AD #3883 - Walter P.’s Grandson Wants To Buy Chrysler; Lexus Design Goes Radical; Like To Swim? Why Not Tow Your Pool?
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General Motors is folding its Bright Drop electric van brand into Chevrolet dealerships to boost sales, despite low production utilization. JD Power's China survey ranks Neo and Leatto highest in new energy vehicle customer satisfaction, outpacing Mercedes and Tesla. GM faces a class action lawsuit over faulty transmissions in 800,000 vehicles. BYD is rapidly expanding in Europe, hiring former Fiat Chrysler exec Alfredo Altavilla, and entering the minivan market with a plug-in hybrid. Lexus plans radical design changes inspired by concept cars for 2026 models. Meanwhile, a Daimler apprentice team converted a semi-truck into a mobile pool. Frank Rhodes, Chrysler’s great-grandson, aims to revive the brand amid CEO Carlos Tavares' threat to cut unprofitable marques.
Zevo Bright Drop
"...ral motors through in the towel trying to operate Bright Drop as a standalone electric van company, it's being ..."
Tesla Semi
"...a on steroids, They took three weeks converting a semi truck tipper into a giant bathtub that can seed u..."
Chrysler P Chrysler
"get rid of any brand that doesn't make money. So the great grandson of Walter P. Chrysler says he'll take the Chrysler brand, Thank you very much."
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