AD #3639 - Canadian Union Targets Ford; BYD to Surpass BMW and Mercedes; Rivian Brings Motors In-House
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The discussion covers key automotive industry developments including the Canadian union targeting Ford for contract negotiations focused on wages, pensions, and EV transition support. The Charger Hellcat tops US theft charts, while EVs rank among the least stolen vehicles. BYD is poised to surpass luxury automakers with strong sales and earnings. Highlights include Alpha's new supercar paying homage to the 1967 Stradale, the discontinuation and price hike of Ram's Hellcat-powered T-Rex, and Rivian's launch of an in-house electric motor reducing costs. Regulatory scrutiny of Tesla's Autopilot intensifies, and VW unveils its updated Pissade with hybrid options and modern tech.
Challenger Hellcat
"...all of them at the same time. Quote. If you own a Hellcat, you better check your driveway. That's a warning..."
Dodge Charger
"...Highway Lost Data Institute, or HLDI, because the charger Hellcat topped its list of the most stolen vehicl..."
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