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AD #4204 - BYD Passes Tesla in EV Sales; UAW Reinstates Two Officials Targeted by Fain; AFEELA Enters Pre-Production in Ohio

AD #4204 - BYD Passes Tesla in EV Sales; UAW Reinstates Two Officials Targeted by Fain; AFEELA Enters Pre-Production in Ohio

Autoline Daily Jan 05, 2026 9 min
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The episode covers key developments in the automotive industry including BYD surpassing Tesla in EV sales with a 28% increase, and the UAW reinstating two officials after a corruption investigation involving President Sean Fain. Honda and Sony's joint venture AFEELA has begun pre-production of its tech-packed electric sedan in Ohio, aiming for a mid-2026 launch. The show also highlights ongoing chip shortages affecting Honda's production in China and Japan, and updates on autonomous vehicle tech partnerships involving Mobileye and Bosch. Industry sales trends and challenges for 2026 are also discussed.

Topics: ev sales trends uaw leadership changes byd vs tesla afeela electric sedan chip shortage impact autonomous vehicle technology honda production shutdown industry sales forecast automotive partnerships electric vehicle market
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