AD #4079 - ZR1X Is Sub 2-Second Corvette; VW To Launch L4 ID. Buzz Robotaxis; Chinese Cities Run Out of Car Subsidies
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Chevy unveils the Corvette ZR1X, a hyper-powerful hybrid Corvette with 1,250 horsepower and sub-2-second 0-60 times, pushing performance boundaries. Volkswagen introduces a production-ready autonomous ID Buzz robotaxi for deployment in Europe and the US, featuring advanced sensor arrays and AI fleet management. China faces a shortage of EV subsidies amid a used car subsidy scandal, potentially slowing sales. Ram responds to declining pickup sales with a 10-year powertrain warranty and the return of the HEMI V8. Meanwhile, oil giants ExxonMobil and Chevron invest in lithium mining to support EV battery supply chains, and Honda launches an electric quadricycle for last-mile delivery.
Chevrolet Corvette
"...Chevy was going to come out with a version of the Corvette even more extreme than the ZR one that has all wh..."
Master Van
"...o light and heavy duty pickups as well as the Pro Master van, and this is similar to what Hyundai did back in ..."
Volkswagen Id Buzz
"...duced a production ready version of an autonomous ID buzz. Starting next year, the automaker will offer the..."
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