AD #4031 - U.S. Pauses Tariffs Except for Cars; Jeep Not American Enough for "Made in USA" Badge; Waymo Starts Tests in Japan
About this episode
Tariffs on imports to the U.S. have been paused for 90 days except for cars and components, which still face a 25% tariff, causing automakers to seek relief. Stellantis faced criticism for misleading 'Made in USA' claims, leading to ad adjustments. BMW and Volkswagen shared mixed Q1 results, with BMW's EV sales growing significantly. Waymo begins autonomous vehicle testing in Tokyo, while Nissan partners with AI firm Wave to advance driver assistance tech. The episode also covers advancements in humanoid robots by automakers and suppliers, new fast Level 2 EV chargers by ChargePoint, and trends in longer car loans as buyers cope with rising vehicle costs.
Dodge Charger
"...now comes standard with an eleven kilowat two way charger, or there's an optional twenty two kilowat unit. ..."
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