AD #3592 - BMW M Declares DCTs Are Dead; Buick EV Starts at $26,500 in China; Rivian Holds Parking Lot Sale
About this episode
The episode covers a wide range of automotive industry news, including former Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn's ongoing legal battle, Renault's plan to spin off its EV and software division Ampier, and BMW M's declaration that double clutch transmissions are obsolete. Buick launches an affordable EV in China, while Rivian holds a unique parking lot sale to clear inventory. Hyundai ramps up EV investments with a new modular platform, and GM expands heavy-duty diesel production. Additionally, Stellantis and Foxconn form a semiconductor joint venture, and BorgWarner adapts to the EV transition by acquiring new tech. The episode also previews an upcoming interview with Caresoft's CEO on vehicle benchmarking.
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