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0:00 BYD, Aion Outsell Tesla in China
1:14 “BEV Factory” Leads Toyota’s EV Pivot
3:03 Global Electric Grids Get Cleaner
5:05 Car Thefts Worse for Hyundai & Kia
6:13 Is Rivian Turning the Corner?
6:53 Mini’s Intriguing Steering Wheel Design
7:25 Ram Unveils Lunar Trim Line
8:00 Ford Ranger Sets Sights on Toyota Tacoma
Story Links:
– Tesla Slips to #3 in China: https://carnewschina.com/2023/05/10/top-selling-cars-in-april-2023-in-china-byd-first-volkswagen-second-toyota-third/
– Toyota Reveals New EV Division: https://global.toyota/en/newsroom/corporate/39176333.html
– Toyota BEV Sales: https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/toyota-posts-35-surge-q4-operating-profit-2023-05-10/
– Global EV Grids Getting Cleaner: https://www.wsj.com/articles/how-clean-are-electric-cars-it-depends-4d1086d6?mod=hp_lead_pos7
– Hyundai & Kia Thefts Not Going Down: https://www.detroitnews.com/story/business/autos/foreign/2023/05/09/hyundai-kia-thefts-keep-rising/70199175007/
– Rivian Losses Shrinking, Keeps Production Target: https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/rivian-quarterly-revenue-beats-estimates-higher-priced-ev-sales-2023-05-09/
– MINI’s New EV Steering Wheel: https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0415218EN/mini-unveils-first-design-highlights-of-the-future-model-family
– Ram Reveals Limited Lunar Edition Models: https://media.stellantisnorthamerica.com/newsrelease.do?id=24901&mid=1
– New Ford Ranger: https://media.ford.com/content/fordmedia/fna/us/en/news/2023/05/10/all-new-ford-ranger-is-the-most-connected-and-capable-ranger-eve.html
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