AD #3747 - Sony and Honda To Launch 3 Models By 2030; BYD To Build Plant in Mexico; Forvia Replaces Fuse Box w/ Electronic Controls
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Volkswagen faces potential exit from a Chinese region amid forced labor allegations, while BYD expands aggressively with plans for a Mexico plant and new electric pickup. Sony and Honda's joint venture aims to launch three new models by 2030, featuring advanced infotainment and autonomous driving tech. Meanwhile, Great Wall Motors targets luxury segments with new EV limousines and SUVs. Ford revamps commercial vehicles with sportier trims, and Forvia introduces an innovative electronic fuse box replacing traditional fuses for smarter, fail-safe vehicle power management. Plus, legal and regulatory updates involving emissions and Volkswagen's diesel scandal surface.
Ford Ranger
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Ford Transit Custom
"... MSRT trim line to the commercial versions of the transit custom and Ranger. They come with bigger, more stylish w..."
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