AD #3861 - Recaro Files For Bankruptcy; Kia To Build Pickup In U.S.; Ford Maverick Gets Major Overhaul
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Kia plans to build pickups at its new Savannah, Georgia plant by 2028, possibly including electric or hybrid versions, while Ford refreshes the Maverick with improved towing and all-wheel-drive hybrid options. Toyota faces new certification violations affecting production. Recaro files for bankruptcy, impacting its automotive seat business. Ford expands its BlueCruise hands-free driving tech across Europe. Audi unveils the A6 e-tron EV with impressive range and performance. Cadillac introduces a Precision package for the CT5-V Blackwing, enhancing its track capabilities. Stellantis offers buyouts amid cost-cutting, with executives moving to Goodyear. The episode also previews an upcoming Cadillac Escalade deep dive.
Hyundai Santa Cruz
"...recast also reports that production of the Hondai Santa Cruz pickup will move from Alabama to Savannah in May ..."
Ford Maverick
"...n market, and speaking of small pickups, the Ford Maverick just got a big overhaul. Despite being the smalle..."
Chevrolet Volt
"...an for now. All versions feature in eight hundred volt battery pack with nearly ninety five kilowatt hou..."
Audi Etron
"A six Etron is pretty much identical to the new Q six Etron, ..."
Cadillac Escalade
"...nt that he wants. The twenty twenty five Cadillac Escalade went through a major refresh and to get into all ..."
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