AD #4072 - Should U.S. Automakers Get Out of China?; Cadillac Unveils Optiq-V; U.S. Auto Imports Plummet in May
About this episode
The episode covers critical issues impacting the global auto industry, including China's temporary rare earth export licenses to US automakers amid trade tensions and tariffs that have drastically reduced US car imports. Analyst John Murphy suggests GM and Ford should exit China due to market challenges, while Tesla should stay. Cadillac unveils the high-performance Optiq-V electric SUV with impressive specs and a competitive price. Ram returns to NASCAR, and Vietnamese automaker VinFast reports mixed financial results. The episode also discusses Japanese supplier Morelli's potential bankruptcy and shares listener opinions on automakers sharing powertrains.
Ford Explorer
"...shutdowns. In fact, Ford had to stop building the Explorer for a week in May at its plant in Chicago because..."
Cadillac Lyric
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Ford Bronco Sport
"...on said, I'd wager that ninety percent or more of Bronco Sport owners don't have a clue there's a three cylinder..."
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