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AD #4170 - Ram to Get 1st SUV in 2028; Kia Delays EV4 Launch in U.S.; VW Group Posts €1.3 Billion Net Loss in Q3

AD #4170 - Ram to Get 1st SUV in 2028; Kia Delays EV4 Launch in U.S.; VW Group Posts €1.3 Billion Net Loss in Q3

Autoline Daily Oct 31, 2025 9 min
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Ram is set to launch its first full-size SUV in 2028, expanding beyond trucks with gas and hybrid options. Kia delays its EV4 launch in the U.S. due to challenging market conditions, likely tariffs. Volkswagen posted a €1.3 billion net loss in Q3, impacted by U.S. tariffs and strategic shifts, yet plans more platform sharing to cut costs. BYD faces declining profits amid fierce competition but aims to double exports. Cadillac's Celestiq sees a significant price hike with added standard features. Ford is reviving an Indian engine plant to produce high-end engines, signaling a pivot back to internal combustion engines. China's EV sales remain strong despite a slight overall market dip.

Topics: ram suv launch kia ev4 delay volkswagen financial loss byd sales decline cadillac celestiq pricing ford engine plant india china ev market us tariffs impact platform sharing ev tax credit changes
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Dodge Ram
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Dodge Ram

"Speaker 2: Happy Halloween everyone. Speaker 1: RAM is expanding beyond trucks and commercial vans St..."
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Jeep Grand
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Jeep Grand

"...provided, but that plant currently only makes the Jeep Grand Wagoneer, so this new RAM model will also likely ..."
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Jeep Grand Wagoneer
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Jeep Grand Wagoneer

"...ded, but that plant currently only makes the Jeep Grand Wagoneer, so this new RAM model will also likely be a full..."
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