GM Shocks in Vehicle Dependability Study; Kia Keeping Hatchbacks Alive – Autoline Daily 3993

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0:00 Trump’s Car Tariffs to Hit April 2
0:46 Nissan Plans to Cut Rogue Production in U.S.
1:22 Japan’s Car Sales Fall as Population Declines
2:01 Autoline Viewers Oppose Car Tariffs
4:04 Kia EV4 Looks Sensational
4:51 BMW Showcases New EV Tech
6:03 GM Shocks Industry with Dependability Study 
7:07 As Sales Sink, GM Closes Assembly Plant in China
7:42 Mass Production for BYD’s Solid State Batteries 
8:30 Nio Buys ZF’s Steer-By-Wire

Story Links:
– Trump Promises New Import Tariffs: https://www.autonews.com/manufacturing/automakers/an-auto-imports-april-0215/

– Nissan Plans to Cut US Rogue Production: https://www.autonews.com/nissan/an-nissan-considers-offshoring-more-next-gen-rogue-volume-0218/

– Japan Declining: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8dSGxwlS3Lw

– Autoline YouTube Poll: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoBaFUmLRgc_-d-rkBCFyfQ/community?lb=Ugkxdfz-oxIxswZfzeSorAGx9CIyv44Z-Ruk

– Kia EV4: https://www.kianewscenter.com/news/all/the-kia-ev4-fuses-innovation-and-exploration-with-exterior-design-unveiling-ahead-of-world-premiere/s/3fa7b646-12f3-46e6-b74f-2efc0f4c81e6

– BMW Showcases New EV Tech: https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0447831EN/endurance-test-for-%E2%80%9Cheart-of-joy%E2%80%9D:-the-bmw-vision-driving-experience

– JD Power Vehicle Dependability Study: https://www.jdpower.com/business/press-releases/2025-us-vehicle-dependability-study-vds

– GM Closing China Plant: https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/gm-closing-plant-china-part-restructuring-2025-02-14/

– BYD’s Solid-State Battery Production Plans: https://carnewschina.com/2025/02/15/byd-will-start-mass-installation-of-all-solid-state-batteries-around-2027-company-cto-says/

– NIO Using ZF’s Steer-By-Wire System: https://www.nio.com/news/20250217001

– To read the transcript for today’s show click here: https://www.autoline.tv/daily/ad-3993-gm-shocks-industry-with-dependability-study-mass-production-for-byds-solid-state-batteries-kia-ev4-looks-sensational/

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