AD #4107 - Gasoline Use Declining; Tesla Brand Loyalty Below Ford and Chevy; Foxconn Sells Lordstown Plant
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The discussion covers recent challenges and developments in the automotive industry, including Volvo's problematic OTA update causing brake issues, Tesla's declining sales in China and falling brand loyalty in the US, and Elon Musk's new $27 billion stock option package. BMW's upcoming efficient EV with fast charging and sustainability features is highlighted, alongside Foxconn's sale of the Lordstown plant and its plans to expand US operations. The episode also examines rising US vehicle sales, declining gasoline use impacting infrastructure funding, and a listener poll on adopting stricter road safety laws similar to Canada.
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