Acura Longbeach Grand Prix / Guest: Ex-Black Hawk Crew Chief - Dre Mullins
About this episode
Dre Mullins returns to discuss the Acura Long Beach Grand Prix, sharing insights from their experience and the excitement of the event. The conversation dives into the impact of tariffs on car prices, the challenges faced by consumers, and the dynamics of car financing. They reflect on the impressive Acura displays, the camaraderie among car enthusiasts, and the thrill of being close to the action at the Grand Prix. With anecdotes about their road trip and interactions with fellow car lovers, this episode captures the essence of automotive passion and community.
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In this episode, Jhae and returning in-studio guest Dre Mullins discuss tariffs as it relates to auto sales as a former finance director. Dre gives his input on what may have gone wrong with the Hudson river helicopter crash involving the Siemens CEO, family, and Navy Seal pilot. Then Jhae and Dre recap all events leading to and during the Acura Long Beach Grand Prix weekend that took place April 11 - 13, 2025.
00:00 Introduction
02:00 car parts and tariffs Dre Introduction
05:40 Auto loans and tariffs
08:30 Low Credit High Risk
12:20 Toyota to absorb tariffs and billing rates explained
14:40 Chinese factory workers expose US brands on social media
16:10 creative dealership techniques to move your money around
19:00 NY Post on Honda , Nissan cancels orders for Nissan Rogue
22:41 Grand Prix vs Formula 1 experience
27:30 Siemens CEO and family die in helicopter crash, what happened?
30:00 crew chief screws up Acura NSX
33:00 It never rains in Southern California
37:00 Acura Lounge at the Grand Prix
52:21 Katella Bakery - best bakery in SoCal?
54:47 Watch your kids
57:30 Jordan vs Lebron GOAT discussion
1:03:50 Acura brand headed in the right direction
1:11:00 Outro and Closing
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Links Referenced in this video:
https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/nissan-cut-japanese-production-top-selling-us-model-due-tariffs-source-says-2025-04-15/
https://nypost.com/2025/04/15/business/honda-to-boost-manufacturing-in-us-after-trump-tariffs/
https://www.gplb.com/
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