Carmakers wrestle to foretell the Administration’s subsequent transfer.
Whether or not you drive a automotive, want a automotive, or simply often bum a trip with mates, you’ve come to the proper place. Be a part of Jill and Tom as they break down all the things that’s happening within the auto world. New-car critiques, procuring suggestions, driving inexperienced, electrical vehicles, basic vehicles, and loads of nice visitors. 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 overlaying a number of information tales. First, Toyota is claiming it’s going to have a solid-state EV battery in a manufacturing car round 2030. May very well 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 section, 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 section, Jill and Tom welcome Sam Fiorani of AutoForecast Options to the present. Sam walked the hosts by means of the headwinds confronted by the auto trade on account of the present administration’s tariff plans.
Sam additionally mentioned Tesla’s plant capability state of affairs, which can be most acute in Europe, the place the corporate not too long ago opened a brand new manufacturing facility.
Within the final section, Jill is plagued by Tom’s “Pontiac or Oldsmobile?” quiz, and the hosts speak somewhat 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 critiques
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