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0:00 NHTSA Says No to Aftermarket Steering Wheel Emblems
1:07 IIHS Rates Pickup Rear Seat Protection Poorly
2:14 Battery Material Prices Will Keep Falling
3:06 GM Pauses Cruise Origin Production
4:05 Ram Reveals New 2025 1500 Pickup
6:50 Honda Ridgeline Getting More Rugged Trim
7:23 Li Auto Launching 540 Horsepower Minivan
Story Links:
NHTSA Steering Wheel Decal Warning: https://www.nhtsa.gov/press-releases/consumer-alert-steering-wheel-decorative-emblem-decals
IIHS Full-Size Truck Crash Tests: https://www.iihs.org/news/detail/large-pickups-offer-strong-side-protection-but-falter-in-back-seat-safety
Battery Material Prices Falling: https://www.detroitnews.com/story/business/autos/2023/11/06/battery-metals-lose-luster-as-surge-in-supply-outpaces-demand/71474304007/
GM Halts Cruise Origin Production: https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/gm-halts-production-cruise-driverless-van-forbes-2023-11-07/
New Ram 1500 Pickup: https://media.stellantisnorthamerica.com/newsrelease.do?id=25435&mid=1
Honda Ridgeline Updated: https://hondanews.com/en-US/honda-automobiles/releases/release-7b0d03d783f6d642dbbefc6b2a01580d-more-rugged-ridgeline-2024-honda-pickup-gets-increased-off-road-performance-and-upgraded-tech
Li Auto Launches Electric Minivan: https://carnewschina.com/2023/11/07/li-auto-mega-specs-exposed-with-102-7-kwh-pack-and-544-hp/
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