Bonus Episode: Asbury CEO talks EV sales; fallout from Hyundai-LG raid
About this episode
A deep dive into the recent immigration raid at the Hyundai-LG battery plant reveals significant implications for the auto industry. Asbury Automotive Group CEO David Holt discusses the current state of electric vehicle sales, emphasizing the challenges of infrastructure and consumer readiness. The episode also features insights from Molly Boygon on the fallout from the raid, highlighting the reliance on foreign labor and the need for a revised visa process. The conversation touches on the evolving landscape of EV adoption and the impact of regulatory pressures on manufacturers.
Asbury Automotive Group CEO David Hult talks about the state of electric vehicle sales as regulations change and most federal support ends. Plus, Automotive News’ Molly Boigon provides a comprehensive look at the U.S. immigration raid at a joint battery plant being built by Hyundai and LG Energy Solution in Georgia and what happens next.
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