AD #4039 - Buick Launches New Brand in China; BYD 1st Foreign Brand to Make Kei Cars; Mercedes Getting Yolk Steering Wheel
About this episode
The episode covers BYD's plan to enter Japan's unique kei car market with an affordable electric model, Hyundai Group's new hybrid powertrain debuting in the Palisade and Genesis, and Volkswagen's trio of electric SUV concepts for China featuring advanced driving tech. Buick launches a new EV-focused sub-brand in China with versatile vehicle types on a cutting-edge platform. Mercedes showcases its Vision V luxury electric van concept and teases a yoke-style steering wheel for its upcoming steer-by-wire system. Renault reveals pricing and specs for its high-performance electric Renault 5 Turbo 3E, highlighting the growing trend of electrification and innovation across global markets.
Hyundai Genesis
"...power train that will soon power Hyundai, Kia and Genesis vehicles. The system features a new transmission ..."
Hyundai Palisade
"...he two and a half liter debuts in the new Hyundai Palisade, which goes into production this month, and next ..."
Chevrolet Volt
"... electric full size suv based on an eight hundred volt platform, and the last model is the ID Aura from ..."
Saturn Aura
"...ndred volt platform, and the last model is the ID Aura from FAW Volkswagen, which is based on the automa..."
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