AD #4008 - ICE Outsells NEV In China; China Warns Tesla Over Musk’s Politics; Cadillac Officially Joins Formula 1
About this episode
The episode covers Tesla's challenges in China, including political tensions affecting sales and regulatory hurdles for full self-driving features. Despite strong growth in new energy vehicle sales, internal combustion engines still lead the Chinese market. The discussion also highlights Tesla's controversial EV rebate claims in Canada, Ford's strategic investments in Europe and workforce development, and Cadillac's official entry into Formula 1 racing. Additionally, the episode touches on Volkswagen truck sales outlook, used Porsche Taycan price drops, and a listener poll on Tesla's global sales decline.
Tesla Model Y
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