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13/12/2024

The average 1-5 year old used car costs about $30,000, but used EVs are actually cheaper according to iSeeCars.com : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pfzwxQEaAS8

12/12/2024

Kia Worldwide is finally jumping into the pickup truck market with the & just revealed there will be an EV version, but the model will probably never be sold in the U.S.: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LYKujwZ1mSI

11/12/2024

Could the be heading to China? It just received an official energy consumption label from the government, one of the first steps so it can go on sale there.

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10/12/2024

Tim Kuniskis is back at Stellantis North America as the head of Ram Trucks. Does this mean more execs who got pushed out will return to the company now that CEO Carlos Tavares is gone?

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09/12/2024

A lot of trucking companies are looking into fuel cells & hydrogen, but early reports on Nikola Corporation show there's still some issues to iron out: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N0gVfrE-eUc Thanks to our great sponsors Bridgestone & Intrepid Control Systems, Inc.

06/12/2024

The Hong Guang MINIEV was the first really popular cheap Chinese EV when it launched in 2020 with a starting price around $4,500. Now it's sold over 1.4 million examples and recently launched the 3rd-gen version, which is still selling in pretty good numbers. But you've got to wonder how much money it's actually made on those 1.4 million sales? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DYX29DYZYjo

04/12/2024

General Motors once made more cars & profit in China than it did in the US. But now it's taking a $5 billion charge to restructure its Chinese operations, which will include plant closings, portfolio optimization & possibly even getting rid of the Chevrolet brand in China: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ksU6dRAMFM8 BIG THANKS to Bridgestone & Intrepid Control Systems, Inc. for sponsoring our show.

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03/12/2024

No automaker in the history of the industry has ever embarked on such a risky strategy. If the team pulls this off they’ll be hailed as geniuses. If they don’t, it’s the end of the company.

Jaguar is taking the biggest risk any automaker has ever dared to try. It’s dumping its customer base, waving goodbye […]

03/12/2024

This small electric pickup from a silicon valley startup called is scheduled to launch in the U.S. by the end of next year. It's specs and price might surprise you: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RKPyN8bMJLE

02/12/2024

TOYOTA made some upgrades to the Unfortunately for some of you that doesn't include any styling changes. But if you’re a driving enthusiast, you might be able to appreciate what Toyota has done: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lgFZUE-0QHc

27/11/2024

The CEO of company says that lidar will become as common as airbags and it's next-gen system will cost half of today's tech: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QfW2HwdtLnI

26/11/2024

Check out some of the cool classic race cars that the Indianapolis Motor Speedway museum is getting set to auction off, including a 1954 Mercedes-Benz that could sell for $70 million: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D3C6EVajoDQ Thanks to Intrepid Control Systems, Inc. & Bridgestone for sponsoring our show.

25/11/2024

Mercedes-Benz is working on body panels that can generate electricity. Solar modules that are thinner than a human hair are applied to the surface of the vehicle, which could produce enough energy to drive an EV 12,000 kilometers or nearly 7,500 miles a year. Plus, check out some other really cool tech it's working on: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2gp5dvxTqR8

22/11/2024

With US hybrid sales going strong Jeep says it will add a regular hybrid to its lineup next year, but Volkswagen which hasn't had a hybrid in its lineup since 2016, won't add one to the for another few years:

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21/11/2024

Jaguar has completely rebranded itself & this is the teaser of a concept it just showed, which it says will inspire future vehicles: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I7SFOHNOniE&t=2s

20/11/2024

Stellantis North America says the first brands to use its STLA Frame platform will be Ram Trucks & Jeep We know that includes the all-electric Ram REV & the extended-range electric Ramcharger. But the only EVs Jeep has talked about for the US are the Wagoneer S & Recon and both of those reportedly use the STLA Large platform. So, either something has changed or there's something new coming from Jeep: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qUUL6riMEX0

19/11/2024

When foreign automakers wanted to enter the Chinese car market, they were forced to set up joint ventures with Chinese companies & share their technology. Now with Chinese automakers entering the European market, the EU wants Chinese companies to share their intellectual property with European businesses & to build factories in Europe in order to receive subsidies:

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18/11/2024

INFINITI is basically dead in China. See how few vehicles it's sold so far this year in the country: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qxFqvlkGB38 Thanks to Intrepid Control Systems, Inc. & Bridgestone for sponsoring our show!