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0:00 Rivian Burns Through Cash to Prepare for New Models
1:10 Honda Posts Record $3.3 Billion Operating Profit
2:10 Honda Launches New EV In China
3:01 BMW Tests Humanoid Robots in South Carolina
3:56 Mercedes Goes After Counterfeit Parts Makers
4:39 Waymo Expands Service in California
5:24 Software Upgrade Cuts Hyundai & Kia Thefts in Half
6:43 Ford Launches New Explorer Police Vehicle
Story Links:
– Rivian Q2 Financial Results: https://rivian.com/newsroom/article/rivian-releases-second-quarter-2024-financial-results
– Rivian Q2 Sales and Production: https://rivian.com/newsroom/article/rivian-releases-q2-2024-production-figures
– Honda First Quarter Results: https://global.honda/en/investors/library/financialresult.html
– Honda Ye S7 Specs: https://carnewschina.com/2024/08/06/honda-ye-s7-is-a-dual-motor-suv-with-620km-range/
– BMW Tests Humanoid Robot: https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0444265EN/successful-test-of-humanoid-robots-at-bmw-group-plant-spartanburg
– Mercedes Goes After Counterfeit Parts: https://media.mercedes-benz.com/article/dabda8da-f4e6-4506-a907-76838c505118
– Waymo Expands: https://waymo.com/blog/2024/08/expanding-destinations-for-san-francisco-and-los-angeles-riders/
– Hyundai/Kia Anti-Theft Software Update Working: https://www.iihs.org/news/detail/anti-theft-software-tamps-down-viral-theft-trend-targeting-hyundai-kia-vehicles
– New Ford Police Utility Vehicle: https://media.ford.com/content/fordmedia/fna/us/en/news/2024/08/07/ford-pro-launches-2025-ford-police-interceptor-utility-nationwid.html
– To read the transcript for today’s show click here: https://www.autoline.tv/daily/ad-3866-rivian-burns-through-cash-to-prepare-for-new-models-honda-posts-record-operating-profit-waymo-expands-service-in-california/
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