AD #3549 - VW Wants to Slash EV R and D Time; BYD Beats Toyota with 200-Km PHEV; BEVs Hold 14% Market Share in EU
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Volkswagen is accelerating its EV development in China by launching a new R&D company to cut product development time by 30%. Tesla continues aggressive price cuts across multiple markets despite rising sales. Chinese automaker BYD edges out Toyota with a new plug-in hybrid offering up to 200 km electric range. Lexus introduces its ultra-luxury LM minivan to Europe and Japan, featuring hybrid powertrains and premium interiors. Nissan teases a fresh Pathfinder concept with modern design cues. Mitsubishi debuts a real-time video configurator for the Outlander PHEV. European BEV sales surged 58% in March, now holding 14% market share, while ICE sales also rose. Hyundai and Kia address theft vulnerabilities with insurance programs and software updates.
Tesla Model Y
"... its vehicles in the US. It lowered prices of the Model Y long Range and Performance models by three thousa..."
Nissan Pathfinder
"... the rear wheels. Nissan revealed what it calls a Pathfinder concept, but it looks like it's pretty far in the..."
Mitsubishi Outlander
"...game technology to play a video of the Mitsubishi Outlander plug in hybrid driving down the road, and it make..."
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