AD #3787 - Toyota Reveals All-New 4Runner; BMW EV Sales Up 40% In Q1; China Closing Idled Car Plants
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The discussion covers China's efforts to reduce excess EV production capacity by closing idled plants and cautious approval of new projects, while Chinese automakers like Cherry plan to build vehicles in Europe to avoid trade backlash. BMW reported a 1.1% sales increase with a 40% rise in electric vehicle sales, contrasting with declines for Mercedes and Porsche, though Porsche expects improvements with new EV models. Toyota unveiled the all-new 4Runner with a turbocharged four-cylinder and hybrid option, emphasizing off-road capability and modern interior tech. Buick and Ford introduced new SUV and performance models, and Opel/Vauxhall revived the electric Frontera SUV. Battery tech advances from Clarios promise better fuel efficiency and lower emissions.
Porsche Taikon
"...che blames that on the model change over. The new Taikon, which has more performance and range and faster ..."
Toyota Tundra
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Toyota Tacoma
"...truck platform called TNNGAF, the same as the new Tacoma land Cruiser, Tundra and Sequoya. We think it loo..."
Toyota Land Cruiser
"...latform called TNNGAF, the same as the new Tacoma land Cruiser, Tundra and Sequoya. We think it looks like a sli..."
Buick Enclave
"...ng with ussuvs Bwick pulled the wraps off the new Enclave longer, wider, and taller than before. It adopts ..."
Honda Passport
"... for vehicles like the Issuzu Rodeo and the Honda Passport. This time around, we think it's using either the..."
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