AD #4010 - Tesla’s U.S. Sales Down 11% In January; Toyota Reveals 3 New EVs; Next-Gen BMW 3 Series Includes ICE Version
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Trade tariffs on steel and aluminum are impacting the US auto industry, with potential price increases looming. Tesla faces declining US sales and market share amid growing backlash, while Volkswagen cuts jobs at its software unit Cariad and partners with Chinese firms for tech development. Subaru plans a new three-row EV built in the US, and Toyota expands its EV lineup with improved batteries and new models aimed at Europe and possibly the US. BMW will offer a next-gen 3 Series with both electric and combustion engines. Mercedes consolidates US operations under a new CEO. JD Power's dependability study will be discussed on the upcoming Autoline After Hours.
Solterra Soltera
"...me from its partnership with Toyota, and like the Soltera, it's made on Toyota's ETNNGA architecture, but i..."
Toyota Highlander
"... ago that the Toyota will use some version of the Highlander name. And we've also got an update on Rivian Auto..."
C-HR Chr Plus
"...d and seventy miles of range. Toyota says the new CHR Plus is scheduled to launch in Europe in the second ha..."
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