Mobility Monitor

Electric Vehicles

• Tesla introduces a cheaper Cybertruck model while cutting the Cyberbeast price by $15,000 as the company struggles to find buyers for its truck. The Drive

Product Launches

• The 2027 Audi RS5 PHEV gains 1,376 pounds over the previous model, though it maintains the same power-to-weight ratio. The Drive
• The 2025 Lexus LS is being discontinued, marking the end of the luxury sedan that changed the entire luxury car market. The Drive

AI/Automation

• Expedia's annual filing now identifies AI agents as a major threat rather than just competitive pressure, with the company betting on direct customer engagement to avoid becoming an invisible backend. Skift
• Nordstrom is implementing AI solutions for procurement, sourcing agility, and spend visibility to improve supply chain operations. Retail Dive

Retail Industry

• Ace Hardware hit record revenue of $10 billion for the year, fueled by nearly 30% growth in its digital business. Retail Dive
• New Balance achieved record annual sales of $9.2 billion in 2025. Retail Dive
• Aritzia acquired Fred Segal and leased its flagship Los Angeles store with plans for renovation. Retail Dive
• Walgreens is laying off at least 600 employees as it simplifies its organizational structure to speed up decision-making. Retail Dive