# Volkswagen Knows Americans Want Hybrids, But Still Does Not Sell One

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Podcast: [Autoblog News](https://stenobird.com/podcast/autoblog-news-1708029)
Published: 2026-06-07T21:41:00+00:00
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Automakers such as Toyota and Hyundai have already expanded their hybrid lineups in the U.S., where demand remains strong following a slowdown in electric vehicle adoption. That trend raises the question of why Volkswagen, one of the world's largest mass-market automakers, still does not offer a ...

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