AD #3857 - Auto Industry Has Rough Quarter; Volvo Backs Off EV-Only Mandate; Cariad Can't Keep Up with China
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Automakers faced a challenging quarter with mixed earnings reports: Stellantis and Nissan saw significant profit drops, while Hyundai posted record operating profits despite slight sales declines. Ford struggled with warranty costs, and GM showed some strength. Honda is cutting production in China but investing in new EV plants. Toyota is exploring a four-day workweek to improve employee well-being. Volkswagen’s Cariad unit lags behind Chinese rivals in autonomous tech. Volvo and Cadillac are delaying full EV transitions, keeping hybrids and ICEs longer. Chinese brands like Saic and Geely continue rapid global expansion with increased overseas sales and logistics investments.
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