Pork Donut Surprise
About this episode
Jim shares his eye-opening experience from the Cherry International User Summit in China, where he witnessed the rapid evolution of the Chinese automotive industry. With over 3,500 attendees and a keynote by former UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon, the event showcased Cherry's impressive lineup of vehicles, including luxurious models at astonishingly low prices. Jim discusses the prevalence of electric mopeds, innovative car technologies, and the cultural differences in food and driving. The episode highlights the potential for Chinese cars to dominate global markets, challenging established brands.
In this episode, Jim tells Alex all about his trip to China with Chery, with everything from pork-filled doughnuts to plates of duck heads, and of course - the latest EVs that were on show.
Tesla Model S
"...was it an S7? It's basically their Model 3 stroke Model S. Okay."
Tesla Model 3
"...it's a Luxeed, was it an S7? It's basically their Model 3 stroke Model S. Okay."
Tesla Model
"...t car or 20, 25 grand maybe. It was the same as a Tesla Model 3 is locally there. And I just looked at this car..."
7 Jq Sevens
"Strange on it. But the, you know, the JQ seven's obviously been huge. In China,"
Porsche Taycan
"the designs been informed by like the Taycan Cross Turismo or the Panamera. It's unbelievable."
Porsche Panamera
"... informed by like the Taycan Cross Turismo or the Panamera. It's unbelievable."
Xiaomi SU7
"They, I think it's the SU7. That's Xiaomi."
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