AD #4192 - Trump Wants Dinky Kei Cars in the U.S.; Humanoid Robot Production Ramping Up; VW Could Get EU Tariff Relief
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President Trump plans to roll back Biden-era fuel economy standards, freezing them at current levels, while controversially pushing to allow small Japanese-style kei cars to be sold in the U.S., but only if made domestically. Volkswagen may receive tariff relief in Europe for its China-made EVs, and Chinese company Ubtech is ramping up production of humanoid robots used by several automakers. Innovations include a large cast aluminum frame for a BYD SUV and AI smart glasses from Le Auto to control vehicle functions. The episode also teases a discussion on the booming off-road vehicle market and implications of regulatory changes on manufacturing.
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