AD #3941 - Ford Making Big Cuts in Europe; EV Sales Could Drop 27% Without Credits; VW Strike Looks More Likely
About this episode
The episode covers major challenges in the European auto industry, including Ford's planned layoffs and production cuts amid weak EV demand, and a looming Volkswagen strike over pay and plant closures. It discusses the potential 27% drop in US EV sales if subsidies are removed, and highlights advances in solid-state battery production by Honda and Chinese automakers. New vehicle reveals from Hyundai, Genesis, Jaguar, DS Automobiles, and Volkswagen are also featured, alongside Tesla's latest collectible robot toy. The show wraps with a preview of an upcoming discussion on autonomy.
Hyundai Genesis
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