China's PHEV surge is causing EV brands to rethink their plans; Hemp, pineapple fibers and upcycled household waste are finding their way into cars; Has Tesla changed its view on lidar?

VW, Nissan, GM, meanwhile, plan to capitalize on China’s surging demand in China, where PHEVs are expected to account for a quarter of the country’s overall sales by 2030.

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GM ending Chevy Malibu production to retool Kan. plant for Bolt EV

Starting in late 2025, Fairfax Assembly will build both the gasoline-powered Cadillac XT4 and the Chevrolet Bolt EV on the same assembly line

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Toyota's record profit | Steve Marshall Group enters U.S. | Lion Electric's earnings | BMW's M4 CS coupe | Bentley's V-8 hybrid

Toyota reports across-the-board record results in its just-ended fiscal year, but it warns earnings will retreat in the current year

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