AD #3739 - Toyota Bullish on PHEV Pickups, Not EVs; UAW Launches Organizing Drive at Hyundai; Tesla Recall Is Over Font Size
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The discussion covers the UAW's unionizing efforts at Hyundai's Alabama plant and challenges faced, including political opposition. Used car prices are easing but remain high, with supply tightening. GM remains committed to autonomous vehicles despite setbacks and regulatory scrutiny. Tesla faces a recall over dashboard font size and redesigns Cybertruck wheel covers. EV pickup demand outpaces production at Tesla and GM, leading to long wait times. US new car sales show mixed results, with dealers skeptical of aggressive EV pushes and favoring hybrids. Toyota's focus on hybrids gains traction amid slowing EV demand, especially in pickups. Buick expands EV charging in Brazil, while Toyota highlights plug-in hybrids as a practical truck solution.
Chevrolet Silverado EV
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Gmc Sierra
"...ric pickups, including the Chevy Silverado EV and GMC Sierra and Hummer evs. But GM is also struggling to ramp..."
Subaru Soltera
"... percent, Kias were up fifty seven percent, while Subaru Soltera EV saw sales fall by forty two percent. Most US d..."
Dodge Journey
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