AD #3791 - Alfa Forced to Change New CUV Name; Key Leader Leaving Tesla; Stellantis Battles Suppliers
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Tesla is cutting 10% of its workforce, including key leaders like Drew Baglino, due to project delays and hiring inefficiencies. Stellantis faces supplier disputes that threaten plant shutdowns, while GM plans a headquarters move in Detroit. Nissan advances solid-state battery development aiming for 2028-29 vehicle launches. Honda's new China-exclusive EV lineup draws from past concepts, and Maserati reveals a powerful new electric Grand Cabrio. Jaguar Land Rover develops a portable battery storage system using second-life hybrid batteries. Alfa Romeo is forced to rename its new Milano CUV to Junior after Italian government objections over the name's foreign production ties.
Land Rover Range Rover
"...d a new portable battery storage system with used range Rover and range Rover Sport plug in hybrid batteries. T..."
Alfa Romeo Milano
"...hicle that debuts later this year. The Alfa Romeo Milano, which just debuted last week, is already dead. B..."
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