There are a lot of new Toyota models slated for release this year. By December, I wouldn’t be surprised to see them leapfrog Hyundai and Volkswagen if they can

There are a lot of new Toyota models slated for release this year. By December, I wouldn’t be surprised to see them leapfrog Hyundai and Volkswagen if they can get parts and production stays on schedule. I also think some of these automakers are riding a fine line and trying not to cannibalize the final years of the ICE lineup. Notice how many sporty driving cars are being released the last 2 years. It’s very likely those cars will be illegal to sell in a decade. It makes sense for them to produce those cars now and get a sale while they keep working on battery and range in a lab behind the scenes. The key to that balance though is to actually put in the R&D so when they do decide to pump out EVs, they’re competitive to the market. If Toyota and Honda are playing catch up releasing 200 mile range EVs while the early adopters are moving on to 350+, then that will be the beginning of their downfall similar to the big 3 in the 80s.