New Electric Car Sales Bounced Back Big in April: TDS

April delivered a rare bright spot for electric-vehicle sales, with year-over-year registrations down 9.8% versus April 2025—the strongest month so far in 2026 after earlier declines. Automotive News frames the trend as a reflection of policy shifts and lingering supply constraints rather than a full market rebound. The data arrives as regulators and industry players monitor incentives and infrastructure that shape buyer demand. In industry headlines, Tim Kuniskis, head of Stellantis’ American brands, teased a surprise vehicle debut at Roadkill Nights on August 8, signaling continued Dodge performance electrification. Separately, the U.K. is weighing plans to soften the 2030 BEV quota while preserving a 2030 ban on new internal-combustion cars and a 2035 hybrid ban. The week also notes questions about Tesla’s FSD safety data in Europe and Bovensiepen’s 05 GT, a 790-horsepower M5 Touring‑inspired coachbuilt model, underscoring a busy, high-performance trajectory. The RV segment remains under pressure with four months of 2026 shipments down 13.5% from 2025, while Le Mans and other race results punctuate a weekend of global motorsport action.