Tesla Patents New ‘Fan Car’ Tech; Ford Expands Skunkworks Operations – Autoline Daily 4109

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0:00 Honda Sales Drop 30%, But Not Because Of Tariffs
0:57 Rivian Struggles Through Tough Quarter
1:38 Lucid Sales Soar, Losses Grow
1:57 Ford Expands EV Skunkworks Ops
3:20 WeRide Tests EVs At Night
4:03 Tesla Inspired by Chaparral 2J, Brabham BT46B
5:16 UAW Locals Want President Fain Thrown Out
6:11 Infiniti QX80 Gets Sport Trim
6:50 Firestone Celebrates 125th Anniversary

Tale Links:
– Honda Results: https://global.honda/en/investors/library/financialresult/main/08/teaserItems3/015/linkList/00/link/FYE202603_1Q_financial_presentation_e.pdf

– Rivian Results: https://downloads.ctfassets.net/2md5qhoeajym/5ioteNYxgapdkeBkhA0tiq/015b9afbc322df0549c48a46a1c6b361/EX_-_99.2_2Q25_Shareholder_Letter.pdf

– Lucid Results: https://ir.lucidmotors.com/news-releases/news-release-details/lucid-announces-second-quarter-2025-financial-results

– Ford Expands Skunkworks Operations: https://www.fromtheroad.ford.com/us/en/articles/2025/ford-long-beach-electric-vehicle-campus-opens

– WeRide Tests at Night: https://autonews.gasgoo.com/new_energy/70038494.html

– Tesla Patent for New Fan Car Technology: https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-aero-patent-new-roadster-sub-1-sec-0-60-mph-launch-feasible/

– Some UAW Locals Want Union President Out: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-08-05/uaw-faction-seeks-to-oust-president-fain-in-sign-of-union-unrest?srnd=phx-industries-transportation

– Infiniti QX80 Sport: https://usa.infinitinews.com/en-US/releases/release-ca09d721ef8d34d2d0cf63a39f011fae-2026-infiniti-qx80-cutting-edge-flagship-boldly-elevated-with-first-ever-sport-grade-release

– Infiniti Considers Limited-Edition QX80s: https://www.autonews.com/nissan/an-nissan-to-expand-infiniti-qx80-lineup-0805/

– Firestone Celebrates 125 Years: https://www.bridgestoneamericas.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2025/firestone-kicks-off-125-anniversary#automobile

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