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0:00 Tavares Out at Stellantis
1:21 BYD On Track to Be 4th Largest Automaker In 2025
2:33 BYD Makes Tablets for Apple
3:13 BYD Investigated for Worker Abuse in Brazil
4:20 Toyota Upgrades the Supra
5:51 U.S. Military Backing GPS Alternatives
6:35 Stockholm Scraps ICE Ban
7:01 DS Automobiles Reveals New Vehicle Name
7:49 Aramco Takes 10% Stake in Renault & Geely JV
8:16 Diamond Chips Could Improve EVs
Story Links:
– Tavares Out at Stellantis: https://www.media.stellantis.com/em-en/corporate-communications/press/board-accepts-carlos-tavares-resignation-as-chief-executive-officer
– BYD November Sales: https://carnewschina.com/2024/12/01/china-ev-global-sales-in-nov-xiaomi-22050-xpeng-30895-geely-122453-byd-504003/
– BYD Making Parts & Products for Apple: https://www.wsj.com/tech/building-apple-products-has-become-a-side-hustle-for-chinas-biggest-ev-maker-f26e251c?mod=autos_news_article_pos3
– BYD Investigated for Worker Treatment in Brazil: https://carnewschina.com/2024/11/30/byd-brazil-plant-construction-site-under-investigation-for-mistreatment-of-workers/
– Upgraded Toyota Supra: https://global.toyota/en/newsroom/toyota/41894560.html
– US Military Backs GPS Alternatives: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-12-02/quantum-tech-startups-get-military-backing-to-replace-gps
– Stockholm Scraps ICE Ban: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-11-29/stockholm-scraps-city-center-ban-on-gasoline-cars-svt-reports
– DS Automobiles Reveals New Naming Structure: https://www.media.stellantis.com/em-en/ds/press/ds-automobiles-reveals-the-name-and-interior-feel-of-its-next-creation
– Aramco Finalizes Stake in Powertrain JV: https://media.renaultgroup.com/aramco-completes-acquisition-of-10-stake-in-horse-powertrain-limited/?lang=eng
– Diamonds Could Improve Car Chips: https://www.autonews.com/ev/an-diamond-microchips-could-improve-ev-efficiency/
– To read the transcript for today’s show click here: https://www.autoline.tv/daily/ad-3946-tavares-out-at-stellantis-byd-on-track-to-be-4th-largest-automaker-in-2025-toyota-upgrades-the-supra/
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