AD #4000 - CEO Rawlinson Out at Lucid; Mitsubishi Dealers Losing Money, Beg for New Product; Tesla Stock Trips and Falls
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Lucid Motors' CEO Peter Rawlinson steps down amid disappointing financial results despite sales growth, signaling a need for leadership focused on scaling production. Tesla faces declining stock and public backlash, especially in Germany, linked to Elon Musk's political controversies. Stellantis reports sharp drops in sales and profits while searching for a new CEO. Mitsubishi dealers in the US struggle with low sales and aging product lines, urging for new models. Hyundai advances plant automation with private 5G tech, and Kia introduces smart EV charging solutions. Volvo teases its new electric ES90 sedan with impressive range and fast charging. Toyota restructures its board to streamline decision-making.
Lucid Gravity
"...ouble production this year with the launch of the Gravity Suv, and while Rolinson is a brilliant technologi..."
Tesla Model Y
"...n be explained away by people waiting for the new model Y or plant retooling, or lower deliveries early in ..."
Lincoln Corsair
"...me awards in twenty twenty three, and the Lincoln Corsair won the Overall Loyalty to Model award. While bra..."
Mitsubishi Mirage
"...nder Sport. The automaker ended production of the Mirage last year, its second best selling model, and dea..."
Chevrolet Volt
"... WLTP test cycle, and thanks to its eight hundred volt architecture, it can add three hundred kilometers..."
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