Fossil fuel demand poised to decline, Ford's Tesla adapter hiccup, Hyundai's holographic windshield displays

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Five of the most oversupplied SUVs (and their current deals):

5. Nissan Pathfinder – 0% APR for 36 months plus a $1,500 cash discount.

4. Kia Sorento – 0% APR for 48 months or lease for $269 per month for 24 months with $3,999 down.

3. Dodge Durango – $5,950 in cash discounts or lease for $379 per month for 36 months with $4,199 due at signing.

2. Ford Escape – 1.9% APR for 60 months plus a $4,000 trade assist.

1. Jeep Grand Wagoneer – 0% APR (no interest car loan) for 36 months or 3.9% APR for 72 months.

(Data source: CarEdge)

Fossil fuel prices are forecasted to drop fast in the back half of the decade, thanks to China’s growing shift toward electric vehicles (EVs), says the International Energy Agency (IEA).

China, once responsible for over 60% of the world’s oil demand growth, has cut daily oil consumption by 500,000 barrels this year, driven by economic pressures and a push for EV adoption.

The IEA predicts this trend will continue, but should fossil fuel demand decline in the coming years, lower gas prices could convince buyers to stick with their internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles in certain regions … (Go deeper: 3 min. read)

Ford EV owners are being asked to stop using the Tesla Supercharger adapters immediately due to a potential defect that could damage charging ports and slow down charging speeds over time —

A tough break in the competitive EV market.

Ford confirmed the issue affects a specific batch of adapters sent out earlier this year. While not officially classified as a recall, Ford is treating it as a customer service action. The company will send replacement adapters starting the week of Oct. 28. … (Go deeper: 1 min. read)

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Hyundai Mobis is teaming up with Zeiss to develop holographic windshield displays, aiming to enhance safety by keeping essential driving information directly in a driver’s line of sight.

Set to launch by 2027, the tech will project data like speed, navigation, and even video calls across the windshield, blending infotainment with practicality.

Front passengers can stream movies from the same display, creating a futuristic in-car experience.

While Hyundai is betting big on these displays as part of its autonomous strategy, some experts worry that more tech could invite distractions … (Go deeper: 2 min. read)

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— CDG