--- title: "California Is Rethinking Its Gas-Powered New-Car Sales Ban: TDS" date: "2025-11-21" modified: "2025-11-21" authors: - name: "Joel Feder" job_title: "Director of Content and Product" link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/joel-feder" url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/california-is-rethinking-its-gas-powered-new-car-sales-ban-tds" categories: - "News" - "The Downshift" --- # California Is Rethinking Its Gas-Powered New-Car Sales Ban: TDS ![toyota dealership]() Good morning and welcome to *The Downshift*, or *TDS* for short. Tight, light, and right, *TDS* gathers the latest automotive news from around the globe and places it in one spot. Stories are summarized in a single, sometimes long, sentence accompanied by a link for those seeking more information. 🚨 A quick heads up that I'll on vacation next week with the family recharging. *TDS* will be taken over by another team member and arrive slightly later than usual, just like this week with me being in Los Angeles for 2026 World Car of the Year testing, time with Volvo, and the 2025 LA auto show. I wish you all a happy Thanksgiving. The first cup of coffee is gone and just starting the second, so let's get into it. ⛽️ California is reportedly [rethinking its EV mandate]() and the phaseout of gas-powered new-car sales by 2035 after its strict emissions rules were blocked by the Trump administration in June. 🏎️ The bonkers Hyundai Elantra N TCR Edition track car has [been confirmed as coming to America](). πŸš™ The [Genesis G90 Wingback Concept debuted]() and previews what could be a stunning full-size luxury wagon as the automaker aims for the establishment's thunder. πŸ’¨ The Hyundai Ioniq 6 N is coming to the U.S. next year, but the automaker's clearly planning on the take rate being low as it said the electric sports sedan [will arrive in limited quantities](). 🎯 Infiniti is now [aiming at Mercedes-Benz AMG and BMW M]() with upcoming high-horsepower performance luxury models. πŸ₯ The l[atest Porsche 911 GT3 Manthey Kit debuted](), and the model shaves nearly 3 seconds off the sports car's Nurburgring lap time. πŸ”‹ The [Lucid Gravity Touring debuted]() with a price of $81,550 including destination and a range of up to 337 miles. πŸ”₯ A [fire broke out, again](), at the plant of one of Ford's aluminum suppliers. *Have feedback on the formatting of TDS? Send us a note: tips@thedrive.com* ## Author Overseeing what you see, read, touch, hear, and interact with from the vast lakes of Minnesota, Joel Feder shapes how The Drive looks and operates as the head of content and product initiatives. On a daily basis, Joel leads the newsroom and editorial staff playing point on both short-term coverage and long-term strategic plans. His mission is to help ensure The Drive shapes the future of automotive media by helping the team execute original reporting, breaking news, and exclusive opportunities. Regarded as an industry insider and recognized by colleagues, fellow journalists, and manufacturers as a point-person and leader in the industry, Joel owns and runs the largest automotive professionals group on Facebook in an effort to serve and help others. Joel serves as a juror for the World Car Awards. In addition, he is the board chair and chair of the governance and nominating committee for Move Forward MN, a local non-profit that helps at-risk youth with barrier-free mental health and housing services. While you’re reading this he’s either on his computer or iPhone chasing the latest news or drafting a story. ### Author social links [Instagram]() [LinkedIn]() [Bluesky]() [Email]()