AD #3730 - Legacy OEMs Don’t Know How to Write Software; Sales People Make +$200,000/Year at Car Dealerships; CEO Of MAN Says Hydrogen Truck
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Explore the high earnings and challenges faced by car salespeople, with men earning significantly more than women. The CEO of MAN doubts hydrogen trucks' viability until 2035, emphasizing green hydrogen's cost and availability issues. Honda restructures its automotive divisions to better tackle EV and software transitions. Apex AI's CEO criticizes legacy automakers' software strategies, advocating for small, elite teams paid top dollar. Stellantis unveils its flexible EV platforms supporting various powertrains and vehicle segments. Ford and Lincoln introduce a vastly improved infotainment system. Acura announces pricing for its first EV, the ZDX. Foreign automakers increase vehicle exports from China amid overcapacity concerns, while Waymo expands autonomous ride services despite GM's setbacks.
Renault Wind
"...en is made using renewable sources like solar and wind, but it's only available in very small quantities..."
Lincoln Nautilus
"... inch pillar to pillar display in the new Lincoln Nautilus. Google and Amazon are built into the system, and..."
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