AAH #704 - Honda Jumps Into the EV War
About this episode
Honda is making significant strides in the EV market, with discussions led by Lance Wolfer, VP of Sales for Honda of America. The episode dives into Honda's growth, the introduction of new electric models like the Prologue and ZDX, and their strategy to retain loyal customers while attracting new buyers. The conversation also touches on Honda's hybrid success, production localization, and the impact of recent industry challenges, including supply chain issues and competition from other automakers. Insights into Honda's commitment to electrification and future plans provide a comprehensive look at the brand's evolving landscape.
Honda Accord
"...g hybrid vehicle Speaker 6: in the United States, Accord was the best selling sedan. Speaker 6: Now with t..."
Honda Prologue
"...uest? Speaker 6: We expect seventy ish percent of Prologue and CDX byers Speaker 6: to be loyal Honted consu..."
Honda Civic
"... than you are, John, and I'm driving a Speaker 3: Civic hybrid right now, I'm getting fifty miles per gal..."
Toyota Prius
"... nineteen ninety nine, so you Speaker 3: beat the Prius. Everybody thinks Prius is the one. So Speaker 4:..."
Chevrolet Malibu
"...ell, I mean GM, as they're leaving right now with Malibu, Speaker 7: the an EV is a good opportunity to co..."
Honda Odyssey
"...You guys also continue with a minivan's how's the Odyssey Speaker 3: doing for you? Speaker 6: The sales th..."
Ford Bronco
"... now. Ford Speaker 2: has hit a home run with the Bronco and where Speaker 2: I'm coming from, I've talked..."
Jeep Wrangler
"...ker 2: into something that would compete with the Wrangler or the Bronco. Speaker 6: Well, I think we've bro..."
Wrangler Rubicon
"...r 2: But you know, I'm thinking more extreme like rubicon trail Speaker 2: capable kind of vehicles. Is tha..."
Cadillac Lyric
"...o get you know, I'll go get a Speaker 2: Cadillac Lyric, I'll go get a Hyundai Ionica five N Speaker 2: I..."
Chrysler Pacifica
"...r hybrid is. And you know, you got the Speaker 7: pacifica hybrid, which is a plug in hybrid. But you know, ..."
Hyundai Genesis
"...mpanies that does still do concepts Speaker 7: is Genesis, and they did a beautiful convertible concept as ..."
Ford Taurus
"Speaker 4: You know. Speaker 2: Taurus knocked off the camera and the Accord to become S..."
Cadillac Escalade
"...eaker 2: was good and we've got chief engineer of Escalade next Speaker 2: year or next next week, next week..."
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