AD #3812 - GM, Ford Hurt Most by Biden China Tariff; Inside Story: How Musk Fired Supercharger Staff; Chinese OEM Drops Out of China Market
About this episode
The discussion covers the impact of Biden's 100% tariff on Chinese car imports, hitting GM and Ford hardest due to their China-made models. It explores potential tariff circumvention via manufacturing in Mexico or Vietnam. BYD's new plug-in hybrid pickup launch in Mexico and Chinese automaker Iways exiting the domestic market highlight shifting strategies. Privacy concerns arise as senators accuse automakers of misleading customers on data sharing. Tesla's supercharger network faces turmoil after mass layoffs ordered by Musk. Other topics include rising gasoline demand, new automotive tech tools, and Genesis expanding US dealerships.
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Hyundai Genesis
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