AD #4103 - Lexus Dropping V8s and Gaining An EV Supercar; Stellantis Faces Tough Decisions After Losing Billions; Cheap Chinese EV Aces Cras
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Stellantis reports a sharp decline in sales and profits, highlighting challenges ahead including potential Maserati restructuring. China's government is consolidating automakers like Chang Gan and Dongfeng, signaling industry shakeups. Weimo expands its autonomous ride-hailing service to Dallas, while Shanghai pushes for Level 4 autonomous vehicle leadership. The affordable Chinese Neo Firefly earns top safety ratings, outperforming pricier models. Lexus is phasing out V8 engines but plans a high-performance electric sports coupe inspired by the LFA. Audi warns of used car scams in Europe, and Opel upgrades the Astra plug-in hybrid for better range without raising prices. Listener poll debates Corvette-inspired hypercar designs from GM.
Ford Escape
"...ast gen Ford Fiesta and nearly as tall as a FOURD escape. Obviously, you need to have a solid structure to..."
Ford Fiesta
"...ly model is about the same length as the last gen Ford Fiesta and nearly as tall as a FOURD escape. Obviously, ..."
Tesla Model
"... even outperformed the Shaumisu seven and updated Tesla Model three. The V eight engine is dying off from Lexus..."
Opel Astra
"...el is improving the plug in hybrid version of the Astra. It increased battery capacity to just over seven..."
Chevrolet Corvette
"...r latest poll. We wanted to know which of the two Corvette inspired hypercar concepts that came out of GM's ..."
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