# AD #4292 - Automakers Won't Make Profit at Current Sales Rate; Lexus Gets 1st 3-Row EV; GM Works to Fill Skilled Trades Shortage

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Podcast: [Autoline Daily](https://stenobird.com/podcast/autoline-daily-41675)
Published: 2026-05-07T16:00:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 585

## Resource

- Sales Below Expectations, Not Likely to Improve - Kia Slashes EV6 Pricing - Geely Buying Part of Ford's Spain Plant - GM Works to Fill Skilled Trades Shortage - VW Sets Fastest Front-Drive Car Record - Turkish Startup Partners with CATL - Lexus Gets 1st 3-Row EV - BMW iX3 Starts at $63K - Mercedes Reveals Pricing for New C-Class EV

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