AD #3700 - GM To Bring Back Hybrids; Used EV Prices Plummet; Hyundai’s Impressively Clever Hub Wheel Motor
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General Motors faces rising labor costs and plans to offset them by slowing EV and autonomous investments, while considering a return to hybrids amid slow EV market growth. Used EV prices have dropped significantly, and hybrids are now among the fastest-selling vehicles. Hyundai introduces a novel 'uniwheel' hub motor design aiming to improve EV packaging. Meanwhile, BYD's affordable Seagull EV sees rapid sales in China, and battery swapping gains traction through new partnerships. The US midsize pickup market shows surprising sales dynamics, with Toyota reintroducing the Land Cruiser 70. Upcoming discussions will focus on the electric pickup segment's future.
Toyota Tacoma
"...y we covered the official unveiling of the Toyota Tacoma, and that got us focused on what's going on in th..."
Hyundai Santa
"...er, which in turn is not that far in front of the Hyundai Santa Cruz. The GMC Canyon rounds out the segment in la..."
Honda Ridge Line
"...closely by the Jeep Gladiator, and amazingly, the Honda Ridge line is handily out selling the Ford Ranger, which in ..."
Ford Ranger
"... Honda Ridge line is handily out selling the Ford Ranger, which in turn is not that far in front of the Hy..."
Nissan Frontier
"... who's in third place, none other than the Nissan Frontier, followed closely by the Jeep Gladiator, and amaz..."
Jeep Gladiator
"...the Nissan Frontier, followed closely by the Jeep Gladiator, and amazingly, the Honda Ridge line is handily o..."
Hyundai Santa Cruz
"...h in turn is not that far in front of the Hyundai Santa Cruz. The GMC Canyon rounds out the segment in last pl..."
Gmc Canyon
"... that far in front of the Hyundai Santa Cruz. The GMC Canyon rounds out the segment in last place, but the sal..."
Dodge Journey
"...s brought to you by Bridgetone Solutions for your journey, Intrepid Control Systems over the air engineerin..."
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