Happy Friday, InsideEVs readers. In today’s edition of The Update:
Toyota has a new CEO.
Audi is introducing “power nap” mode.
Europe’s changing EV regulations throw a wrench into planning.
And the Kia Niro PHEV isn’t getting a 2026 model. It joins a long list of plug-in cars that have bit the dust in the last several months.
—Tim Levin, Senior Editor
Toyota Has A New CEO, Again. Here's What It Means For EVs, China And Beyond
Koji Sato, who has extensive engineering experience, is out after just three years. His replacement is a numbers guy.
Photo: Audi
The 2027 Audi Q6 And A6 E-Tron Have A ‘Power Nap’ Mode To Doze In Your $80,000 EV
It “creates a calm and restful atmosphere during charging sessions,” according to Audi.
Photo: Mercedes-Benz
Europe Won't Ban Gas Cars By 2035 After All. Now Mercedes Is Worried
Until recently, European manufacturers were preparing for the 2035 ban on combustion engines and now must adapt to eased regulations.
Photo: Kia
The Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid Is Dead
The Niro PHEV is not getting a 2026 model, and its future in the U.S. is a little blurry right now.