AD #4021 - Trump Slaps Tariff on All Car Imports; EVs Lose More Value Than Other Vehicles; Foxconn to Hold EV Showcase in Japan
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President Trump's announcement of a 25% tariff on all imported vehicles and parts is shaking up the global auto industry, with potential price hikes, sales drops, and job losses looming. The episode also covers Hyundai's $21 billion US investment to expand EV production, Audi's move to digitize manufacturing with cloud-based controllers, and BMW's partnership with Alibaba to enhance AI cockpit tech for China. Foxconn aims to boost EV partnerships in Japan, while a study reveals EVs lose more value over five years than other vehicles, highlighting depreciation challenges in the electric market.
Hyundai Genesis
".... The facility will make evs for Hyundai, Kia and Genesis, as well as the ability to build some hybrid vehi..."
Honda Civic
"... Toyota Tacoma, Chevrolet Corvette, and the Honda Civic. At the other end of the spectrum, the five model..."
Toyota Tacoma
"... are the Portia nine to eleven and Cayman, Toyota Tacoma, Chevrolet Corvette, and the Honda Civic. At the ..."
Chevrolet Corvette
"...ne to eleven and Cayman, Toyota Tacoma, Chevrolet Corvette, and the Honda Civic. At the other end of the spe..."
Porsche Cayman
"...st depreciation are the Portia nine to eleven and Cayman, Toyota Tacoma, Chevrolet Corvette, and the Honda..."
Maserati Ghibli
"...esla Models Infinity, QX eighty, and the Maserati Ghibli. In fact, twenty three of the twenty five models ..."
Jaguar Ipace
"...dels with the highest depreciation are the Jaguar Ipace at seventy two percent, followed by the BMW seven..."
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