AD #3572 - BMW Revives Clown Shoe Design; Cadillac Names Escalade EV; Ford Will No Longer Be ‘All Things to All People’
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Ford outlines its financial outlook, emphasizing a strategic shift away from trying to be 'all things to all people' by focusing on connected digital products and separating its ICE and EV divisions. Supplier relations highlight Toyota as the top OEM to work with, while Ford faces challenges. The US partners with Australia to secure critical EV minerals, and potential nickel mining in the Great Lakes region could boost domestic supply. BMW teases a revival of its polarizing 'clown shoe' Z3 coupe design with a new concept. Lexus plans a new small crossover, Bridgestone launches an eco-friendly EV tire, Fiat previews a futuristic design inspired by its historic Lingotto plant, and Cadillac names its Escalade EV the Escalade IQ.
Toyota Yaris
"...ts are It's a small crossover that's based on the Toyota Yaris Cross, so the lb X would slot below the UX and wo..."
Cadillac Escalade
"... next year. The name of the all electric Cadillac Escalade might just have you saying ick as you probably kn..."
Cadillac Lyric
"...and an IQ, which is supposed to be pronounced ick lyric celestic, but the Escalade doesn't seem to be fol..."
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