AAH #722 - 2024 A Frantic Year Coming to a Close
About this episode
As 2024 wraps up, industry experts discuss significant shifts in the automotive landscape, particularly focusing on General Motors' recent decisions regarding its electric and autonomous vehicle strategies. The episode features insights on the challenges faced by GM, including the closure of Cruise automation and the sale of its battery plant stake. The conversation also touches on the competitive landscape of off-road vehicles, the evolving role of Tesla, and the implications of political changes on the automotive market. Notable guests include Paul Eisenstein, Jeff Gilbert, and Paul Watty, who provide a wealth of industry knowledge.
Oldsmobile Bravada
"...In going to say it's just my brother in law has a Bravada that's still running. Speaker 5: Really, I have t..."
Tesla Cybercab
"...nd of course we're looking at the predictions for cybercab, Tesla and Waimo and all, and they're still sayin..."
Chrysler Pacifica
"...ght. Chrysler, as is mentioned, basically has the PACIFICA Dodge don't. Speaker 5: Forget the Voyager."
Chrysler Voyager
"...s the PACIFICA Dodge don't. Speaker 5: Forget the Voyager. Speaker 4: They did bring that back."
Dodge Hornet
"...ker 5: So Durango is a strong selling though, and Hornet, yeah, it's true, it doesn't have much of a sting..."
Jeep Wrangler
"... brand through third quarters down eight percent, Wrangler, which is one of the ten poles of that brands, do..."
Jeep Brand
"...e, it doesn't have much of a sting. Speaker 2: So Jeep brand through third quarters down eight percent, Wrangl..."
Ford Broncos Sports
"... Broncos down fifteen point nine percent, through Broncos Sports down two point one percent. So then this is proba..."
Ford Bronco
"we take both versions of the Bronco and average it, the brand would be down nine perc..."
Nissan Pathfinder
"...s. Now, all of a sudden, what's happened. You see Pathfinder, you see four Runner, You see all these vehicles,..."
Outback Subaru Wilderness
"a sudden, what's happened. You see Pathfinder, you see four Runner, You see all these vehicles, even from brands that never really had a trucky so do ute going truck like and they're all introducing sub brands Subaru, Wilderness, Honda has gone that way. Even Ford has added some products beyond the usual, like Bronco that are much more capable. Right,"
Jeep Gladiator
"... just one vehicle in particular, look at the jeep Gladiator that was super hot and super expensive at first. ..."
Wrangler Rubicon
"...r experience. I mean, if you look at the Wrangler Rubicon, those are bought by people who really are going ..."
Toyota Corolla
"...on a time, Ultima and CenTra were like Camery and Corolla, like a cord in civic. Speaker 6: Does anything e..."
Toyota Tacoma
"... it is a camera for Car of the Year, It'll be the Tacoma, It'll be a good year for Toyota for a Truck of t..."
Volkswagen Id Buzz
"...ar for Toyota for a Truck of the Year, and the vw ID Buzz for Utility of the Year. Those are not necessaril..."
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