AD #4180 - Volkswagen Is Running Out of Cash; Cyber-Attack Dents JLR’s Earnings; Chery Fails “Stairway to Heaven” Climb
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Volkswagen faces a cash crunch, halting capital investments amid looming debt, sparking speculation about asset sales including Scout. Jaguar Land Rover suffered a major profit hit due to a cyber attack and shifting to electric vehicles, though recovery is underway. Tesla may soon add Apple CarPlay, a notable shift from its usual approach. Standard Lithium aims to start lithium mining in Arkansas by 2028 with new extraction tech. Toyota advances liquid hydrogen engine tech for racing. Safety studies highlight the risks of not wearing seat belts. BorgWarner unveiled a rare-earth-free, high-efficiency electric motor. Chinese automaker Chery apologized after an SUV failed a viral stair climb stunt.
Land Rover Range Rover
"...ying to replicate the stunt being pulled off by a range Rover Sport in twenty eighteen, which went viral and ra..."
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