AD #4150 - Tesla Q3 Sales Stun Critics; Sub-Prime Car Loans Send Warning Signs; S. Korean Workers Return to U.S. Battery Plant
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Tesla's Q3 sales showed a surprising 7.4% year-over-year increase and a 29% jump from the previous quarter, signaling a potential rebound despite inventory challenges and limited Cybertruck sales in Europe. Meanwhile, BYD surpassed Tesla as the top global EV seller, expanding production and export strategies amid tariff pressures. The episode also highlights rising subprime auto loan delinquencies reminiscent of pre-2008 recession levels, the impact of lost federal EV tax credits on consumer interest, and Nissan's upcoming robotaxi pilot in Yokohama. Additionally, EU leadership calls for a continent-wide push toward autonomous vehicles, and LG Energy Solution resolves worker visa issues at its US battery plant.
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Cadillac Escalade
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