AD #4077 - Stellantis Stuck with CARB ZEV Mandate; Luca de Meo Quits Renault; Nio Officially Drops U.S. Plans
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Luca de Meo's departure from Renault after transforming the company marks a major shakeup, with Nissan reducing its stake in Renault amid financial shifts. Ford faces critical rare earth shortages impacting production, while Stellantis struggles to meet California's strict ZEV mandates despite a prior agreement. Chinese automakers in China face supplier payment issues, and JLR contemplates price hikes due to tariffs. Nio abandons US market plans amid trade tensions and weak market share. Peugeot introduces its first all-electric GTI, and studies challenge hybrid advocates by showing EVs have lower lifetime emissions. Ian Callum shares a rare story about designing a car for Queen Elizabeth II.
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