Super-luxury brands scramble to change iconic products | UAW moves to organize GM battery JVs | GM salaried staff called back 3 days a week | Tesla puts Texas ahead of Germany | Ford supplier woes

Supercar brands are holding tight to the driving performance and exclusive luxury that justifies their nose-bleed prices as they journey towards an electrified future.

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