AD #3974 - Next-Gen F-150 Lightning Unlikely; Trump Threatens New Car Tariffs; Hyundai's New-Age Electric Rickshaw
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The episode covers major automotive industry disruptions due to new US policies under President Trump, including proposed 25% tariffs on vehicles and parts from Canada and Mexico, threatening automakers like GM, Ford, VW, and BMW. It also discusses the uncertain future of the Ford F-150 Lightning electric truck, Hyundai's plans for electric rickshaws in India, and the launch of an electric KRETA crossover. Additionally, Nissan's job cuts and halted merger talks with Honda are highlighted, along with the passing of influential auto planner Hal Sperlich.
Volkswagen Jetta
"...orted to the US. Analysts say those vehicles, the Jetta, Teguan and Taos would not be priced competitive ..."
Ford F-150 Lightning
"...o four Cast Solutions, the current F one to fifty Lightning will go out of production at the end of June in t..."
Ford Ranger
"...usand dollars, which is nearly double what a base Ranger costs in China, while pickup sales in China are n..."
Ford Mustang
"...ng up with the idea to do the nineteen sixty four Mustang when he was at Ford. He also was behind the origi..."
Ford Fiesta
"...n he was at Ford. He also was behind the original Ford Fiesta in nineteen seventy six, but Spurlick was fired b..."
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