AD #4129 - U.S. Tariffs to Eliminate 18K Auto Jobs; BYD Shaves Its Sales Forecast; Dacia Hybrid Uses 2-Speed EV Gearbox
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The discussion covers the complexity of U.S. auto sales data amid disappearing monthly reports, highlighting mixed EV sales trends and the impact of tariffs potentially costing 18,000 jobs. BYD cuts its sales forecast due to fierce competition, while VinFast shows strong delivery growth despite losses. Hyundai introduces a family-friendly rear seat feature on the Palisade, and Dacia debuts a unique hybrid system with a two-speed EV gearbox and dual fuel tanks. Other highlights include Skoda's new Vision concept, Honda's Prelude pricing, Ford's rebranding of its performance division, and a new extended-range EV conversion kit from a Renault-JIL joint venture.
Honda Odyssey
"...ighty percent, out selling the Pilot Ridgeline in Odyssey. Speaker 2: Hondai's Ionic lineup of EV's had a b..."
Honda Ridgeline
"...s up nearly eighty percent, out selling the Pilot Ridgeline in Odyssey. Speaker 2: Hondai's Ionic lineup of E..."
Prologue Hondas Prolog
"out selling the IC Mustang by more than two to one. Honda's Prolog was up nearly eighty percent, out selling the Pilot Ridgeline in Odyssey. Speaker 2: Hondai's Ionic lineup of EV's had a blowout month."
Hyundai Palisade
"... with a very simple but clever feature on the new Palisade that will appeal to customers with small children..."
Dacia Duster
"...innovative hybrid power train for its. Speaker 2: Duster in bigster models. Speaker 1: The setup combines ..."
Honda Element
"...ovides a well lit interior. Speaker 2: One design element that I find unique. Speaker 1: Is how the coach d..."
Honda Preylude
"...sted in watching. We have an idea of what the new Honda Preylude. Speaker 2: Is going to cost."
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