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Huawei Tri-Fold Hits 2M Pre-Orders Before iPhone 16 Huawei has achieved a significant milestone with over 2.7 million pre-orders for its new Mate XT foldable smartphone, which became available for pre-order on September 7. This early surge in demand positions Huawei ahead of Apple's upcoming iPhone 16 launch, underscoring the growing consumer interest in foldable smartphones. The Huawei Mate XT, a double-hinged device featuring a 10-inch display when fully unfolded, is set to go on sale starting September 20. Although the price is yet to be announced, the Mate XT's innovative design and large screen are expected to attract considerable attention. Huawei has not yet revealed additional details about the device's features, but it is anticipated to be a major player in the foldable smartp...

Toyota, though slow in developing electric vehicles, might soon lead in phasing out gasoline-only cars. Nearly 30 years after introducing the Prius, the first gasoline-electric hybrid, Toyota is shifting its focus. According to two company executives, the automaker plans to transition most, and potentially ll, of its Toyota and Lexus models to hybrid-only versions, aiming to eventually eliminate traditional gasoline-powered vehicle. Evaluations Will Accompany Every Model Redesign, If Not Sooner Toyota is expected to overhaul the RAV4 for the 2026 model year, with plans to potentially phase out the gasoline-only version in the North American market. Currently, hybrid models make up about half of RAV4 sales. While the decision isn't final, two insiders suggest that Toyota is leaning toward...

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Huawei Tri-Fold Hits 2M Pre-Orders Before iPhone 16

Toyota bets big on hybrid-only models as EV demand slows