AD #4002 - Xiaomi 1500 HP Porsche-Killer Priced At $73,000; Mercedes Says AI to Replace Car Designers; Tavares Walks Away with Only $36.4 Mi
About this episode
Tesla moves forward with robotaxi permits in California amid competition from Waymo and Amazon's Zoox, signaling a potential boom in autonomous ride services. Mercedes-Benz's design chief predicts AI will replace car designers by 2035, highlighting rapid advances in automotive design technology. Xiaomi enters the electric performance market with its 1500 HP SU7 Ultra, priced competitively at $73,000, quickly hitting sales targets. BMW shifts to dedicated EV production plants to meet growing demand, while Ford abandons its EV regional hub strategy due to dealer pushback. Warwick Acoustics introduces energy-efficient electrostatic speakers to boost EV range. The episode also polls listeners on the future of paddle shifters in modern cars.
Request an Explanation
Heard something you'd like explained? We'll add it to this episode.
Sign in to request explanations for terms you heard.
Want to learn more?
Browse our glossary for plain-English explanations of automotive terms, jargon, and concepts.