AAH #759 – Detroit: How to Save a City That Relies on Legacy Automakers
About this episode
A deep dive into the challenges facing Detroit and other regions reliant on legacy automakers, featuring insights from industry experts Sandy Barua and Joe White. The discussion highlights the impact of trade policies, tariffs, and the shift towards electric vehicles (EVs) on local economies. The guests emphasize the need for diversification beyond traditional manufacturing and the importance of education in technical trades. They also explore the future of EVs, predicting significant growth in adoption, while addressing the political landscape's influence on the automotive market.
Chevrolet Blazer EV
"... slowdown. You might get a deal on an OPTIQ or a blazer EV, but that's because GM or, you know, we'll try t..."
Mercedes-Benz EQS
"...e cheap. I mean, you can get a Mercedes E-Class, EQS, for like 32 grand that has 30,000 miles on it."
Mercedes-Benz Eclass
"They're cheap. They're cheap. I mean, you can get a Mercedes E-Class, EQS, for like 32 grand that has 30,000 miles on it."
Mercedes-Benz GLC
"... a new electric, a new generation of the electric GLC, which from what I can tell happens. Yeah, looks..."
Jeep Grand
"... I think will work. So I'm out. I need, I need a Jeep Grand Cherokee to do that. I would say we're, we're on..."
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