AD #3719 - VW Group EVs Outsell Tesla In EU; 33 U.S. Senators Warn Non-Union OEMs Over UAW; Is An OTA Really A Recall?
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Automotive sales surged in 2023 with General Motors leading US sales and Volkswagen Group outselling Tesla in European EV markets. Tesla faces a major recall in China over autopilot safety, sparking debate on OTA fixes versus traditional recalls. US senators urge non-union automakers like Tesla and Rivian to remain neutral amid UAW tensions. China’s EV market grows rapidly but many local makers miss targets. BYD shines in Brazil’s EV market. The North American Car, Truck, and Utility of the Year awards spotlight Toyota Prius, Ford Super Duty, and Kia EV9, highlighting hybrid and electric vehicle trends.
Hyundai Genesis
".... Amazingly, the Hyundai Group, including Kia and Genesis, is the fourth largest automaker in the American ..."
Toyota Prius
"...st car, truck, in utility of the year. The Toyota Prius including the Prius Prime, was voting Car of the ..."
Honda Accord
"...was voting Car of the Year, beating out the Honda Accord and Hyundai Ionix six. The Ford Super Duty pickup..."
Ford Super
"...g out the Honda Accord and Hyundai Ionix six. The Ford Super Duty pickup line was voted Truck of the Year, bea..."
Hyundai Ionix
"...Car of the Year, beating out the Honda Accord and Hyundai Ionix six. The Ford Super Duty pickup line was voted Tr..."
Hyundai Kona
"...he Genesis Electrified GV seventy and the Hyundai Kona EV. Here's how Jeff Gilbert, the president of NAC..."
Chevrolet Silverado EV
"...f the Year, beating out the Chevrolet Colorado in Silverado EV, and the Kia EV nine was voted Utility of the Yea..."
Ford Dark Horse
"...ze car, and you know, the Ionic six was kind of a dark horse here because it's a nice electric vehicle and we'..."
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