AD #3726 - Did Record UAW Contract Get Stellantis COO Fired?; Musk Wants More Control of Tesla for AI and Robots; Lambo Has Best Sales Year
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Stellantis shakes up leadership by replacing its North American COO amid questions about labor contract impacts and brand performance. Elon Musk aims to increase his Tesla stake to push AI and robotics innovation, while India debates EV import tariffs affecting local manufacturers. Volkswagen explores solid-state battery partnerships as production challenges persist. Foxconn expands EV ambitions with new ventures and manufacturing deals. Panasonic plans higher-capacity battery cells, and Lamborghini celebrates record sales driven by SUVs and hybrids. Mercedes prepares a versatile new electric van, and Daimler Truck sees EV sales surge despite low overall growth. Porsche teases the all-electric Macan debut.
Tesla Model
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Porsche Macan
"...ced that it will unveil the all new, all electric Macan in a little over a week on January twenty fifth. ..."
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