AD #4217 - Hyundai Union: "Not a Single Robot"; Geely's Roadmap to Overtake GM; VW, Audi Dealers Sue Colorado
About this episode
A significant legal battle is brewing in Colorado as Volkswagen, Audi, and Porsche dealers sue the state over Scout Motors' direct-to-consumer sales license. The episode also covers Volkswagen's aggressive cost-cutting measures, including job reductions and delays in EV programs, while Hyundai faces pushback from its union regarding plans to introduce humanoid robots in assembly plants. Geely aims to become a top-five automaker by 2030, and the rising trend of used EVs coming off lease is highlighted, promising more affordable options for consumers.
dealer license
"...the state of Colorado granted a dealer license to Scout Motors, which will allow the brand to sell directly to consumers..."
A dealer license is a special permission that allows a company to sell cars to people. Without it, they can't legally sell vehicles.
A dealer license is a legal authorization that allows a business to sell vehicles to consumers. It is required by law in most jurisdictions to ensure that dealers operate within regulatory guidelines.
Audi
"...But now Volkswagen, Audi, and Porsche dealers in Colorado are suing the state, claiming it misrepresented the law when granting the license. The heart..."
Audi is a luxury car brand from Germany that makes high-end vehicles, like the Audi A4 and Q5, known for their quality and technology.
Audi is a premium automobile manufacturer from Germany, known for its luxury vehicles and advanced technology. It is part of the Volkswagen Group and competes in the luxury car market.
Volkswagen
"...But now Volkswagen, Audi, and Porsche dealers in Colorado are suing the state, claiming it misrepresented the law when granting the license. The heart..."
Volkswagen is a big car company from Germany that makes many types of cars, including popular models like the Golf and Passat.
Volkswagen is a major German automotive manufacturer known for producing a wide range of vehicles, from economy cars to luxury models. It is part of the Volkswagen Group, which includes several other brands like Audi and Porsche.
Porsche
"...But now Volkswagen, Audi, and Porsche dealers in Colorado are suing the state, claiming it misrepresented the law when granting the license. The heart..."
Porsche is a famous car brand from Germany that makes sports cars, like the Porsche 911, known for their speed and performance.
Porsche is a renowned German sports car manufacturer, famous for its high-performance vehicles, particularly the Porsche 911. It is also part of the Volkswagen Group.
Scout Motors
"...the state of Colorado granted a dealer license to Scout Motors, which will allow the brand to sell directly to consumers. But now Volkswagen, Audi, and Porsche dealers in Colorado are suing the state..."
Scout Motors is a new car company that wants to make electric vehicles. They are trying to sell their cars directly to customers.
Scout Motors is an automotive company that aims to produce electric vehicles and is part of the Volkswagen Group. It is working towards establishing itself as an independent brand within the industry.
independent brand
"...The heart of the issue is whether Scout should be considered independent from VW or not. The VW Group, which Scout is a part of, claims it's an independent brand..."
An independent brand is a car company that runs on its own and is not controlled by a bigger company. This can change how they sell their cars.
An independent brand refers to a car manufacturer that operates separately from larger parent companies, allowing it to have its own identity and business practices. This status can affect how it sells vehicles and interacts with dealers.
Volvo EX60
"...After teasing the model for the last couple of weeks, Volvo fully revealed the all new EX60. As we previously reported, it rides on parent company GL's SPA three platform..."
The Volvo EX60 is a new electric car that has been designed to be efficient and powerful. It offers different battery sizes and options for how the wheels are powered, making it versatile for different driving styles.
The Volvo EX60 is an all-new electric vehicle that utilizes advanced manufacturing techniques and battery technology to enhance performance and efficiency. It features multiple battery options and configurations to cater to different consumer needs.
SPA 3 platform
"...it rides on parent company GL's SPA 3 platform, which brings a number of upgrades to Volvo's EVs that includes things like faster charging..."
The SPA 3 platform is a special framework that Volvo uses to build its electric cars. It helps make the cars better and easier to produce by allowing for different designs and battery setups.
The SPA 3 platform is a modular architecture used by Volvo for its electric vehicles, allowing for various configurations and improvements in manufacturing efficiency, battery integration, and overall vehicle design.
battery pack
"...allows Volvo to stuff more batteries into the pack. The EX60 has three batteries, eighty, ninety one and one hundred and twelve kilowatt hours of usable energy..."
A battery pack is what stores energy in an electric car, allowing it to run. The Volvo EX60 has different sizes of battery packs to give drivers options for how far they can go on a single charge.
A battery pack in electric vehicles is a collection of battery cells that store energy to power the vehicle. The EX60 features multiple battery pack options to provide different ranges and performance levels.
horsepower
"...the EX60 has three main setups, a rear drive version that makes about three hundred and seventy horsepower, an all wheel drive version with just over five hundred horses..."
Horsepower is a way to measure how powerful a car's engine or motor is. The Volvo EX60 has different versions that can produce different amounts of horsepower, affecting how fast it can go.
Horsepower is a unit of measurement for power, commonly used to describe the output of engines and electric motors. The EX60's various configurations offer different horsepower ratings for performance.
zero to sixty time
"...the latter does zero to one hundred kilometers an hour, which is similar to zero to sixty in three point nine seconds..."
Zero to sixty time tells you how fast a car can go from a complete stop to sixty miles per hour. The Volvo EX60 can do this in just 3.9 seconds, which is quite fast for an electric vehicle.
Zero to sixty time is a common performance metric that measures how quickly a vehicle can accelerate from a complete stop to sixty miles per hour. The EX60 achieves this in a competitive time of 3.9 seconds.
air suspension
"...but an active system that comes with air suspension is also available. That air suspension system is standard on the new cross Country trim..."
Air suspension is a system that uses air instead of metal springs to support the vehicle's weight. It can change the height of the car, making it more comfortable to drive on different types of roads.
Air suspension is a type of vehicle suspension that uses air-filled bags instead of traditional metal springs. This allows for adjustable ride height and improved ride comfort by adapting to different driving conditions.
ride height
"...ability to add another twenty millimeters or about three quarters of an inch of ride height on top of a twenty millimeter lift that the cross Country already comes standard with."
Ride height is how high or low a car sits above the ground. Changing it can help the car handle better or make it more comfortable to drive.
Ride height refers to the distance between the ground and the lowest point of a vehicle's chassis. Adjusting ride height can affect handling, comfort, and off-road capability.
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