AD #4093 - Tariffs Could Kill the Hornet and Tonale; GM's GEN-Z Concept Car for China; Toyota bZ4X Only $199 a Month
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Nissan plans to close its historic Opama plant by 2028, shifting production within Japan and possibly expanding in the US amid tariff challenges. Dodge and Alfa Romeo face production delays due to US import tariffs affecting the Hornet and Tonale models. Toyota offers attractive leasing deals on the bZ4X EV before federal tax credits expire. GM unveils the futuristic Gen Z Explorer concept in China, while Kia launches an affordable all-electric SUV in India. GM also plans to produce cost-effective LFP batteries domestically. The episode highlights the economic impact of motorsports, fluctuating global EV sales, and innovative massaging car seats with OTA updates.
Nissan Frontier
"...he plant. The Canton plant currently produces the Frontier and Ultima. Last year, two hundred and eleven tho..."
Toyota Corolla
"...th for thirty six months, which is cheaper than a Corolla. It's also including a free year of charging at E..."
Ford Explorer
"... just revealed a new concept car called the gen Z Explorer. It's a compact hatchback that has two thousand m..."
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