Sept. 8, 2025 | Audi CEO Gernot Döllner interview; South Korea responds to Hyundai ICE raid
About this episode
Audi CEO Gernot Döllner discusses the automaker's strategic shift towards clarity and flexibility in the premium segment, emphasizing a balanced approach to electrification alongside internal combustion engines. The episode also covers significant industry news, including South Korea's response to the ICE raid on Hyundai's battery factory and Stellantis's decision to abandon its 100% EV target in Europe by 2030. Döllner outlines Audi's plans for new model launches and the challenges posed by evolving regulations and market dynamics.
Audi CEO Gernot Döllner talks about the automaker’s focus on strategic clarity and its plans for electrification going forward. South Korea sends a “rapid response team” to bring back workers detained in a U.S. immigration raid. Plus, Stellantis plans to scrap its target of 100 percent electric vehicles in Europe by 2030.
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