The European Union planned to phase out sales of gas and diesel cars and trucks by 2035. Arguments are heating up in the EU as EV adoption rates are slowing.

However, foot traffic, or the amount of people entering Target stores, is a proxy for sales. In February 2025, the first month of boycotts, Target's foot traffic was down 9.5%, according to Placer.ai.

Target said reactions to its DEI moves adversely affected its first-quarter sales. Protesters say they're not satisfied with the company's response so far. Additional protests are planned for ...

Kia also revealed it is targeting a 4.3% share of the global battery electric vehicle (BEV) market by 2030 with annual sales of 1.26 million units, including new models such as the EV3, EV4, EV5.

The European Union planned to phase out sales of gas and diesel cars and trucks by 2035. Arguments are heating up in the EU as EV adoption rates are slowing.