AAH #748 – How To Catch Up With The Chinese
About this episode
A deep dive into the automotive industry's disruption, focusing on insights from the latest Alex Partners Automotive Outlook study. Mark Wakefield discusses how the auto sector is the most disrupted industry, emphasizing the need for agility and rapid decision-making. The conversation highlights the differences between Western and Chinese automakers, particularly in product development timelines and risk tolerance. Key themes include the importance of timing in launches, the role of AI in streamlining processes, and the impact of tariffs on vehicle pricing and market dynamics.
Marquis Mercury Marquee
"...g, they wanted to redo the Crown Victoria and the Mercury Marquee, and so he had the body shop guys take a body in ..."
Ford Crown Victoria
"...the head of Ford Styling, they wanted to redo the Crown Victoria and the Mercury Marquee, and so he had the body s..."
Chevrolet Monte Carlo
"... you can go through what instead of this month of Monte Carlo simulations in two days, you've got your real ans..."
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