AD #3590 - Florida Handcuffs Legacy OEMs To Franchise Dealers; U.S. Car Market Doing Better Than Expected; VW Updates MQB, Adds PHEV Range
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Strong US car sales defy recession fears despite high interest rates, with GM and Ford optimistic about the market. Florida's new law restricts legacy automakers from direct sales, sparing Tesla, and mandates dealer revenue from OTA updates. Lithium demand is soaring, with new extraction tech promising efficiency gains. Chinese robotaxi services expand without safety drivers. Volkswagen updates its MQB platform with improved PHEV range and battery tech. Tesla cuts Model 3 prices to clear inventory ahead of a refresh. Mercedes introduces ChatGPT voice AI and unveils the futuristic Vision One Eleven sports car concept showcasing advanced electric motors and AR tech.
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