AD #3577 - Daimler and Toyota Merging Truck Divisions; Cadillac Reveals New SUV; Ford Deploying Mobile Service Fleet
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Daimler Truck and Toyota plan to merge their Japanese truck subsidiaries to jointly develop hydrogen and autonomous technologies, aiming for a 2024 Tokyo Stock Exchange listing. Ford is launching a mobile service fleet with nearly 1,000 equipped Escapes to improve repairs and recalls. Cadillac revealed the GT4 SUV in China, while GM's Durant Guild luxury platform gains a new executive. Renault is developing an autonomous electric minibus for public transit in France. Other highlights include Nvidia and MediaTek's infotainment collaboration, Tesla's closed safety probe on in-car gaming, and Great Wall Motor's expansion in Thailand.
Ford Probe
"...pability and now the Safety Agency has closed the probe, But it did say after analyzing the data provided..."
Ford Escape
"...of the year, it wants to have nearly one thousand Escapes in dealer hands that are equipped to do light re..."
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