earnings#mcdonalds
McDonald's growth cools as shoppers tighten budgets
company-earnings2 months ago

McDonald's growth cools as shoppers tighten budgets

McDonald's posted slower growth in Q2, with global same-store sales up 1.3% (US +0.8%), revenue of about $7.1B and adjusted EPS of $3.32, missing some estimates. Growth cooled as budget-conscious consumers remained under strain, with traffic pressures and the lapse of the Minecraft offering weighing on results. The company also named Skye Anderson president of McDonald's USA, as Joe Erlinger departs after more than two decades. Shares are down roughly 13% this year, and analysts view the September investor meeting as pivotal for long‑term growth through asset investments and menu innovation.

via Yahoo Finance|
#company-earnings#earnings#mcdonalds
McDonald’s bets on a U.S. turnaround as Q2 shows mixed results
business2 months ago

McDonald’s bets on a U.S. turnaround as Q2 shows mixed results

McDonald’s posted a mixed Q2: adjusted EPS of $3.38 beat expectations while revenue of $7.10 billion slightly missed consensus; U.S. same-store sales rose 0.8% as traffic fell, and global SSS rose 1.3%. Skye Anderson was named president of McDonald’s U.S., replacing Joe Erlinger. The company outlined a new growth strategy—focusing on restaurant design, better-tasting food and drinks, consumer-led innovation, and improved service—with shares up about 2% premarket. The international segments showed stronger performance, while the Minecraft tie-in period last year was noted in passing.

via CNBC|
#business#earnings#growth-strategy
Audi's 2027 Q9 lands as the US-focused flagship SUV
technology2 months ago

Audi's 2027 Q9 lands as the US-focused flagship SUV

Audi unveils the 2027 Q9 as its new flagship SUV designed for the US market, starting at $87,700; built on VW Group's Premium Platform Combustion, it offers a Q9 and SQ9 (twin-turbo V8) with rear-biased AWD, active-matrix LED headlights, and a three-row interior configurable for six or seven seats. With a 209-inch length and 123.5-inch wheelbase, cargo starts at 19.3 cu ft behind the third row (up to 87.7 cu ft with all seats folded) and towing up to 7,700 lb, making it a US-market flagship intended to rival large rivals like the Cadillac Escalade.

via Ars Technica|
#audi#flagship#q9
Audi bets on the US market with flagship Q9 and SQ9 three-row SUVs
business2 months ago

Audi bets on the US market with flagship Q9 and SQ9 three-row SUVs

Audi unveiled the full-size Q9 and its SQ9 variant as its U.S.-centric flagship lineup, with prices from $89,095 for the Q9 and $119,395 for the SQ9. The three-row SUVs pair American-tuned powertrains—a 2.9L V6 (429 hp) and a 4.0L V8 (591 hp)—with tech like matrix adaptive headlights and a ChatGPT-powered voice assistant, underscoring Audi’s bid to win back U.S. luxury SUV buyers on performance, space, and technology. The launch comes as Audi seeks to offset tariff-related headwinds and a lack of U.S. manufacturing, a factor analysts say could limit margin despite the potential market uplift amid competition from BMW and Mercedes.

via CNBC|
#audi#business#q9