AD #4060 - Toyota RAV4 Now Hybrid Only; U.S. Auto Assembly Plant Up for Sale; Honda Waits for U.S. Midterms
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The discussion covers key automotive industry updates including Mullin Automotive's potential sale of its Indiana assembly plant, Honda's cautious approach to shifting production amid US trade uncertainties, and Elon Musk's reduced political spending amid Tesla's sales challenges. Toyota's new RAV4 goes hybrid-only with advanced digital features and improved powertrains, while Fiat launches a three-wheeled EV for select markets. Battery production shifts see Ford building for Nissan, and Nissan unveils an all-electric Micra with notable range and tech. The episode also highlights growing competition in the small rugged SUV segment with new models and retro-inspired packages from Chinese automakers.
Dodge Charger
"...restingly, xSe in Woodland grains will have a CCS charger, while SE and gr sport models will have a NAXT ch..."
Nissan Micra
"...the automaker just took the wraps off the all new Micra, which is now fully electric. The small hatchback..."
Suzuki Jimney
"available with Nissan's Pro Pilot driver assistance technology. The Micro goes on sale in Europe later this year. Watch out Suzuki, Jimney. More automakers have their eyes set on the small, rugged SUV segment. Chinese automaker Baujan makes a similar model called"
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