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How long does an EV battery really last? Dave's 2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E has now surpassed an incredible 350,000 miles, making it one of the highest-mileage Mustang Mach-Es on the road today. In this episode of Turn Down for Watt, we revisit Dave to discuss EV battery degradation, battery health, charging habits, maintenance costs, reliability, and long-term electric vehicle ownership after hundreds of thousands of miles.When Dave first joined the show, his 2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E Premium had already surpassed 250,000 miles, challenging everything many people thought they knew about EV battery life, electric vehicle reliability, and long-term ownership costs. Now, with another 100,000 miles added to the odometer, we wanted to check back in and see what has changed—and what hasn't.Can a modern EV really go 350,000 miles on its original battery? How much range has been lost? What maintenance and repairs have been required? What has ownership actually cost compared to a gas vehicle? And what lessons can EV owners, fleet operators, and EV skeptics learn from one of the highest-mileage electric vehicles on the road today?Connect with Dave:

Uber opent in Londen een wachtlijst voor zelfrijdende taxiritten met de Britse start-up Wayve. Daarmee mengt het bedrijf zich in een race met Alphabet-dochter Waymo, dat sinds een aantal weken al test in de Britse hoofdstad. Stijn Goossens bespreekt het in deze Tech Update. Uber opende vandaag een interesselijst in zijn app waarop gebruikers zich kunnen aanmelden voor zelfrijdende ritten. De technologie komt van Wayve, een in Londen gevestigde start-up die de zogeheten AI Driver levert. Uber bezit en exploiteert het wagenpark zelf en ontwierp het interieur, onder meer touchscreens die 64 talen ondersteunen, in een zwarte Ford Mustang Mach-E. Bij de start zit er nog een veiligheidschauffeur achter het stuur. Een exacte datum voor de lancering ontbreekt; Uber spreekt over 'de komende maanden', onder voorbehoud van toestemming van de toezichthouder. De concurrentie is al verder. Waymo rijdt sinds april met circa honderd Jaguar I-Pace's en veiligheidsoperators door de stad en wil in het derde kwartaal van 2026 een passagiersdienst lanceren. Pikant is dat Uber en Waymo in de Verenigde Staten sinds 2023 samenwerken, terwijl ze in Londen tegenover elkaar staan. In Groot-Brittannië koos Uber juist voor Wayve als partner. De timing volgt op een beleidswijziging. Het Britse ministerie van Transport vervroegde het vergunningskader voor commerciële zelfrijdende pilots naar het voorjaar van 2026, jaren eerder dan gepland. Londense black-cab-chauffeurs zijn sceptisch over auto's die leren rijden uit data. Of de techniek het in de complexe Europese verkeerssituatie snel gaat redden, blijft de vraag. Verder in deze Tech Update Cliëntgegevens van bewindvoerders blijken eenvoudig te achterhalen via slecht beveiligde, oude e-maildomeinen, blijkt uit onderzoek van RTL Nieuws. Een ethisch hacker registreerde verlopen domeinen die na fusies en overnames waren achtergelaten en kon zo binnenkomende mail van 258 dossiers inzien, met bankgegevens, salarisinformatie en aanmaningen van juist kwetsbare mensen. Volgens een bewindvoerder is de oorzaak besparing: het beveiligen van twaalf domeinen kost zo'n 120 euro per jaar. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Consumer Reports experts answer audience questions about CVTs and electric vehicles, including why simulated shifting exists, why the experts at Consumer Reports enjoy it, and how it affects performance and efficiency. We also explore the gap between reliability and owner satisfaction, with examples like the Rivian R1T and Rivian R1S, and what that means for car buyers, as well as current owners. We also discuss alternatives to traditional car rental companies, including peer-to-peer services like Turo and Sixt, and if you can avoid getting a bad car from the vague categories rental places use. Plus, we share advice on shopping for the best used EV under $40,000, with models like the Ford F-150 Lightning, Ford Mustang Mach-E, Audi Q6 and A6 e-tron, Honda Prologue, and more.   SHOW NOTES: 00:00 - Intro 00:55 - Chad (Wichita, KS): Simulated Upshifts in Hybrids 05:34 - Joe: Rivian Reliability vs Owner Satisfaction 10:04 - Robert: Best Used EV Options (Audi vs Honda + Alternatives) 14:51 - Gordon (Atlanta, GA): Why Are Turn Signals Moving Lower? 18:20 - Daniel (Video Question): Is the Chevy Equinox EV Being Discontinued? 20:54 - Andrew (Video Question): Rental Car Hacks (Turo, Sixt, Categories) 26:44 - Outro & How to Submit Questions LINKS: Subaru Forester Hybrid Test Results: https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/subaru/forester-hybrid/2026/overview/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT 2026 Owner Satisfaction Survey Results: https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/car-reliability-owner-satisfaction/most-and-least-liked-car-brands-a1291429338/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT Best Used EVs: https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/hybrids-evs/buying-a-used-electric-vehicle-what-to-know-a7139266510/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT Chevrolet Equinox EV Test Results: https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/chevrolet/equinox-ev/2026/overview/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT Best and Worst Rental Car Companies: https://www.consumerreports.org/money/car-travel/best-and-worst-car-rental-companies-a1417885044/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT  

Consumer Reports experts answer audience questions about CVTs and electric vehicles, including why simulated shifting exists, why the experts at Consumer Reports enjoy it, and how it affects performance and efficiency. We also explore the gap between reliability and owner satisfaction, with examples like the Rivian R1T and Rivian R1S, and what that means for car buyers, as well as current owners. We also discuss alternatives to traditional car rental companies, including peer-to-peer services like Turo and Sixt, and if you can avoid getting a bad car from the vague categories rental places use. Plus, we share advice on shopping for the best used EV under $40,000, with models like the Ford F-150 Lightning, Ford Mustang Mach-E, Audi Q6 and A6 e-tron, Honda Prologue, and more.   SHOW NOTES: 00:00 - Intro 00:55 - Chad (Wichita, KS): Simulated Upshifts in Hybrids 05:34 - Joe: Rivian Reliability vs Owner Satisfaction 10:04 - Robert: Best Used EV Options (Audi vs Honda + Alternatives) 14:51 - Gordon (Atlanta, GA): Why Are Turn Signals Moving Lower? 18:20 - Daniel (Video Question): Is the Chevy Equinox EV Being Discontinued? 20:54 - Andrew (Video Question): Rental Car Hacks (Turo, Sixt, Categories) 26:44 - Outro & How to Submit Questions   LINKS: Subaru Forester Hybrid Test Results: https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/subaru/forester-hybrid/2026/overview/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT 2026 Owner Satisfaction Survey Results: https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/car-reliability-owner-satisfaction/most-and-least-liked-car-brands-a1291429338/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT Best Used EVs: https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/hybrids-evs/buying-a-used-electric-vehicle-what-to-know-a7139266510/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT Chevrolet Equinox EV Test Results: https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/chevrolet/equinox-ev/2026/overview/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT Best and Worst Rental Car Companies: https://www.consumerreports.org/money/car-travel/best-and-worst-car-rental-companies-a1417885044/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT

Consumer Reports experts answer audience questions about CVTs and electric vehicles, including why simulated shifting exists, why the experts at Consumer Reports enjoy it, and how it affects performance and efficiency. We also explore the gap between reliability and owner satisfaction, with examples like the Rivian R1T and Rivian R1S, and what that means for car buyers, as well as current owners. We also discuss alternatives to traditional car rental companies, including peer-to-peer services like Turo and Sixt, and if you can avoid getting a bad car from the vague categories rental places use. Plus, we share advice on shopping for the best used EV under $40,000, with models like the Ford F-150 Lightning, Ford Mustang Mach-E, Audi Q6 and A6 e-tron, Honda Prologue, and more.   SHOW NOTES: 00:00 - Intro 00:55 - Chad (Wichita, KS): Simulated Upshifts in Hybrids 05:34 - Joe: Rivian Reliability vs Owner Satisfaction 10:04 - Robert: Best Used EV Options (Audi vs Honda + Alternatives) 14:51 - Gordon (Atlanta, GA): Why Are Turn Signals Moving Lower? 18:20 - Daniel (Video Question): Is the Chevy Equinox EV Being Discontinued? 20:54 - Andrew (Video Question): Rental Car Hacks (Turo, Sixt, Categories) 26:44 - Outro & How to Submit Questions   LINKS: Subaru Forester Hybrid Test Results: https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/subaru/forester-hybrid/2026/overview/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT 2026 Owner Satisfaction Survey Results: https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/car-reliability-owner-satisfaction/most-and-least-liked-car-brands-a1291429338/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT Best Used EVs: https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/hybrids-evs/buying-a-used-electric-vehicle-what-to-know-a7139266510/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT Chevrolet Equinox EV Test Results: https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/chevrolet/equinox-ev/2026/overview/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT Best and Worst Rental Car Companies: https://www.consumerreports.org/money/car-travel/best-and-worst-car-rental-companies-a1417885044/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT

It's EV News Briefly for Tuesday 05 May 2026, everything you need to know in less than 5 minutes if you haven't got time for the full show.Patreon supporters fund this show, get the episodes ad free, as soon as they're ready and are part of the EV News Daily Community. You can be like them by clicking here: https://www.patreon.com/EVNewsDailyNORWAY BEV SHARE HITS 99% IN APRILNorway set a new monthly record in April 2026, with battery electric vehicles taking 98.6% of new passenger car registrations, up from the previous record of 98.4% in March. Of 11,103 new cars registered, 10,952 were fully electric, with diesel managing just 87 units and petrol a mere 31 units — making combustion-engine sales little more than a rounding error.TESLA CUTS MODEL 3 PRICES IN CANADATesla has slashed prices across its Canadian Model 3 line-up, introducing a new entry Premium RWD trim starting at C$39,490 — about 31% cheaper than the equivalent US price — after shifting production from its Fremont plant to its Shanghai factory to take advantage of Canada's new 6.1% Chinese-EV import tariff. The line-up now has just two trims after removing the Long Range mid-range, though Shanghai-built cars do not qualify for Canada's federal EVAP rebate of up to C$5,000.FACTORIAL BETS SOLID-STATE CAN BREAK CHINA'S LEADFactorial Energy, a Massachusetts-based startup backed by Mercedes-Benz, Stellantis, and Hyundai/Kia, argues that solid-state batteries — which charge from 15% to 90% in 18 minutes and offer 20–50% more range than lithium-ion — are the West's best chance to leapfrog Chinese rivals rather than imitate them. The company plans to go public on Nasdaq in mid-2026 via a SPAC merger, and a Mercedes-Benz EQS prototype fitted with its cells drove 1,205 km non-stop in August 2025.IONIQ 5 SALES HOLD UP AFTER US TAX CREDIT LOSSHyundai's IONIQ 5 held fifth place among US EV sellers in 2025 despite losing the federal EV tax credit, while rivals like the Ford Mustang Mach-E saw sales collapse 60% year-on-year in Q1 2026. Domestic production at Hyundai Metaplant America in Savannah, Georgia was credited as a key factor in shielding the IONIQ 5 from the impact of Trump administration trade policy changes.VOLKSWAGEN RAISES RIVIAN STAKE TO 15.9%Volkswagen has lifted its stake in Rivian to 15.9% after completing a further $1 billion investment tranche, triggered by the RV Tech joint venture clearing its winter testing milestones, bringing its total investment to $3 billion of a committed $5.8 billion. Volkswagen gains access to Rivian's software stack and zonal architecture, while Rivian retains full ownership of its motors, batteries, chassis, and autonomy framework.VW TESTS 'GAMECHANGER' AT WOLFSBURGVolkswagen has launched a pilot production process codenamed Gamechanger at its Wolfsburg headquarters, aimed at cutting costs and enabling profitable EV manufacturing in Germany through techniques expected to include megacasting and parallel modular assembly streams. The plant is expected to eventually produce an electric Golf and an SUV counterpart on the next-generation SSP platform, potentially under the names ID. Golf and ID. Roc.TESLA LAUNCHES BASECHARGER FOR SEMI DEPOTSTesla has unveiled the Basecharger, a depot-focused DC fast charger for the Tesla Semi that tops out at 125 kW and can charge a truck from low to 60% in around four hours, using a 6-metre cable to accommodate yard layouts. The unit starts at $20,000, supports the open MCS (Megawatt Charging System) standard, and up to three units can share a single breaker — potentially serving future MCS-compatible trucks from Daimler, Volvo, and Scania.MFG EV POWER ADDS PLUG&CHARGEMotor Fuel Group has integrated its MFG EV Power network of around 2,000 rapid and ultra-rapid UK charging points with Hubject's Plug&Charge infrastructure, going live on 1 May 2026 after over a year of technical development. Compatible EVs can now begin charging automatically the moment they plug in, eliminating the need for RFID cards or apps.ALLEGO APP ADDS EUROPE-WIDE CHARGING ROAMINGAllego has transformed its app into a pan-European roaming platform, giving drivers access to roughly one million charging points from competing networks under a single account with no additional roaming fees. The app also includes a Smart Route Planner to help EV drivers plan charging stops across longer cross-border journeys.NEW AI VOICE ASSISTANTS FOR RIVIAN, POLESTAR AND VOLVO EVSRivian's AI voice assistant — first unveiled at its December 2025 Autonomy & AI Day — is now expected to reach customers in the coming weeks after slipping roughly four months behind its original early-2026 target, and will roll out to both R1 and R2 vehicles. Separately, Google has begun rolling out Gemini to Polestar and Volvo cars running Android Automotive OS, enabling conversational AI with multi-turn dialogue, trip planning, and a continuous hands-free mode called Gemini Live — with Volvo saying models dating back to 2020 are eligible for the upgrade.

Castles, pirate hatches, trophy rooms, and a Manhattan condo that hit $30 million: we start by tracing how NASCAR success turns into real-world luxury, one jaw-dropping home at a time. We walk through the standout properties tied to names fans know, from Kevin Harvick's fortress-like estate to Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s Key West pirate paradise, plus the trophy-ready design choices that make a driver's house feel like a personal museum.Then we flip the focus from celebrity real estate to a hands-on electric SUV review with the 2026 Chevrolet Blazer EV, including the SS trim. We talk design details you'll notice instantly, what options feel overpriced, and the cabin tech that changes the day-to-day experience. One of the biggest conversation starters: the Blazer EV setup with no start button and no stop button, along with GM's move away from Apple CarPlay and Android Auto in favor of an in-house system tied to OnStar.We also get into the EV numbers shoppers care about: a 102 kWh battery, dual motors with all-wheel drive, big horsepower, claimed range, and how real-world efficiency can feel different when you're actually plugging in at home or at work. To help you place it in the market, we compare pricing and point to alternatives like the Hyundai Ioniq 5, Cadillac Lyriq, and Ford Mustang Mach-E. If you enjoyed the mix of motorsports culture and practical car-buying insight, subscribe, share the show with a friend, and leave us a review.Be sure to subscribe for more In Wheel Time Car Talk!The Lupe' Tortilla RestaurantsLupe Tortilla in Katy, Texas Gulf Coast Auto ShieldPaint protection, tint, and more!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.----  ----- Want more In Wheel Time car talk any time?     In Wheel Time is now available on Audacy!  Just go to Audacy.com/InWheelTime where ever you are.-----   -----Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast provider for the next episode of In Wheel Time Podcast and check out our live multiplatform broadcast every Saturday, 10a - 12nCT simulcasting on Audacy, YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Twitch and InWheelTime.com.In Wheel Time Podcast can be heard on you mobile device from providers such as:Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music Podcast, Spotify, SiriusXM Podcast, iHeartRadio podcast, TuneIn + Alexa, Podcast Addict, Castro, Castbox, YouTube Podcast and more on your mobile device.Follow InWheelTime.com for the latest updates!Twitter: https://twitter.com/InWheelTimeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/inwheeltime/https://www.youtube.com/inwheeltimehttps://www.Facebook.com/InWheelTimeFor more information about In Wheel Time Podcast, email us at info@inwheeltime.com

Rivian has spent four years and billions of dollars building electric vehicles that most people cannot afford. The R2 — a mid-size SUV that starts at $45,000 and tops out at $57,990 — is the company's answer to that problem. Full pricing and trim details dropped today, 12 March 2026, and deliveries of the first Performance variant begin this spring. If it works, Rivian becomes a proper carmaker. If it does not, the maths gets ugly fast.From Concept to ConcreteThe R2 platform was first announced in 2022, with production originally pencilled in for 2025 at a planned factory in Georgia. That changed in March 2024, when RJ Scaringe, Rivian's founder and chief executive, unveiled the production-ready R2 alongside the smaller R3 and R3X crossovers at a packed event at the Rivian Theater in Laguna Beach, California. Mr Scaringe also confirmed he was scrapping the Georgia plan — at least for now — and would build the R2 at the existing Normal, Illinois plant instead. That decision saved more than $2.25 billion in capital expenditure and, crucially, pulled the launch date forward.Within 24 hours of its unveiling, Rivian had taken more than 68,000 reservations at $100 apiece. By July 2024, the company's VP of manufacturing Tim Fallon said reservations had surpassed 100,000 and were still climbing. Rivian has not updated that figure publicly since.Production began in January 2026. Validation vehicles rolled off the Normal line first, and the factory is now ramping toward a target capacity of 155,000 R2 units per year — alongside the R1 models it already builds there. Each R2 takes roughly 15 hours to assemble, down from 18 hours for an R1.Why the R2 Matters More Than Any Vehicle Rivian Has BuiltThe R1T pickup and R1S SUV earned Rivian a devoted following and the top spot in Consumer Reports owner satisfaction surveys. They also bled money. Rivian posted a net loss of $3.65 billion in 2025, on top of a $4.75 billion loss in 2024. The R1S starts near $75,000 (around £59,000) — a price that limits the addressable market to a sliver of American buyers."R2 is really instrumental for driving the business to positive cash flow and overall profitability," Mr Scaringe told CNBC in February. He was not exaggerating. The bill of materials for the R2 is roughly half that of the R1. Rivian slashed the number of computing units from over 60 in a traditional vehicle to seven, and cut wiring length by about two miles (3.2 km). The result is what Mr Scaringe called "a dramatic reduction in the cost structure to build it."Rivian did scrape together a positive gross profit in the fourth quarter of 2025 — a milestone, though the margin was wafer-thin at around 2%, compared with Tesla's 17%. The R2, with its leaner architecture and lower price, is meant to close that gap at volume. Analysts expect around 15,000 R2 deliveries in 2026, though some believe Rivian could exceed that figure. By 2027, with three full shifts running, the Normal plant could produce roughly 155,000 R2s annually.Today's Pricing: What You GetThe lineup spans four trims, all sharing an 87.9 kWh usable battery and a $1,495 destination charge. Here is how they break down:The Performance trim arrives first, this spring, at $57,990 (around £46,000) including the Launch Package. It runs dual-motor all-wheel drive with 656 horsepower, 609 lb-ft (826 Nm) of torque and a 0–60 mph (0–97 km/h) time of 3.6 seconds. Highway overtaking is savage: 50–70 mph (80–113 km/h) in 1.55 seconds. EPA-estimated range sits at up to 330 miles (531 km). The Launch Package bundles lifetime Autonomy+ access, a tow package rated at 4,400 lbs (1,996 kg) and an exclusive Launch Green paint option.The Premium trim follows in late 2026 at $53,990 (around £43,000). It shares the 330-mile range and dual-motor AWD layout but dials the power back to 450 hp and 537 lb-ft. Zero to 60 takes 4.6 seconds — hardly slow.The Standard RWD Long Range arrives in the first half of 2027 at $48,490 (around £38,500). A single rear motor delivers 350 hp and 355 lb-ft, reaching 60 in 5.9 seconds. Rivian estimates range at up to 345 miles (555 km) — the longest in the lineup, because rear-wheel drive is more efficient.Finally, the Standard RWD variant lands in late 2027 at approximately $45,000 (around £35,700). It uses a smaller battery pack and offers 275+ miles (443+ km) of estimated range. Rivian has shared few other details so far.All trims charge from 10% to 80% in 29 minutes via a native NACS port, which grants access to the Tesla Supercharger network. CCS adapters are supported too.Built Lighter, Built TougherThe R2 rides on an entirely new mid-size unibody platform — a departure from the R1's body-on-frame architecture. The result is a vehicle that weighs nearly 2,000 lbs (907 kg) less than its bigger sibling while sitting on a 115.6-inch (2,936 mm) wheelbase. At 185.9 inches (4,722 mm) long and 75 inches (1,905 mm) wide, it is squarely in Tesla Model Y territory.The weight savings translate directly into agility, but Rivian has kept the off-road DNA intact. Ground clearance of 9.6 inches (244 mm) is best in class — nearly three inches more than a Model Y. Approach and departure angles of 25° and 26° respectively, plus a wading depth of 19.7 inches (500 mm), mean the R2 can do more than look adventurous in a car park. The Performance trim gets semi-active suspension, eight drive modes including Rally and Soft Sand, and a low centre of gravity courtesy of the structural battery pack.Inside, the cabin seats five adults with 40.4 inches (1,026 mm) of rear legroom and headroom — enough, Rivian says, for occupants over six feet (1.83 m) tall. Total enclosed storage is 90.1 cubic feet (2,551 litres), with a front trunk that swallows a carry-on suitcase and a backpack, fold-flat rear seats that create a level loading surface, and dual gloveboxes. The rear drop glass — a powered window that lowers completely into the liftgate — is a genuine talking point, allowing surfboards and other long cargo to slide in or a breeze to sweep through. It is included on Performance and Premium trims.Materials lean sustainable: upcycled Birch wood accents, a headliner made from recycled ocean plastics and Rivian's second-generation Adventex material, which is designed to withstand muddy boots and wet dogs in equal measure.The Technology PlayRivian calls the R2 a "software-defined vehicle," and the specification sheet backs that up. The perception stack comprises 11 HDR cameras with a combined 65 megapixels and a five-radar system — hardware that comes standard on every trim.Rivian Autonomy+, the company's Level 2+ hands-free driver-assist system, covers 3.5 million miles (5.6 million km) of roads across the United States and Canada. It costs $49.99 per month or $2,500 as a one-off purchase. The Launch Package includes it for the lifetime of the vehicle. Every R2 gets a 60-day trial.On-board AI compute runs to 200 TOPS, dedicated to the in-cabin experience. This powers the forthcoming Rivian Assistant — a voice-controlled system that processes complex requests locally, even when offline. The 5G-connected architecture ensures updates arrive over the air, while the offline capability means the vehicle is not hobbled in areas without signal.At the steering wheel, Rivian's in-house Haptic Halo dials replace conventional switchgear. These context-aware controls scroll, push, pull and tilt with distinct tactile feedback for different functions — an attempt to bridge the gap between touchscreen convenience and physical control that many rivals have abandoned entirely. Two digital displays complete the cockpit: one behind the wheel for driving data, and one in the centre for everything else.The Elephant in the Room: TeslaThe R2 lands in the most contested segment of the electric vehicle market. The Tesla Model Y — the best-selling EV on the planet and briefly the best-selling car of any kind in 2023 — starts at $44,000 in the United States and delivers up to 357 miles (575 km) of range. It has a vast Supercharger network, a mature software ecosystem and years of manufacturing refinement behind it.The R2 fights back with 3 inches (7.6 cm) more ground clearance, genuine off-road hardware, a richer interior (Model Y's cabin has always divided opinion) and that distinctive outdoor-adventure identity that Rivian has cultivated since its founding. Whether that is enough to prise buyers away from Tesla — or from the Hyundai Ioniq 5, the Ford Mustang Mach-E and the Chevrolet Equinox EV — remains the central question.Why Failure Is Not an OptionRivian burned roughly $3 billion in the first nine months of 2025 alone. It ended 2024 with about $5.3 billion in cash, a figure being steadily eroded by capital expenditure and operating losses. The Volkswagen joint venture — worth up to $5.8 billion in total — provides a lifeline, as does the potential for Department of Energy loan access. But lifelines do not last for ever.The company's stock tells its own story. Rivian went public in November 2021 at $78 a share, briefly touched $170 and now trades around $15. A 90% decline from the peak concentrates the mind wonderfully.The R2 must do three things at once: attract a materially larger customer base than the R1 ever could, generate a positive gross margin per vehicle and ramp to volumes that spread fixed costs across enough units to bend the loss curve downward. At a planned capacity of 155,000 units per year from Normal alone — with a second factory in Georgia eventually to follow — Rivian has the industrial ambition. The Volkswagen partnership supplies software licensing revenue and engineering credibility.Mr Scaringe has described the R2 as "the most important thing that we've developed as a company." On the evidence of today's specification sheet, it is also the most complete. The range is competitive, the technology is ambitious, the price is within reach of mainstream buyers and the off-road capability gives it a personality that few electric SUVs can match.None of which will matter if Rivian cannot build it at scale, on time and at a cost that leaves room for profit. The company that once dazzled Wall Street with a $170 share price now needs to dazzle customers with a $45,000 truck. That is the harder trick — and the one on which everything depends.

This week on America on the Road, guest co-host Matt DeLorenzo joins Jack Nerad as they dive into Jack's first-drive impressions of the revived 2026 Jeep Cherokee and updated 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Matt reviews the 2026 Volvo EX30, a punchy subcompact EV SUV with Scandinavian flair, while Jack road-tests the premium 2026 Genesis GV60 Performance, a luxury compact EV with vivid acceleration matched with luxury features. Plus, Jack sits down with Mike Cockell, Product Lead for the 2026 Jeep Cherokee, to discuss its all-new hybrid powertrain, off-road capabilities, and new pricing.

I ugens afsnit af Bilradio analyserer værterne Christian Schacht og Jan Lang et marked, der lige nu koger over af vilde tilbud og strategiske satsninger. Fra desperate prishug hos Polestar til en ny folke-elbil fra Skoda, der kan rydde bordet i Danmark. Privatleasing har længe været et populært værktøj, men Polestars nyeste kampagne på Polestar 4 Nordic Edition flytter grænserne for, hvor meget bil man kan få for pengene. En markant nedsættelse af den månedlige ydelse betyder, at kunderne nu kan spare titusindvis af kroner over en treårig periode. Ifølge Jan Lang skyldes det opsigtsvækkende tilbud en global krise for mærket: »Det er tragisk, men ærligt. Bilerne kan ikke sælges i udlandet, så de lander som leasingkup i Danmark,« forklarer han i Bilradio. Hvor Polestar kæmper for at flytte lagerbiler, spiller Skoda med musklerne i en langsigtet strategi. Den kommende Skoda Epiq lander formentlig med en ekstremt skarp prissætning, og Jan Lang er ikke i tvivl om bilens potentiale: »Det kan blive Danmarks mest solgte bil.« Epiq kombinerer en solid rækkevidde med et rummeligt bagagerum og evnen til at køre med anhænger. En opskrift, der rammer plet hos de danske børnefamilier. Hør, hvordan bilen opfører sig i praksis i ugens Bilradio. Værterne runder desuden en lang række af ugens vigtigste nyheder og tendenser: • Konkurrence- og Forbrugerstyrelsen på kontrolbesøg hos Clever. Hvad er baggrunden for myndighedernes besøg?• Renault 4. Den franske retro-elbil rammer en vigtig prisgrænse.• Ford Mustang Mach-E. Priserne er sat ned, men salget kollapser.• BYD. Den kinesiske gigant stormer frem i Europa, men har det svært i Danmark.• Brugtmarkedet. Billige brugte elbiler presser bunden af markedet helt i knæ.• Ferraris første elbil. Sportsvognsmærket viser tænder med et kontroversielt interiør.• Testgaragen. Duel mellem den nye Kia PV5 Passenger og VW ID. Buzz.• Lytterspørgsmål. Værterne svarer på jeres spørgsmål og giver perspektiv på elbilmarkedet. Vært: Christian Schacht Redaktør: Jacob Grosen Klip og produktion: Kasper RisgaardSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on America on the Road, Jack Nerad and Chris Teague break down a busy week in the auto industry, including a reopened federal investigation into GM V8 engine failures, mixed signals for the EV market heading into 2026, and Acura's confirmation that the next-generation RDX will add a hybrid powertrain for the first time. We also look at Ford's newly revealed Bronco RTR performance off-roader and Honda's unexpected debut of a lightweight, tech-forward travel trailer.

Talking further on Ford Motor Company President and CEO Jim Farley and his comments on a recent podcast on Ford’s transformation to improve quality, get its electric vehicle business profitable and compete with Chinese car makers. Ford lost a staggering US $5 billion on EV sales last year and US$3.6 billon in the first three quarters this year. Farley however is determined to give Americans an EV they want, and which is affordable, adding “I was humbled when we took apart the first Tesla Model 3 and other Chinese vehicles – it was shocking what we found – the all-electric Ford Mustang Mach-E has 1.6 kilometres more electrical wiring to the Tesla, adding 70 pounds of unnecessary weight, requiring a more expensive and larger battery. His decision to create the separate division in the company, called Model e, was designed to address such issues.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

15 Nov 2025. Damo flies all the way to Australia to test drive the new all-electric Ford Mustang Mach-E, with the Performance model soon to be available exclusively to Middle East motorists. Plus, Naz gets to check out gorgeous classic cars at the inaugural Royal Bahrain Concourse, even bumping into automotive celebrities. Finally, Damo chats to Cihan Sel, the creator of a special motorbike called Eleven, a passion project now brought to life on Dubai's roads. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on America on the Road, co-hosts Jack Nerad and Chris Teague get behind the wheels of two fascinating 2025 and 2026 model-year vehicles that approach electrification from very different angles. Jack tests the refreshed 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Limited AWD, an EV that combines futuristic design, high-speed charging, and luxury-grade comfort. Meanwhile, Chris reviews the all-new 2026 Subaru Crosstrek Sport Hybrid, which brings a new hybrid powertrain and off-road chops to a beloved crossover. And in our special guest segment, Jack sits down with Polestar 4 Product Manager Ola Aldensjö to discuss the Swedish automaker's sleek new battery-electric SUV and its first-of-its-kind lane-level AI navigation system.

Today on the High Tech Texan Show:These deals are already on sale 2 weeks before Amazon's next Prime DaysMeta launches the next gen of new wearable glasses which could change everythingAuto Reviews:  Nissan Z, Ford Mustang Mach-E

The boys are back after a week away, and Mario can't stop smiling—because he finally got to see Linkin Park live for the first time. Middle-school Mario (with his Nike SB shoes and cloudy mind) would've been screaming along, and present-day Mario still is.But it's not all concerts and nostalgia: Bryan and his mechanic knowledge break down a viral car crash involving a Ford Mustang Mach-E that's anything but your average “oops, one-car” mishap. Spoiler: this EV made headlines for more than just a dented bumper.Meanwhile, Mario's computer decides it's had enough of podcasting and literally mutes him mid-show, leaving Bryan waving SOS flags across the virtual studio. They also take a wholesome detour to shout out a local first-time author on her book release, and then get nerdy over McLaren Racing's wild move—opening bids for regular humans (yes, us included) to buy a race car that hasn't even been built yet.It's chaos, it's fun, and it's everything you missed while they were gone.#aliens #podcast #detroit

On today's road-ready episode of  Quick Charge, Tesla released data hinting that its Autopilot ADAS solution may be less safe to use than before. We've also got some news from inside the Tesla diner experience, plus a 250,000 mile Ford Mustang Mach-E that still has more than 90% of its battery capacity left! We also cover Lucid's plans to reinvigorate American EV manufacturing WITHOUT help from Washington by forging stronger bonds between automakers, mineral miners, and battery recyclers – plus: Optimus breaks down. Source Links Tesla's own data confirms Autopilot safety regressed in 2025 Tesla's retro-futuristic diner and Supercharger is here and it looks sick Tesla teleoperated robot failed while serving popcorn on first day of new diner Lucid (LCID) is driving EV innovation in America with or without help from Washington After more than 250,000 miles, Ford Mustang Mach-E still has 92% battery life Prefer listening to your podcasts? Audio-only versions of Quick Charge are now available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn, and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. New episodes of Quick Charge are recorded, usually, Monday through Thursday (most weeks, anyway). We'll be posting bonus audio content from time to time as well, so be sure to follow and subscribe so you don't miss a minute of Electrek's high-voltage daily news. Got news? Let us know!Drop us a line at tips@electrek.co. You can also rate us on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, or recommend us in Overcast to help more people discover the show. If you're considering going solar, it's always a good idea to get quotes from a few installers. To make sure you find a trusted, reliable solar installer near you that offers competitive pricing, check out EnergySage, a free service that makes it easy for you to go solar. It has hundreds of pre-vetted solar installers competing for your business, ensuring you get high-quality solutions and save 20-30% compared to going it alone. Plus, it's free to use, and you won't get sales calls until you select an installer and share your phone number with them.  Your personalized solar quotes are easy to compare online and you'll get access to unbiased Energy Advisors to help you every step of the way. Get started here.

The Unnamed Automotive Podcast gets their helmets on, beefs up their suspension, and hits the unpaved road this week as our hosts review two rally-inspired cars. The show starts off with Benjamin's review of the Ford Mustang Mach-E Rally, which gets more power, stylish upgrades and extra armor for its battery, all for tackling the great unpaved wilderness. However, weight and grip may have shifted Benjamin's experience with this all-weather EV. Then Sami jumps into an honest-to-goodness, high-performance Toyota, with the GR Corolla. Yes, it's designed by Toyota, developed by Toyota and made by them too, but in this episode, Sami gets to try out the automatic version of this rally-oriented hot hatch. The conversation drifts its way through the typical hot-hatch territory, as the guys talk about some of their favorites in the segment. Thanks for listening!

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First up, Sami has a Ford Mustang Mach-E to talk about, but gasp! Its from last year? It still features a cool new upgrade that adds extra power, prompting our hosts to talk about these downloadable mods. What would they reasonably add to a car via a download button? Butterflies, weird algorithms and maybe some growing and fading vines are all on the table for Sami and Benjamin. Then Benjamin continues his fancy-pants parade of luxury cars as he reviews the 2025 Genesis G80. Refreshed for this year with a new look inside and out, Benjamin wonders if the Korean luxury brand still has the 'it' factor that made it so appealing when it first debuted. Benjamin explains what's happening with the G80 with all this context (and more.) Thanks for listening!

Shoot us a Text.Today is our fearless leader Paul J Daly's birthday! So we gave him the morning off and tapped in producer Nathan Southwick. We're talking all about the new Canada and Mexico tariffs that put pressure on the automotive supply chains, plus the top depreciating cars and how Google is pushing to achieve artificial general intelligence.Show Notes with links:The U.S. has enacted 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico, throwing the highly integrated North American production network into turmoil.The tariffs, effective today, March 4, apply to all imports except Canadian energy products, which face a lower 10% duty. Canada and Mexico both responded with their own tariffs.Industry experts predict vehicle prices could rise between $4,000 and $10,000, with Ford CEO Jim Farley cautioning that prolonged tariffs could "blow a hole in the U.S. industry that we have never seen."Flavio Volpe, president of the Automotive Parts Manufacturers' Association said that there is potential for U.S. and Canadian auto production to revert to "2020 pandemic-level idling and temporary layoffs within the week.”Key auto models at risk include the Toyota RAV4, Ford Mustang Mach-E, Chevrolet Equinox and Blazer, and the Honda Civic and CR-V, while European automakers with manufacturing in Mexico, including Volkswagen, Stellantis, and BMW, saw their stocks drop sharplyThe STOXX Europe 600 Automobiles and Parts index fell 3.8% and Continental AG, a major supplier, saw an 8.4% drop in shares.Used Tesla Model 3 and Model Y vehicles saw the steepest depreciation of any cars in 2024, according to Fast Company's analysis of CarGurus data.Model Y prices dropped 25.5%, while Model 3 prices fell 25% from January 2024 to January 2025.Comparatively, the Nissan Maxima only dropped 5.2%, and the Ford Mustang declined 5%.Full Top 10: Tesla Model Y, Tesla Model 3, Land Rover Range Rover, Jeep Wrangler 4xe, Chevrolet Express Cargo, Ford Transit Connect, RAM ProMaster, Land Rover Range Rover Sport, Chevrolet Bolt EV, and Ford Expedition, all with over 19% depreciationGoogle co-founder Sergey Brin is back and pushing Google DeepMind (GDM) teams to accelerate their progress toward Artificial General Intelligence (AGI). In a newly released memo, Brin outlines the urgency and expectations for Google's AI teams.Brin emphasizes the need for 60-hour work weeks, daily office attendance, and faster execution by prioritizing simple solutions, code efficiency, and small-scale experiments for faster iteration.He calls for a shift away from “nanny products” and urges teams to “trust our users” more.Brin, who has no formal role at Google beyond a board seat, stepped in over the head of Google DeepMind, Demis Hassabis, signaling the urgency of the AGI race."I think we have all the ingredients to wHosts: 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

Shoot us a Text.Welcome to the first week of February, and welcome to guest host Steve Greenfield of Automotive Ventures. Today, we're discussing all the ramifications that President Trump's latest round of tariffs will have on the automotive industry. Plus, we cover Tesla's plans to move more Cybertrucks and why the cost of Super Bowl ads is rising.A fresh round of tariffs signed by President Trump is sending shockwaves through the North American auto industry. With 25% duties on vehicles and parts from Canada and Mexico, and a 10% levy on Chinese imports, automakers and suppliers are bracing for rising costs, potential production shutdowns, and fierce retaliation from trade partners.The tariffs are set to go into effect on February 4, and Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum have pledged retaliation, which could further escalate trade tensions.Prices of vehicles could increase by thousands, like the Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra, and Ram 1500 (built in Mexico), the Toyota RAV4 and Tacoma (built in Canada/Mexico) and the Ford Mustang Mach-E, Bronco Sport, and Maverick (built in Mexico)John Bozzella, President for the Alliance for Automotive Innovation: “We support efforts to strengthen the U.S. auto industry, but across-the-board tariffs on Canada and Mexico will only increase costs, disrupt supply chains, and put jobs at risk. We want to work on solutions that achieve the president's goals and preserve a healthy, competitive auto industry in America.”Tesla's Cybertruck sales are falling flat, forcing the company to roll out heavy incentives—including free $6,000 wraps and new leasing options. With demand far below expectations, questions are mounting about whether the Cybertruck is turning into Tesla's first major flop.Tesla launched Cybertruck leases in the U.S., starting at $750/month, a move typically reserved for vehicles with slowing demand.Buyers of Foundation Series Cybertrucks now get a free wrap worth $6,000 as Tesla struggles to clear inventory.Sales have been underwhelming—despite 1M+ reservations, Tesla has sold fewer than 40,000 units, with some analysts estimating that number may drop to 30K in 2025, far below its planned 250K annual capacity.With Super Bowl LIX just around the corner, advertisers are shelling out a record $8 million per 30-second spot. Some big names are sitting this one out—including most automakers—while AI, snacks, and tech brands dominate the lineup.At least 10 commercials have sold for $8M each, up $500K from last year—the biggest price hike in recent Super Bowl history.120M+ viewers expected on Fox and Tubi, making it the biggest stage for advertisers.Traditional big players like Anheuser-Busch, PepsiCo, Frito-Lay, Taco Bell, and Uber Eats are all in, but the only OEMs to appear will be Stellantis' Jeep and RamAI-focused ads and pharmaceutical brands are on the rise, while movie trailers and streaming services areHosts: 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

Ford is taking EV motorsports to another next level this year with the Mustang Mach-E NASCAR prototype and the Ford Mustang Mach-E Pikes Peak racer. Fresh from the Ford Performance 2025 season launch event, let's dive into these performance electric vehicles and what they mean for the future of motorsports.Shoutout to our sponsors for more information find their links below:- Fort Collins Kia: Visit focokia.com for full details. Disclaimer: *Delivery covers up to $1,000.Find us on all of these places:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/outofspecpodcastApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/out-of-spec-podcast/id1576636119Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tKIQfKL9oaHc1DLOTWvbdAmazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/473692b9-05b9-41f9-9b38-9f86fbdabee7/OUT-OF-SPEC-PODCASTFor further inquiries please email podcast@outofspecstudios.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Starting the year off right we are back with the CarQuicks Podcast! It's been a bit slow of a week, given that everyone has been vacationing for the better part of three weeks, but we have some things to discuss. Ford is trying to incentivize new EV sales by throwing in free stuff, the Tokyo Auto Salon is gearing up for a JDM extravaganza next week, the Houston Auto Show is mere weeks away, a new list of eligible EVs get a new tax credit... and much more! Grab a snack, sit back, and relax.. we are back! This is CarQuicks! - #CarQuicks #CarQuicksPodcast #Episode78 #TAS2025 #autoshow #EV #Ford #taxcredit #electricvehicle #grcorolla #podcasting #podcaster #automotivepodcast #carenthusiast #F1 #autoracing #automotivenews #carnews #carindustry #automotiveindustry - 00:00 Introduction 01:53 2025 Tokyo Auto Salon is coming 06:18 2025 Houston Auto Show is here 11:19 F1 Racing is about to begin 12:30 New EV Tax Credit | EV Costs 17:13 Ford Offers Free Charging Installation to Buyers and Leases 18:02 Ford Mustang Mach-E outsells the Mustang 19:24 Auto Racing Events | Super Lap Battle 20:25 Gordon Murray introduces the new T.33S 22:17 GR Corolla Updates | YT Channel Updates 24:29 New Podcast coming... 26:06 Outro

On today's exciting episode of Quick Charge, we explore not one but two existing electric truck fleets that crossed the 5 million miles driven mark this year, along with some potentially exciting news for last-minute shoppers looking for a sweet deal on a new Toyota or GMC Sierra EV, and the Electrek EV of the year. We've also got a rundown of some of the best new 0% financing deals to close out 2024, featuring news from Ford, GMC, and Toyota. We also talk about why Tesla got omitted from the list. Source Links Tesla Semi factory gets its main structure, on track for production in 2025 Schneider electric semi truck fleet hits 6 million miles driven Milestone: Motiv Electric Trucks logs its 5 millionth electric mile Toyota's bZ4X electric SUV looks much better with a matte green finish [Images] Get these 0% financing deals before Trump kills the EV tax credits [UPDATE] Click here to find 0% financing deals on GMC Hummer and Sierra EV near you. Click here to find 0% financing deals on Ford Mustang Mach-E near you. Click here to find 0% financing deals on Toyota bZ4X near you. Tesla (TSLA) goes back to 0% financing but forces you to buy ‘Full Self-Driving Electrek's EV of 2024: The Volvo EX30 Click here to find great local deals on the all-new Volvo EX30. Prefer listening to your podcasts? Audio-only versions of Quick Charge are now available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn, and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. New episodes of Quick Charge are recorded, usually, Monday through Thursday (and sometimes Sunday). We'll be posting bonus audio content from time to time as well, so be sure to follow and subscribe so you don't miss a minute of Electrek's high-voltage daily news! Got news? Let us know!Drop us a line at tips@electrek.co. You can also rate us on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, or recommend us in Overcast to help more people discover the show.

This week, Benjamin drives the 2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV, a mainstream offering found on the same Ultium platform as many other high end EVs like the Acura ZDX and Cadillac Lyriq. Benjamin discusses his experience in the Chevy, and compares it to other popular mainstream options like the the Hyundai Ioniq 5, Ford Mustang Mach-E, Nissan Ariya and VW ID.4. The pair also discuss whether GM is on track or not in this highly competitive segment. Then Sami checks out the 2025 Kia Carnival Hybrid, which swaps out the V6 from the gas model for a hybrid powertrain boasting nearly 50 percent better fuel efficiency, without much of a compromise. But is this upgraded Carnival a big deal in the minivan market? How does it compare to the Toyota Sienna, Chrysler Pacifica and Honda Odyssey? Sami discusses it all on this week's episode. Thanks for listening!!

Ford Power Promise for EV Cars w/ Becca Anderson   AZ TRT - S05 EP40 (256) 10-13-2024   What We Learned This Week: Ford - Classic Car Company with 100 Years + History EV Car adoption is a growing trend Battery Charging at Home + on the Road Software & Service is part of the Ford Promise on new EVs F150 & Mustang Models are available as EVs   Guest: Becca Anderson Senior Director Ford e Customer Experience LKIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/becca-anderson-cxdirector/ https://www.ford.com/electric/   In the early days of the personal auto, Americans wanted and needed the convenience, peace of mind and expert service of full-service filling stations. After taking two long all-electric road trips – one through the Western U.S. and the other across Europe – I'm convinced that the new generation of electric vehicle owners and would-be owners are also looking for convenience, peace of mind and expert service. While we've been focused on making public charging easier – including giving Ford owners access to Tesla's Superchargers with an adapter as part of BlueOval Charge Network – we have learned just how important home charging is to overall electric vehicle adoption in the U.S. Nearly 90% of shoppers say they would be more likely to buy an electric vehicle if they knew they could charge at home1. Filling up at home with electricity can be a significant cost save for many owners compared to filling up with gas. Problem is nearly half of them don't know how home charging works1. Where do you buy the charger? Who installs it? What does it cost?   At the same time, we know many electric vehicle customers want 24/7 support from a real person with expertise if they are going to try new technology. Others want assurance on battery life. Yet our industry seems to want to answer these questions in a time-honored way – cash on the hood. Cheap lease deals on electric vehicles are popping up everywhere. Ford believes it will take more than jumbo rebates to truly break through with the estimated 19 million people in the U.S. interested in electric vehicles. It will take – you guessed it – convenience, peace of mind, and expert service. It will take a modern-day version of the friendly filling station, only this time you “fill 'er up” at home. That's the idea behind the Ford Power Promise that we are announcing today. Here are the details:      Home is Where the Charge is: It's simple. Buy or lease a retail Ford Mustang Mach-E, F-150 Lightning or E-Transit and take a complimentary home charger with you or have it delivered, and when you're ready, an expert comes out to install it at no charge for a standard install. This takes the guesswork out of installation, including costs, to help you save time and money by filling up at home. Less stress, more convenience. If you're a Ford Pro fleet customer, we have you covered with a commercial charging cash incentive.   On-the-Road Charging: Road trips don't happen every day, but when you are on the road, you need to know where to fill up. Our BlueOval Charge Network automatically searches for chargers across various networks, including Electrify America and Tesla Superchargers and adds charging stops to your route via the Connected Navigation in the vehicle. With Plug and Charge, you plug in when you get there, and the payment is automatically made via your FordPass account. It's that easy.   Battery Confidence: We're confident in the quality of our batteries, and we want you to be confident, too. That's why we provide an eight-year/100,000-mile high-voltage battery warranty for every Ford electric vehicle. Ford has your battery covered.   Ongoing Support and Guidance: We're dedicated to providing you with the support you need whenever you need it, including complimentary roadside assistance if your vehicle's range runs too low. We're also expanding our 24/7 Ford advisor for electric vehicle support, so you'll be talking or texting with real people. We are here when you need us.   Electric vehicles are an excellent choice for many people. They are fun to drive, quiet and smooth on the road. They can help save you time and money on gas. And for the first time in a long time, filling up just got easier. Now, if I can just get one of my kids to squeegee my windshield.       Notes: Ford Power Promise for EVs with 24/7 support and a Battery warranty of 8 years / 100K miles Customers exploring EV car purchase ask about charging, time to charge, battery life, service Qs, and convenience Home Installation of charging station thru Ford Dealer Long range trips are trips of 150+ miles Range can depend on trips, and weather, Ford can give estimates Ford Evs have extended range batteries Tesla Adaptor for charging Ford Evs, can use Tesla charging stations Charging flap for plugin similar to traditional gas valve Ford Dealers train and help customers on using EVs + educational content on Ford University Ford Dealers can service all types of vehicles, including EVs Ford promoting the EV Lifestyle + service for the car and software support with auto updates Customers interest in EVs is growing and new buyers are getting used to the vehicle Range Qs for EVs are being answered with more public charging in major cities and nationwide EVs have a range meter with gives the data for charge status and miles left 0% Charge – Ford has 24/7 roadside support in worst case scenarios         If you enjoyed this show, you may like:  BRT Marketing: HERE BRT Business: HERE    Investing Topic: https://brt-show.libsyn.com/category/Investing-Stocks-Bonds-Retirement     ‘Best Of' Topic: https://brt-show.libsyn.com/category/Best+of+BRT     Thanks for Listening. 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On today's heavy episode of Quick Charge, we check out the world's largest electric crane, analyze the crowd sourced Tesla FSD driving data for v12.5, and check out the all-new $25,000 EV from Mazda (that just went on sale). In addition to data-backed claims that Tesla's latest Full Self Driving software is worse than before by almost every metric, we've also got a first of its kind hybrid RV from Thor Industries and a special offer for Ford buyers to make living with your new electric Ford Mustang Mach-E, F-150 Lightning, or E-transit easier than ever. Source Links Prefer listening to your podcasts? Audio-only versions of Quick Charge are now available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn, and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Mazda EZ-6 EV goes on sale with a starting price under $25,000 Tesla declares victory on autonomy roadmap, but we see something big missing Ford is giving EV buyers a free home charger and more as part of its new ‘Power Promise' Find local deals on Mustang Mach-E Find local deals on F-150 Lightning Find local deals on Ford E-Transit Thor electric RV concept packs a 140 kWh battery and 500 mile range World's largest electric crane has MASSIVE 6,000 tonne lifting capacity Prefer listening to your podcasts? Audio-only versions of Quick Charge are now available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn, and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. New episodes of Quick Charge are recorded, usually, Monday through Thursday (and sometimes Sunday). We'll be posting bonus audio content from time to time as well, so be sure to follow and subscribe so you don't miss a minute of Electrek's high-voltage daily news! Got news? Let us know!Drop us a line at tips@electrek.co. You can also rate us on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, or recommend us in Overcast to help more people discover the show!

Shoot us a Text.It's Friday again, and it feels like the first time in forever that we're back in our normal seats. Today, we're covering Cars Commerce's latest Industry Insights Report, GM finally getting Supercharger access for its EVs and how home improvement is making a recovery because of the interest rate cut.Show Notes with links:Yesterday, CARS Commerce released their latest Industry Insights Report including a peek inside their 1st party data. Here are some highlights:Used-car supply is also more stable than its been -- up 2.3% YOY. However, the quality of the used-car inventory still leans older, and average odometer mileage increased 1.5% year over year as fewer late-model vehicles land on dealer lots. Trade-in values continue to slide, with August 2024 figures dropping below August 2022 numbers.Dealers are holding inventory longer — 53 days on average — as consumers wait for better pricing. 40% increase in new-car demand YOY, but that is not necessarily translating into a more robust market as we have seen a 38% increase in new-car days live.The common thread running through the market's most affordable vehicles is alternative propulsion: Each of these models is either a full electric vehicle or offers a PHEV version : Ford Mustang Mach-E, Volkswagen ID.4, Mazda CX-90, Lincoln Corsair, Hyundai Ioniq 5GM's latest move allows their EV drivers to access Tesla's robust Supercharger network, a game-changer for those driving Chevy, Cadillac, or GMC models. However, GM customers will need to invest in an adapter to tap into these benefits.GM EV drivers now have access to 17,800 Tesla Superchargers using a GM-approved Tesla adapter which costs $225, unlocking Supercharger compatibilityFord and Rivian offered adapters for free temporarily, creating some friction for GM buyersGM also focuses on flexibility, partnering with various suppliers to avoid reliance on Tesla.Wade Sheffer, VP of GM Energy, said, “Enabling access to even more publicly available fast chargers represents yet another way GM is focused on further improving the customer experience.”Home Depot and Lowe's are already benefiting from the Fed's recent rate cut, signaling a potential recovery in the home improvement sector as borrowing becomes more affordable for consumers.Home Depot and Lowe's shares rose following the Fed's half-point rate cut.The housing market is expected to "unfreeze" as borrowing costs drop, boosting sales.Analysts predict a "phased recovery" in home improvement spending, starting small and growing as rates fall.Lowe's CEO Marvin Ellison emphasized readiness: "Whenever the macro inflection occurs, we just want to be ready to take advantage of it."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, we recommend an EV for a growing family whose top priority is safety, a viewer in need of more range than their Hyundai Ioniq 5, and a couple who love their Ford Mustang Mach-E, but want even more creature comforts.

Shoot us a Text.We are rounding down a week of east coast travel here on the last day of the NAMAD Annual Membership Meeting. Today we are looking at Ford's recently announced change in their EV plans and how EVs may not be slowing down as much as some sources may say.Show Notes with links:Ford is adjusting its electrification plans, canceling its long-planned three-row electric crossovers and delaying the next-generation full-size electric pickup by 18 months. The automaker will now focus on a family of hybrid three-row crossovers.Ford's changes could result in up to $1.9 billion in costs, including a $400 million noncash charge related to the cancellation of the crossover.CFO John Lawler: "We looked where the segment was evolving, the amount of competition, the customer needs, and then, the size of the battery that needs to go in a pure EV, the cost structure, the pricing, We could not put together a vehicle that met our requirements to be profitable in the first 12 months of launch."The next-gen full-size electric pickup's launch has been pushed to late 2027.Moving forward, Lawler said EVs would represent roughly 30 percent of Ford's capital expenditure, down from a planned 40 percent.Despite talks of an EV slowdown, the U.S. market saw record-breaking sales in Q2 2024, with 18 electric models surpassing 5,000 units sold. Tesla, Ford, and Hyundai lead, but newcomers are gaining ground.EV sales hit a record 320,463 units in Q2, up 11% from last year and 23% from Q1.The 18 models that sold 5K units: Tesla Model Y, Model 3, Model X and Cybertruck; Ford Mustang Mach-E and F-150 Lightning; Hyundai IONIQ 5; Toyota bZ4X; Rivian R1S; Cadillac Lyriq; BMW i4; Kia EV6, EV9, and Niro; Chevrolet Blazer EV; Volkswagen ID.4; Mercedes EQE; and Nissan Ariya.As we previously reported, Tesla's market share dipped below 50% for the first time, now at 49.7%, and Hyundai Motor Group (including Kia and Genesis) claimed 10% of the U.S. EV market, outperforming Ford (7.4%) and GM (6.3%)Stephanie Valdez Streaty, Cox Automotive Industry Insights Director said: “Automakers that deliver the right product at the right price and offer an excellent consumer experience will lead the way in EV adoption.”Chick-Fil-A is stepping into the entertainment arena with plans to launch its own streaming service, focusing on family-friendly content. The fast-food giant is partnering with top production companies to create original shows, marking a bold move into the media landscape.Chick-Fil-A is developing original content for a new streaming platform.The focus will be on family-friendly shows, particularly in the unscripted genre.Collaborations include production companies behind popular series like NBC's The Wall and Netflix's 13 Reasons Why.A 10-episode family-friendly game show has already been greenlit.Budgets for these projects are reported 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, we recommend an EV for a viewer who regrets buying aa Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid, another viewer considering a high-mileage Tesla Model 3, and a family wanting to swap out their Ford Mustang Mach-E for an electric with more cargo space.

Electric vehicles (EVs) have slowly been taking over the roads of Charlotte. Many people have traded in their transmission cars for one that is more environmentally friendly and offers a quieter and smoother driving experience.After a year of driving a Ford Mustang Mach-E, Mark Gustafson, an attorney and mediator with Bell, Davis and Pitt, says he will never go back to a gasoline-reliant car. Gustafson even has written an article about what he calls his "personal social experiment" to see if the touted range anxiety and other concerns about EVs held true.On this episode of The Charlotte Ledger Podcast, Gustafson sits down with Ledger podcast host Steve Dunn, who also drives an electric vehicle, to bust some EV myths and talk about the advantages and disadvantages of electric vehicles. This podcast was produced by Lindsey Banks.For more information about The Charlotte Ledger, or to sign up for our newsletters, visit TheCharlotteLedger.com. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit charlotteledger.substack.com/subscribe

Robbie has the updated the Ford Mustang Mach-E with a lithium iron phosphate battery, Nicole has the Hyundai Sonata and Elantra N-Line and Sam has the 2024 Ford Ranger XLT. Ford is attacking the Pikes Peak Hillclimb with another EV, this time the Lightning Supertruck. Rivian has done its first major update the R1 series… Read More »Plug-in Hybrids Are Or Are Not Fine

Inmitten ihrer Baustelle tauschen Hazel und Thomas Tipps und Tricks zum Thema Vatikan, Papsttreffen und Italien im Allgemeinen. Inhalt: 0:00 Galgenhumor auf der Baustelle 7:04 Welcher Papst bist du? 14:53 Tipps für den Vatikan 28:34 Stein von Rosetta 34:14 Glutenunverträglichkeit & Pinsa 39:29 Planet der Affen & Dune 52:00 Australopithecus 55:15 Three Body Problem 57:38 House Of The Dragon 1:00:47 Fun Facts über den Papst & Vatikan Die Zeitstempel können variieren. HTH Live in Köln https://www.hearandnowfestival.de/#Tickets HTH Live in Eschweiler https://www.bonnticket.de/event/talbahnhof-eschweiler-talbahnhof-sommer-spezial-open-air-talbahnhof-open-air-gelaende-18010829/?affiliate=5BT Papst Benedikt IX. war bei der Wahl 1032 gerade mal 12 Jahre alt. Empfehlungen: Friedhof der Deutschen Petersdom Studentenviertel Trastevere Pistazieneis Villa D'Este in Tivoli Über die Frau mit dem Drake Tattoo https://youtu.be/TR15pVabgG8?si=88C_GPKGuEM1Yrga Die drei Schriften auf dem Stein von Rosetta: Altgriechisch Hieroglyphen Demotische Schrift HTH WC Folge mit Getreidemühlen-Hersteller Wolfgang Mock https://hazel-thomas-hoererlebnis.podigee.io/67-hth-wildcard-mit-wolfgang-mock-von-grainlovers-mockmill Dune Fortsetzungen erklärt https://youtu.be/hJ658qV-xAg?si=HbGxjuziXS0s2hWZ Video über die neue „Planet der Affen“-Trilogie https://youtu.be/TXwws3oChV8?si=KjJ5dylox2JrWlWv Hofa-Akustikbilder https://hofa-akustik.de/module/akustikbild/ Hazel empfiehlt den Podcast „HowStuffWorks“ und die Netflix-Serie „Three Body Problem“ Thomas empfiehlt den Ford Mustang Mach E und die „neue“ Planet-der-Affen-Trilogie um Caesar Du möchtest mehr über unsere Werbepartner erfahren? Hier findest du alle Infos & Rabatte: https://linktr.ee/hoererlebnis

Shoot us a Text.Welcome to Wednesday as we talk about the US Senator encouraging US automakers to sue the government… and win. We also talk about the higher-than-ice repair costs of EVs as well as Tesla's move to curb them with a former Geico exec. Show Notes with links:U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin has urged manufacturers to sue the Treasury Department over its implementation of local content rules for clean energy tax credits under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).Manchin, now an independent, has criticized both major parties for "partisan extremism" and claims the Treasury's final rules halve the original content requirements in the legislation arguing that the rules harm U.S. manufacturers and allow continued reliance on Chinese materials.He highlighted that the rules permit automakers to use Chinese critical minerals for another year, which he says "breaks the law."Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen acknowledged the concerns and offered technical discussions to address them.Manchin stated​​, "I'm encouraging every manufacturer to sue you, and I will do the amicus brief on (their) behalf .... and you'll lose every suit." Repairing an EV is on average 30% more expensive than repairing an internal combustion engine vehicle, according to Q1 2024 insurance data. Here's why.Average EV repair claim in Q1 2024 was $6,066, compared to $4,703 for ICE vehicles.EVs declared total losses at nearly the same rate as ICE vehicles (9.93% vs. 9.51%).The biggest cost driver is mechanical labor hours: 3.04 hours for EVs vs. 1.66 hours for ICE vehicles.Extra labor often involves managing high-voltage batteries, including de-energizing and removal.EVs rely more on new OEM parts (89.29%) than ICE vehicles (65.14%), leading to higher costs.Tesla Model 3 and Model Y are the top vehicles for repairable claims, followed by the Ford Mustang Mach-E.Tesla is taking a strategic step to reduce the high insurance costs for its vehicles by hiring a long-time GEICO executive.Allen Laben, a 20-year veteran of GEICO, joins Tesla as 'Head of Insurance Partnerships'.Tesla aims to make its vehicles easier and more economical to insure by partnering with insurance companies and collision shops.Laben's goal is to lower the total cost of Tesla ownership and support the transition to sustainable energy.Tesla's own insurance product, launched in California in 2019 and later expanded, uses real-time driving data to determine insurance rates.The insurance product, while innovative, has been controversial due to its reliance on real-time driving data and safety scores."My goal is to make Tesla vehicles easy and economical to insure," stated Allen Laben, emphasizing partnerships with insurance companies and collision shops​​.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

Episode 374: Join Kyle and Jordan as they go over what they think of the refreshed Mustang Mach E from Ford! They talk about the Mustang Mach E GT, the performance features, driving this electric vehicle, their least favorite parts, and they're most favorite parts.Plug in to see what Kyle and Jordan think of this mid-cycle refresh of the 2nd most popular EV in its segment from one of the largest, oldest automakers in the US. Keep an eye out on @OutofSpecReviews for the whole video soon!Ford's page on the refresh: https://media.ford.com/content/fordmedia/fna/us/en/news/2024/04/09/electric-love--engineering-prowess-helps-enhance-mustang-mach-e.html#group-section-Range-and-Charging-kacqELfBi6Shoutout to our sponsors for more information find their links below:- Fort Collins Kia: Visit focokia.com for full details. Disclaimer: *Delivery covers up to $1,000.Find us on all of these places:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/outofspecpodcastApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/out-of-spec-podcast/id1576636119Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tKIQfKL9oaHc1DLOTWvbdAmazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/473692b9-05b9-41f9-9b38-9f86fbdabee7/OUT-OF-SPEC-PODCASTFor further inquiries please email podcast@outofspecstudios.com#mache #mustangmache #fordmustang Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mr. Friday, Devon O'Reilly, is in and we talk about a bunch of local to Metro Detroit things. Devon had dinner at The Little Club, his first eastside yacht club experience as a west sider We had a chance to try the Ford Mustang Mach-E for a week, and have a number of thoughts on the electric car that doesn't give off electric car vibes After touring the new housing construction on Fischer by Greatwater Homes, some thoughts on how this project was able to come together so well, sell homes quickly - and what Detroit needs to look at if we want to get serious about building more new housing which is needed Devon talks about Leadership Detroit and we preview the Mackinac Policy Conference together that we will be at next week. You can find Daily Detroit on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen to shows. We can't do this without listener support. Join our Patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/DailyDetroit

#492 Escape Into Cars. Are cars, and driving them good for our mental health? Alex Goy brings 3 cars to the show which we hope will cheer us up: the 7th Generation Mustang, a mini-Bentley and the TVR Tuscan, the car of his dreams.

This is a recap of the top 10 posts on Hacker News on April 13th, 2024.This podcast was generated by wondercraft.ai(00:37): The darker side of being a doctorOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40025261&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(02:18): The FCC needs to stop 5G fast lanesOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40024062&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(04:37): Summers: Inflation Reached 18% in 2022 Using the Government's Previous FormulaOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40025339&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(06:30): Tree-shaking, the horticulturally misguided algorithm (2023)Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40023319&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(08:36): Obituary for a Quiet LifeOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40028643&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(10:15): A disgruntled federal employee's 1980s desk calendar (2018)Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40022709&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(12:09): Making Truth Social Comply with the AGPLOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40028338&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(13:51): 350 tons of of chocolate and wine arrive on world's largest cargo sailboatOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40022801&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(15:40): Old CSS, new CSS (2020)Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40023892&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(17:31): Ford Mustang Mach-E using BlueCruise at time of crash: NTSBOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40026732&utm_source=wondercraft_aiThis is a third-party project, independent from HN and YC. Text and audio generated using AI, by wondercraft.ai. Create your own studio quality podcast with text as the only input in seconds at app.wondercraft.ai. Issues or feedback? We'd love to hear from you: team@wondercraft.ai

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Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is now available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. New episodes of Quick Charge are recorded Monday through Thursday and again on Saturday. Subscribe to our podcast in Apple Podcast or your favorite podcast player to guarantee new episodes are delivered as soon as they're available. Stories we discuss in this episode (with links): Ford Mustang Mach-E price cuts are proving affordable EVs are in demand Tesla gives rare update on Tesla Semi electric truck program BYD sold over 300,000 EVs in Q1, but is it enough to keep its lead over Tesla? China's largest carmaker to cut thousands of jobs at its joint ventures with GM and Volkswagen It certainly looks like Tesla is about to unveil the Model 3 Ludicrous tonight Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify TuneIn Share your thoughts! Drop us a line at tips@electrek.co. You can also rate us in Apple Podcasts or recommend us in Overcast to help more people discover the show!

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In a topic-packed first segment, Jill and Tom opened the show discussing the potential alliance between Nissan and EV startup Fisker. The Hookup would allow Nissan to build and retail a version of the struggling EV startup's coming Alaska midsize pickup. The hosts went on to discuss Ford's successful alliance with Tesla. The Ford Mustang Mach-E crossover and F-150 Lightning pickup can now be charged at any of Tesla's famously reliable Supercharger stations—an adapter, available from Ford, is required. To wrap up the first segment, Jill shared her impressions of the 2024 Honda Passport TrailSport. The off-road themed midsize crossover looks rugged, but is it refined enough for daily use? Listen in for Jill's complete review. In the second segment Jill and Tom welcome Robert Colangelo to the show. Founder of CEA technologies, and host of The Green Sense Show, Robert shared his experience behind the wheel of the Aptera, a 2-seat electric car featuring a 3-wheel design and solar charging. While the Aptera seems a little far out on the cutting edge, Robert is optimistic about its potential in the market place. In the last segment, Jill is subjected to Tom's “5-speed, 6-speed, or 7-speed” quiz. How did Jill do? And, did Jill get the Arby's bonus question? ODFMAre you a true-crime fanatic who enjoys a good laugh? Look no further than ODFM...Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

Brace yourself for an electrifying episode of the Millionaire Car Salesman Podcast, Host Sean V. Bradley, CSP, interviews Matthew Smith, the Internet Director at Matthews-Currie Ford in Florida! Matthew Smith takes us on a thrilling ride through his incredible journey of winning a brand-new car in a Ford video contest! Matthew spills the beans on his contest entry, from his initial hopes to the jaw-dropping moment of being crowned the winner. But that's not all – buckle up for insights into the power of video creation in the automotive industry. Matthew delves into how crafting compelling videos can skyrocket sales and boost customer engagement. Sean V. Bradley, weighs in on the significance of video content in the industry. Sean not only applauds Matthew's success but also dishes out advice on expanding the horizon. Sean urges Matthew to explore collaborations with Ford Manufacturers, opening doors to endless possibilities and learning experiences. But that's not the end of the road! Sean extends an exclusive invitation to Matthew to share his triumph at the prestigious Internet Sales 20 Group 15 Conference (IS20G15)! Don't worry… you have your chance to attend the IS20G15 too, but you have to tune in to get the details!  Rev up your engines and don't miss this episode – it's a wild ride with Sean V. Bradley, CSP and Matthew Smith!      Key Takeaways Creating videos in the automotive industry can lead to unexpected opportunities and rewards Taking the time to enter contests and participate in manufacturer initiatives can pay off in big ways Videos can be used to showcase technology, explain features, and build rapport with customers Collaborating with manufacturers and attending industry conferences can provide valuable learning and networking opportunities Matthew's success story serves as an inspiration for other automotive professionals to embrace video and strive for recognition and growth   "If you think doing a walk around or a detailed video either for your brand or your dealership, and you don't think there's any benefit to it... there's always at least one small positive."  - Matthew Smith, Internet Director at Matthews-Currie Ford   About Matthew D.M. Smith Matthew Smith, is the Internet Director at Matthews-Currie Ford in the sunny state of Florida and is a dynamic force within the Millionaire Car Salesman community! Matthew has etched his name in the annals of automotive success, recently clinching victory in a thrilling video contest hosted by none other than Ford itself. As a proud member client of Dealer Synergy and a Member of the Millionaire Car Salesman community, Matthew stands out for his unwavering commitment to excellence in the realm of car sales. His passion for the industry is palpable, and his recent triumph in the Ford video contest is a testament to his creativity and dedication! Beyond the Automotive Internet Department, Matthew's expertise extends to the digital realm, where he understands the transformative impact of video content in shaping the customer experience. His win in the Ford contest is more than just a trophy; it's a symbol of his ability to innovate and stand out in a rapidly evolving industry. In the ever-expanding universe of car sales, Matthew Smith is a name that resonates with success, a true Millionaire Car Salesman who continues to drive not only cars but the standards of excellence in the automotive world. Keep your eyes on Matthew – his journey is one marked by passion, innovation, and a relentless pursuit of greatness.      The Power of Video in Automotive Sales: Insights from a Millionaire Car Salesman   As an automotive professional, I have witnessed the evolution of the industry over the past 25 years. One thing that has remained constant is the need for effective communication and engagement with customers. In today's digital age, video has emerged as a powerful tool for salespeople to connect with their audience and drive results. In this article, we will explore the various ways in which video can be leveraged in automotive sales, drawing insights from the experiences of Matthew Smith, a member of the Millionaire Car Salesman community who recently won a brand new car through a video contest.   Introduction: The Rise of Video in Automotive Sales Video has become the preferred medium for communication and entertainment in today's society. With the rise of platforms like YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram, people are consuming more video content than ever before. This trend has not gone unnoticed in the automotive industry, where salespeople are leveraging the power of video to engage with customers and drive sales. Matthew Smith, a member of the Millionaire Car Salesman community, recently won a brand-new car through a video contest organized by Ford. This achievement highlights the potential of video in automotive sales and the impact it can have on a salesperson's career. In this article, we will delve into the strategies and techniques that Matthew used to win the contest and explore the broader implications of video in the automotive industry.   The Blue Cruise Contest: A Game-Changer for Matthew Smith The Blue Cruise Contest organized by Ford was open to all salesmen and sales managers at Ford dealerships across America. The contest required participants to submit a video showcasing the technology offered by Ford, specifically the Ford Blue Cruise feature. Matthew Smith, a sales agent at Matthews Curry Ford in Florida, decided to enter the contest without expecting to win the grand prize. To his surprise, Matthew was informed that he had lost the contest. However, little did he know that Ford had actually selected him as the grand prize winner and had been planning a surprise announcement. On the day of the surprise, Matthew was asked to film a commercial for the dealership, unaware that Ford representatives and a camera crew were present to capture the moment. As he finished his speech, he turned around to find a crowd of people cheering and confetti falling from the sky. It was at this moment that he learned he had won a brand new Ford Mustang Mach-E electric vehicle worth over $55,000.   The Power of Video in Automotive Sales Matthew's success in the Blue Cruise Contest highlights the power of video in automotive sales. By creating a compelling video showcasing the Ford Blue Cruise technology, Matthew was able to capture the attention of the judges and stand out among hundreds of other contestants. This achievement demonstrates the impact that video can have on a salesperson's career and the potential rewards that come with it. Video offers a unique opportunity to engage with customers on a deeper level. It allows salespeople to showcase their knowledge, expertise, and personality in a way that text-based communication simply cannot match. By leveraging video, salespeople can build trust, establish rapport, and create a memorable experience for their customers. According to Sean V. Bradley, CSP, "I wrote the first article about video optimization in 2006 in Digital Dealer. That was three years before anybody did it. Like, there, you know what I mean? So I've been doing this for so long, and to finally see the OEMs embracing it, finally seeing salespeople and automotive professionals and managers embracing it on so many different levels, I think that it will inspire other people in the group."   Leveraging Video for Sales Success There are several key ways in which automotive sales professionals can leverage video to drive success: 1. Walkaround Videos: "Walkaround videos are a powerful tool for showcasing the features and benefits of a vehicle," says Sean V. Bradley, CSP. "By creating high-quality videos that highlight the key selling points of a car, salespeople can provide a virtual tour for potential customers. This allows customers to get a better sense of the vehicle's condition, features, and overall value."   2. Video Emails and Text Messages: "Video emails and text messages are a game-changer when it comes to communication with customers," explains Sean V. Bradley, CSP. "Instead of relying on static text-based messages, salespeople can use video to convey their message in a more engaging and personal way. Video emails and text messages allow salespeople to showcase their enthusiasm, knowledge, and commitment to customer satisfaction."   3. Appointment Confirmations: "Appointment confirmations are a critical step in the sales process," emphasizes Sean V. Bradley, CSP. "By using video to confirm appointments, salespeople can create a memorable and personalized experience for customers. A video confirmation allows salespeople to introduce themselves, provide directions to the dealership, and set expectations for the appointment."   4. Following Up with Leads: "Following up with leads is a crucial part of the sales process," states Sean V. Bradley, CSP. "Video can be a powerful tool for standing out from the competition and capturing the attention of potential customers. By sending personalized video follow-ups, salespeople can demonstrate their commitment to customer satisfaction and provide additional value."   The Future of Video in Automotive Sales As technology continues to advance, the role of video in automotive sales will only become more prominent. With the rise of artificial intelligence and virtual reality, salespeople will have even more tools at their disposal to create immersive and engaging experiences for customers. Video will continue to be a driving force in the industry, allowing salespeople to connect with customers on a deeper level and differentiate themselves from the competition. In conclusion, the power of video in automotive sales cannot be overstated. Matthew Smith's success in the Blue Cruise Contest is a testament to the impact that video can have on a salesperson's career. By leveraging video, salespeople can engage with customers in a more personal and compelling way, build trust and rapport, and ultimately drive sales. As the industry continues to evolve, it is essential for automotive professionals to embrace video as a key tool in their sales arsenal. The future of automotive sales is video, and those who harness its power will undoubtedly reap the rewards. According to Matthew Smith, "Go out there, make a video, shoot your shot. Because at the worst possible expense, somebody likes what you're doing and buys a car. That's what you do it for, the one view to piece and be like, oh, wow. I like what you did there, because that dealership did absolutely nothing." Matthew's story serves as an inspiration for automotive professionals to think outside the box and leverage the power of video to achieve their goals. By embracing video as a tool for communication and engagement, salespeople can create meaningful connections with customers and drive success in the industry. The possibilities are endless, and the rewards can be life-changing. So, what are you waiting for? Grab your camera and start shooting your way to success in automotive sales.     Resources Dealer Synergy & Bradley On Demand: The automotive industry's #1 training, tracking, testing, and certification platform and consulting & accountability firm. The Millionaire Car Salesman Podcast: is the #1 resource for automotive sales professionals, managers, and owners.  Also, join The Millionaire Car Salesman Facebook Group today! 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