AD #4057 - Drivers Not Sold on Hands-Free Driving; F-150 Lightning Outsells Cybertruck In Q1; GMC Upgrades Hummer EV
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Advanced driver assistance systems face skepticism as many drivers question their value despite automakers' enthusiasm. Tesla's Cybertruck sales slowed in Q1, with Ford's F-150 Lightning outselling it, while GMC upgraded the Hummer EV with new driving modes and faster acceleration. BYD expands in Europe with a new hub in Hungary, and Toyota improves supplier relations by extending production forecasts to a year. Renault teases a rugged electric 4x4 concept, Bosch advances hydrogen vehicle tech, and LA plans air taxis for the 2028 Olympics. Toyota also introduces a vibrant new paint color for its TRD Pro models.
Tesla Cybertruck
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Ford F-150 Lightning
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