AD #3672 - UAW Casualty: Stellantis Pulls Out Of CES; EU Battle of Direct Sales vs. Dealerships; BMW Surrenders, Goes with NACS
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The ongoing UAW strike is causing significant economic damage, prompting Stellantis to pull out of CES and shift to online reveals. Ford announces leadership changes to support its growth plan. The episode explores the evolving automotive sales landscape, with BMW adopting direct sales alongside dealerships in Europe and integrating Tesla's charging standard. Political divides over EV fees in the US are highlighted, alongside BYD's strong profit growth. Hydrogen-powered internal combustion engines gain attention as a cleaner alternative for heavy vehicles. The episode closes with a historical nod to the first use of acrylic tail light lenses in 1948 Cadillacs.
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