Sept. 3, 2025 | U.S. Senate Candidate Mallory McMorrow Part 1; sales strong in August
About this episode
Strong sales figures from several automakers in August highlight a positive trend in the auto industry, with Toyota and Hyundai reporting significant year-over-year increases. However, Polestar faces challenges with a billion-dollar net loss due to tariffs and EV market pressures. The episode features an insightful interview with Michigan State Senator Mallory McMorrow, who discusses the need for improved EV infrastructure and bipartisan support for the auto industry. She emphasizes the importance of R&D funding and the risks of politicizing electric vehicles, advocating for a focus on innovation and competitiveness.
Michigan State Sen. Mallory McMorrow talks about her ideas for bolstering federal support for electric vehicle infrastructure, R&D and more. Several brands see strong sales in August. Plus, dealers and automakers get extra time to deliver EVs after tax credits expire.
Polestar 3
"...a $739 million non-cash impairment charge for the Polestar 3, related to higher tariffs on parts and broader e..."
Chevrolet Bolt EUV
"...V. I was leasing the original Bolt and bought the Bolt EUV. So I can't tell you how much of a difference tha..."
Dodge Charger
"...not going to be forgiving when you can't find the charger and it doesn't work. So I hope that we do a lot m..."
Chevrolet Equinox
"...and we are seeing, I'd see a ton of the new Chevy Equinox EV and the Blazer EV and now that there are more ..."
Chevrolet Blazer EV
"...I'd see a ton of the new Chevy Equinox EV and the Blazer EV and now that there are more vehicles of different..."
Ford F150S
"from is people feeling like I don't want the government to tell me what to do. But as we see more Ford F-150s and like I said, more equinoxes and Cadillacs out on the road, people clearly like these vehicles. So let's as a government make sure that we have the infrastructure in place to"
Toyota Prius
"...ve changed the badge. I saw one that has a Toyota Prius logo on it, so it's not a Tesla. I don't think an..."
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