AAH #671 - The End of Affordable Cars
About this episode
The discussion centers on the rising costs of new vehicles and the implications for the automotive market. Guests Jeff Schuster and Todd Lassa analyze how pricing pressures, driven by factors like the UAW strike and supply chain issues, are pushing affordable cars out of reach for many consumers. They explore the shift towards premium vehicles, the impact of electric vehicle (EV) adoption, and the potential for market consolidation as manufacturers prioritize profit margins over volume. The episode highlights the challenges facing both traditional and emerging automakers in navigating this evolving landscape.
Toyota Corolla
"...is in some ways, you know, addressed by you know, corollas and civics and things like that. Yeah, it certain..."
Ford Explorer
"... But everywhere else, can you really price a Ford Explorer that much above say a Toyota Highlander or someth..."
Toyota Highlander
"...rice a Ford Explorer that much above say a Toyota Highlander or something like that. I just don't think the ma..."
Tesla Model X
"... that they had the models expensive, they had the Model X expensive, then they come with that car, which is..."
Tesla Model Y
"...hey've hit home runs with the Model three, in the Model Y home runs, and they're revolutionizing the manufa..."
Chevrolet Volt
"...everybody said GM should have done with the Chevy Volt not Bolt, the extended range car. They should hav..."
Ford Bronco
"... going after them. But you know, look at what the Bronco has done to the Jeep sales and you really put the..."
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