Sales of new electric cars saw a significant rebound in April, according to TDS.

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      Welcome to The Downshift, abbreviated as TDS, your morning news summary from The Drive featuring the top automotive headlines worldwide.

      The Downshift provides a quick overview of the news with links to more detailed articles. We hope you had a fantastic weekend filled with racing and sports events, including the 24 Hours of Le Mans, World Cup matches, and of course, the New York Knicks. Here’s your update for Monday, June 15, 2026.

      🔌 New electric vehicle (EV) registrations have seen a predictable decline each month in 2026 since the federal tax credit ended, although April showed the best results yet with just a 9.8% decrease from April 2025, following March’s 25% drop, February’s 37%, and January’s 41%. [Automotive News]

      🆕 Tim Kuniskis, chief of Stellantis’ American brands, hinted at an unexpected vehicle reveal during Roadkill Nights on August 8. In 2022, Dodge showcased the Charger Daytona SRT concept and the Hornet at this event, suggesting a possible hint at SRT's upcoming plans. [Carscoops]

      👑 Reports indicate that the U.K. government will convene with automakers this week to discuss relaxing regulations that mandate 80% of new cars sold in the country be battery-electric by 2030. A proposed new plan might require only half of all cars sold to be electric, while maintaining the current ban on new purely internal-combustion vehicles that year and prohibiting new hybrids by 2035. [Autocar]

      🧮 Independent traffic analysts have stated that data provided by Tesla to authorities in Sweden and the Netherlands regarding the safety of its Full Self-Driving (FSD) system is misleading. The automaker continues to seek approval for an FSD rollout in Europe. [Reuters]

      5️⃣ Bovensiepen, the new coachbuilder established by the family that founded Alpina following BMW's complete absorption of the brand in 2022, has introduced the 05 GT, an M5 Touring boasting 790 horsepower—approximately 50 more than a standard M5—with numerous custom design features. [Autoblog]

      ⛽ Economic challenges and elevated gas prices have negatively impacted the RV industry, with manufacturers reporting a 13.5% decrease in shipments to retailers during the first four months of 2026 compared to the same timeframe last year. [Reuters]

      🏁 Results from the weekend's races:

      94th 24 Hours of Le Mans: Mike Conway, Kamui Kobayashi, and Nyck de Vries secured the overall win for Toyota

      NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series at Pocono: Justin Allgaier claimed victory for JR Motorsports

      Formula 1 Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix: Lewis Hamilton finished first for Ferrari

      GT World Challenge America at Road Atlanta: Jason Daskalos and Philip Ellis achieved the overall win for JMF Motorsports

      NASCAR Cup Series at Pocono: Denny Hamlin triumphed for Joe Gibbs Racing

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