Who dominates hybrid car sales?

Posted on 08/06/2026
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Just three automakers control the majority of one of the hottest segments in the U.S. car market — and none of them are American companies.

In the first half of 2026, sales of hybrid cars — not long ago considered a bridge to fully electric vehicles — have risen nearly 20% year-over-year to a record market share of 15.4%, according to the Center for Automotive Research, almost three times the share of pure EVs.

CNBC's Robert Ferris has the details.

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