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The divergence stems from powertrain strategy: Toyota's long-standing hybrid lineup is thriving as hybrid sales rise ~10%, while GM's heavy EV bet is backfiring as EV sales fall over 23% following the expiration of the $7,500 federal tax credit and new 25% import tariffs. Analysts note GM lacks a hybrid bridge to weather the EV slowdown, while Toyota never abandoned hybrids. The broader US auto market is down ~3% through June, with Tesla, Ford, and GM facing the steepest declines. ## Full article daily.dev links to this article rather than hosting it. 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