AD #4073 - Toyota Opens Japan Dealers to U.S. OEMs; GM Doubles EV Sales in U.S.; 3rd-Gen Nissan Leaf Gets Big Changes
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Toyota is opening its dealer network in Japan to U.S. automakers, a major shift aimed at boosting foreign EV sales in a tough market. GM reports nearly doubling its U.S. EV sales in early 2024, with plans to expand its lineup further. Nissan unveils significant upgrades to the third-gen Leaf, focusing on mainstream appeal with improved powertrain and suspension. Meanwhile, Hyundai's strategic rare earth stockpiling shields it from China's export restrictions. The episode also covers Toyota's competitive EV pricing in China, a truck company merger in Japan, and challenges facing U.S. battery plant construction amid tariff impacts.
Tesla Semi
"...of its BEV Factory, which is the name of Toyota's semi skunk works EV operations in Japan. And even befo..."
Nissan Leaf
"...ssan dropped another video of its redesign of the Leaf EV and we finally have got some real numbers on t..."
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