AD #4084 - Europe EV Sales Up 28%, Tesla Down 28%; BYD Cutting Production in China; Ferrari Goes Sailing
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European auto sales grew nearly 2%, with hybrids and battery electric vehicles surpassing traditional gas and diesel cars, marking a historic shift. Tesla faced a tough month with sales down 28%, while BYD in China cut production amid slowing growth and inventory buildup. Ferrari is branching into luxury sailing with an energy self-sufficient racing yacht. Meanwhile, Stellantis is testing battery swapping in Madrid, QuantumScape advances solid-state battery tech, and Nissan unveils powerful Nismo SUVs. Ford expands its off-road Tremor lineup, and Jeep teases a new Cherokee with potential hybrid and electric options.
Tesla Model Y
"...sand cars, even with full availability of the new model y in three. Tesla usually comes on strong in the la..."
Nissan Armada
"... out with a Nismo version of its biggest suv, The Armada and Patrol. Nismo feature a similar three and a h..."
Ford Explorer
"...throughout its lineup and is now available on the Explorer SUV for the first time. Customers will have two e..."
Jeep Cherokee
"...re angles. Jeep is once again teasing the all new Cherokee, which is coming out later this year. There reall..."
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