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On today's podcast: 1) Scott Bessent walked on stage at the largest gathering in months of Wall Street’s champions of global trade, aiming to explain why President Donald Trump is putting up hurdles to global trade. 2) Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said he’ll meet with US President Donald Trump in Washington on Tuesday, their first face-to-face encounter since he won an election in part because of an anti-Trump message. 3) Ford Motor Co. suspended its full-year financial guidance and said President Donald Trump’s auto tariffs will take a toll on profit, joining rivals stung by volatile global trade policies.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ford Motor Co. recently showed off the latest iteration of its large Expedition SUV in Louisville.Was the reveal a sign of confidence for the automaker? After all, it gave the company a chance to boast about its high level of domestic production — something important in the wake of a trade war. We chat about that as well as the auto industry overall on this week's episode of the Access Louisville podcast. Let's face it, this event may have just been a good reason for Ford executives to come to Louisville on Derby Week.The new 2025 Ford Expedition is rolling off the line at the Kentucky Truck Plant in Louisville after the company invested $500 million at the facility. The reveal took place on Wednesday, April 30, and included a visit from Ford CEO Jim Farley as our partners at WDRB News reported. He spoke about the auto industry reactions on tariffs as well as the economy as a whole.The price for the new SUV ranges anywhere from $62,000 to $100,000, by the way.  After the automotive talk, we switch gears to talk about the Kentucky Derby. Reporter Michael L. Jones has covered a couple of Kentucky Derby related stories in the run-up to the big event, including a conversation with George Zambelli of the Zambelli fireworks family. Obviously, this was a rough year for the company after a huge flood in April canceled Thunder Over Louisville.“I always wondered what it would be like if there was no Thunder, and unfortunately, we got to see what it was like,” Zambelli told Jones. “It's certainly an economic impact on the city. So, maybe this is a good wake-up call to say, ‘Hey, let's be supportive of this.'"We also talk about the Belle of Louisville being scratched from the Great Steamboat Race and Jones' recent visit to Kern's Kitchen, makers of the famous Derby Pie.Access Louisville, sponsored by Baird, is a weekly podcast from Louisville Business First. It's available on popular podcast services including Apple Podcasts and Spotify (which are linked above.)

Shoot us a Text.We've got good news this Monday as the latest numbers show that dealership count and throughput are up, with stores averaging 511 new cars sold per year. Plus, we cover a quick turnaround for a vandalized Tesla charger and how United is upping its Wi-Fi game with Starlink internet.Show Notes with links:The U.S. new-car dealership count rose nearly 1% to 18,311 as of Jan. 1, 2025, up 171 from a year earlier, while the total franchise count fell 1.3% to 29,829, according to the latest Automotive News dealer census.Detroit 3 automakers shed dealerships, while import brands added stores with Ford Motor Co. leading the decline among the Detroit 3, losing 68 stores (a 2.2% drop). General Motors and Stellantis also reduced their dealership networks by 0.6%.Buick, Lincoln, and Jaguar continued trimming their franchise counts, with Buick experiencing the most significant reduction—down 135 to 927. Buick's franchise count has dropped by over half in the past two years due to dealer buyout offers.The number of exclusive dealerships across the industry as of Jan. 1 increased 3.5 percent to 13,226 from Jan. 1, 2024.The industry's average throughput (new-vehicle sales per franchise) increased by 5.8% to 511 vehicles in 2024, with the growth attributed to fewer franchises and an increase in U.S. light-vehicle sales to 15.35 million units, up from 14.9 million in 2023, according to Mary Raetz,director of the Automotive News Research & Data Center.Tesla swiftly repaired a vandalized Supercharger site in Massachusetts, bringing it back online in under 48 hours. The fire occurred overnight on March 2, 2025, causing wiring and Supercharger post damage, but the main cabinet remained intact.Tesla immediately communicated with customers on X (formerly Twitter), promising repairs within two days.Tesla is considering enhancing its Sentry Mode to deter future vandalism, potentially adding a honking feature.An arson investigation is underway with local police, though no suspects have been identified and the company is offering a $5,000 reward for information on the arsonists.United Airlines has installed its first Starlink system on a regional aircraft, bringing the airline closer to offering free, high-speed Wi-Fi across its fleet.The Starlink system offers free Wi-Fi to MileagePlus members, with speeds up to 250 Mbps—50 times faster than current in-flight internet.Installation is significantly quicker, taking just 8 hours compared to traditional Wi-Fi systems, which require over 10 days.The lighter Starlink equipment (85 pounds vs. up to 300 pounds) improves fuel efficiency and reduces aircraft downtime.United plans to install Starlink on over 40 planes per month, aiming to cover its entire regional fleet of 300 aircraft by the end of 2025."It's kind of enabling the living room in the sky experience," said Grant Milstead, UHosts: Paul J Daly and Kyle MountsierGet the Daily Push Back email at https://www.asotu.com/ JOIN the conversation on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/asotu/ Read our most recent email at: https://www.asotu.com/media/push-back-email

From primary school kids to octogenarians, Cool Rowings is introducing diverse populations to rowing in and around London. Founder Weininger Irwin – competitive and confident from a young age – has a community first approach, prioritizing fun and social interaction. And we hear from one of his rowers, 86-year-old Hazel Parkins, who took up indoor rowing after the death of her husband and says she can't do with out it these days. This is an episode about building your own path and embracing lifelong functional fitness. . QUICK LOOK PART 1: Weininger Irwin 00:00 - Episode Intro 04:06 - The Huddle: A quick get to know you  05:20 - The Hot Seat Q&A 06:45 - Growing up a runner 07:58 - Rowing origin story: from Gladiator tryout, to Ford Motor Co. gym erg, and a Concept2 2k training plan 13:16 - Established Cool Rowings  to introduce primary school kids and diverse populations to rowing 16:26 - Ageless Teenagers and Weininger's philosophy for coaching seniors 21:23 - Being a beacon for the community   PART 2: Hazel Parkins 24:03 - Meet Hazel Parkins, 80+ 2025 BRIC Gold Medalist 24:47 - On a scale of 1-10, Hazel's rowing week was a 9 26:15 - An introduction to the erg during COVID 29:46 - A "lovely" experience at BRIC and Hazel's approach to training and racing 33:12 - The importance of support from family and community 37:08 - Hosts Rachel and Tara post-interview banter 40:54 - Steady State Network news and notes . To see photos of Weininger and Hazel, and get links to the people, clubs, and events mentioned in this episode, check out the show notes on our website. . This episode was made possible in part by Breakwater Realty, RowSource, and our Patrons. . Steady State Podcast is written, produced, hosted, and edited by Rachel Freedman and Tara Morgan. Tara provides additional audio engineering and is our sponsor coordinator. Rachel manages the website, social media, and e-newsletter. Our theme music is by Jonas Hipper. . SHOP SSN GEAR: www.steadystatenetwork.com/shop SIGN UP FOR THE SSN NEWSLETTER: www.steadystatenetwork.com/newsletter MAKE A DIFFERENCE: www.steadystatenetwork.com/support  Check out more Steady State Network here:  FB - /SteadyStateNetwork IG - @SteadyStateNetwork FB - /AllieswithOars IG - @AllieswithOars BLUESKY - steadystatenetwork.bsky.social Connect on FB and IG with hosts Rachel Freedman at @RowSource, and Tara Morgan at @CmonBarber

Shoot us a Text.It's the last day of the month, and we've got the one and only Steve Greenfield of Automotive Ventures hopping in as a co-host! Today, we're talking about President Trump saying that the Mexican and Canadian tariffs are back on and more tariffs are coming for Chinese imports. Plus, Ford is closing regionals centers for stocking and distributing EVs and OpenAI has released its latest model, ChatGPT 4.5.Show Notes with links:The U.S. will impose an additional 10% tariff on Chinese imports next week, doubling the 10% duty placed earlier this month. President Trump also confirmed 25% tariffs on Mexican and Canadian goods will take effect March 4, citing a lack of progress in combating fentanyl smuggling.The Mexico and Canada tariffs were previously delayed for 30 days, but Trump says no further reprieve will be granted.China has retaliated against previous U.S. tariffs and is expected to do so again.Beijing has not made an offer to curb fentanyl-related exports, which Trump's administration sees as key to lifting tariffs.Xi Jinping seeks a broader trade agreement but has yet to propose terms that would satisfy the White House.Ford Motor Co. is scrapping its plan to stock and distribute electric vehicles (EVs) through regional inventory hubs, a pilot initiative that faced resistance from dealers. The automaker initially aimed to store unsold EVs at 21 “rapid replenishment centers” across the U.S., delivering them to dealerships within two weeks of a customer order. However, slow adoption and logistical issues prompted Ford to revert to a traditional wholesale model.Dealer resistance played a key role, as the separate sales process made EV inventory less visible to consumers.Inventory visibility issues meant unsold vehicles weren't listed on dealer websites or third-party marketplaces like Cars.com.Dealer complaints included a lack of window stickers and limited trim/package comparisons, making it harder to sell EVs effectively.Ford executive Mike O'Brien stated: “We think the pilot, from an operational perspective, was a big success. That being said, we listen to our dealers. It is a little tricky to have two different [sales] methodologies.”OpenAI has officially launched GPT-4.5, its largest and most knowledgeable model yet, though it falls short of being a frontier model. The new system improves upon GPT-4's computational efficiency by 10x and reduces hallucinations, but its performance lags behind OpenAI's latest o1 and o3-mini models.Trained with synthetic data, GPT-4.5 uses OpenAI's new supervision techniques alongside traditional fine-tuning and reinforcement learning.It will be exclusive to ChatGPT Pro users, at least initially.OpenAI CEO Sam Altman hinted at GPT-5 arriving as soon as late May, integrating the new o3 reasoning model.Hosts: Paul J Daly and Kyle MountsierGet the Daily Push Back email at https://www.asotu.com/ JOIN the conversation on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/asotu/ Read our most recent email at: https://www.asotu.com/media/push-back-email

Originally Uploaded January 28th, reloaded March 2nd For Media Business Episode 82: Tony Conley has a three-part conversation with Michael Martinez, who covers Ford Motor Co. and the UAW for Automotive News. - Tell us about how the Ford Electric Mustang outsold the gasoline Mustang for the first time ever? - How were Ford's 2024 sales? - Ford had a record year for EV & Hybrid sales, give us the details. -Tell us about the new Expedition & Navigator models. Tony Conley and Michael Martinez discussed the automotive industry, focusing on Ford's sales of electric vehicles and the impact of the Trump administration's policies. They also explored the shift in consumer preferences towards larger crossover SUVs and the challenges Ford faced with the Mustang's production. Lastly, they discussed Ford's strong sales in 2024, driven by electric vehicle sales and hybrids, and the upcoming redesigned Expedition and Navigator SUVs. • Ford to continue promoting and selling the Mustang Mach-E, capitalizing on its strong sales performance. • Ford to prepare for potential policy changes under the Trump administration, including possible tariff exemptions for imported vehicles. • UAW leadership to establish a working relationship with the Trump administration despite past tensions. • Ford to launch and promote the redesigned Expedition and Lincoln Navigator in Q1 2025. • Ford to continue focusing on EV and hybrid vehicle sales growth in 2025. • Ford marketing team to leverage the Detroit Lions' success for potential promotional opportunities. Electric Vehicles and Automotive Industry Tony discussed the automotive industry with Michael, a writer for Crain's Automotive News. They focused on the sales of electric vehicles, particularly the Mustang Mach-E, which outsold the traditional gas-powered Mustang for the first time in 2024. Ford's Views on Trump Administration Tony asks how Ford views the new Trump administration. Michael explains that Ford wants to work with any president, and Bill Ford spoke positively about Trump's understanding of the auto industry after a conversation with him. Ford's Record-Breaking EV and Hybrid Sales Tony and Michael discussed the automotive industry, focusing on Ford's record-breaking electric vehicle (EV) and hybrid sales in Q4. Michael noted that the industry's overall sales increased by 7% in Q4, reaching 16 million units, a historically strong performance. Michael Martinez covers Ford Motor Co. and the UAW for Automotive News. He has broken a number of stories on product plans, executive changes and union contract negotiations since joining Automotive News in 2016. He previously worked at The Detroit News, where he covered Ford and co-hosted a podcast covering a range of auto industry topics. He is also an occasional adjunct professor at the University of Detroit Mercy, where he graduated in 2012 with bachelor's degrees in communications and history."

Watch The X22 Report On Video No videos found Click On Picture To See Larger PictureTrump is canceling the [CB] climate initiative and the funding. He is having Lee Zeldin reverse everything. [CB] trying to trap Trump, they will push for rate hike and Trump will call for a rate cut. Energy/Tariffs will counter it all. Gold is buying is surging. The [DS] is in a fit, their weapon is trying to convince the people that unelected Judges have the power to control the executive branch. Congress is preparing to show these Judges who has the real power. The [DS] is forcing the declas, boomerang. Trump has trapped them all, we are now entering the 15th round and the [DS] is exhausted from throwing punches at Trump, Trump is bringing it in the 15th round.   (function(w,d,s,i){w.ldAdInit=w.ldAdInit||[];w.ldAdInit.push({slot:13499335648425062,size:[0, 0],id:"ld-7164-1323"});if(!d.getElementById(i)){var j=d.createElement(s),p=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];j.async=true;j.src="//cdn2.customads.co/_js/ajs.js";j.id=i;p.parentNode.insertBefore(j,p);}})(window,document,"script","ld-ajs"); Economy US rescinds UN climate fund pledges  The US under former presidents Joe Biden and Barack Obama had pledged about $6bn combined to the GCF, with the most recent commitment announced at the Cop 28 climate talks in Dubai. But the two administrations were able to deliver only $2bn of the funding. The US has canceled about $4bn in pledged money to the UN's Green Climate Fund, the latest sign a sharp policy shift under President Donald Trump. The State Department late last week said the US "has rescinded outstanding pledges to the Green Climate Fund," but did not provide any further details. Source:  argusmedia.com   Trump tariffs to stoke inflation in 2025: corporate economists The gain in the Federal Reserve's preferred inflation measure will probably average nearly 2.7% during the four quarters starting in April, according to economists surveyed by Wolters Kluwer. Dive Brief: Eight out of 10 corporate economists forecast that U.S. tariffs will stoke inflation this year, Wolters Kluwer said Monday as the Trump administration intensified its shakeup of trade policy by threatening to impose 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum imports. Economists at companies ranging from Ford Motor Co. to Morgan Stanley and KPMG to Eaton Corp marked up their forecast for the increase in the consumer price index this year to 2.7% from 2.5% in October, Wolters Kluwer found in a survey. Source:  cfodive.com  https://twitter.com/KobeissiLetter/status/1889376017396937016 Why the Federal Reserve could shock the markets this summer: Economist If there is shock coming to markets, it could arrive this summer. And it could be in the form of a rate hike from the Federal Reserve. Sløk believes that should inflation accelerate as tariffs take hold, the first rate hike from the Fed could come at its mid-June meeting. More may follow, Sløk said, which could surprise a market that has settled into the view of the Fed standing pat on rates this year — if not lowering them further.  Sløk said the market hasn't priced in the prospect of rate hikes yet. Source: yahoo.com https://twitter.com/ShadowofEzra/status/1889022383584874690   interest, then pouring it into government bonds, creating the illusion that the government's financial situation is better than it actually is. He warns that this scheme isn't just limited to the U.S.—it's happening across central banks worldwide. https://twitter.com/KobeissiLetter/status/1889307554468987015   Political/Rights FBI “Just Discovered” 2,400 Undisclosed Records Tied to JFK Assassination Never Provided to Review Board The FBI has just “stumbled upon” a whopping 2,400 previously undisclosed records tied to the assassination of President...

Eli Lilly (LLY) shares ran higher following its earnings report with its weight loss drugs in focus. Ford Motor Co. (F) hit a 52-week low with tariffs from President Trump posing questions around the company's outlook. Honeywell (HON) traded lower after the company announced it will split into three separate firms. Diane King Hall dives into the morning's notable movers. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribe Download the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185 Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7 Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watch Watch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-explore Watch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/ Follow us on X – https://twitter.com/schwabnetwork Follow us on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/schwabnetwork Follow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/schwab-network/ About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about

Today's after-hour earnings painted a mixed picture. Qualcomm (QCOM) and Arm Holdings (ARM) each posted record revenues but one company traded lower. Meanwhile, Ford Motor Co. (F) shared uncertainty around its outlook. George Tsilis and Scott Durfey join Diane King Hall to examine the latest round of earnings moving the markets. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Options involve risks and are not suitable for all investors. Before trading, read the Options Disclosure Document. http://bit.ly/2v9tH6D Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribe Download the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185 Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7 Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watch Watch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-explore Watch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/ Follow us on X – https://twitter.com/schwabnetwork Follow us on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/schwabnetwork Follow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/schwab-network/ About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about

Watch The X22 Report On Video No videos found Click On Picture To See Larger PictureFirst it was John Kerry calling for a climate emergency, now the IMF calls for carbon restrictions. 11 State Attorney sue, BlackRock, Vanguard and others. Personal savings has been revised lower. Inflation is heating up again. Putin signs law recognizing Bitcoin. Trump talks to Dimon using backchannels. The [DS] knew they could not beat Trump in the election because they were to big to rig, so they moved their plan and surprises to after the election. Putin warns Trump that the [DS] might try to assassinate him once again. Once Trump gets into the WH, the tables are going to turn and the hunted will become the hunters. Trump is saving the best for last.   (function(w,d,s,i){w.ldAdInit=w.ldAdInit||[];w.ldAdInit.push({slot:13499335648425062,size:[0, 0],id:"ld-7164-1323"});if(!d.getElementById(i)){var j=d.createElement(s),p=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];j.async=true;j.src="//cdn2.customads.co/_js/ajs.js";j.id=i;p.parentNode.insertBefore(j,p);}})(window,document,"script","ld-ajs"); Economy IMF Calls For Economy-Crushing Carbon Restrictions That Dwarf COVID Lockdowns  Globalists also presented climate lockdowns as a kind of collective social punishment in the event that populations refused to cut carbon output on their own.  As World Economic Forum "Agenda Contributor" Mariana Mazzucato argued in 2020: "Under a “climate lockdown,” governments would limit private-vehicle use, ban consumption of red meat, and impose extreme energy-saving measures, while fossil-fuel companies would have to stop drilling. To avoid such a scenario, we must overhaul our economic structures and do capitalism differently. Many think of the climate crisis as distinct from the health and economic crises caused by the pandemic. But the three crises – and their solutions – are interconnected..." Source: zerohedge.com 11 State Attorneys General, Led by Ken Paxton, Take on BlackRock, Vanguard, and State Street in Groundbreaking Anti-Trust Lawsuit Over Coal Market Manipulation A groundbreaking lawsuit filed in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas accuses financial giants BlackRock, Vanguard, and State Street of colluding to manipulate the U.S. coal market. The case, spearheaded by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and supported by 10 other state attorneys general, alleges that these firms have used their substantial ownership stakes in major coal producers to suppress competition and artificially raise energy prices. The states listed as plaintiffs are” Texas Alabama Arkansas Indiana Iowa Kansas Missouri Montana Nebraska West Virginia Wyoming According to the 108-page complaint, BlackRock, Vanguard, and State Street collectively hold controlling stakes in multiple coal companies, including Peabody Energy and Arch Resources, which account for significant portions of U.S. coal production. The suit alleges that these firms formed an “output-reduction syndicate,” leveraging their shareholder influence to force coal companies to cut production, ostensibly in alignment with environmental goals like the Net Zero Asset Managers Initiative. The complaint details how these firms' actions have allegedly suppressed coal supply despite rising demand for electricity. The result? Skyrocketing coal prices and increased costs for consumers at a time when many are already grappling with inflation. According to the press release:   Source: thegatewaypundit.com Ford Pleads for Government Aid to Sell EVs Nobody Wants The UK government is being pushed by the Ford Motor Co. to mandate consumer incentives to push drivers into electric vehicles (EVs) as an industry backlash grows over imposed sales targets and the marketplace flatly rejecting the product. Lisa Brankin, Ford UK's chair and managing director,

Consumer confidence reports released; what does it tell us? News regarding Stellantis, Ford Motor Co. and GM; are they displaying strength or weakness? Oil reacts to the Israel - Lebanon ceasefire, OPEC+ begins discussions to continue production cuts or increases, Trump threatens 25% tariffs on Canadian and Mexican goods unless they stem the massive flow of immigration and drugs across the borders, and anticipated crude oil stockpile data dew from the American Petroleum Institute.

Breana Noble is a reporter for The Detroit News covering the automotive industry with a focus on Ford Motor Co. What EV policies, laws could be 'gutted' by Trump administration, Republican Congress

Sales at most major automakers increased in October, driven in part by an increase in EV sales. Overall sales increased for American Honda, Ford Motor Co., Hyundai Motor America, Mazda North America and Subaru of America in October. Volvo, however, saw U.S. sales fall 17% year over year to 9,360 vehicles. American Honda's EV sales rose 31.1% YoY in October. Honda joined Hyundai Motor America and Volvo in reporting EV sales increases.  Ford Motor Co., however, saw EV sales dip 8.3% YoY while hybrid sales increased 38.5% YoY in October. BMW Group saw U.S EV sales fall 5.9% YoY to 12,311 units.  Meanwhile, AI-driven lending platform Upstart reported a 46% sequential increase in auto loan originations after it began to redesigning its platform. Upstart's auto originations totaled $26 million, down 9% YoY. Also last week, Lucid Motors posted an increase in third-quarter deliveries while production disruptions led to delivery and revenue declines for Rivian Automotive. In Powersports, Octane Lending closed a $326 million issuance in the asset-backed securitization (ABS) market on Nov. 7 as the company preps for further growth.  Last week's transaction follows Octane's $365 million ABS issuance on July 11 and aligns with the New York-based lender's goal of one ABS transaction every quarter, depending on market conditions. In this episode of the “Weekly Wrap,” Auto Finance News Associate Editors Ashley Savage and James Van Bramer discuss key takeaways from third-quarter lender and retailer earnings and the latest news on auto lease ABS issuance volume. Subscribe to “The Roadmap Podcast” on iTunes or Spotify or download the episode.  

False starts and missteps define the auto industry's initial attempts to build software-defined vehicles. In this panel discussion from Automotive News Congress, experts detailed the right way to prioritize software and unlock its transformative potential. The panel includes Bosch's Stefan Buerkle, Intel Automotive's Rebeca Delgado, Gentex CEO Steve Downing, General Motors' Achim Pantfoerder and Ford Motor Co.'s Alex Purdy.

The Guidehouse Insights principal analyst examines forces driving Ford Motor Co. to scale back its electric-vehicle plans, steady sales growth in the overall EV market, and why it's hard for legacy automakers to get software right.

In this episode of the Energy News Beat Daily Standup - Weekly Recap, the hosts, Michael Tanner and Stuart Turley discuss various topics including Ford's decision to pivot from electric vehicle production to gasoline pickups in Ontario, the challenges faced by wind and solar power, the UK likely missing its 2030 clean power goals, SM Energy's debt offering to fund an acquisition, the introduction of a sustainable aviation fuel mandate in the UK, and a proposed U.S. bill to hold oil and gas companies accountable for colluding with OPEC. They highlight the financial and practical issues surrounding these energy policies and the potential political implications.Highlights of the Podcast00:00 - Intro00:58 - Ford scraps plans for $1.8-billion Oakville EV assembly plant, will retool to make gasoline pickups03:14 - Why Wind Power Is Useless07:13 - UK mandates green jet fuel by 202509:35 - SM ENERGY PRICES AN UPSIZED PRIVATE OFFERING OF $750 MILLION OF SENIOR NOTES DUE 2029 AND $750 MILLION OF SENIOR NOTES DUE 203212:44 - UK Likely to Miss Its 2030 Clean Power Goals14:38 - US Democrats launch bill holding oil firms accountable for any work with OPEC18:56 - OutroPlease see the links below or articles that we discuss in the podcast.Ford scraps plans for $1.8-billion Oakville EV assembly plant, will retool to make gasoline pickupsJuly 21, 2024 Stu TurleyNew plan comes after Ford postponed EV plant launch to 2027; those EVs will now be made elsewhere, while Oakville may get an electric pickup later in the decade Ford Motor Co. announced today it […]Why Wind Power Is UselessJuly 19, 2024 Mariel AlumitRenewable electricity, mostly wind power, is useless in every dimension. It is extremely expensive but is made to look cheap by hiding an 80% subsidy. It is an exorbitantly expensive method for reducing CO2 emissions. […]UK Likely to Miss Its 2030 Clean Power GoalsJuly 22, 2024 Mariel AlumitThe UK is poised to miss its ambitious target to decarbonize its power sector by 2030 even as it is boosting solar and wind developments, analysts say. The new UK government of the Labour Party, […]SM ENERGY PRICES AN UPSIZED PRIVATE OFFERING OF $750 MILLION OF SENIOR NOTES DUE 2029 AND $750 MILLION OF SENIOR NOTES DUE 2032July 22, 2024 Mariel AlumitDENVER, July 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — SM Energy Company (“SM Energy”) (NYSE: SM) announced today that it has priced an upsized offering of $750,000,000.00 aggregate principal amount of its 6.750% senior notes due 2029 (the “2029 Notes”), and $750,000,000.00 aggregate principal amount […]UK mandates green jet fuel by 2025July 23, 2024 Mariel AlumitThe UK Government has announced the introduction of a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) mandate, set to begin on 1st January 2025, subject to Parliamentary approval. This initiative aims to decarbonise air travel and stimulate economic […]US Democrats launch bill holding oil firms accountable for any work with OPECJuly 25, 2024 Mariel AlumitWASHINGTON, July 24 (Reuters) – Democratic U.S. lawmakers on Wednesday introduced a bill to hold energy companies accountable if they are found by federal regulators to have colluded with the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting […]Follow Stuart On LinkedIn and TwitterFollow Michael On LinkedIn and TwitterENB Top NewsEnergy DashboardENB PodcastENB SubstackENB Trading Desk– Get in Contact With The Show –

In this episode of the Energy News Beat Daily Standup, the hosts, Michael Tanner and Stuart Turley discuss several major energy headlines. A global tech outage caused by CrowdStrike disrupts numerous industries, Ford cancels its Oakville EV plant to focus on gasoline pickups, an opinion piece criticizes wind power's economic viability, and Slovakia criticizes Ukrainian sanctions on Lukoil as oil supplies dwindle. Additionally, the World Economic Forum's policies against modern farming face backlash, and the oil and gas markets experience fluctuating prices and rig counts, with Occidental's potential sale of Crown Quest stake to Echo Petroleum highlighted as a significant industry move.Highlights of the Podcast00:00 - Intro02:05 - Global Tech Outage Wreaks Havoc06:20 - Ford scraps plans for $1.8-billion Oakville EV assembly plant, will retool to make gasoline pickups08:38 - Why Wind Power Is Useless12:42 - Slovak PM blasts Ukraine's Lukoil sanctions as oil flow stops13:53 - Attacks On Modern Farming Will Devastate Nature And Nutrition17:05 - Markets Update19:56 - Rig Count Update20:09 - Ecopetrol Eyes $3.6B CrownRock Stake24:05 - OutroPlease see the links below or articles that we discuss in the podcast.Global Tech Outage Wreaks HavocJuly 20, 2024 Mariel AlumitThe disruption underscores just how reliant much of the world is on key software providers. Digital Disruption International air travel, financial services, medical systems, and television broadcasts briefly ground to a halt on Friday after […]Ford scraps plans for $1.8-billion Oakville EV assembly plant, will retool to make gasoline pickupsJuly 21, 2024 Stu TurleyNew plan comes after Ford postponed EV plant launch to 2027; those EVs will now be made elsewhere, while Oakville may get an electric pickup later in the decade Ford Motor Co. announced today it […]Why Wind Power Is UselessJuly 19, 2024 Mariel AlumitRenewable electricity, mostly wind power, is useless in every dimension. It is extremely expensive but is made to look cheap by hiding an 80% subsidy. It is an exorbitantly expensive method for reducing CO2 emissions. […]Slovak PM blasts Ukraine's Lukoil sanctions as oil flow stopsJuly 21, 2024 Stu Turley Slovakia will not be a “hostage” to Ukraine-Russia relations, its Prime Minister Robert Fico told his Ukrainian counterpart in a call on Saturday (20 July), after Kyiv placed Russian group Lukoil on a sanctions […]Attacks On Modern Farming Will Devastate Nature And NutritionJuly 20, 2024 Mariel AlumitModern agriculture and its supposedly dangerous greenhouse gas emissions are being vilified by ill-informed elites, activists, and politicians. The World Economic Forum says the world faces a new crisis: “One-third of anthropogenic greenhouse gas emissions […]Follow Stuart On LinkedIn and TwitterFollow Michael On LinkedIn and TwitterENB Top NewsEnergy DashboardENB PodcastENB SubstackENB Trading Desk– Get in Contact With The Show –

Thank you to the following websites for their information regarding today's topics. The People history.com -http://www.thepeoplehistory.com 1903 Ford Motor Co. First orderhttp://bowienewsonline.com/2018/07/1903-ford-motor-company-takes-its-first-order/ 1954 U.S.A. Boeing 707 Maiden Flighthttps://www.wired.com/2010/07/0715boeing-707-test-flight/ 2006 Twitter launchedhttps://www.firstpost.com/tech/news-analysis/twitter-launch-anniversary-history-and-how-the-microblogging-platform-has-evolved-since-2006-10902361.html#:~:text=On%2021%20March%202006%2C%20he,to%20further%20develop%20the%20platform. The music used as the background track for this podcast is Americana created by Kevin MacLeod on Incompetech.com.Support the Show.

Jim Farley is the CEO of Ford Motor Co. On this episode we talk about his awesome vintage racing experience; how he went pro for the upcoming Mustang GTD; why they made the GTD; the reason Ford pivoted from full autonomous cars; why hybrids are important; that sedan thing; and more!https://www.roadandtrack.com/car-culture/a42579850/ford-ceo-jim-farley-on-turning-pro-in-a-race-car/Recorded June 7, 2024 Head to the Apple App Store right now and download the Tinker App. It's like having a pro mechanic in your pocket.  Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! Enter code TSTPOD for a 10% discount on your first case on the Off The Record app, or go to https://www.offtherecord.com/TST New merch! Grab a shirt or hoodie and support us! https://thesmokingtireshop.com/ Want your question answered? Want to watch the live stream, get ad-free podcasts, or exclusive podcasts? Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thesmokingtirepodcast Tweet at us!https://www.Twitter.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Twitter.com/zackklapman Instagram:https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapman Want your question answered? Want to watch the live stream, get ad-free podcasts, or exclusive podcasts? Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thesmokingtirepodcast Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! Enter code TST10 for a 10% discount on your first case on the Off The Record app, or go to http://www.offtherecord.com/TST. Watch our car reviews: https://www.youtube.com/thesmokingtire Tweet at us!https://www.Twitter.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Twitter.com/zackklapman Instagram:https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapman

Patrick delves into the profound impact of D-Day, marking 80 years since the historic invasion of Normandy. Listeners join Patrick to share incredible stories of bravery, sacrifice, and personal connections to World War II, including powerful anecdotes from veterans' families and reflections on their enduring legacy. Patrick also explores the poignant topic of anointing of the sick, providing spiritual insights and hope.   Sheila - My great aunt was a senior nurse with the British army - she was cured of a severe psoriasis while helping the troops while she was going up and down the beach (03:33) Mike - I had a chance to interview Eisenhower's secretary and I was able to hear a lot about what lead up to the invasion (06:34) Paul - The effects of war (09:06) Judy - My husband had 3 family members who served in the war - they found one of their bodies just 15 years ago and brought him home to have a proper funeral (11:01) Debbie - My husband was sick for a long time and I had him anointed every 6 months (13:31) Audio: President Reagan's Address at the Ceremony Commemorating the 40th Anniversary of the Normandy Invasion, D-day at Point-du-Hoc (17:19) Neil shares the story of meeting a WWII vet and the impact he had on his family (30:43) Christine - We need to continue talking about D-day.  (36:54) Janice – My half-brother was a paratrooper. He survived D-day. (41:33) Harriet - My dad was declared 4F and he would teach the jobs of the men who were called to serve (43:49) Carol - My father was in the war (47:44) Susan – My father wasn't able to serve overseas, but he made plane parts at Ford Motor Co. in Chicago.  (49:59)

This week, Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson, and David Plotz discuss Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito's right-wing flag-flying; David Leonhardt's take on A New Centrism; and OpenAI's use – or not – of Scarlett Johansson's voice.    Here are some notes and references from this week's show: Jodi Kantor for The New York Times: At Justice Alito's House, a ‘Stop the Steal' Symbol on Display; Jodi Kantor, Aric Toler, and Julie Tate: Another Provocative Flag Was Flown at Another Alito Home; Jodi Kantor and Abbie VanSickle: Display at Alito's Home Renews Questions of Supreme Court's Impartiality; and Abbie VanSickle: What Do Judicial Rules Say About Alito and a ‘Stop the Steal' Symbol? V: The Original Mini Series on Prime Video  Mark Sherman for AP: Roberts, Trump spar in extraordinary scrap over judges and Mark Sherman and Lindsay Whitehurst: Supreme Court Justices Barrett and Sotomayor, ideological opposites, unite to promote civility David Leonhardt for The New York Times: The Rise of a New Centrism and A New Centrism Is Rising in Washington John Dickerson for Gabfest Reads and New Cold Wars: China's Rise, Russia's Invasion, and America's Struggle to Defend the Westby David E. Sanger Bobby Allyn for NPR: Scarlett Johansson says she is ‘shocked, angered' over new ChatGPT voice Nitasha Tiku for The Washington Post: OpenAI didn't copy Scarlett Johansson's voice for ChatGPT, records show and Molly Roberts: Scarlett Johansson's ChatGPT face-off confirms our fears about AI Midler v. Ford Motor Co., 849 F.2d 460 (9th Cir. 1988) on Justia Blake Brittain for Reuters: New York Times denies OpenAI's ‘hacking' claim in copyright fight Michael Sainato for The Guardian: Consultant behind deepfaked Biden robocall indicated for Democratic primary scheme Her by Warner Bros. Pictures Here are this week's chatters: Emily: Hacks on Max  John: Lauren Aratani for The Guardian: Majority of Americans wrongly believe US is in recession – and most blame Biden David: 99% Invisible: Towers of Silence   Listener chatter from Aaron Tax in Washington, D.C.: Andrea Sachs for The Washington Post: A beloved alley cat now lives in the Watergate. Was she kidnapped, or rescued?     For this week's Slate Plus bonus segment, Emily, John, and David talk about Republican politicians' answers to the question: will you accept the results of the 2024 presidential election? See Alec Hernandez for NBC News: Here's what top Trump VP picks say about the 2020 election results – and whether they'll accept the 2024 outcome; Justin Green for Axios: Listen to Republicans on whether they'll accept 2024 election results; and Patrick Svitek for The Washington Post: Top Republicans, led by Trump, refuse to commit to accept 2024 election results.   In the next Gabfest Reads, David talks with Sierra Greer about her new book, Annie Bot: A Novel.   Email your chatters, questions, and comments to gabfest@slate.com. (Messages may be referenced by name unless the writer stipulates otherwise.)   Podcast production by Cheyna Roth Research by Julie Huygen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson, and David Plotz discuss Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito's right-wing flag-flying; David Leonhardt's take on A New Centrism; and OpenAI's use – or not – of Scarlett Johansson's voice.    Here are some notes and references from this week's show: Jodi Kantor for The New York Times: At Justice Alito's House, a ‘Stop the Steal' Symbol on Display; Jodi Kantor, Aric Toler, and Julie Tate: Another Provocative Flag Was Flown at Another Alito Home; Jodi Kantor and Abbie VanSickle: Display at Alito's Home Renews Questions of Supreme Court's Impartiality; and Abbie VanSickle: What Do Judicial Rules Say About Alito and a ‘Stop the Steal' Symbol? V: The Original Mini Series on Prime Video  Mark Sherman for AP: Roberts, Trump spar in extraordinary scrap over judges and Mark Sherman and Lindsay Whitehurst: Supreme Court Justices Barrett and Sotomayor, ideological opposites, unite to promote civility David Leonhardt for The New York Times: The Rise of a New Centrism and A New Centrism Is Rising in Washington John Dickerson for Gabfest Reads and New Cold Wars: China's Rise, Russia's Invasion, and America's Struggle to Defend the Westby David E. Sanger Bobby Allyn for NPR: Scarlett Johansson says she is ‘shocked, angered' over new ChatGPT voice Nitasha Tiku for The Washington Post: OpenAI didn't copy Scarlett Johansson's voice for ChatGPT, records show and Molly Roberts: Scarlett Johansson's ChatGPT face-off confirms our fears about AI Midler v. Ford Motor Co., 849 F.2d 460 (9th Cir. 1988) on Justia Blake Brittain for Reuters: New York Times denies OpenAI's ‘hacking' claim in copyright fight Michael Sainato for The Guardian: Consultant behind deepfaked Biden robocall indicated for Democratic primary scheme Her by Warner Bros. Pictures Here are this week's chatters: Emily: Hacks on Max  John: Lauren Aratani for The Guardian: Majority of Americans wrongly believe US is in recession – and most blame Biden David: 99% Invisible: Towers of Silence   Listener chatter from Aaron Tax in Washington, D.C.: Andrea Sachs for The Washington Post: A beloved alley cat now lives in the Watergate. Was she kidnapped, or rescued?     For this week's Slate Plus bonus segment, Emily, John, and David talk about Republican politicians' answers to the question: will you accept the results of the 2024 presidential election? See Alec Hernandez for NBC News: Here's what top Trump VP picks say about the 2020 election results – and whether they'll accept the 2024 outcome; Justin Green for Axios: Listen to Republicans on whether they'll accept 2024 election results; and Patrick Svitek for The Washington Post: Top Republicans, led by Trump, refuse to commit to accept 2024 election results.   In the next Gabfest Reads, David talks with Sierra Greer about her new book, Annie Bot: A Novel.   Email your chatters, questions, and comments to gabfest@slate.com. (Messages may be referenced by name unless the writer stipulates otherwise.)   Podcast production by Cheyna Roth Research by Julie Huygen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson, and David Plotz discuss Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito's right-wing flag-flying; David Leonhardt's take on A New Centrism; and OpenAI's use – or not – of Scarlett Johansson's voice.    Here are some notes and references from this week's show: Jodi Kantor for The New York Times: At Justice Alito's House, a ‘Stop the Steal' Symbol on Display; Jodi Kantor, Aric Toler, and Julie Tate: Another Provocative Flag Was Flown at Another Alito Home; Jodi Kantor and Abbie VanSickle: Display at Alito's Home Renews Questions of Supreme Court's Impartiality; and Abbie VanSickle: What Do Judicial Rules Say About Alito and a ‘Stop the Steal' Symbol? V: The Original Mini Series on Prime Video  Mark Sherman for AP: Roberts, Trump spar in extraordinary scrap over judges and Mark Sherman and Lindsay Whitehurst: Supreme Court Justices Barrett and Sotomayor, ideological opposites, unite to promote civility David Leonhardt for The New York Times: The Rise of a New Centrism and A New Centrism Is Rising in Washington John Dickerson for Gabfest Reads and New Cold Wars: China's Rise, Russia's Invasion, and America's Struggle to Defend the Westby David E. Sanger Bobby Allyn for NPR: Scarlett Johansson says she is ‘shocked, angered' over new ChatGPT voice Nitasha Tiku for The Washington Post: OpenAI didn't copy Scarlett Johansson's voice for ChatGPT, records show and Molly Roberts: Scarlett Johansson's ChatGPT face-off confirms our fears about AI Midler v. Ford Motor Co., 849 F.2d 460 (9th Cir. 1988) on Justia Blake Brittain for Reuters: New York Times denies OpenAI's ‘hacking' claim in copyright fight Michael Sainato for The Guardian: Consultant behind deepfaked Biden robocall indicated for Democratic primary scheme Her by Warner Bros. Pictures Here are this week's chatters: Emily: Hacks on Max  John: Lauren Aratani for The Guardian: Majority of Americans wrongly believe US is in recession – and most blame Biden David: 99% Invisible: Towers of Silence   Listener chatter from Aaron Tax in Washington, D.C.: Andrea Sachs for The Washington Post: A beloved alley cat now lives in the Watergate. Was she kidnapped, or rescued?     For this week's Slate Plus bonus segment, Emily, John, and David talk about Republican politicians' answers to the question: will you accept the results of the 2024 presidential election? See Alec Hernandez for NBC News: Here's what top Trump VP picks say about the 2020 election results – and whether they'll accept the 2024 outcome; Justin Green for Axios: Listen to Republicans on whether they'll accept 2024 election results; and Patrick Svitek for The Washington Post: Top Republicans, led by Trump, refuse to commit to accept 2024 election results.   In the next Gabfest Reads, David talks with Sierra Greer about her new book, Annie Bot: A Novel.   Email your chatters, questions, and comments to gabfest@slate.com. (Messages may be referenced by name unless the writer stipulates otherwise.)   Podcast production by Cheyna Roth Research by Julie Huygen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ford Motor Co. is urging its dealers to halt their investments in the electric vehicle (EV) certification program amid upcoming changes to the program. This request comes as the company plans to introduce updates to its EV strategy, responding to the evolving market dynamics.

There are only 2 stories today, but they're big ones. First, at an event yesterday, Microsoft showed off what they want the PC to look like in the AI era. Plus, this Recall app is super interesting. Then, look, it's the Scarlett Johansson/OpenAI thing. It's gotten weird. And more importantly, it's continuing to highlight how OpenAI itself is… weird.Sponsors:Miro.com for 3 free boards!Links:The new, faster Surface Pro is Microsoft's all-purpose AI PC (The Verge)Microsoft announces an Arm-powered Surface Laptop (The Verge)Microsoft unveils Copilot+ PCs with generative AI capabilities baked in (Engadget)Recall is Microsoft's key to unlocking the future of PCs (The Verge)Scarlett Johansson says she was 'shocked, angered' when she heard OpenAI's voice that sounded like her (NBCNews)Midler v. Ford Motor Co. (Wikipedia)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

May 3, 2024 ~ Ford Motor Co.'s sales declined slightly in April, but hybrid sales climbed to an all-time monthly high. Guy, Lloyd, and Jamie talk with Headlight.News senior contributing editor Paul Eisenstein about what's hot on the market, and Elon Musk firing almost the entire Supercharger team at Tesla.

May 3, 2024 ~ Full Show: Guy, Lloyd, and Jamie talk about the ending of most pro-Palestinian protests on college campuses across the country, the Ford Motor Co. sales report from April, a bipartisan plan in the state House to address automated bots on online ticket sites, the running of the 150th Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs, why younger people are getting diagnosed with AFib, and a special day for Fifth Third Bank!

It's the last Friday of the month as we pay tribute to a Ford leader who broke the mold. We also talk about a hot debate over legacy OEMs flirting with DTC models as well as consumer luxury purchases going on the rise. This morning we pay tribute to Don Petersen, a transformative leader who guided Ford through a critical phase in the 1980s.Petersen, who passed away at 97 on Wednesday was at his home near Detroit in Bloomfield Hills, Mich., his niece Laura Peterson told Automotive News in an email., was celebrated for prioritizing quality and innovation, dramatically boosting Ford's market share and profitability.Under his leadership, Ford introduced influential designs like the aerodynamic Taurus and Mercury Sable, shifting industry standards towards more customer-focused products.He was known for fostering a collaborative workplace, which contrasted sharply with the autocratic styles of previous Ford executives. But at times was also said to have had some passionate outbursts. Petersen also spearheaded strategic acquisitions, notably purchasing a controlling stake in Hertz and increasing Ford's investment in Mazda, which significantly expanded Ford's global footprint and technological capabilities."He insisted on teamwork and excellence in the name of customers and guided Ford through a period of revitalization," stated Ford Motor Co.A recent Automotive News editorial is highliging a hot topic we'll be discussing with the President's of NADA and several State ATA's on the main stage at ASOTU CON. Dealer associations are lobbying against direct sales models for new brands like VW Group's Scout and Honda's Afeela, pushing for adherence to traditional franchise systems amidst a slowdown in EV market growth.Tensions rise as dealers threaten to withhold service and parts for brands pursuing direct sales, fearing the impacts on their business model and the established relationships with legacy automakers.The advertisement by state dealer associations in Automotive News underscores a significant industry rift, as they urge legacy automakers to reconsider direct sales strategies that could bypass traditional dealerships."We believe there is a difference between a brand recently born and one seeded, nourished and grown under the protective arm of a legacy automaker," emphasizes the importance of maintaining traditional retail models for established brands.Despite economic inflation, the U.S. luxury goods market has seen a substantial 86% increase in purchase intent from 2021 to 2024, according to YouGov's latest survey.The survey reveals that 26% of respondents are likely to buy luxury items within the next year, a significant rise from 14% three years prior.Notably, 15% of Americans have actually purchased luxury goods over the past year, marking a 9% increase since 2021, with shoes, accessories, and beauty products leading the purchase categories.Shoppers between 35-44 were willing to shell out over $1,000 on their coveted purchases.Hosts: Paul J Daly and Kyle MountsierGet the Daily Push Back email at https://www.asotu.com/ JOIN the conversation on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/asotu/ Read our most recent email at: https://www.asotu.com/media/push-back-email

In this episode of the Doing Sustainability podcast, Gary Baker and Roxanne “Rocket” White are joined by Susan McPherson, the Founder and CEO of McPherson Strategies. Join them as they explore how to build meaningful relationships, the intersection of communication and social impact, and supporting women-led startups. Susan also discusses her experiences in the marketing, public relations, and sustainability communication sectors. Susan is the Founder and CEO of McPherson Strategies, a communications consultancy firm focused on the intersection of brands and social impact. McPherson Strategies is women-owned and led, and provides storytelling, partnership creation, and visibility to corporations, NGOs, and social enterprises including The New Profit, Dell, Zoetis, Ford Motor Co., Nike, and The Women's Philanthropy Institute. Susan is the author of The Lost Art of Connecting: The Gather, Ask, Do Method for Building Meaningful Relationships and speaks regularly at industry events including Massachusetts Conference for Women, BSR, DLD, Worth Women and Techonomy. She also received Forbes magazine's 50 over 50—Impact 2021 award and Worth Media's Worthy100 award.

Alex Pierson speaks with Greg Layson, Mobile and Digital Editor of Auto News Canada, about why Ford Motor Co. is delaying the start of electric vehicle production at its plant in Oakville, Ont., by two years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

-Michigan is turning red as Ford Motor Co. lays off workers thanks to Biden's green energy agenda. -Biden goes to NYC for elitist snobfest fundraiser while Trump attends the funeral of a fallen officer. -Dr. Ben Carson joins Rob to talk about how the Democrat party has always been the party of racial division and hate. -Give thanks: RFK Jr's pick for VP is an extreme leftist who will take votes from Biden's left flank. -Today on the Newsmax hotline: Famed activist and newly-crowned pizza thrower Scott Lobaido joins Rob to discuss his latest stunt to protest restricting ovens in NYC and his upcoming documentary “The Relentless Patriot”. The Rob Carson Show on Newsmax Radio is sponsored by The Wellness Company. Rest assured knowing that you have emergency antibiotics, antivirals and anti-parasitics on hand to help keep you and your family safe! Go to http://twc.health/Carson and use promo code CARSON to save 10% on your emergency medical kit! Today's podcast is sponsored by: CSN Mint silver coins. Go to http://csnmint.com/Newsmax and use promo code NEWSMAX for a free silver eagle coin with your order. Factor Meals: Get 50% off ready-to-eat meal kits delivered to your door at http://factormeals.com/Newsmax50 and use promo code NEWSMAX50 Field of Greens: Pure organic superfood vegetable powder: Get 15% off your daily dose of pure vegetables at http://fieldofgreens.com and use promo code NEWSMAX To call in and speak with Rob Carson live on the show, dial 1-800-922-6680 between the hours of 12 Noon and 3:00 pm Eastern Time Monday through Friday…E-mail Rob Carson at : RobCarsonShow@gmail.com Musical parodies provided by Jim Gossett (www.patreon.com/JimGossettComedy) Listen to Newsmax LIVE and see our entire podcast lineup at http://Newsmax.com/Listen Make the switch to NEWSMAX today! Get your 15 day free trial of NEWSMAX+ at http://NewsmaxPlus.com Looking for NEWSMAX caps, tees, mugs & more? Check out the Newsmax merchandise shop at : http://nws.mx/shop Follow NEWSMAX on Social Media:  • Facebook: http://nws.mx/FB  • Twitter: http://nws.mx/twitter • Instagram: http://nws.mx/IG • YouTube: https://youtube.com/NewsmaxTV • Threads: http://threads.net/@NEWSMAX  • Telegram: http://t.me/newsmax  • TRUTH Social: https://truthsocial.com/@NEWSMAX  • GETTR: https://gettr.com/user/newsmax Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

-Michigan turns Red as Ford Motor Co. lays off workers thanks to Biden's green energy agenda -Biden and Trump both campaign in NYC and create two very different optics The Rob Carson Show on Newsmax Radio is sponsored by The Wellness Company. Rest assured knowing that you have emergency antibiotics, antivirals and anti-parasitics on hand to help keep you and your family safe! Go to http://twc.health/Carson and use promo code CARSON to save 10% on your emergency medical kit! Today's podcast is sponsored by: CSN Mint silver coins. Go to http://csnmint.com/Newsmax and use promo code NEWSMAX for a free silver eagle coin with your order. Factor Meals: Get 50% off ready-to-eat meal kits delivered to your door at http://factormeals.com/Newsmax50 and use promo code NEWSMAX50 Field of Greens: Pure organic superfood vegetable powder: Get 15% off your daily dose of pure vegetables at http://fieldofgreens.com and use promo code NEWSMAX To call in and speak with Rob Carson live on the show, dial 1-800-922-6680 between the hours of 12 Noon and 3:00 pm Eastern Time Monday through Friday…E-mail Rob Carson at : RobCarsonShow@gmail.com Musical parodies provided by Jim Gossett (www.patreon.com/JimGossettComedy) Listen to Newsmax LIVE and see our entire podcast lineup at http://Newsmax.com/Listen Make the switch to NEWSMAX today! Get your 15 day free trial of NEWSMAX+ at http://NewsmaxPlus.com Looking for NEWSMAX caps, tees, mugs & more? Check out the Newsmax merchandise shop at : http://nws.mx/shop Follow NEWSMAX on Social Media:  • Facebook: http://nws.mx/FB  • Twitter: http://nws.mx/twitter • Instagram: http://nws.mx/IG • YouTube: https://youtube.com/NewsmaxTV • Threads: http://threads.net/@NEWSMAX  • Telegram: http://t.me/newsmax  • TRUTH Social: https://truthsocial.com/@NEWSMAX  • GETTR: https://gettr.com/user/newsmax Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Marty Smets, Technical Expert, Corporate & UAW Ergonomics at Ford Motor Co., spoke with “Problem Solved” during the Applied Ergonomics Conference 2024, which took place March 25-28 in Louisville, Kentucky. Smets was one of the #AppliedErgo2024 keynote speakers. This podcast is sponsored by Missouri S&T. Accelerate your career with Missouri S&T's 100% online programs! Learn more at online.mst.edu.

Welcome back to the pod Michael Wood, whose dogs are as excited about this show as we are! Today we are looking at the road trip Jim Farley is about to embark on, how customers perceive automakers and dealers, and a car going under the microscope…er, x-ray machine!Show Notes with links:Ford Motor Co. CEO Jim Farley is embarking on a nation-wide "engagement tour" with dealers to discuss key issues including electrification, quality, and affordability. Starting in Dearborn and visiting cities like Los Angeles and Atlanta, the tour aims to gather insights directly from a broad section of Ford's dealer network through 12 in-person meetings.Farley, responding to the Ford National Dealer Council's request, aims to understand dealer perspectives on industry challenges, regulatory compliance, EV transitions, and competition. They plan to invite retailers of all sizes, including some who didn't sign up to sell EVs.Joining Farley will be COO Kumar Galhotra, CMO Lisa Materazzo, Ford Model e COO Marin Gjaja, Ford Blue President Andrew Frick and Ford Pro CEO Ted Cannis.“Our quality has gone down as much as our prices have gone up. That has to be addressed.” said O.C. Welch, dealer principal at O.C. Welch Ford-Lincoln in Hardeeville, S.C.Eddie Hall III, COO of Hall Automotive Group said, "I'm used to being a brand for the masses. While I think we have a phenomenal lineup, I still want to be able to sell vehicles to the customers I have been selling to for so long."Customer satisfaction with dealer services sees a slight improvement in 2024, but parts and labor shortages continue to stretch appointment wait times, as per the latest J.D. Power CSI Study.Average wait time for an appointment has risen, with mass market vehicle owners facing a 5.2-day wait, up from 4.8 days in 2023.Costs for dealer visits have jumped 30% in the past two years due to inflation and rising parts and labor costs.​​Lexus ranks highest in satisfaction with dealer service among premium brands for a third consecutive year, with a score of 897.Buick ranks highest in satisfaction with dealer service among mass market brands with a score of 887. MINI (884) ranks second and Subaru (877) ranks third.Mercedes-Benz, in a pioneering collaboration with the Fraunhofer-Institute for High-Speed Dynamics, conducted the world's first X-ray crash test. This breakthrough method, utilizing a linear accelerator as an X-ray camera, captured internal car and dummy deformations during a collision at 60 km/h, offering unprecedented insights into the dynamics of vehicular crashes. The use of high-speed X-ray technology enabled the precise visualization of internal processes, making previously invisible deformations transparent for detailed analysis.The crash test dummy used was a female version, as females are at much higher risk of serious injuries during crashes.Hosts: Paul J Daly and Kyle MountsierGet the Daily Push Back email at https://www.asotu.com/ JOIN the conversation on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/asotu/ Read our most recent email at: https://www.asotu.com/media/push-back-email ASOTU Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/automotivestateoftheunion

Today we welcome special guest host Todd Caputo to talk about the resilience of physical standalone used car models as well as some big price adjustments from Ford on their Mach EShow Notes with links:It's appropriate that our Charlotte, NC based guest Todd is our guest host today to celebrate on this day in 1948, NASCAR was founded by William "Bill" France Sr. Bill was a race-loving mechanic who moved to Daytona Beach, and saw much corruption amongst disjointed race promoters who would run off with prize money so he initiated NASCAR to standardize racing rules and ensure fair competition, serving as its first president and significantly influencing its growth to become a major American spectator sport and a multi-billion-dollar industry.Ford Motor Co. has significantly reduced the prices of the 2023 Mustang Mach-E, slashing costs by $3,100 to $8,100 across different models to enhance its competitiveness against Tesla.The price reduction is coupled with attractive financing offers, including 0% financing for 72 months for qualified buyers and a $7,500 cash incentive on leased vehicles, aiming to clear the path for the 2024 modelThe Mustang Mach-E is second to the Tesla Model Y in US sales. Despite not qualifying for the $7,500 federal tax credit,Ford CEO Jim Farley emphasized the need for affordable electric vehicles in the competitive market, with Ford developing a smaller, more affordable electric vehicle. "We are adjusting pricing," said Ford spokesperson Marty Gunsberg, highlighting the company's strategy to adapt to market dynamics and prioritize customer value.Despite the turbulent automotive market, some standalone used-car stores like Sonic Automotive's EchoPark have navigated through volatility with strategic adjustments, such as reducing store footprints to improve inventory allocation and sales.The industry has seen a shift from ecommerce platforms like Vroom, Shift, Carlotz, and Carvana to physical used-car outlets, emphasizing the resilience and adaptability of these business models to market dynamics.Sonic Automotive and other major players, such as AutoNation and Penske, have integrated additional services like F&I and repair to create synergies with their used-car operations, enhancing customer value and operational efficiency."Reducing our store footprint...allowed us to better allocate inventory across the platform," noted David Smith, Sonic's CEO, illustrating a strategic pivot towards a more focused and efficient operational model to weather the fluctuating used-car market.Hosts: Paul J Daly and Kyle MountsierGet the Daily Push Back email at https://www.asotu.com/ JOIN the conversation on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/asotu/ Read our most recent email at: https://www.asotu.com/media/push-back-email ASOTU Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/automotivestateoftheunion

Feb. 16, 2024 ~ Ford Motor Co. CEO Jim Farley said the company will need to 'think carefully' about where to build future vehicles, and UAW President Shawn Fain came back with quite the response. Detroit News columnist Daniel Howes talks with Guy, Lloyd, and Jamie about the dramatic decline in their professional relationship.

Feb. 16, 2024 ~ Full Show: Guy, Lloyd, and Jamie talk about witness accounts from the shooting at the Kansas City Super Bowl parade, Kristina Karamo claiming she's still the chair of the Michigan Republican Party at an Oakland County convention, Ford Motor Co. and the UAW trading jabs, Vladimir Putin endorsing President Biden, James Crumbley seeking a venue change for his trial, and some movies to watch this holiday weekend!

 A Southfield-based electric vehicle project will receive $60 million of federal funding for battery research seeking wide-scale EV adoption. The United States Advanced Battery Consortium LLC, a collaboration between General Motors Co., Ford Motor Co., and Stellantis N.V., will focus on boosting the performance and manufacturing capabilities of batteries. The funding aims to extend the range of EVs – a barrier to adoption along with a sparse charging network and expensive upfront cost, opponents say. Get your Audible Membership today! (As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualified purchases) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michigan-in-focus/support

In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we're talking to Rochelle Dorn-Hayes, human resources director at Ford Motor Co.   Tune in as Rochelle shares more about her time at Purdue, where she earned her MBA from the Mitchell E. Daniels, Jr. School of Business. She carries with her the lessons learned from her beloved mentor, Dr. Cornell A. Bell, and the importance of providing guidance to the next generation of Boilermakers through her involvement in the Business Opportunity Program (BOP).  Rochelle also dives into her 25-plus-year career at Ford, including her work creating an award-winning diversity, equity and inclusion training program and her transition from finance to human resources.  You don't want to miss Rochelle's helpful insights, such as seeking out mentors and utilizing the buddy system when it comes to networking and exploring new career opportunities. 

With massive crowds are expected in Detroit this weekend for the Lions' divisional playoff game, police are ramping up preparations with an increase in deployment of officers. WWJ's Ryan Marshall has details. While you're downtown, why not take the People Mover. It's free!  Plus, Ford Motor Co. is making big moves at two of its plants in Metro Detroit.  (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

It's a beautiful new week as we delve into the U.S. auto market's resilience amidst pricing pressures. We also talk about the stabilization of wholesale vehicle prices, and German rental car company Sixt's strategic shift away from Tesla to BYD for its rental fleet.Show Notes with links:U.S. auto sales in November rose by about 9%, with significant gains for brands like American Honda, Volvo, and Toyota, amidst ongoing inventory rebuilds. However, analysts caution about the market's future, noting potential impacts of pricing and interest rates, especially as fleet sales decline and car share reaches near-record lows."We're going to run a 15.5 SAAR this year, which is pretty freaking healthy... But going into '24, there's no question we're going to have to be more aggressive on our incentive spending to work on that affordability issue." - Andrew Gilleland, Senior VP, Toyota Motor North America.Affordability concerns loom, with expectations of more aggressive incentive spending in 2024 as automakers adapt to shifting market conditions and consumer preferences.The YoY growth: American Honda: +33%, Volvo: +26% Toyota Motor North America: +17% Hyundai: +11% Kia: +3%Ford Motor Co. was the only reporting automaker whose sales declined in November, falling by 0.4%.After a wild 2023, there may be hope for smoother sailing in 2024 according to some analysts, as the industry adjusts to post-strike market conditions.Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index reports a 2.1% month-over-month and 5.8% year-over-year decline in wholesale values, suggesting a move towards stability.Cox Automotive senior manager of economic and industry insights Chris Frey noted they predict a 4% year-over-year decline by December 2023, and foresee less volatility in 2024.Significant price drops observed in various vehicle categories, including compact cars (-11.3%) and luxury vehicles (-6.3%), as the market adjusts post-UAW strike.Black Book's Used Vehicle Retention Index also shows a decline, reflecting a correction phase in the used vehicle market, with improved auction conversion rates.Major German rental car company, Sixt, is saying goodbye to its Tesla fleet, citing high repair costs and plunging residual values, while shifting focus to more sustainable and cost-effective options.Sixt, announces plans to phase out Tesla EVs from its fleet, deeply impacted by Tesla's price cuts and resulting depreciation.Unlike Hertz, which is cautiously stepping back from EVs, Sixt is keen on expanding its electric fleet, aiming for 90% electric vehicles by decade's end.The company is pivoting to Chinese EVs from BYD, citing lower costs and easier repairs, with a commitment to purchase 100,000 BYD electric cars.Sixt was the first rental car company to ever partner with BYDHosts: Paul J Daly and Kyle MountsierGet the Daily Push Back email at https://www.asotu.com/ JOIN the conversation on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/asotu/ Read our most recent email at: https://www.asotu.com/media/push-back-email ASOTU Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/automotivestateoftheunion

On this day in legal history, on October 26, 1916, feminist and birth control activist Margaret Sanger was arrested for her pioneering efforts in promoting and distributing birth control information in the United States. Just days prior, on October 16, 1916, Sanger had opened the nation's first birth control clinic in Brooklyn, New York. This clinic, known as the Brownsville Clinic, aimed to provide women with information on contraception and family planning, both of which were highly controversial topics at the time.Sanger's arrest came as a result of violating the Comstock Laws. By way of very brief background,the Comstock Laws were a set of federal and state statutes in the United States in the late 19th and early 20th centuries aimed at suppressing and regulating what was considered obscene or immoral materials. They were named after Anthony Comstock, a social reformer and secretary of the New York Society for the Suppression of Vice, who lobbied for stricter regulations on materials he deemed indecent. The laws were primarily focused on issues related to obscenity, contraception, and abortion. Shifting our focus back to Sanger and the Brownsville clinic, the clinic was quickly shut down, and Sanger faced charges for her actions. This arrest and subsequent trial were pivotal moments in the history of the birth control movement in the United States, ultimately leading to increased awareness and acceptance of contraception as a fundamental aspect of women's reproductive rights. Margaret Sanger's advocacy laid the groundwork for the eventual legalization of birth control. The United Auto Workers (UAW) has reached a tentative labor agreement with Ford Motor Co., potentially ending a prolonged strike that has been costly for the automotive industry. Ford has agreed to a record 25% hourly wage increase over the four-year contract, and with cost-of-living allowances, the top wage rate is expected to increase by 33%, exceeding $40 an hour. Ford, the automaker with the largest UAW workforce among Detroit's "Big Three," was the first to offer a counter-proposal and has now become the first to settle. UAW leadership will vote on the deal on October 29, followed by ratification by Ford's 57,000 U.S. hourly workers, a process that may take several weeks.The strike had revolved around various issues, with pay being one of the last points of contention. The UAW had initially sought a 40% raise and a 32-hour work week but scaled back its demands. Ford had already agreed to cost-of-living allowances, converting temporary hires to full-time positions, and expediting the time it takes for workers to reach the top wage rate.Details about wages and benefits at battery plants were not included in the initial announcement. It remains unclear if the agreement covers Ford's four battery plants under construction.The strike, which began on September 15, grew to involve more than 45,000 workers at eight assembly plants and 38 parts-distribution facilities. General Motors and Stellantis will meet with the UAW, with hopes that they will agree to similar terms. The UAW urged Ford workers to return to work during the ratification process to keep pressure on the other two automakers. GM and Stellantis have expressed their commitment to reaching agreements as soon as possible.Ford Agrees to 25% Wage Hike in Tentative Deal to End UAW StrikeThe National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has introduced a new final rule that makes it easier for multiple companies to be considered joint employers, sharing liability for labor law violations and legal obligations to engage with unions. This rule replaces a regulation put in place less than four years ago, which had made it more difficult for companies to be classified as joint employers.The determination of joint employment status, whether through regulations or case law, has been a subject of contentious debate over the past decade. This new rule broadens the criteria for establishing joint employment, extending beyond situations where one business directly controls the most critical aspects of a worker's job.The updated test now considers indirect and unexercised control as well. This means that if a company exerts influence over another company's workers through an intermediary or holds contractual authority over employment terms, even if that authority is never exercised, it can be considered evidence of a joint employer relationship. This change in the joint employer test has significant implications for industries like franchising, where independently owned franchise locations might have to negotiate with unions if both the franchisor and the franchisee are deemed joint employers of unionized workers.New Labor Board Joint Employer Test Replaces Pro-Business RuleThe National Conference of Bar Examiners (NCBE) has announced that the current version of the bar exam will continue to be available until February 2028, extending beyond the previously planned retirement date of July 2027. In addition to the existing Uniform Bar Exam, the NCBE will introduce a new Next Gen Bar Exam in July 2026. During the two-year overlap, states will have the option to choose between the two exams before the uniform exam is phased out, leaving the next-gen version as the sole option.The decision of which bar exam to use will be made by individual state courts, bar associations, or law examiners. The extension was prompted by feedback from some courts, which expressed the need for more time to transition to the new exam and to provide law schools with ample notice regarding which test their graduates would take.The Next Gen Bar Exam is designed to emphasize legal skills and reduce the reliance on memorizing laws. As of now, no jurisdiction has committed to using the next-gen exam upon its debut in July 2026. Current bar exam's farewell is delayed until 2028 | Reuters Get full access to Minimum Competence - Daily Legal News Podcast at www.minimumcomp.com/subscribe

It's Tuesday and we're all in on the ups and downs of the day as we talk about Bill Ford's entry to the UAW strike conversation. We also talk about Hawaii's very effective campaign to curb catalytic converter theft, as well as the new Netflix experience centers that take a page out of Disney's playbookA new player has stepped out of the locker room in the ongoing UAW strike negotiations yesterday, as Bill Ford, Executive Chair of Ford Motor Co., publicly urged UAW leaders to end their month-long strike. Bill Ford has participated in every union negotiation since 1982 and said he is the most “pro-union leader in the industry.”Addressing the press from Ford's historic Rouge Complex in Dearborn, Mich, Ford said, "Choosing the right path is not just about Ford's future and our ability to compete. This is about the future of the American automobile industry. Toyota, Honda, Tesla and others are loving this strike because they know the longer it goes on, the better it is for them. They will win, and all of us will lose."UAW President Shawn Fain was quick to respond,, ““Bill Ford knows exactly how to settle this strike. ... He should call up Jim Farley, tell him to stop playing games and get a deal done. It's not the UAW and Ford against foreign automakers. It's autoworkers everywhere against corporate greed. If Ford wants to be the all-American auto company, they can pay all-American wages and benefits. Workers at Tesla, Toyota, Honda, and others are not the enemy — they're the UAW members of the future."As a side note, he has recently been photographed wearing a shirt that says, “Eat the rich.”Hawaii has seen a significant reduction in catalytic converter thefts after implementing a law that regulates their sale. A combination of legislation and practical implementation has led to a stark drop in thefts over the last year.Catalytic converters, which can fetch up to $1,500 at scrapyards, are commonly stolen in many states and now, Hawaii's law requires individuals selling catalytic converters to present photo ID and sign a declaration that the part wasn't stolen.Mark Yamauchi, the owner of Yama's Auto Care in Hawaii, commented on the significant decline in catalytic converter thefts following the implementation of new laws in the state. He stated, “I did maybe a couple this year. Before, I would do at least two or three a month.” Thefts dropped from over 1,600 in 2022 to just 119 in 2023. Following in the footsteps of entertainment giants like Disney, Netflix is set to launch "Netflix House" locations by 2025. These venues will offer merchandise, food, and activities inspired by its content, aiming to deepen fan immersion in the Netflix universe.These spaces are intended to promote new content rather than primarily generate revenue, similar to strategies employed by Disney and other studios.Hosts: Paul J Daly and Kyle MountsierGet the Daily Push Back email at https://www.asotu.com/ JOIN the conversation on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/asotu/ Read our most recent email at: https://www.asotu.com/media/push-back-email ASOTU Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/automotivestateoftheunion

Good Saturday morning! Dustin Atwood and Sarah Myers talk about a variety of topics in the automotive industry: Dustin wraps up some listener questions from last week. Dustin gives a recap of what's been happening around the shop. A quick update on the new Fort Street shop. Sarah received an automotive data report for the state of Missouri. She shares some of the info within the report. Affordability issues with used cars have been weighing on consumers already beaten down by inflation and high borrowing costs. Kia has announced a recall after an issue that could potentially trap people inside their vehicle was detected. Kia will subsequently recall the 2016 and 2017 Kia Rio; the 2016, 2017 and 2018 Kia Optima; the 2017 and 2018 Kia Optima Hybrid and Optima Plug-in Hybrid vehicles. The Ford Motor Co. is recalling nearly 42,000 Super Duty F250 and F350 over a mechanical issue that can increase the crash risk.

The President of the Kentucky AFL-CIO, Bill Londrigan, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to talk about stepping down after leading the state labor federation for 24 years. Londrigan also talked about the state's relationship with Ford Motor Co. and his hopes for the younger generation of workers. Secretary-Treasurer of the Culinary Workers United Local 226, Ted Pappageorge, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the ongoing negotiations and strike vote for workers on the Las Vegas Strip. Pappageorge also talked about their contract demands and what the strike vote means for negotiations.

The day has finally arrived as we are LIVE from the ASOTU CON Main Stage! Today we talk about how excited we are for the second year of ASOTU CON, one OEM pulling back on EVs and another pushing forward.Show Notes with links:Ford Motor Co. has halted construction on its $3.5 billion electric vehicle battery plant in Marshall, Mich. until ‘until we're confident about our ability to competitively operate the plant.'  The UAW criticized the move, calling it a "shameful, barely-veiled threat" to cut jobs during tense contract negotiations.Ford's spokesperson, T.R. Reid, mentioned they are pausing to ensure their ability to operate the plant competitively and haven't finalized decisions on the planned investment.Originally scheduled to open in 2026, the BlueOval Battery Park Michigan plant is expected to employ 2,500 workers, producing batteries to power approximately 400,000 EVs.Nissan announced that all of its new models in Europe will be fully electric and it plans to sell only EVs in Europe by the year 2030.Nissan announced its intention to exclusively sell EVs  in Europe by 2030. With CEO Makoto Uchida affirming the irreversible shift towards electrification, "There is no turning back now," CEO Makoto Uchida said.Nissan aims to align with  Renault, Ford, Stellantis and Volvo as automakers planning to be fully EV in Europe by 2030.Nissan says some of the push to change comes from China. "There's a lot of competition happening ... the Chinese (carmakers) are coming massively," Uchida said. "The Chinese have moved much, much faster than we expected."Hosts: Paul J Daly and Kyle MountsierGet the Daily Push Back email at https://www.asotu.com/ JOIN the conversation on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/asotu/ Read our most recent email at: https://www.asotu.com/media/push-back-email ASOTU Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/automotivestateoftheunion

The day we have all been waiting for. Tonight we launch ASOTU CON, but this morning we still have the UAW to check in on, dealers seeing the EV tax incentives in a new but old light, and Spotify testing some voice replication features!The UAW strike has expanded to include 38 GM and Stellantis parts distribution centers across 20 states, affecting the dealerships' service business, however, talks with Ford have seemingly made good progressThis action highlights the issue of wage disparities. Parts depot employees typically earn between $16-$24 an hour, compared to up to $32 at assembly plants.Eric Ray, a worker at GM's Ypsilanti Processing Center, stated: "We do just as much work as they do in the automotive plants. We do the same thing, we should be treated the same way."UAW President Shawn Fain is committed to eliminating varying wage rates, emphasizing that "The PDCs in particular, they've been stepped on a lot in the past."Notably, UAW made "real progress" in negotiations with Ford Motor Co., choosing not to add any Ford plants to the targeted strike, highlighting Ford's willingness to address key union prioritiesHarkening back to the time of Cash for Clunkers, some dealers fear that EV tax incentives may take a long time to come through.Beginning in 2024, eligible EV buyers can transfer federal tax credits to dealers, using these funds as a down payment. The move is part of the Inflation Reduction Act's provisions to support new and used EV purchases.Tyler Slade, operating partner at Tim Dahle Nissan Southtowne, expressed nervousness, citing history and concerns about waiting for government reimbursement: "You're going to have plenty of dealers that aren't going to be comfortable with that risk … waiting for the government to pay, much like Cash for Clunkers."Organizations like AIADA and NADA are actively working to streamline the point-of-sale transaction and ensure swift and accurate reimbursement from the government to avoid the issues faced during the Cash for Clunkers program.Spotify is launching a new beta test that will take the voice of a few select podcasters and translate them to other languages using AI.The innovative tool is initially translating podcasts into Spanish and French, with German translations in the pipeline.It not only translates the podcast into different languages but also synthesizes it in the podcaster's own voice, providing a genuine and immersive listening experience for global audiences.Concerns about safety and privacy have led to a measured release of this technology. Spotify and OpenAI are currently limiting the availability of this tool, testing it with a select group of podcasters, ensuring it meets standards and expectations while safeguarding users' privacy and information.Hosts: Paul J Daly and Kyle MountsierGet the Daily Push Back email at https://www.asotu.com/ JOIN the conversation on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/asotu/ Read our most recent email at: https://www.asotu.com/media/push-back-email ASOTU Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/automotivestateoftheunion

Welcome to Wednesday as we take another step down the auto row and summarize the last 24 hours of action in the UAW negotiations. We also talk about the latest Reputation report for Dealers, as well as diving into the sizable gap between how marketers think vs the general consumer. UAW Update:Unifor and Ford Motor Co. of Canada reached a last-minute tentative labor agreement, preventing a second union walkout in North America and the first in Canada against Ford in 33 years.Ford released a statement rebutting many of Shawn Fain's primary campaigning points:Fain said CEO pay was up 40%, but Ford contends he lumped all CEO pay together and Farley's pay was only up 21%...below what their current offer on the table is for hourly workersFain criticized stock buybacks, alleging they were up 1,500 percent over the past four years, while Ford pointed out they had only bought back shares twice, and at a lower volume than General Motors, primarily to offset dilution from pay and debtFain argued that the Detroit 3 CEOs made their millions by exploiting workers at "poverty wages, while Ford pointed out that current hourly employees are among the best-paid manufacturing workers in the country, with an average annualized compensation of $112,000, including wages and benefits. Their most recent offer would bring this average up to $133,000 in total compensation, including $92,000 in cash alone.The 2023 Automotive Reputation Report shows an 11% YoY increase in dealership reviews, reaching a three-year peak.84% of consumers consider reviews crucial for their dealership choices, with 74% requiring at least a 4-star rating; 62% read more than five reviews, and 63% would travel over 20 miles for a well-reviewed dealership.Infiniti and Mitsubishi topped the luxury and non-luxury brand rankings respectively, with AutoNation leading public dealer groups and Infiniti of Nashua being the top-rated dealership.A recent study commissioned by iHeartMedia and Pushkin Industries, co-founded by best-selling author and thought leader Malcolm Gladwell, spotlights significant discrepancies between consumer and marketer awareness and values. This gap is potentially leading to marketing campaigns that misalign with consumer interests.Notably, while every marketer knew about NFTs, only 60% of consumers did.A striking 50% of consumers were unfamiliar with the trending cocktail Aperol Spritz, compared to a mere 3% of marketers.The gap further extends to popular culture, with 62% of consumers unaware of the HBO show “Succession”, while less than 5% of marketers were.31% of consumers were unfamiliar with pickleball, but all marketers knew of itHosts: Paul J Daly and Kyle MountsierGet the Daily Push Back email at https://www.asotu.com/ JOIN the conversation on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/asotu/ Read our most recent email at: https://www.asotu.com/media/push-back-email ASOTU Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/automotivestateoftheunion

Friday is coming to a full stop at some OEM plants but not here as we cover the UAW's historic strike. We're also talking about the growing cool-competition to Tesla, as well as the possible effects of trendy swag on traditional retail. Show Notes with links:Nearly 13,000 hourly workers began a strike against Ford Motor Co., General Motors, and Chrysler (Stellantis). This is the first simultaneous strike against all three automakers in UAW's 88-year history. When UAW President Shawn Fain arrived to announce the strike, he appeared outside the Michigan Assembly Plant, located west of Detroit, shortly after midnight. The scene was marked by a heightened sense of unity and emotion as Fain was described as being jubilant, smiling, leading chants, and actively participating in the gathering.The strike will halt the production of high-demand vehicles such as the Ford Bronco, Jeep Wrangler, and Chevrolet ColoradoGM: Expressed disappointment in UAW leadership actions despite GM's "unprecedented economic package."Ford indicated the union's counterproposal showed little movement from initial demands.Stellantis expressed disappointment in UAW's refusal to engage responsibly and took protective measures for its operations.Amid increasing competition in the EV market, Tesla's once-dominant position is being challenged. As major automakers unveil diverse electric models, industry experts discuss the shifting landscape, Tesla's unique sales approach, and the broader issue of EV affordability at the 2023 Automotive News Congress in Detroit.Diane Maher, president and chief operating officer of Michigan-based Fox Motors: “Now there are other cool kids, So, Tesla is not the only game in town. America loves a choice.”Damon Lester, owner of the Maryland-based Lester Auto Group: “Tesla has done a good job capitalizing its market share. People will see other EVs on the road and say, ‘That's a cool car – and it's not a Tesla.'”The Punchline: The Stellantis plant in Ohio is the only one among three plants that manufactures an electrified vehicle, the Wrangler 4xe plug-in hybrid Jeep. Costco's private label, Kirkland Signature, originally introduced in 1995, has evolved from a household essential into an unexpected fashion sensation. Its original private label strategy was spread across 30 different labels but have since been consolidated into one, improving consistency, lowering costs, and offering competitive prices.With $58B in sales in 2021 racking up over a quarter of the company's total revenue making it America's largest consumer packaged goods brand in terms of salesHosts: Paul J Daly and Kyle MountsierGet the Daily Push Back email at https://www.asotu.com/ JOIN the conversation on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/asotu/ Read our most recent email at: https://www.asotu.com/media/push-back-email ASOTU Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/automotivestateoftheunion

Bad Bets is WSJ's podcast series that unravels big-business dramas that have had a big impact on our world. In season two, reporter Ben Foldy delves into the story of Nikola founder Trevor Milton, who promised a future of zero-emission trucks that could revolutionize the industry. At its peak, Nikola's publicly traded stock was worth more than Ford Motor Co.'s—until a ragtag group of whistleblowers and short sellers revealed that Nikola and its truck weren't all that they seemed. Find the entire series here: https://www.wsj.com/podcasts/bad-bets  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices