# AD #4288 - BYD Eyes VW Plant for German Production; Ford in Defense Talks with Trump Admin; Nissan Cancels Mississippi EV Plans

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Podcast: [Autoline Daily](https://stenobird.com/podcast/autoline-daily-41675)
Published: 2026-05-01T16:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

- Ford in Early Defense Talks with Trump Administration - Rivian Scales Back Georgia Plant Production - Nissan Cancels Mississippi EV Plans - BYD Eyes Volkswagen Dresden Plant for German Production - UAW Mismanagement Leads To $80 Million Lost Return - Hyundai Launches New Pleos Connect Infotainment System - Hyundai And Kia Sales Drop May Signal Market Slowdown - Ford Uses Robot Dogs to Train Plant Apprentices - Magna’s Profits Plunge Despite Rise in Revenue

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