AD #3814 - 80% Of U.S. New Car Buyers Interested in an EV; Great Wall Motor Reveals V8 Motorcycle; Tesla Shifts FSD Data Strategy in China
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The discussion covers a wide range of automotive news including the potential union vote at Mercedes' Alabama plant, the surprising import of Chinese cooking oil for biofuels, and a Cox Automotive survey revealing 80% of new car buyers are interested in EVs but plan to purchase in 3-5 years. Toyota faces production issues due to supplier labor shortages in Mexico. Renault is focusing on Level 2 autonomy and launching Level 4 self-driving shuttles in Europe. VW and Opel introduce new plug-in hybrids, while Great Wall Motor debuts a unique V8 motorcycle. Tesla shifts its FSD data strategy in China, aiming to process data locally with a partner.
Toyota Tacoma
"...et the parts that it needs. That plant builds the Tacoma, which accounted for about ten percent of Toyota ..."
Volkswagen Golf
"...launching the new plug and hybrid versions of the Golf in Europe, and kind of like Renault, it has a sta..."
Chevrolet Volt
"...at's for the mild hybrid version with forty eight volt technology. But the Fronterra shares a platform w..."
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