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0:00 Anti-Musk Backlash Fading?
1:10 U.S. EV Sales Turn the Corner
1:52 German Auto Jobs Lowest In 20 Years
2:33 Will VW Sell Off Traton?
3:08 VW To Slash R&D, Cap Ex
4:40 As Predicted, Dealer Sues Polestar
5:22 Lucid Bolts 1,000+ HP Into Gravity
6:15 Acura Concept a Mirror of Chrysler Halcyon
6:49 Cadillac Hints at Hypercar
7:41 Backhoe Engines Go 400+ MPH
Story Links:
– Tesla Strike Called Off in Sweden: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-08-13/tesla-strike-called-off-by-swedish-labor-union-after-three-years?srnd=phx-industries-transportation
– US Public EV Charging Getting Better: https://www.jdpower.com/business/press-releases/2026-u-s-electric-vehicle-experience-evx-public-charging-study/
– German Auto Workforce Shrinking: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-08-14/german-autos-workforce-shrinks-to-smallest-in-more-than-20-years?srnd=phx-industries-transportation
– VW Could Sell Truckmaker Traton?: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-08-14/vw-s-overhaul-puts-truckmaker-stake-in-focus-as-sell-down-looms?srnd=phx-industries-transportation
– VW to Slash R&D & Capex: https://www.autonews.com/volkswagen/ane-vw-model-lineup-cuts-cost-savings-0814/
– US Polestar Dealers Start Suing Company: https://www.autonews.com/volvo/polestar/an-polestar-dealer-sues-for-25-million-over-us-market-exit-0813/
– Lucid Gravity GT-S: https://media.lucidmotors.com/article?id=2JOwbcnU4t3rQ9yOgeiCzz
– Acura NEXERA Previews Future Design Direction: https://acuranews.com/en-US/releases/release-aa20ad9f0ac420f1adff7b444100563b-acura-nexera-vision-debuts-at-monterey-car-week-redefining-the-future-of-acura-design
– Hydrogen-Powered Land Speed Record: https://www.jcb.com/en-US/explore/insight/news/2026/08/hydrogen-powered-jcb-hydromax-sets-406.320-mph-world-land-speed-record/
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