AD #4076 - Trump Threatens Higher Car Tariffs; Geely Boasts 47.26% ICE Thermal Efficiency; VW GTI Gets 50th Anniversary Edition
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Rising oil prices due to geopolitical tensions and President Trump's threats of higher tariffs on imported vehicles and foreign ships could impact the automotive industry, especially truck sales. Ford is investing $3 billion to retool its Canadian plant for Super Duty pickups despite tariff risks. EV sales in the US dipped slightly in April, with Tesla and several other automakers seeing declines, though global electrified vehicle sales continue to grow, led by China. Tesla is refreshing its Model S and X with new features and price hikes. Chinese automaker Geely boasts a groundbreaking 47.26% thermal efficiency engine, while Ford introduces the sporty F-150 Lobo. Volkswagen prepares a powerful 50th Anniversary GTI, and Nissan reveals fast-charging and bi-directional capabilities for the next-gen Leaf.
Tesla Model S
"...May, Tesla is launching refreshed versions of the Model S and X, a move it first confirmed in February. The..."
Tesla Model X
"...less noisy, and added some third row space in the Model X. Those upgrades increased prices by five thousand..."
Ford Maverick
"...to the same performance street truck level as the Maverick Lobo, it does have a lot of features that make it..."
Fords Five
"the truck by two inches, while a ten piece ground effects package makes it look even lower. Twenty two inch gloss black wheels are standard, as are dual exhaust tips and hood vents. Under that hood is Ford's five liters V eight, which makes four hundred horse power and is madeed to an upgraded two speed automatic four wheel drive system."
Volkswagen Golf
"...y to launch a fiftieth anniversary edition of the Golf GTI, which it says is the most powerful productio..."
Nissan Leaf
"...Nissan is sharing more details about the next gen Leaf. It says when connected to a fast charger, the mo..."
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