AD #3752 - Germany Bleeding ICE Jobs; No, Cybertruck Doesn’t Rust; EV Battery Prices Dropping Fast
About this episode
Germany's automotive industry faces significant job losses due to the shift to electric vehicles, with major suppliers cutting thousands of positions. European automakers like Volkswagen, Renault, and Stellantis consider collaboration to compete with Chinese EV makers. Meanwhile, EV battery prices are dropping rapidly, enabling automakers to reduce EV prices to boost sales. Ford slashes Mustang Mach-E prices amid competition and reduced tax credits. Tesla's Cybertruck faces rust concerns linked to rail dust, not the truck itself. GM halts sales on some EVs due to software issues, while Rivian aims to offer more affordable EVs. Industry experts Mark Feelin and Henry Payne share their candid car reviews on Auto Line After Hours.
Volkswagen Id
"...and euros less in Germany than a comparably equip Volkswagen ID three. It's unlikely that VW, Renault, and Stilan..."
Chevrolet Blazer EV
"...rious software issues. It had to stop selling the Blazer EV and now it slapped a stop sale on the Chevy Color..."
Gmc Canyon
"... it slapped a stop sale on the Chevy Colorado and GMC Canyon pickups. GM didn't reveal what the problem is, bu..."
Tesla Model
"...led the R two that's supposed to compete with the Tesla model Y. They literally drive every new car that comes ..."
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