AAH #718 - Sandy Munro Talks Trump, Musk and EVs
About this episode
Sandy Munro shares his insights on the automotive industry, discussing the implications of the recent presidential election on electric vehicles and the potential influence of Elon Musk within the Trump administration. He debates the effectiveness of subsidies for EVs and the impact of tariffs on imports, emphasizing the need for American manufacturers to adapt and innovate. Munro critiques the current state of legacy automakers, highlighting their struggles with electrification and the importance of internalizing knowledge to remain competitive against Chinese manufacturers. His candid observations provide a thought-provoking look at the future of the industry.
Audi Etron
"... ID four, ID five, OUDQ four E Tron and sportback Etron. Over the life of this vehicle, there were fifty ..."
Tesla Model S
"... Then he moved up. He went from a roadster to the Model S and I can tell you for sure. We brought one in, W..."
Mini Countryman
"... completely distorting of the market. And as your countryman andrews Adam Smith said Speaker 6: Tariff's no go..."
Jeep Wrangler
"...5: How did that happen? Speaker 2: You're talking Wrangler and Gladiator going down to one. Speaker 6: How d..."
Jeep Gladiator
"...at happen? Speaker 2: You're talking Wrangler and Gladiator going down to one. Speaker 6: How did that happen..."
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