AD #3848 - Rivian Can’t Get IRA Money Thanks To UAW; Jaguar Drops Everything But F-Pace; Italy Could Confiscate Brands From Stellantis
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The episode covers major automotive industry developments including Italy's threat to seize dormant Stellantis brands for Chinese automakers, Tesla's Robotaxi event delay and its stock impact, and Volkswagen's software challenges delaying new EV models. Rivian struggles to secure federal funding due to its stance on unionization, while Jaguar drastically cuts its lineup to focus on electrification. Highlights from the Goodwood Festival include Audi's recreation of a 1930s race car and Ford's new Baja racer. Regulatory changes favor automakers with hybrid lineups, shifting competitive dynamics against pure EV makers like Tesla and Rivian.
Volkswagen Golf
"...l includes software issues. The EV version of the Golf has been pushed back by fifteen months and won't ..."
F-150 Raptor
"...e U nine, Ford took the opportunity to reveal the Raptor T one plus, a totally tricked out to car racer th..."
Jaguar Ipace
"...he X and XF sedans, the F Type, and the Epace and Ipace. Only the F Pace crossover will remain. Jaguar is..."
Nissan Maxima
"...g most of its sedans in the US. Production of the Maxima ended last year. Production of the Versa is sched..."
Toyota Corolla
"...w, in Tesla's case, they're the eight hunder punk Corolla of evs. But they still only had one one card to p..."
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