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Ford's announcement of 1,000 job cuts at its Cologne plant signals a strategic shift amidst slowing electric vehicle sales in Europe. This move, while painful, underscores the complexities and challenges inherent in the global automotive industry's electromobility transformation.
The all-new Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV, while boasting a distinctive exterior, reveals a deeper connection to its Renault-Nissan alliance roots. This raises questions about its unique selling proposition and its place within the increasingly competitive plug-in hybrid SUV market. A closer look reveals both strengths and weaknesses in Mitsubishi's strategy.
Hyundai is venturing into uncharted territory, announcing an all-new, in-house engineered body-on-frame mid-size pickup truck. This marks a significant departure from its existing collaboration with GM and signals a determined push into a fiercely competitive segment. Expect rugged capability and potentially, electrified powertrains.
While the automotive world races towards electrification, Porsche, a brand synonymous with driver engagement, signals its enduring commitment to the manual transmission. Hints from a lead engineer suggest that despite the rise of EVs, we can expect more special-edition, manual-equipped 911s in the future, offering a tantalizing glimpse of tradition in a technologically advanced landscape.