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A Ram 1500 was Pope Francis’ surprising final ride

29 April 2025, 1:24 pm

CarExpert

Australasia

Brands Mentioned: Fiat, Ford, Isuzu, Mercedes-Benz, Nissan, Ram

AutoExec Summary: The late Pope Francis, known for his humility, was transported in a white DS-series Ram 1500 pickup truck during his funeral procession in Rome. This vehicle, gifted by Mexico in 2016, was chosen over other Vatican vehicles, reflecting the pontiff’s unassuming nature. He had previously used various mass-market vehicles, including a Nissan NP300 Hardbody and a Fiat 500L, highlighting his preference for practicality over luxury.

Brands mentioned: Ram, Mercedes-Benz, Nissan, Isuzu, Fiat, Ford

Tesla Cybertruck rival unveiled by Australia-bound GAC

29 April 2025, 12:20 pm

Drive

Australasia

Brands Mentioned: Aion, Tesla

AutoExec Summary: The GAC Pickup 01, a futuristic dual-cab ute from China, showcases a Tesla-like design and advanced technology. Set to debut in Australian showrooms in mid-2025, it features an ‘OmniTerrain Pickup’ philosophy, an Adaptive Intelligent Architecture platform, and X-SouL Safety Shield Drive Assist Technology. This vehicle is part of GAC’s 135 Development Strategy, aiming to establish a strong presence in the electric commercial vehicle market, with initial exports targeting Australia, Saudi Arabia, and Chile.

Brands mentioned: GAC, Aion, Tesla

The powertrain GWM says it “would rather die” than build

29 April 2025, 12:10 pm

CarExpert

Australasia

Brands Mentioned: BYD, Deepal, GWM Haval, Leapmotor, Mazda, Ram

AutoExec Summary: Great Wall Motors (GWM) has firmly rejected the development of extended-range electric vehicles (EREVs), with President Mu Feng stating the company would “rather die” than produce them. GWM aims to focus on pure electric and hybrid technologies instead. This stance contrasts with competitors like Leapmotor and BYD, which are investing in EREV technology. GWM’s current electrified offerings include hybrids and fully electric models, as it seeks to align with long-term development goals.

Brands mentioned: Great Wall Motors, Leapmotor, BYD, Ram, Mazda, Deepal

New ‘alien’ nightmare for big car brands

29 April 2025, 12:08 pm

NewsMotoring

Australasia

Brands Mentioned: Audi, BYD, Cadillac, Changan, Chery, Dongfeng, Ford, Geely, GWM Haval, MG

AutoExec Summary: The Shanghai Auto Show is a monumental event, showcasing thousands of vehicles across 75 football fields of space, attracting millions of visitors. Despite global uncertainties, there is strong confidence in China’s automotive capabilities. Major brands like GWM, MG, BYD, and Geely unveiled significant new models, including hybrid and electric vehicles, highlighting innovation and market readiness for Australia.

Brands mentioned: GWM, Chery, MG, BYD, Geely, Volkswagen, Audi, Cadillac, Ford, Xiaomi, GAC, Changan, JAC, Nio, Dongfeng, BAIC, Firefly, Changan-Deepal, Avatar, iCar, Wuling, Bestune.

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