AD #3734 - Toyota Targets Rolls-Royce and Bentley; Car Dealers Beg Biden To Delay EVs Again; Lincoln Slashes Dealer Network
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Toyota plans to launch a standalone global luxury brand based on its Century models, aiming to compete with Rolls-Royce and Bentley. Japanese auto workers seek record bonuses amid Toyota's strong profits. US dealers urge the Biden administration to delay aggressive EV market share targets, citing supply and infrastructure challenges. Lincoln is cutting dealerships to boost sales, while Europe may delay its internal combustion engine ban due to slow EV demand. Renault advances hydrogen fuel cell vans in France, and Honda reveals pricing for its Prologue EV. GM's Cruise faces investigations following a pedestrian accident, leading to executive departures. BMW applies automotive tech to improve sled racing performance.
Chevrolet Spin
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Toyota Century
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Master Renault Master
"...ns of its H two tech vans, which are based on the Renault Master Van, to an area around the French Alps by the end..."
Honda Prologue
"...gency back up power. Honda released prices of the Prologue EV in the US. The base version, The SUV is the mo..."
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