AD #4104 - Mercedes Stops Selling EVs In U.S.; Trump to Dismantle GHG Regs; Aston F1 Worth More Than Aston Martin
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The podcast covers significant shifts in the automotive and regulatory landscape, including the Trump administration's move to roll back greenhouse gas regulations and its potential impact on fuel prices. Automakers face mixed financial results, with Toyota thriving while others struggle. Aston Martin's F1 team valuation surpasses the car company itself, highlighting the booming F1 market. Audi announces a new EV concept and a major sponsorship deal, while Chevy teases its new Bolt EV. Tesla pulls Model S and X from Europe, and Mercedes halts EV orders in the U.S. due to poor sales and falling residual values. Bosch introduces advanced radar chips enhancing driver assistance tech.
Chevrolet Blazer
"...e think it's most closely related to the Electric Blazer. The brand also showed off the Bolt standard, nex..."
Tesla Semi
"...category, which also includes the cyber Truck and Semi. In the first half of the year, Tesla has deliver..."
Mercedes-Benz EQS
".... Automotive News estimates that shipments of the EQS and EQE SUVs have declined over thirty percent th..."
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