AD #4142 - Chinese Double Car Sales in Europe; Jeep Cancels Gladiator PHEV; Cali. Gov. Blames GM CEO for Overturning ICE Ban
About this episode
Chinese automakers have doubled their sales in Europe by shifting focus to plug-in hybrids and EVs, challenging European manufacturers and prompting concerns about market share and potential tariffs. Meanwhile, Stellantis is scaling back EV plans in the US, canceling the electric RAM 1500 and Jeep Gladiator PHEV due to regulatory changes and cost pressures. California's governor accuses GM's CEO of opposing the state's ICE ban. Innovations include Opel's pedestrian-communication system for autonomous vehicles and Mercedes AMG's use of sustainable carbon fiber in F1. The episode also honors Tom Matano, designer of the iconic Mazda Miata.
Jeep Gladiator
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Mazda MX-5 / Miata
"...Matano, the man who designed the original MX five Miata, has died at seventy seven years old. Matano join..."
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