AAH #709 - The SAAR is Slowing, That Wasn't Supposed to Happen
About this episode
A deep dive into the current state of the automotive market reveals unexpected trends, including a slowdown in sales forecasts and shifting consumer preferences. Guests Jeff Schuster from Global Data and David Welch from Bloomberg discuss the implications of the recent drop in the SAAR, the impact of high vehicle prices and interest rates, and the challenges facing automakers in producing affordable models. The conversation also touches on the future of electric vehicles, the role of hybrids, and the potential for new entrants in the market, including Chinese manufacturers.
Ford Maverick
"...sive. Speaker 5: So at looking forward, Okay, the Maverick. I think starts under thirty, but most of themsel..."
Ford Escape
"...ptioned up exactly. And then the uh you know, the escape starts at thirty five, so you know, Ford brand fo..."
Chevrolet Volt
"...u can go this. I remember remember when the Chevy volt and it was discovered, the first generation. Occa..."
Chrysler Pacifica
"...s. You know, when when Chrysler came out with the pacifica plug in hybrid, they said, no, we'll just call it..."
Chevrolet Corvette
"...ast says there's going to be an electric Stingray corvette built in Lancing Grand River, not in Bowling Gree..."
Lamborghini Urus
"...rt of like a you know, imagine like a Lamborghini Urus sort of configuration, right, uh. And they did ha..."
Zevo Bright Drop
"...a wholly owned subsidiary. That structure allowed bright Drop to operate with the agility and innovation of a t..."
Cadillac Escalade
"... to have you know, from bolt On up to Hummers and escalades a pretty good waterfront of vehicles covered. But..."
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