AD #4125 - Kia Wants EU to Keep ICE Ban; VW Says Amazon Will Save It Millions; Chinese Vacuum Maker Targets Bugatti
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European new car sales surged 6% last month, driven by strong growth in electrified vehicles, with BYD outperforming Tesla significantly. Kia supports the EU's 2035 ICE ban, contrasting with other automakers lobbying for eased CO2 targets. Tesla and Weimo reveal differing robotaxi strategies, while Chinese automaker Li Auto faces declining profits. Mercedes showcases innovative cooling and fast-charging tech in its AMG concept. Volkswagen expands its partnership with Amazon to boost factory efficiency. A French designer reimagines the rare Skoda Felicia Fun pickup, and a Chinese vacuum maker aims to challenge Bugatti with a supercar. The episode also previews upcoming discussions on chassis tech and sales models.
Skoda Felicia
"...cle. And now a French designer has reimagined the Felicia Fund but in Scota's current design language. This..."
Bugatti Veyron
"...o make a supercar that will challenge the Bugatti Veyron. It makes a vacuum motor that can run at two hund..."
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