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0:00 Hyundai Q3 Earnings Drop as Sales Fall
0:44 Kia Q3 Net Profit Misses Predictions
1:07 Geely Q3 Profits Rely on Exports
1:46 Volkswagen Q3 Operating Profit Drops 99%
2:16 Rivian Q3 Revenue Rises 38%
2:49 GM Pays $220M Data Privacy Settlement
4:00 VW Suspends Electric Golf Development
4:42 Audi Wins Reduced U.S. Tariffs
5:18 China Car Exports to Russia Surge
6:09 Rivian Upgrades Electric Delivery Van
6:48 Ralph Gilles Launches Car Design Podcast
Story Links:
– Hyundai Q3 Results: https://www.hyundai.com/worldwide/en/company/ir
– Kia Q3 Results: https://worldwide.kia.com/en/newsroom/view/?id=161963
– Geely Q3 Results: https://carnewschina.com/2026/10/30/geely-autos-q3-earnings-reveal-a-harsh-reality-car-sales-in-china-are-barely-profitable/
– VW Q3 Results: https://www.volkswagen-group.com/en/press-releases/volkswagen-group-nine-month-results-underline-urgent-need-for-action-20799
– Rivian Q3 Results: https://downloads.rivian.com/2md5qhoeajym/7gMTeZnUjvpdQ774iQ0x8Z/e7db18443dd752e049c9e37046748801/EX_-_99.2_3Q26_Rivian_Earnings_Presentation.pdf
– GM Settles Data Privacy Claims: https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/gm-pay-220-million-settle-allegations-it-violated-consumers-privacy-2026-10-29/
– VW Suspends Golf EV Development: https://www.reuters.com/business/vw-suspends-development-new-golf-main-plant-under-cost-pressure-memo-shows-2026-10-30/
– Audi Likely Getting Tariff Relief: https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/us-promises-tariff-relief-talks-with-audi-georgia-plant-sources-say-2026-10-29/
– Most China Exports Go to Russia: https://autonews.gasgoo.com/articles/market-industry/where-chinas-passenger-car-exports-went-in-jan-aug-2026-russia-brazil-lead-overall-market-new-energy-exports-see-multi-point-growth-gasgoo-automotive-institute-2116108609326555137
– Rivian Van Upgrades: https://rivian.com/newsroom/article/rivian-releases-third-quarter-2026-financial-results
– Stellantis’ Ralph Gilles Podcast: https://media.stellantisnorthamerica.com/newsrelease.do?id=28148&mid=1
– To read the transcript for today’s show click here: https://www.autoline.tv/daily/ad-4410-hyundai-q3-earnings-drop-as-sales-fall-gm-pays-220m-data-privacy-settlement-vw-suspends-electric-golf-development/
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