AD #3973 - BYD Sitting on A Mountain of Hidden Debt; Canoo Files for Bankruptcy; Ram Axes Long-Range Electric Truck
About this episode
The episode covers a range of pressing automotive industry developments, including Scout Motors' legal dispute with dealers over direct sales, automakers' challenge to a federal automatic emergency braking mandate, and BYD's impressive growth shadowed by concerns over hidden debt. It also explores VW and Rivian's deepening partnership on EV architecture, Canoo's bankruptcy and shutdown, and RAM's cancellation of its long-range electric truck in favor of a shorter-range model. Additionally, Chevy's new attractive financing offers on its electric SUVs are highlighted, reflecting shifting strategies in the evolving EV market.
Volkswagen Golf
"... from Portie, an all electric successor to the VW Golf, and the pickup in SUV from Scout are said to be ..."
Chevrolet Equinox
"...vares. Chevy is offering new finance deals on the equinox in Blazer evs. According to Cars Direct. They're ..."
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