AD #3985 - Nissan Calls Off Merger with Honda; Tesla EU Sales Plummet, Mostly Because Of Elon; Watch the Super Bowl, Win A Kia
About this episode
Nissan has called off its planned merger with Honda due to leadership conflicts, leaving Nissan's future uncertain amid investor interest. Toyota reported mixed financial results and announced a new EV and battery plant in Shanghai, as well as a battery factory in North Carolina. German auto industry morale is low due to competition and tariffs. Bentley is launching luxury residences with unique car elevators. DS Automobiles revealed pricing for its new electric Number 8 model and commemorated its 70th anniversary with special coins. GM is cutting its Cruise autonomous unit workforce by half. Tesla's European sales have plummeted, partly due to Elon Musk's politics and inventory issues. Kia is running a Super Bowl promotion giving away cars through a football squares game.
Tesla Model Y
"... politics. Tesla is also transitioning to the new model Y and it typically has low inventory in the first q..."
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