AD #3890 - Europe Faces Overcapacity Issues; Ford in Talks to Return to India; VW Paves Way for Job Cuts in Germany
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Ford is exploring a return to India, likely focusing on exports rather than local sales, while also offering incentives for EV owners to reduce charging during peak hours. Lucid revealed plans for new models and a large Saudi Arabian plant, aiming for more affordable EVs with advanced drive units. Honda and Stellantis are investing heavily in US plants to produce both electric and internal combustion vehicles on shared lines. Volkswagen faces potential plant closures and job cuts in Germany amid declining European car sales, prompting concerns about the region's automotive industry. Additionally, new US safety rules aim to reduce pedestrian fatalities, and Renault is using vehicle noise data to assess road conditions in France.
Ford Ranger
"...It has suppliers there and builds engines for the Ranger. In other Ford news, its evy owners can get paid ..."
Lucid Gravity
"...s it will start making production versions of the Gravity Suv later this year, and that that model will get..."
Jeep Grand Wagoneer
"...ar, along with IC versions of the vehicle and the Grand Wagoneer. And lastly, the Dundee engine plant will be reto..."
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