AD #4191 - Trump to Eviscerate Biden MPG Regs; U.S. New Car Sales Fall; GM Loses Another Software Exec.
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U.S. new car sales declined 2.7% in November, with electric vehicle sales dropping sharply after the federal tax credit was removed. The Trump administration plans to roll back Biden-era fuel economy standards, potentially freezing targets and eliminating fines. General Motors faces a software leadership exodus, while Cadillac prepares a high-profile Formula One reveal. Archer Aviation announced an air taxi network in Miami, supported by Stellantis. Hyundai is launching an autonomous delivery robot, and Jaguar's design chief was unexpectedly fired amid controversy. Bridgestone introduces an upgraded high-performance tire for enthusiasts.
Ford F-150 Lightning
"...l tax credit. Models like the Ford F one to fifty Lightning fell seventy two percent, the Hyundai JAYANIK fiv..."
Honda Prologue
"...K five was down fifty nine percent, and the Honda Prologue was down almost eighty seven percent, but it's al..."
Hyundai Genesis
"... managed to eke out a sales game Toyota, Kia, and Genesis. Meanwhile, Ford, Lincoln, Honda, Acura, Hyundai,..."
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