AD #3623 - GM Makes Bidirectional Charging Standard; UAW’s Shawn Fain Trashes Stellantis Proposal; How To Avoid U.S. Import Tariff On China
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UAW president Shawn Fain strongly rejects Stellantis' labor contract proposal, citing cuts to benefits and vacation time, signaling a potential strike. GM announces bidirectional charging as standard on all EVs, enabling vehicle-to-home power transfer. Chinese EV startup Leoto aims to outsell German luxury brands in China with rapid production growth. Opel unveils an electric crossover concept with advanced aerodynamics and AR displays. Stellantis expands its aftermarket parts brand, while BMW introduces an armored electric 7 Series. Honda reports strong financial recovery, and a tariff workaround helps automakers offset import duties on Chinese-made vehicles. The episode also highlights Hitachi Astimo's role in automotive components.
Lincoln Nautilus
"...ikely do it next year when it imports the Lincoln Nautilus from China. Even though the drawback program was ..."
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