AD #3774 - Spain’s Cupra To Enter U.S. Market; Tesla Cuts Production in China; U.S. March Sales Expected to Grow 12%
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Tesla is cutting production at its Shanghai plant due to slowing sales in China, while U.S. new car sales are projected to rise over 12% in March, driven by growing inventory, price drops, and tax refunds. Ford delays its electric three-row SUV launch, causing concern among Canadian plant workers. Aston Martin appoints Bentley CEO Adrian Hallmark as its new leader. Spain’s Cupra plans to enter the U.S. market with two electric crossovers by decade’s end. Nikola opens its first hydrogen refueling station for trucks in California. Ford offers a free off-road driving school for Ranger Raptor owners. Tesla’s bug bounty program rewarded hackers $200K for a major vehicle vulnerability. New 48-volt electrical tech is easing transitions for legacy automakers.
Ford Ranger
"... operational by the end of the year. If you buy a Ranger Raptor, Ford wants you to go to school to learn h..."
Ford Raptor Ford
"run by Nichola's hi Labrand, which is responsible for producing, distributing, and dispensing hydrogen for its fuel cell trucks. The station is capable of fueling up to forty trucks a day, and Nikola plans to have fourteen stations operational by the end of the year. If you buy a Ranger Raptor, Ford wants you to go to school to learn how to drive it. But I mean"
Tesla Model
"...t paid out two hundred grand and gave away a free Tesla Model three. That seems like a pretty big sum to me, bu..."
Chevrolet Volt
"...bility in a Tesla. Tesla kicked off a forty eight volt frenzy when it announced the cyber truck uses a f..."
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