Carmakers wrestle to foretell the Administration’s subsequent transfer.
Whether or not you drive a automobile, want a automobile, or simply sometimes bum a trip with pals, you’ve come to the fitting place. Be a part of Jill and Tom as they break down every part that’s occurring within the auto world. New-car evaluations, purchasing ideas, driving inexperienced, electrical automobiles, basic automobiles, and loads of nice company. That is the Client Information Automotive Stuff Podcast. Excessive-Tariff Headwinds
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Episode: 265
Broadcast date: March 10, 2025
Visitor: Sam Fiorani
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Higher Batteries, Tariff Headwinds, Explaining Polestar
(Present Notes)
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Jill and Tom open the present masking a number of information tales. First, Toyota is claiming it can have a solid-state EV battery in a manufacturing car round 2030. Might be massive information in regard to EV worth and vary. Pay attention in for particulars. The hosts went on to debate Mercedes-Benz’s new turquoise marker- and tail lights. Why are they doing this? Pay attention in.
Nonetheless within the first phase, Jill shared particulars of a narrative she wrote about how the similar-size Toyota 4Runner and Land Cruiser crossovers differ. Clue: One is extra household pleasant than the opposite.
Within the second phase, Jill and Tom welcome Sam Fiorani of AutoForecast Options to the present. Sam walked the hosts by way of the headwinds confronted by the auto trade because of the present administration’s tariff plans.
Sam additionally mentioned Tesla’s plant capability scenario, which can be most acute in Europe, the place the corporate lately opened a brand new manufacturing facility.
Within the final phase, Jill is stricken by Tom’s “Pontiac or Oldsmobile?” quiz, and the hosts speak just a little about Polestar, a brand new EV model with Volvo roots.
Mentioned this week
Toyota 4Runner vs Land Cruiser: What’s the distinction?
Boyertown Museum of Historic Vehicles
Polestar information and evaluations
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