AD #3926 - Ford Idles Lightning Until Next Year; UAW Locals Back Off Stellantis Strikes; Hyundai Shows Next-Gen Passenger FCEV
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Global automotive earnings reveal mixed results with Stellantis facing significant sales drops, especially at Maserati, while Chinese automaker Le Auto reports strong growth and profitability. Ford is pausing production of its F-150 Lightning due to inventory buildup despite rising sales. Hyundai plans to launch a new fuel cell passenger vehicle with improved range and bidirectional charging, signaling continued commitment to hydrogen tech. Meanwhile, McLaren may see new investment from Abu Dhabi, and Toyota partners with NTT to develop AI for safer self-driving cars. The episode also highlights exciting concept vehicles from Kia and Toyota ahead of SEMA.
Ford F-150 Lightning
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Dodge Spirit
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4Runner Runner Trd
"...esigners hack off two doors from a current forour Runner TRD Limited, they also slice the roof. Toyota says it..."
Toyota Tandra
"...s steering upgrade. It's custom front axles and a Toyota Tandra rear end housing. And a quick note before we wrap..."
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