AAH #685 - The Affordability Crisis and How the Industry is Dealing with It
About this episode
The panel dives into the pressing issue of car affordability, discussing how rising prices, particularly for electric vehicles (EVs), are impacting consumers. They explore the average costs of EVs compared to internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles and the factors contributing to these price hikes, including supply chain challenges and regulatory pressures. The conversation touches on the potential for new technologies and innovations, such as generative AI, to help reduce costs in the automotive industry. The panelists also debate the future of small cars and the evolving preferences of buyers in a market increasingly dominated by larger vehicles.
Dodge Journey
"...t to you by bridge Stone Tires Solutions for your journey. Hey, everybody, thanks for joining us for anothe..."
Lincoln Nautilus
"...s out on the media launch I think for the Lincoln Nautilus, but he'll be back next week. But I got three gre..."
Ford Maverick
"...e affordable cars of nineteen sixty nine, the new Maverick MM and look what's not in it everything? Yeah, th..."
Volkswagen Beetle
"...s got to be the equivalent of what the Volkswagen Beetle was in this country back in the sixties and seven..."
Toyota Prius
"...cially good fuel economy. In fact, at the time, a Prius got better fuel economy, and guess what, it didn'..."
Ford Escape
"... that is the you could take a vehicle like a Ford Escape. If it's a front wheel drive, it's classed as a p..."
Ford Explorer
"...t selling family vehicle was single brand vehicle Explorer. No before that Chrysler Minivan. Okay, then in t..."
Chevrolet Silverado
"... trucks, so it was the previous generation truck, Silverado. It's Olberada. We went and talked to customers a..."
Dodge Challenger
"...ell, you know, look there's something if you're a challenger and you want to break into the market, Hey, you k..."
Tesla Model Hy
"...cond best selling EV in China, second only to the Model hy right, it's actually I've sold it sometimes in so..."
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