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0:00 It’s Official: Trump to Ax EV Subsidies
1:18 Oil Companies Challenge CARBs Authority
2:18 Lambo Delays EV, Says Market Not Ready
2:52 BYD Seagull Outsells Tesla Y in China
4:22 Performance Version of Renault 5 Revealed
5:06 Hyundai Gives Palisade Even More Premium Look
5:56 DS Unveils Number 8 Electric Sedan
7:20 Major Tier 1’s Skipping CES
7:42 Shyft Group Merges with Swiss Company
8:15 Kia K4 Is Priced to Sell
9:56 Porsche Pioneered In-Wheel Motors 125-Years Agoo
Story Links:
– Transition Team Recommends Dropping EV Subsidies: https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/trump-transition-team-plans-sweeping-rollback-biden-ev-emissions-policies-2024-12-16/
– Oil Companies Challenge CARB: https://www.reuters.com/legal/us-supreme-court-hear-dispute-over-california-tailpipe-emissions-ev-standards-2024-12-13/
– Lamborghini Delays 1st EV: https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/lamborghini-delays-first-ev-launch-2029-market-not-ready-ceo-says-2024-12-16/
– BYD Tops Sales Charts in China: https://carnewschina.com/2024/12/14/best-selling-vehicles-ranking-in-china-november-2024-byd-seagull-is-first/
– Renault 5 Turbo 3E: https://media.renault.com/renault-5-turbo-3e-legend-reborn-as-a-production-model/?lang=eng
– New Hyundai Palisade: https://www.autonews.com/car-concepts/an-2026-hyundai-palisade-preview/
– DS Number 8: https://www.media.stellantis.com/em-en/ds/press/ds-n08-an-invitation-to-the-electric-journey
– Major Suppliers Skipping CES: https://www.autonews.com/manufacturing/suppliers/an-ces-2025-supplier-preview/
– Shyft Group Merges with Swiss Company: https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/us-specialty-vehicle-maker-shyft-merge-with-switzerland-based-aebi-schmidt-2024-12-16/
– Kia K4: https://www.kiamedia.com/us/en/media/pressreleases/22927/all-new-2025-kia-k4-elevating-the-compact-sedan-with-class-leading-room1-advanced-tech-and-turbochar
– Porsche In-Wheel Motor: https://newsroom.porsche.com/en/2024/history/porsche-wheel-hub-motor-development-electric-vehicle-38129.html
– To read the transcript for today’s show click here: https://www.autoline.tv/daily/ad-3956-its-official-trump-to-ax-ev-subsidies-byd-seagull-outsells-tesla-y-in-china-major-tier-1s-skipping-ces/
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