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New vehicles at a California dealership
  • Market & Industry
  • August 19, 2026

California New Car Registrations Fall In The First Half Of 2026

California’s new vehicle market slowed during the first half of 2026. New light vehicle registrations…

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Hybrid vehicles at the California dealership
  • Market & Industry
  • August 18, 2026

Hybrid Market Share Reaches a New High in California

Hybrid vehicles are taking a larger share of California’s new car market in 2026. Conventional…

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