AD #3863 - Audi Is a Damaged Brand in China; Top GM Employees Can Make More Money; Fisker, Jaguar Hurt Magna Earnings
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Audi is reportedly dropping its iconic four-ring badge on new electric vehicles in China, signaling brand challenges amid rising domestic competition. Magna faces financial hits after losing contracts with Fisker and Jaguar, while Volvo's sales show regional disparities with strong Europe growth but declines in China and the US. Toyota introduces an eight-speed automatic for the GR Corolla and launches its first full-size electric van in Europe, rebadged from Stellantis. GM plans to increase bonuses for top employees to compete with EV startups. Price cuts at Chinese premium brand Feng Chen Bao spark customer backlash, highlighting risks to vehicle resale values.
Jaguar Ipace
"...bankruptcy and Jaguar announced it's dropping the Ipace and the Epace from its lineup. That's because Mag..."
Toyota Supra
"...ds the Mercedes G class BMW Z four and the Toyota Supra at its plant in Austria, and Automotive News repo..."
Toyota GR Corolla
"...to expand the appeal of its hot little hatch, the GR Corolla, by offering a new eight speed automatic transmis..."
Vivaro Opel Vivaro
"...or Pougo Partner. The mid size pro Ace is like an Opel Vivaro, and now the pro Ace Max is like a rebadge Fiat T..."
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