Podcasts about jim farley

Shoot us a Text.Episode #1033: Today we're talking Hyundai and Kia's red-hot April sales streak, Ford's surprise retreat from a major software project, and why most consumers still aren't sold on AI or social shopping tools.Show Notes with links:U.S. shoppers are racing to dealerships to beat rising prices from new import tariffs, driving Hyundai and Kia to record April sales as both brands notch their seventh straight month of year-over-year gains.Hyundai U.S. sales jumped 19% in April, while Kia sales rose 14%.EVs and hybrids continue to shine: Hyundai up 25%, Kia up 21%.Industrywide sales were projected to rise as much as 15% in April, though momentum cooled as the month progressed.U.S. new-vehicle inventory dropped to 2.57M units (61-day supply) in mid-April, down from 2.69M (70 days) at the start of April and 2.8M (81 days) a year ago, per Cox Automotive.“Inventory levels have declined substantially over recent weeks, likely pushing vehicle prices higher. The outlook for new-auto sales from here is more troubling,” said Cox Automotive's Charles Chesbrough.Ford has canceled its highly anticipated FNV4 electrical architecture project, once billed as key to competing with EV pioneers like Tesla. The move underscores the uphill battle legacy automakers face in modernizing vehicle software.FNV4 aimed to unify software across gas and electric models, cutting costs and boosting update speed.The project was scrapped due to cost overruns and delays, after contributing to nearly $10B in software and EV losses over two years.CEO Jim Farley admitted Ford's current system relies on code from 150 suppliers—creating major barriers to quality and speed.Ford is shifting focus to a California-based skunkworks team developing affordable EVs and advanced software.“The only strategic advantage any company can have is speed,” said Caresoft Global's Terry Woychowski.New data shows a growing divide in how U.S. consumers view tech-driven shopping. KPMG's summer 2025 survey suggests widespread hesitation toward AI and social commerce—while Capgemini sees signs of rising adoption, especially among Gen Z.63% of consumers haven't used AI shopping tools and don't plan to, per KPMG; 56% say the same for social shopping.Shoppers say they prefer doing their own research and aren't swayed by online ads—especially when privacy and data usage are involved.In contrast, Capgemini reports nearly 60% of consumers now use generative AI in place of traditional search, and a third shop directly via social media.Gen Z bucks the trend: over half have made purchases via social platforms, and TikTok shoppers spent an average of $708 on the app last year.“The visual nature of fashion makes it a perfect fit for platforms like Instagram and TikTok,” said KPMG's Sam Ganga, urginJoin Paul J Daly and Kyle Mountsier every morning for the Automotive State of the Union podcast as they connect the dots across car dealerships, retail trends, emerging tech like AI, and cultural shifts—bringing clarity, speed, and people-first insight to automotive leaders navigating a rapidly changing industry.Get the Daily Push Back email at https://www.asotu.com/ JOIN the conversation on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/asotu/

Here are 3 big things you need to know—   One —   Ukraine and the U.S. have signed a minerals agreement.   It comes almost two months after a White House meeting between Presidents Trump and Zelenskyy derailed talks on the deal.  Zelenskyy has declined to sign the previous proposals of the deal, which requires Ukraine to relinquish a share of its future oil, gas and mineral revenues.    Two --- Ford is extending its "employee pricing" sale until July 4th.  CEO Jim Farley announced the extension on Wednesday.  The automaker is trying to encourage sales to consumers nervous about rising prices because of new tariffs on imported cars and auto parts.    And number three —  If you haven't been following the exploits of Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, well, we're going to get you up to speed this morning. The Democrat billionaire is likely to run for President in 2028 and he's cozying up to the AOC wing of the party. We'll from Pritzker in just a few moments.

Ed Niedermeyer is a journalist and author most known for his 2019 book "Ludicrous: The Unvarnished Story of Tesla Motors". When it comes to the business of Tesla, he is one of the most well-respected and trusted voices. https://benbellabooks.com/shop/ludicrous/https://www.autonocast.com/ Recorded April 1, 2025 Get TWENTY PERCENT off your DeleteMe plan when you go to https://www.joindeleteme.com/TIRE and use promo code TIRE at checkout. To listen to DRIVE with Jim Farley, just search for “DRIVE with Jim Farley” in your podcast app. https://www.youtube.com/@Jim.Farley New merch! Grab a shirt or hoodie and support us! https://thesmokingtireshop.com/ Want your question answered? To listen to the episode the day it's recorded? 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 TST25 for a 10% discount on your first case on the Off The Record app, or go to http://www.offtherecord.com/TST. #cars #comedy #podcastTweet at us!https://www.Twitter.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Twitter.com/zackklapman Instagram:https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapman Click here for the most honest car reviews out there: https://www.youtube.com/thesmokingtire 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

Dean Delray is a comedian who has opened for Bill Burr and Metallica (among others), appeared on "WTF" w/ Marc Maron, "You Made it Weird" with Pete Holmes, "The Joe Rogan Experience". His own podcast, "Let There be Talk", a podcast that "features raw, unfiltered, off-the-cuff conversations that offer deep insights with a diverse mix of engaging personalities from the worlds of music, film, TV, comedy and more." On this episode we talk about Dean's old 911s; his gnarly motorcycle story; why he wants a Safari car; watches; special glasses; and why this special is such a big deal. https://www.deandelray.com/bio https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmCEeZr_PPhNgYL-zne6g5wRecorded March 31, 2025  Get TWENTY PERCENT off your DeleteMe plan when you go to https://www.joindeleteme.com/TIRE and use promo code TIRE at checkout. To listen to DRIVE with Jim Farley, just search for “DRIVE with Jim Farley” in your podcast app. https://www.youtube.com/@Jim.Farley New merch! Grab a shirt or hoodie and support us! https://thesmokingtireshop.com/ Want your question answered? To listen to the episode the day it's recorded? 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 TST25 for a 10% discount on your first case on the Off The Record app, or go to http://www.offtherecord.com/TST. #cars #comedy #podcastTweet at us!https://www.Twitter.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Twitter.com/zackklapman Instagram:https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapman Click here for the most honest car reviews out there: https://www.youtube.com/thesmokingtire 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

8 Hours of rotating guests including: Emelia HartfordSam FaneJay LenoSpike Feresten w Paul ZuckermanChristian James HandTati ReedJonny LiebermanElana ScherrJF MusialLarry ChenVin AnatraRon ZarasJ Ryan (Unofficial Good Vibes founder)Phil Morris (actor)Marco Gerace (TLG Auto)Hanna FarahSara Stringfellow Recorded March 31, 2025 Proper Cloth: Use code TIRE for 10% off your first order bit.ly/pc-smokingtire Get TWENTY PERCENT off your DeleteMe plan when you go to https://www.joindeleteme.com/TIRE and use promo code TIRE at checkout. To listen to DRIVE with Jim Farley, just search for “DRIVE with Jim Farley” in your podcast app. https://www.youtube.com/@Jim.Farley New merch! Grab a shirt or hoodie and support us! https://thesmokingtireshop.com/ Want your question answered? To listen to the episode the day it's recorded? 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 TST25 for a 10% discount on your first case on the Off The Record app, or go to http://www.offtherecord.com/TST. #cars #comedy #podcastTweet at us!https://www.Twitter.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Twitter.com/zackklapman Instagram:https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapman Click here for the most honest car reviews out there: https://www.youtube.com/thesmokingtire 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

Jerry explains his philosophy on cars, color choices, Porsche, and so much more. We talk about the cars he noticed as a kid, the most important thing to him about driving, meditation, working in the sandbox, driving in LA, one-offs, regretful sales, and more. Recorded March 18, 2025 Proper Cloth: Use code TIRE for 10% off your first order bit.ly/pc-smokingtire Get TWENTY PERCENT off your DeleteMe plan when you go to https://www.joindeleteme.com/TIRE and use promo code TIRE at checkout. To listen to DRIVE with Jim Farley, just search for “DRIVE with Jim Farley” in your podcast app. https://www.youtube.com/@Jim.Farley New merch! Grab a shirt or hoodie and support us! https://thesmokingtireshop.com/ Want your question answered? To listen to the episode the day it's recorded? 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 TST25 for a 10% discount on your first case on the Off The Record app, or go to http://www.offtherecord.com/TST. #cars #comedy #podcastTweet at us!https://www.Twitter.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Twitter.com/zackklapman Instagram:https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapman Click here for the most honest car reviews out there: https://www.youtube.com/thesmokingtire  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

We're back in town! Zack flew a Ranger Raptor, drove some old cars, and nearly bought a very nice '66 Mustang GT350 replica (he'll explain); Matt went to Vegas to drive a new Audi and had some Taycan problems; tariffs being tariffing; and we're answering your questions. Recorded March 28, 2025 Get TWENTY PERCENT off your DeleteMe plan when you go to https://www.joindeleteme.com/TIRE and use promo code TIRE at checkout. To listen to DRIVE with Jim Farley, just search for “DRIVE with Jim Farley” in your podcast app. https://www.youtube.com/@Jim.Farley New merch! Grab a shirt or hoodie and support us! https://thesmokingtireshop.com/ Want your question answered? To listen to the episode the day it's recorded? 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 TST25 for a 10% discount on your first case on the Off The Record app, or go to http://www.offtherecord.com/TST. #cars #comedy #podcastTweet at us!https://www.Twitter.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Twitter.com/zackklapman Instagram:https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapman Click here for the most honest car reviews out there: https://www.youtube.com/thesmokingtire  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

Matt's wife Hanna answers your questions about Matt (and cars) and has a few of her own. A hilarious episode, trust me. - Zack Recorded March 25, 2025 Get TWENTY PERCENT off your DeleteMe plan when you go to https://www.joindeleteme.com/TIRE and use promo code TIRE at checkout. To listen to DRIVE with Jim Farley, just search for “DRIVE with Jim Farley” in your podcast app. https://www.youtube.com/@Jim.Farley New merch! Grab a shirt or hoodie and support us! https://thesmokingtireshop.com/ Want your question answered? To listen to the episode the day it's recorded? 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 TST25 for a 10% discount on your first case on the Off The Record app, or go to http://www.offtherecord.com/TST. #cars #comedy #podcastTweet at us!https://www.Twitter.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Twitter.com/zackklapman Instagram:https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapman Click here for the most honest car reviews out there: https://www.youtube.com/thesmokingtire  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

We take a closer look at the Mark Rober vs Tesla video that's got he internet fighting; review the 1970 Chevelle built by Ironworks Speed and Kustom; and answer Patreon questions including:$30k weekend GT car for the mature gentleman?Do we hate the Corvette and Porsche transmission equally?Ferrari's new explosive hat designUsed Kia Stinger or very used E55 AMG with some money set aside for repairs?Is double-bone suspension REALLY that important?New Morgan SupersportRWD EV vs AWD EVAnd more! Recorded March 19 , 2025 Recorded March 19, 2025 Mark and Tesla: https://www.theverge.com/tesla/631308/mark-rober-tesla-youtube-autopilot-lidar-fake-claims Get TWENTY PERCENT off your DeleteMe plan when you go to https://www.joindeleteme.com/TIRE and use promo code TIRE at checkout. Eat smart with Factor. Get started at FACTORMEALS.com/FACTORPODCAST and use code FACTORPODCAST to get 50% off your first box plus free shipping. To listen to DRIVE with Jim Farley, just search for “DRIVE with Jim Farley” in your podcast app. https://www.youtube.com/@Jim.Farley  New merch! Grab a shirt or hoodie and support us! https://thesmokingtireshop.com/ Want your question answered? To listen to the episode the day it's recorded? 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 TST25 for a 10% discount on your first case on the Off The Record app, or go to http://www.offtherecord.com/TST. #cars #comedy #podcastTweet at us!https://www.Twitter.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Twitter.com/zackklapman Instagram:https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapman Click here for the most honest car reviews out there: https://www.youtube.com/thesmokingtire 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

Ford CEO Jim Farley joins Spike for a deep dive into the Mustang GTD, Chinese EV dominance, and his passion for racing. He shares personal stories, including memories of his cousin Chris Farley, and previews his podcast DRIVE. Plus, Spike and Jonny go in on the Lotus Emira's stiff ride and unpack the mystery behind Barry Keoghan's Jaguar Type 00 publicity stunt. _____________________________________________________

 Does the U.S. version of the 2.0-liter turbocharged Lotus Emira really have a better transmission than the one we drove in the UK? How did Matt FINALLY fix the mystery electrical issue plaguing his wife's Nissan? What happened with Mark Rober, the Tesla, and the fake wall? Plus, we answer Patreon questions including: - Why do car companies stop making parts that people need?- Which car is ALL over Montana?- What will Matt do with his Manx buggy?- Our best deal on a used car, ever?- Cayenne hybrids: smart used buy or danger to wallet manifold?- $25k question: 2007 Cayman or 2022 Subaru BRZ?- Road trip breakfast of champions- Which rental cars have the most room?- Do cheap boats exist?- What would a banker buy in 2008?- What's a DIY job that ended up costing you way more than a shop would charge?- Is Porsche Active Ride worth it?- What $100k used car will be worth $150k in 20 years?- And more! Recorded March 17, 2025 Mark and Tesla: https://www.theverge.com/tesla/631308/mark-rober-tesla-youtube-autopilot-lidar-fake-claims Get TWENTY PERCENT off your DeleteMe plan when you go to https://www.joindeleteme.com/TIRE and use promo code TIRE at checkout. Eat smart with Factor. Get started at FACTORMEALS.com/FACTORPODCAST and use code FACTORPODCAST to get 50% off your first box plus free shipping. To listen to DRIVE with Jim Farley, just search for “DRIVE with Jim Farley” in your podcast app. https://www.youtube.com/@Jim.Farley  New merch! Grab a shirt or hoodie and support us! https://thesmokingtireshop.com/ Want your question answered? To listen to the episode the day it's recorded? 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 TST25 for a 10% discount on your first case on the Off The Record app, or go to http://www.offtherecord.com/TST. #cars #comedy #podcastTweet at us!https://www.Twitter.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Twitter.com/zackklapman Instagram:https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapman Click here for the most honest car reviews out there: https://www.youtube.com/thesmokingtire 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

We broadcast during the final minutes of the Bentley Turbo R auction! If it hits a certain number it will have been a SMARTER FINANCIAL DECISION than leasing a boring EV for a year! Then we review the new 2025 Mercedes SL63s AMG E-Hybrid, a car with the torque to haul but no space to carry. Matt tells us about his glimpse at the future of Willow Springs Raceway, and we answer Patreon questions about:Buy a car from a new country.What would we trade the Bentley for?Why we keep our tow vehicles boring.Is a Boxster depreciation-proof?Different reactions at car showsHow to get more power from a MiataWhen to charge your EV to 100% vs 80%What free car would we turn down because of the maintenance costs?How do you choose a career?Best V10 experience under $100k?Best Bentley feature?2014 Mustang GT with mods vs 2015 Mustang GT (IRS)Crush/Daily/Track: Jaguar C-Type vs BMW 507 vs Toyota 2000GT Recorded March 12, 2025  To listen to DRIVE with Jim Farley, just search for “DRIVE with Jim Farley” in your podcast app. https://www.youtube.com/@Jim.Farley Get TWENTY PERCENT off your DeleteMe plan when you go to https://www.joindeleteme.com/TIRE and use promo code TIRE at checkout. New merch! Grab a shirt or hoodie and support us! https://thesmokingtireshop.com/ Want your question answered? To listen to the episode the day it's recorded? 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 TST25 for a 10% discount on your first case on the Off The Record app, or go to http://www.offtherecord.com/TST. #cars #comedy #podcastTweet at us!https://www.Twitter.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Twitter.com/zackklapman Instagram:https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapman Click here for the most honest car reviews out there: https://www.youtube.com/thesmokingtire 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

Randy sits down with Ford Motor Company's own Jim Farley, otherwise known as fordman21 in the BaT community, for a fascinating and wide-ranging discussion. Jim generously takes the time to talk about how his early experiences led to a lifetime of flipping cars; his own podcast, DRIVE with Jim Farley; an unexpected and, one supposes, uncommon skill for a Big Three CEO; getting yelled at by a Formula 1 World Champion; the dangers of working in one's hobby; details about his social relationship with BaT; free product advice; connecting with other people over a shared passion; insights into the early days of Lexus; the emotional rollercoaster of sports car production; sage decision-making advice; predictions about the role of AI in the manufacturing process; a formative moment involving Phil Hill and a recalcitrant Gullwing; using his Pantera to stress out his security detail and keep the local Harbor Freight in business; and a heartfelt plea to competing BaT bidders. Follow along! Links for the listings discussed in this episode:16:40 The 10 Questions series BaT stories17:29 CC350 (Colin Comer) BaT user profile37:52 SEMA-Exhibited 2022 Ford Maverick XL BaT listing51:42 1972 DeTomaso Pantera BaT listingGot suggestions for our next guest from the BaT community or One Year Garage episode? Let us know at podcast@bringatrailer.com!

Get ready for a game-changer in the EV world! In this episode of Turn Down for Watt, we dive into Ford's exciting update that brings Tesla Supercharging to Ford EVs with the new CarPlay integration. Plus, we discuss the massive delivery of 140,000 adaptors by Ford, making charging easier than ever. Don't miss out on this groundbreaking shift in the electric vehicle landscape! Tune in for all the details and what it means for the future of EV charging.➡️ Ford Adaptor Day with Sergio - https://youtube.com/shorts/tUzdKbtZYvA➡️ Ford Adaptor Unboxing - https://youtube.com/shorts/uKpexW9QUVc

Jeff Glucker (AutoTrader, Motor Trend, Hooniverse) talks about his insane project aar problems; Flipping Jaguars; broken parts; and SO much More! Follow Jeff! https://www.youtube.com/user/thehooniverse  Recorded March 7, 2025 To listen to DRIVE with Jim Farley, just search for “DRIVE with Jim Farley” in your podcast app. https://www.youtube.com/@Jim.Farley Get TWENTY PERCENT off your DeleteMe plan when you go to https://www.joindeleteme.com/TIRE and use promo code TIRE at checkout. New merch! Grab a shirt or hoodie and support us! https://thesmokingtireshop.com/ Want your question answered? To listen to the episode the day it's recorded? 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 TST25 for a 10% discount on your first case on the Off The Record app, or go to http://www.offtherecord.com/TST. #cars #comedy #podcastTweet at us!https://www.Twitter.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Twitter.com/zackklapman Instagram:https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapman Click here for the most honest car reviews out there: https://www.youtube.com/thesmokingtire 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

Snowcats produced by DeLorean (and diesel fuel) are keeping our phones working! Fuel choice is important even for cell towers. Ford's CEO Jim Farley praises the Chinese Xiaomi SU7 he drove for months. Ford also admits EREVs are more useful & profitable than EVs for America. What if a range extender engine was a spine-tingling V8 or rev-happy Hyabusa alllowed to rev under load using creative software, and an optional "sound mode" to attract gearheads like us?            

Trump va bientôt découvrir qu'il vit dans l'illusion du retour en arrière. Il a juste oublié une chose : aucun pays aujourd'hui ne peut fabriquer un iPhone tout seul. Démonstration de l'absurdité de la politique de Donald Trump à travers l'exemple du smartphone d'Apple. Regardez bien votre iPhone. Vous l'avez peut-être acheté dans une boutique Apple aux Etats-Unis, en Europe, en Asie, que sais-je ? Mais ce bijou de technologie n'est pas vraiment américain. Son écran vient de Corée du Sud, ces puces de Taïwan, sa batterie du Japon, son assemblage de Chine… Apple, l'une des entreprises les plus emblématiques des Etats-Unis, n'existe que grâce à un réseau mondial tentaculaire. Une alchimie parfaite entre des dizaines de pays et Trump veut casser cet équilibre. 60% de taxes sur les importations chinoises, des surtaxes sur les voitures mexicaines et canadiennes, un protectionnisme à coups de marteau qui prétend ramener l'Amérique à une époque où tout était fabriqué sur son sol. Seulement voilà, cette époque n'a jamais existé. L'économie moderne repose sur des écosystèmes interconnectés et pas sur des blocs nationaux fermés… Mots-Clés : Thomas Friedman, éditorialiste, vedette, New York Times, résumé, casser, chaînes d'approvisionnement, coûts, ralentir, innovation, affaiblir, imposer, tarif, humeurs, plan cohérent, protéger, industrie américaine, caisses de l'État, lutte, fentanyl, drogue, ravage, population, stratégie, chefs d'entreprise, inquiets, Jim Farley, PDG, Ford, courage, patrons, tarif, importations automobiles, fabriquer, voiture, acier, plastique, réseau complexe, fournisseur, pièces, technologies, frontières, microprocesseurs, intelligence artificielle, vaccins, produit, écosystème global, ARN message, Covid 19, record, coopération mondiale, réseaux, innovation, pénaliser, commerce, confiance, règles du jeu, stables, exemption, explication rationnelle, chaos, certitude, partenaire, imprévisible, instabilité, inflation, baisse, taux d'intérêt, Banque centrale, crédit, investissement, coût de la vie, électorat, ouvrier, scène internationale, tombe, humilier, alliés, européens, président ukrainien, fragiliser, Otan, signal, désastre, Asie, Japon, Indonésie, Australie, défendre, Taïwan, invasion chinoise, confiance, partenaires économiques, stratégiques, pions, coup de génie. --- La chronique économique d'Amid Faljaoui, tous les jours à 8h30 et à 17h30. Merci pour votre écoute Pour écouter Classic 21 à tout moment i: https://www.rtbf.be/radio/liveradio/classic21 ou sur l'app Radioplayer Belgique Retrouvez tous les épisodes de La chronique économique sur notre plateforme Auvio.be :https://auvio.rtbf.be/emission/802 Et si vous avez apprécié ce podcast, n'hésitez pas à nous donner des étoiles ou des commentaires, cela nous aide à le faire connaître plus largement. Découvrez nos autres podcasts : Le journal du Rock : https://audmns.com/VCRYfsPComic Street (BD) https://audmns.com/oIcpwibLa chronique économique : https://audmns.com/NXWNCrAHey Teacher : https://audmns.com/CIeSInQHistoires sombres du rock : https://audmns.com/ebcGgvkCollection 21 : https://audmns.com/AUdgDqHMystères et Rock'n Roll : https://audmns.com/pCrZihuLa mauvaise oreille de Freddy Tougaux : https://audmns.com/PlXQOEJRock&Sciences : https://audmns.com/lQLdKWRCook as You Are: https://audmns.com/MrmqALPNobody Knows : https://audmns.com/pnuJUlDPlein Ecran : https://audmns.com/gEmXiKzRadio Caroline : https://audmns.com/WccemSkAinsi que nos séries :Rock Icons : https://audmns.com/pcmKXZHRock'n Roll Heroes: https://audmns.com/bXtHJucFever (Erotique) : https://audmns.com/MEWEOLpEt découvrez nos animateurs dans cette série Close to You : https://audmns.com/QfFankx

In this special episode, Zoe and Hannah sit down with the CEO of Ford, Jim Farley, to discuss Ford's partnership with Red Bull Racing. Jim explains why Ford wanted to return to F1, how they're handling the pressure to perform with Red Bull, and how America's interest in F1 has changed over the years. Plus, they put Jim's Ford F1 knowledge to the test with a little quiz. 

Emma sat down with CEO of Ford, Jim Farley, to chat about the 2026 Formula 1 year as they prepare to join forces with Red Bull Racing, the scope of Ford Performance and the amazing crossover of motorsports! Thank you Ford Performance for making this happen and make sure to listen to Jim Farley's podcast - DRIVE !

February 12, 2025 ~ Ford's Jim Farley has concerns over long lasting steel and aluminum tariffs and the impact on the auto industry. Jamie LaReau, Automotive Reporter for the Detroit Free Press, joins Kevin and Marie Osborne to layout his concerns.

Jerome Powell no tiene prisa por volver a recortar los tipos de interés. El presidente de la Fed dice en su intervención en el Senado que la economía está "fuerte en general", con un desempleo bajo y una inflación que se mantiene sobre el objetivo del 2%. Ha hecho referencia, solo indirectamente, a los "riesgos e incertidumbres" a los que se enfrenta la economía a medida que el Gobierno de Donald Trump impone nuevos y amplios aranceles a las importaciones de países y bienes industriales y contempla reformas fiscales y regulatorias. Sus palabras dejan poca volatilidad en Bolsas pero algo incrementan los rendimientos de los bonos. Sobre aranceles sí hay palabras del CEO de Ford. Jim Farley asegura que añaden "un montón de costes y un montón de caos". Habla de efectos devastadores. Las Bolsas europeas, pese a los números rojos en Wall Street, siguen subiendo. Esta hora analizamos el mercado con César Sánchez-Grande, de Renta 4 Banco. Y en Gestión del Patrimonio, nos acompaña Javier Pastor, de Bit2Me.

- Poll Shows Elon Musk Very Polarizing in America - Ford's 2024 Earnings Mediocre - Jim Farley Bullish on EREVs - Volvo's 2024 Earnings Strong, But Predicts Weaker 2025 - Dealers Won't Like Nissan's New Incentive Plan - Nissan Looking For a New Partner - Rivian Thinks It Can Catch Up Fast with AVs - VW Developing New Family of Small EVs - Jeep Launches New Wagoneer S Trim

- Poll Shows Elon Musk Very Polarizing in America - Ford's 2024 Earnings Mediocre - Jim Farley Bullish on EREVs - Volvo's 2024 Earnings Strong, But Predicts Weaker 2025 - Dealers Won't Like Nissan's New Incentive Plan - Nissan Looking For a New Partner - Rivian Thinks It Can Catch Up Fast with AVs - VW Developing New Family of Small EVs - Jeep Launches New Wagoneer S Trim

Shoot us a Text.We're excited to get into this Wednesday with guest host Elena Ciccotelli of the EVs for Everyone podcast. Today, we're covering Toyota's battery investment in the US and China, the future of GM's Cruise robotaxi program and how Ford is planning on integrating EVs with a gas-powered generator for extra range.Toyota is accelerating its electrification strategy in both the U.S. and China with a significant investment in battery production and a focus on hybrid vehicles.Toyota will begin producing batteries at its new North Carolina factory in April, initially for hybrid vehicles, before expanding to full EV production.The Liberty, N.C., plant will start with three battery lines for hybrids, adding a fourth soon after. By 2030, it aims for 30 GWh capacity.Toyota is launching a wholly-owned subsidiary in China to build Lexus EVs, with a Shanghai plant capable of producing 100,000 vehicles per year starting in 2027.Toyota CFO Yoichi Miyazaki emphasized the importance of hybrid vehicles, stating, “Demand for hybrid vehicles is quite strong in the United States… We will solidify our production by producing batteries for hybrid first.”The company is keeping a cautious eye on potential new tariffs from President Donald Trump, preparing by focusing on shorter product lead times and flexible strategies.Nearly 2 months after announcing they would no longer fund autonomous vehicle subsidiary Cruise, GM is officially shutting down its robotaxi operations, leading to mass layoffs including CEO Marc Whitten and several top executives.The layoffs impact nearly half of Cruise's 2,100 employees, with affected staff receiving severance and benefits through April and LinkedIn Premium for a year to assist with the job search.GM has now fully absorbed Cruise, ending its robotaxi ambitions to focus on its hands-free driving system, Super Cruise, and future autonomous consumer vehicles.The shutdown follows an October 2023 safety scandal where a Cruise robotaxi ran over and dragged a pedestrian, leading to permit suspensions in California.Cruise had been working on safety upgrades, including "Project Rhino," a sensor system aimed at preventing incidents like the 2023 crash.Ford is betting on Extended Range Electric Vehicles (EREVs)—EVs with a gas-powered generator for extra range. This move aligns with Ford's focus on meeting consumer demand for EV efficiency without sacrificing range.Ford's EREV models will include Super Duty trucks, the F-150, Expedition, Explorer, Bronco, and Maverick.CEO Jim Farley was reportedly impressed by the success of EREVs in China and sees them as an affordable, practical alternative to full EVs.Ford expects the EREV versions within two years, but also expect confusion as dealers and buyers adjust to yet another drivetrain option.Finally, our editor friends at Cars.com released their ‘best of 2025” awards today and since we're talking EVs, let's talk about the 2025 Kia EV9Hosts: 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 warned that profit may fall by $2 billion or more this year on an expected drop in vehicle prices and costly new-model launches, adding to risks posed by potential steep new tariffs under President Donald Trump and dimming electric vehicle prospects. Shares fell around 5 percent in afterhours trading following earnings. Ford President & CEO Jim Farley spoke about the automaker's outlook with hosts Romaine Bostick and Scarlet Fu.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week's episode, Zoe and Hannah discuss Lewis Hamilton breaking the internet, Lewis and Charles Leclerc being compared to Troy Bolton and Chad Danforth, Yuki Tsuonda being Red Bull's reserve driver, and the new FIA guidelines. Then they share their experience going to Charlotte for the 2025 Ford Performance Season Launch event! From interviewing Liam Lawson and CEO Jim Farley to reuniting with Frankie Muniz and doing a hot lap with Chloe Chambers, they discuss it all!

Jan. 10, 2025 ~ Guy Gordon, Lloyd Jackson, and Jamie Edmonds of 760 WJR's “'JR Morning” broadcast live from the Detroit Auto Show Charity Preview. Featured in this segment is Ford Motor Company President and CEO Jim Farley.

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The podcast starts with Lei seeing Tesla - all over Shanghai. Tu goes a step further saying that the Tesla brand is stronger in China than the Porsche brand. The conversation broadens out to a brief discussion about the Tesla earnings call and what analysts expect Tesla sales numbers to be in Q4 and whether or not they can match their sales from 2023. Tu moves on to congratulate WeRide for IPO'ing on the NASDAQ something they'd plan on doing much sooner. They discuss who is still up to IPO in the US later this year or early next. The conversation switches to Jim Farley's comments about driving the Xiaomi SU7 for the last 6 months and not wanting to give it up. Tu speculates that its his way of rallying the troops - Herbert Diess style. Lei then takes a few moments to discuss why he's over in China and some of the companies he's visited on this trip. The podcast closes out with Tu talking about his participation in the Reuters Automotive event held in Detroit and a brief discussion about how the price war has continued and still doesn't seem to be ending anytime soon.Rumi.aiAll-in-one meeting tool with real-time transcription & searchable Meeting Memory™

Shoot us a Text.Happy Halloween! It's the last day of the month, and we're tracking how Carvana has managed to continue its used car growth. Plus, we cover how Ford is slowing down its production of the F-150 Lightning and Starbucks getting rid of extra fees for non-dairy milk.Show Notes with links:Shout out to our friends at UVeye! Their AI-driven automated vehicle inspection has earned a spot on TIME's prestigious 2024 Best Inventions list, showcasing innovations that transform daily life.TIME recognized its impact on safety, reliability, and transparency in inspections.Carvana posted a strong Q3 net income, impressing Wall Street despite an 80% decline from last year's figures.Net income hit $148 million, up 208% from Q2 but down from Q3 2023's $741 million.Vehicle sales rose to 108,651, up 34% year-over-year and 7.1% over Q2.Operating income reached a record $337 million, a 602% year-over-year increase.Gross profit per vehicle climbed 25%, supported by reduced costs and faster sales.CEO Ernie Garcia praised the "efficient growth" from Carvana's ADESA network expansion, enhancing cost efficiency and customer experience.Brian Kramer called it a “MONSTER finish” for Q3, crediting the company's disciplined acquisition and inventory management strategies. He attributed the rise in sales and gross profit to more accurate appraisal estimates, quicker sales, and higher margins on consumer-sourced inventory.Ford is pausing F-150 Lightning production for seven weeks, from mid-November to early January, responding to slower-than-expected demand for the electric pickup.Production will stop on Nov. 15, resuming on Jan. 6 after a holiday break, as Ford adjusts to find a better mix for sales growth and profitability.Despite an 86% year-to-date sales increase through September, the Lightning lost its title as the nation's best-selling electric truck to Tesla's Cybertruck.Ford's supply of electric models remains high: a 100-day supply of F-150s, 130 days of the Mustang Mach-E, and 128 days of E-Transit vans as of September, per Cox Automotive.CEO Jim Farley remains optimistic about Ford's long-term EV strategy but acknowledges “the slow uptake of EVs,” emphasizing the company's pivot to more affordable EV platforms in the coming years: “I wouldn't trade [our strategy] for any of our competitors.”Starbucks is giving nondairy milk fans a break by dropping the extra fee for nondairy milk customizations starting Nov. 7.The change coincides with Starbucks' holiday menu launch and customers can now enjoy soy, oat, almond, or coconut milk without added costs.CEO Brian Niccol says the shift supports Starbucks' culture of drink personalization.Nondairy milk customizations are the second-most-popular modification, just after extra espresso shots.Customers could see a 10% pHosts: 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

Who is Charlie more frustrated with Duji and the carwash or Krystle and Skinny? Jeffrey and Tomas backyard wrestling match. Should there be a punishment for the loser of the costume contest?Company refuses to refund a man after their customer service ai chatbot offers him one. World Series games. Video of man taking a homeless woman on date and skipping out on the bill. Charlie and his friends would watch Bumfights videos. Controversies surrounding the first use of the suicide pod in Switzerland. Charlie believes only people who are terminally ill should be able to use the pod. Outrage over Ryan Girdusky, who has been banned for life from CNN, after an offensive comment he made. Rover reserves a hotel in Atlanta a few hours before a shooter had a mental breakdown at that same location. Liam Payne's death. Ford CEO, Jim Farley, drives an electric car made in China. NFL player, Trevon Diggs, got into a heated altercation with a reporter. 

Lincoln increases pricing, Jeep reduces pricing, Rebelle Rally winner, Ford patent, Honda Pilot gets dirty, Jim Farley's favorite SUV, Diesel Power Gear lawsuit, and new Chevy truck wheels. The Truck Show Podcast is proudly presented by Nissan in association with Banks Power, AMSOIL, and EGR USA.

In this week's podcast, Jim Farley, CEO of Ford is back to talk to Robert about the latest developments at Ford and in the EV world! @fullychargedshow @everythingelectricshow   Why not come and join us at our next Everything Electric expo: https://everythingelectric.show   Check out our sister channel: https://www.youtube.com/@EverythingElectricShow   Support our StopBurningStuff campaign: https://www.patreon.com/STOPBurningStuff   Become a Fully Charged SHOW Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fullychargedshow   Become a YouTube member: use JOIN button above   Buy the Fully Charged Guide to Electric Vehicles & Clean Energy : https://buff.ly/2GybGt0   Subscribe for episode alerts and the Fully Charged newsletter: https://fullycharged.show/zap-sign-up/   Visit: https://FullyCharged.Show   Find us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/fullychargedshw   Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/fullychargedshow   To partner, exhibit or sponsor at our award-winning expos email: commercial@fullycharged.show   Everything Electric AUSTRALIA - Sydney Showground - 7th, 8th & 9th March 2025 Everything Electric (UK) LONDON - ExCel - 16th, 17th & 18th April 2025 Everything Electric EUROPE, USA & (UK) NORTH - dates for 2025, 2026 & 2027 to be confirmed  

Shoot us a Text.Is it already the end of another week? We're looking back this morning as we look at buy/sell activity from the first half of the year, reflect on the legacy of Ford Pro CEO Ted Cannis, and dig into how discretionary spending is on the rise.The first half of 2024 has shattered records in the dealership buy/sell market. With 204 dealership transactions completed and 381 franchises sold, this is nearly double pre-pandemic levels. So, what's fueling this surge?Blue sky values are up 74% from pre-pandemic, driving sellers to cash out.Despite a 35% drop in average earnings, consolidation continues strong as multi-dealership sales (55 transactions) account for 27% of the market.Public dealer groups have $7.4B in capital, driving the frenzy.Shout out to all of our friends at Lithia & Driveway, Morgan Auto Group, Ciocca Automotive, Ourisman Automotive Group, Nucar Family of Dealerships, Hudson Automotive Group, Premier Truck Group, just to name a few of the many auto groups who have gained new partners this year.A Kerrigan Advisors report reveals, "This unprecedented market activity highlights the industry's ongoing transformation."Ted Cannis, CEO of Ford Pro and key architect of Ford's commercial vehicle division's success, is set to retire at the end of September. His leadership helped Ford Pro become a $70 billion business within just a few years.Cannis led development of the Mustang Mach-E and had key roles in Ford's overseas operations.Ford Blue President Andrew Frick will serve as interim Ford Pro CEO while a replacement is sought.Ford Pro's earnings forecast was raised by $1 billion, expected to reach $9-$10 billion for 2024.CEO Jim Farley praised Cannis' role in driving Ford Pro's success and technological growth.Cannis emphasized Ford Pro's unmatched scale, service, and dealer network, saying "Leading Ford Pro has been the most thrilling chapter of my career, and I'm excited to see its continued growth."Despite continued economic uncertainty and consumer caution, discretionary spending is beginning to show signs of recovery in certain sectors. While overall non-discretionary spending remains strong, discretionary categories like apparel, home goods, and electronics are seeing early signs of a rebound.A Deloitte survey found that discretionary spending was down 18.6% from 2021, while non-discretionary spending rose by 3.3%.Discounters like Dollar General and Ross Stores report that their customers remain focused on necessities, with discretionary spending still soft.However, some categories, including apparel and home improvement, are seeing renewed consumer interest ahead of the holiday season.Target reported a 9% jump in beauty sales during Q2, and Best Buy saw a 6% year-over-year increase in computer and tablet sales.KPMG's Duleep Rodrigo highlighted positive spending trends in areas like trHosts: 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

Half of this pod is now just stanning for future Cy Young award paw-cipiant Decoy Ohtani. The other host is uh, not a fan. This week: everyone's now all caught up on The Bear, Jim Farley personally cancels development of Ryan's future car, and your perfunctory Apple event speculation.

Nvidia's record-breaking earnings still somehow disappointed investors, China's use of the renminbi in cross-border trading is at a record high, and Berkshire Hathaway becomes the first publicly traded US company outside of tech to be valued at $1tn. Plus, Ford's big plans to boost profits continue to fall short.Mentioned in this podcast:Nvidia revenue more than doubles as demand for AI chips remains strongChina's international use of renminbi surges to record highs Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway surges past $1tn market value Ford shares have stalled: can CEO Jim Farley steer out of its rut? The FT News Briefing is produced by Niamh Rowe, Fiona Symon, Sonja Hutson, Kasia Broussalian and Marc Filippino. Additional help from Breen Turner, Sam Giovinco, Peter Barber, Michael Lello, David da Silva and Gavin Kallmann. Our engineer is Monica Lopez. Topher Forhecz is the FT's executive producer. The FT's global head of audio is Cheryl Brumley. The show's theme song is by Metaphor Music. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join us for an electrifying episode as we dive into a surprise round table with Jim Farley, CEO of Ford, and members of the largest Tesla Owners Clubs! In this exclusive discussion, we explore the future of electric vehicles, the latest industry trends, and get insider perspectives from leading figures in the EV community. Whether you're a die-hard Tesla fan or just passionate about the future of clean energy transportation, this episode is packed with insights you won't want to miss. This Episode is Sponsored by Triple A Liners: Transform your ride with premium floor mats from Triple A Liners! Protect your vehicle's interior and add a touch of style. Don't miss out on our special offer: Use discount code 10WATT10 to get 10% off through the end of August 2024. Click the link to shop now: https://amzn.to/4dRIcjM Subscribe for more exciting content and hit the notification bell to stay updated on our latest episodes! #ElectricVehicles #Ford #Tesla #JimFarley #EVCommunity #TripleALiners #FloorMats

Description:In this episode, we explore Ford Motor Company's Second Quarter 2024 Earnings Call with CEO Jim Farley. The conversation delves into the significance of electric vehicles (EVs), dispelling misconceptions and focusing on educating consumers on EV advantages. Farley highlights Ford's strategy of prioritizing smaller, more affordable EVs to enhance margins, touch on partnerships, and post-purchase revenue generation through software services. Insights on partnerships, cost efficiency, industry structural changes for EV adaptation, and Ford's commitment to EVs despite potential regulatory shifts are discussed. The episode underscores themes of adaptability, choice, manufacturing flexibility, and competitiveness in the evolving EV market, with a strong emphasis on long-term fitness and profitability in Ford's strategic direction in the EV space.Support the Show:PatreonAcast+New Podcast:Beyond the Post YouTubeBeyond the Post PodcastNews:Ford's Q2 2024 Earnings CallSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/kilowatt. Support the show at https://plus.acast.com/s/kilowatt. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We regularly hear about eclectic tractors but have you tried an electric truck? Duff Bevill, Founder and Partner and Brooke Parsons, Viticulture Analyst at Bevill Vineyard Management were part of the Ford Pro Pilot Project. They tested the capacity of an electric van, truck towing capabilities, and battery life of electric vehicles during day to day farming operations. The pair discuss the benefits of tracking GPS and maintenance through Ford's Telematics and the things you need to consider when looking to add an electric truck to your fleet.   Resources:         120: Autonomous Drone Vineyard Spraying 219: Intelligent Sprayers to Improve Fungicide Applications and Save Money 225: California's Ban on Autonomous Tractors   Bevill Vineyard Management Farming of the Future: Ford Pro, Sonoma County Winegrowers Join Forces to Electrify Business of Farming Sustainable Farming in Sonoma County Vineyard Team Programs: Juan Nevarez Memorial Scholarship - Donate SIP Certified – Show your care for the people and planet   Sustainable Ag Expo – The premiere winegrowing event of the year - PODCAST24 Sustainable Winegrowing On-Demand (Western SARE) – Learn at your own pace Vineyard Team – Become a Member Get More Subscribe wherever you listen so you never miss an episode on the latest science and research with the Sustainable Winegrowing Podcast. Since 1994, Vineyard Team has been your resource for workshops and field demonstrations, research, and events dedicated to the stewardship of our natural resources. Learn more at www.vineyardteam.org.   Transcript [00:00:05] Beth Vukmanic: We regularly hear about electric tractors, but have you tried an electric truck? Welcome to sustainable wine growing with Vineyard Team. Where we bring you the latest in science and research for the wine industry. I'm Beth Vukmanic, executive director. Since 1994, we have brought you the latest science-based practices, experts, growers, and wine industry tools. Through both infield and online education so that you can grow your business. Please raise a glass with us as we cheers to 30 years. [00:00:37] In today's podcast Craig Macmillan, critical resource manager at Niner wine estates with long time SIP Certified vineyard and the first ever SIP certified winery. Speaks with Duff Bevill. Founder and partner. And Brooke Parsons, viticulture analyst at Bevill vineyard management. [00:00:55] They were part of the Ford probe pilot project, where they tested the capacity of an electric van. Truck towing capabilities and battery life of electric vehicles during day-to-day farming operations. The pair discussed the benefits of tracking GPS and maintenance through Ford telematics and the things you need to consider when looking to add an electric truck to your fleet. [00:01:17] . Because you listened to this podcast, you won't want to miss the premier wine growing event of the year, the Sustainable Ag Expo. Enjoy the perfect blend of in-person and online learning. Speak directly with national experts earn over 20 hours of continuing education. And explore sustainable ag. Vendors. It all takes place. [00:01:38] November 12th through 13th, 2024 at the Madonna Inn expo center in San Luis Obispo, California. As a listener to this podcast, take $50 off of your ticket. When you use code podcast 24 at checkout. Get yours today at sustainableagexpo.org. Now let's listen in. [00:01:56] Craig Macmillan: Our guests today are Duff Bevill and Brooke Parsons. Duff is owner of Bevill Vineyard Management in Sonoma County. And Brooke Parsons is Viticulture Analyst with Bevill Vineyard Management. And we're going to talk about the Ford Pro Pilot Project that they're involved in. Thanks for being on the podcast. [00:02:19] Duff Bevill: You bet, man. [00:02:19] We're happy to be here. [00:02:20] Craig Macmillan: So Duff, what exactly is this project? How'd you get involved in it? Give us a little history. [00:02:26] Duff Bevill: Yeah, back in I think it was September, October of 2021. Well, I'm involved with the Sonoma County growers organization and Carissa Cruz, our president and Carissa. [00:02:37] Got a name of somebody to call. And she made a cold call to a Ford motor company. And then I think one more phone call after that. And she got in touch with Ford pro told him what we were interested in doing. Thought whether it was a perfect fit because our sustainability program that we've you know, managed now for more than a decade, well over a decade. [00:02:54] And Ford sent someone from Detroit out here to meet with us over dinner and another representative out of Sacramento that was, I think, a lobbyist for Ford, I can't remember exactly. His role, but both of them came out here and she cold called a couple of us to come and have dinner with his middle of harvest and yeah, we hit it off and she went back to I guess, technically Dearborn and told them back there that we were legitimate and she thought that they should pursue something with us. [00:03:19] So that, that was in September, October, then in November around Thanksgiving. A team from Ford came to meet with us. They want to know size of our fleet of vehicles. They're just trying to get some, to find out how legitimate we might be. And they went back positive. And then the following January, so it'd be January of 2022 Ford came out full blown to Sonoma County, out to the Dutton Ranch. [00:03:43] And we had a big, giant press release. President Jim Farley came out from Ford, all on film, gave a talk and that sort of thing, and it was a big deal. So that really launched, it's really January of 2022. Roughly probably March, I think it was, of 2022, they didn't have the lightened pickup trucks available yet. [00:04:01] That was still, suffering from COVID, you know, and, and Production was down. So , they actually had some Ford vans, electric vans, which they just gave us a try and Brooke she was basically assigned that van and tried to figure out what to do with it. And so we, all collectively came up with an idea on how to use the vans, although you know, they're just not a fit for farming, but we made, we made it work out. [00:04:23] And then I think it was in June, we finally pick up the lightning. So June of 2022, we've got the lightnings. And then what we did was we gave Ford feedback. We met with engineers, either Zoom or in person on a pretty regular basis for the better part of a year. More than a year probably. [00:04:40] Just getting feedback from a farming point of view, you know, from us using vehicles in the field. And each one of the three companies used them differently and to gather information. I personally wanted to drive it so I could see. How it would work if I want to buy more, would actually work for me . [00:04:56] I know one of the other companies used to have their shop mechanics use it and another company had one of their field foreman use it. So all of us really tried something different with it and for different reasons. But anyways, that's how it worked out. And we just fed information back and forth, making recommendations, you know, see if there's any flaws that Came up and we'd report back immediately to them. [00:05:14] We saw something that Could be improved or or ask why it was the way it was that sort of thing [00:05:20] Craig Macmillan: And we're talking about a completely electric vehicle that's designed for farm use Is that right? [00:05:25] Duff Bevill: The concept of ford pro so I got my ford hat on right now the concept of ford pro It's a division that was created to really focus on business people with fleets so farming was a connection I don't think they thought of until we reached out to them. [00:05:42] I think on paper, originally they were looking at the local contractor. You know, the guy was he drove it personally, he was the contractor, or he had a couple carpenters working for him. I think that was probably it initially. Whether they were thinking of farming at all until we reached out to them. [00:05:58] I don't know. They almost certainly weren't thinking of wine grape growing on the west coast. I think that the whole name Ford Pro, it was really targeted to professional business people who would normally have a pickup truck and how they could adapt using electric vehicle. [00:06:15] Craig Macmillan: I wasn't familiar with this until this came up for this episode. Is this product line is, is that commercially available at the time that you approached them? Is it available now? Is it still in kind of a testing state? [00:06:26] Duff Bevill: They weren't available yet, but they were marketing in the summer of for sure the fall, but certainly the summer of 2021. [00:06:33] I saw ads on TV or Something that would pop up on a website. If you're on Googling something else on a Ford pro for a lightning come up for 10 seconds and disappeared on it. It was a little bit of a tease at that point. But I know the one I got or the one that we have now was number one Oh nine. [00:06:48] Craig Macmillan: Okay. [00:06:49] Duff Bevill: I used to kid them asking, tell them I wanted number one, but they wouldn't give it to me. But I got number one oh nine and, they were just beginning to market it you know, shortly after Covid hit. And so they continued to in, in 2021, you know, we were basically all shut down in 2020. [00:07:05] And 2021 was still pretty disastrous, but they were but all their production facilities were shut down. I mean, they came to a halt just like everybody else. So I think they anticipated getting out there, marketing earlier, making it available earlier. But I think the biggest stumbling block was for, I think a lot of manufacturers, they just didn't have the chips from the big chip manufacturer in Hong Kong. [00:07:25] And that was what it boiled down to. I think it was true for all the car companies. Yeah. [00:07:30] Craig Macmillan: Yeah. I remember that. [00:07:31] Duff Bevill: That was, you had to get that out there. And so they had a marketing plan. They created a division. They had a president of the division identified. The marketing team was in place. [00:07:38] All the engineers were shifted to the Ford pro team. You know, we got to meet almost all those people, I could, make a phone call to one of the head engineers anytime I wanted to, or send them a text or an email. [00:07:49] Craig Macmillan: Wow. [00:07:50] Duff Bevill: It was a real interesting experience. [00:07:53] Craig Macmillan: And you said you got a van first, is that right? [00:07:56] Duff Bevill: Yeah, Brooke drove it, yeah. [00:07:57] Craig Macmillan: That got handed over to you, Brooke. What was that like? Did you have experience with electric vehicles prior to that? Did you have experience with vans prior to that? Were you, Pickup truck person. [00:08:05] Brooke Parsons: Good questions. Yes. I had never driven a van much prior, especially for viticultural tasks. Before using the e transit, I used a pickup with a trailer that I would load a four wheeler onto the trailer and the e transit took the place of the trailer and the pickup. So I loaded With a ramp. The four wheeler inside. [00:08:31] Craig Macmillan: Oh, it was a pretty good sized vehicle then. [00:08:33] Duff Bevill: Yeah. A half ton chassis. It was basically F-150 chassis, but the van, you know? [00:08:38] Craig Macmillan: Oh like a panel van. [00:08:40] Duff Bevill: Exactly. [00:08:41] Craig Macmillan: Oh, okay. I was thinking like in a condo van. [00:08:44] This is more like a panel van. You got room to put stuff in. That makes sense. More like a, more like a service truck. [00:08:48] Brooke Parsons: Like a service truck. So I'd open the back of it to load the four wheeler, but I could also open the side to access my tools and whatnot. It was nice. [00:08:59] Duff Bevill: They actually outfitted it with shelving. Which would have been perfect if you were like a plumber or an electrician. But with the shelving it made the bay too narrow that we couldn't even fit the four wheeler and ATVs, so we had to take the shelving out so we could use it for that purpose. [00:09:14] You know, we just substitute trailer and a pickup truck for the van. But how long did you drive that van? [00:09:20] Brooke Parsons: I drove it for one full season, so May or June through the end of harvest. [00:09:25] Craig Macmillan: How did you find that? Cause you see that all the time. You see the truck with the trailer, with the ATV in the back. [00:09:30] How did you find that moving up to a van? Did you find it easier to drive? More difficult? Were you not as confident [00:09:34] Brooke Parsons: I loved it because I didn't have to worry about a trailer and I didn't have to unload it each night to put it in the barn. So I just closed it all up and it was safe inside the van. [00:09:46] If I went anywhere. I felt safe to leave the four wheeler locked inside and it wouldn't be tampered with. It was simple enough to bring back to the shop and charge every day and be ready to go the next morning. [00:10:01] Craig Macmillan: That was gonna be my next question, Brooke. So when you first started with this, did you have any concerns about range? [00:10:05] Duff Bevill: All of us do. [00:10:07] Brooke Parsons: Yeah, that was the number one concern was range. For our operation, we farm all in Sonoma County and in a given day, I wasn't driving more than say a hundred miles in the van and it did make a difference in the range, whether or not I had weight in the vehicle or not, or if I use the heat or not. [00:10:32] I didn't have as much range in the van as the Ford Lightning. And I had to be careful there were a couple of scary moments that I thought I'd have to call Somebody to come get me, but I never ultimately ran out of power [00:10:48] Craig Macmillan: So with a little practice and a little experience, you knew [00:10:51] Duff Bevill: If you were to buy a a ford lightning, I don't know about the other electric vehicles in the ford product line But for sure the lightning you would have a choice of, I think, two different battery packs. [00:11:02] One they refer to, I believe it's just standard. And then they had a second option or an option that would be the extended battery. My understanding at the time, the Ford, pro version of the Ford Lightning came with a standard battery. But when they heard I was, you know, initially I was getting over 300 miles in a charge, I asked them about that and they said let us get back to you. [00:11:22] Well, a week later they got back and said, oh yeah, that's right, we set yours up, or the three, but for sure mine, the one we still have, with the big battery. They sort of custom built that truck. These three are one offs in that first early run of the heavier battery pack, which to me and I suggested this to him, if the marketing is intended to be to the professional business owner driving a pickup truck, I think Ford pro should just be, you have a standard big battery in it for those reasons. [00:11:50] They may do that. I have no idea. You're got a professional driver. He's in there going from. The lumber yard to the job site down to the Supply depot for something else. I would just think that's just based on our habits in the farming industry. [00:12:03] You're shuffling around and it seems to me that'd be a good option, but anyways, It worked out great for me. [00:12:08] Craig Macmillan: So you've been driving the lightning now for a little while, right? [00:12:11] Duff Bevill: I drove it for the first two I guess nine months just so I could assess How I might want to buy more of them for , our operation here. [00:12:19] We buy a couple of pickup trucks every year. I gave , the, pickup to Brooke. So she now drives the pickup cause we turned the van back in. [00:12:25] Craig Macmillan: I figured that might get kicked back to you so Brooke now you've driven the van now you're driving the truck How do you feel about the truck? [00:12:31] Brooke Parsons: It handles better than any vehicle. I've ever driven. I love to drive it. I'm very proud of it and I Like it a lot zero complaints [00:12:41] Craig Macmillan: Even though you have to have a trailer again [00:12:42] Brooke Parsons: Even though I have to have a trailer again, that's okay. [00:12:45] Duff Bevill: It was remarkable how it seemed like it was luxurious riding because the electric horsepower, . That thing is so powerful. One of the things, again, my understanding of the engineers, they redesigned the chassis on it. [00:12:57] So Ford that F one 50 has four wheel, all four corners, independent suspension. Soon as we got to, we put it up on the rack to take a look at the, Technology underneath it. Look at the batteries, you know, you're not touching anything, you're just looking at everything. [00:13:10] And they designed this beautiful cast aluminum suspension for the back end of that truck. That you'd find in a, I don't know, luxurious European automobile, I think. But it's built heavy to handle all that, torque. You know, oh, it's like, I don't know, 800, horsepower when you push the special button on the dashboard, you know, and it's pretty stunning the performance and that's all torque. [00:13:31] That's twisting power. And so the engineers had to design into that thing, something capable of handling that much torque is beautiful. But the point is a four wheel independent suspension just rides beautifully cars heavier. So about a thousand pounds heavier, I think because of the batteries. So the comments, the extra weight. [00:13:47] And a very sophisticated suspension. It's just like a luxury sedan. And you're driving pretty nice. [00:13:52] Craig Macmillan: And so Brooke, you've been driving this truck now, one of the things that has come up around electric vehicles has been the question of horsepower end of torque. [00:13:59] How do you feel this truck performs compared to like, let's say a diesel dually, [00:14:03] Brooke Parsons: It accelerates very quickly, so getting onto the freeway is no problem when it's busy. And the other biggest factor that I notice is braking. You hardly have to brake and it takes a little bit of time to get used to because when you take your foot off of the accelerator, it naturally stops because the engine isn't going. [00:14:29] And you hardly have to use your brakes, which is very nice. [00:14:33] Duff Bevill: When I first got it, my wife had a Prius many, many years ago, and she pretty much drove it right off the lot. The way it was set up from the dealer. Well, I discovered that you could switch to regeneration on electric. So when you did let off the throttle, it would break by regenerating electric motors, regenerate electricity, put it back in the battery. [00:14:52] Well, that's the first thing I did on this lightning. Find that setting I think in the nine months that I drove it I told the guys at Ford I said, I'll bet you I didn't touch the brakes ten times in those nine months [00:15:03] Brooke Parsons: but to answer your question I've only pulled light things behind it and So I haven't really put it to the test in that way. [00:15:13] Craig Macmillan: I was doing a little research on this and I understand that there's like a data collection and management component to this that's attractive. [00:15:19] What can you tell me about that? Have you used that feature? It can tell you about your fleet, I guess? [00:15:24] Duff Bevill: Aside from electric vehicles Ford was really interested in us, Using and learning to use, and hearing back from us, their telematics. That's what they call it, Ford Telematics. [00:15:37] And I think it was initially launched with the Ford Pro division, where you sign up every vehicle in your fleet. We've got like 20 Ford pickup trucks, something like that. If you go back all the way, I want to say like to 2014. [00:15:49] Prior to that, I'm not sure, but for sure, like 2014, the electronics in those vehicles have the capability of just hooking up to the telematic system. The Ford is promoting, and if you get it into your fleet and get your, your vehicles in entered in your fleet, you can monitor them. Of course, like GPS, that's what everybody's doing nowadays, but much more than that, your shop manager could know, have a better use of knowing when it's time for an oil change, you know, we just do it. [00:16:14] We track that kind of stuff, hard copy paper, put a sticker on the dashboard and the drivers relay to us when the mileage number comes up, they notify the shop manager and we schedule for a service. Typically the oil filter change and then in general inspection we inspect the brakes and all that kind of stuff. [00:16:31] With the telematics they have the potential setting up where you could punch in a timeline that you wanted either by the calendar. Like every 12 months on the vehicles that we don't run very much. We do a major inspection every 12 months. And then the ones that actually have the mileage being for somewhere between five and 7, 000 miles, something like that. [00:16:50] Depends on the vehicle. Depends on the tractor or it's a pickup truck or a full size class eight diesel truck. And so all that stuff is available. And one of the pluses and this happened to us. It was a perfect, we've used this as an example. Typically in modern vehicles, the components that fail first are the sensors that measure your NOX exhaust pipes. [00:17:11] Those are the ones that are going bad. Probably because of the heat cycle they go through because of their exhaust pipes, right? So about anywhere between 40, 000 and 60, 000 miles, those are the devices that fail. So one of our foremen called the shop, our shop manager, and said check engine light came on. [00:17:27] I guess he got the code through telematics, identified it as an oxygen sensor, ordered the part. The truck never came back to the shop. It's still out on the job site. We're supposed to be with the crew. He gets the parts ordered. The delivery guys bring the part to the shop that day. And it's interesting how it works is that is the analysis is it is 90 percent likely it's your oxygen sensor. They come up and then when the guy back that night, they bring it right into the shop and change that sensor. At the end of the day, confirmed that that was the part that needed to be replaced. [00:18:00] The next day was back on the job site, all repaired. The only other way around that would have been. Bring it back to the shop. Get your, your analysis device on it, you know, on the onboard computer or mechanic drives out to the job site, does the same thing at the job site. [00:18:16] And then it comes back or it comes out, orders the parts on a telephone or something like that. So it's saves time. There's no doubt about it. And there's a lot more to, manage a lot of the of systems we have already in place Ford doing the same thing with their telematics. [00:18:28] So some of the things Didn't have any added value because we already have that kind of technology, but they were expanding a lot of that technology for fleet management. So that's a real plus. And they were constantly tweaking that in making improvements on the usability of it and that sort of thing. [00:18:44] So that was a big deal. That was a big one. [00:18:47] Craig Macmillan: The fleet management aspect of having an electric vehicle like this with this kind of a technology going into the future could be huge for a farm, could be huge for a management company like yourself that has properties all over the place. That kind of remote diagnostic is really amazing. [00:18:59] The idea of like, Hey, the light's on. Okay, I'll fix it tonight. No problem. [00:19:03] Duff Bevill: Well, the other big plus is when we put that lightning up on the rack, just to take a look at it, you know, we're just kind of noodling through the, , there's no oil to change in an engine. We found one plug access to a transmission on it. [00:19:18] But even the owner's manual says don't touch any of that kind of stuff. You know, they can be serviced, but there's no schedule for servicing. The disc brakes, I don't think you'd ever If you use the vehicle to its maximum value, I don't think you'd ever put brakes in it. There's no transmission transitions made up of hundreds and hundreds of parts. It's not electric motors or a simple, simple mechanical device and the internal combustion engine has hundreds and hundreds and hundreds of parts that aren't there. So it has the potential of being over the ownership timeline of it. [00:19:52] A lot less cost per mile. Even when you, you calculate in your Cost of electricity charge, but we have here and we've got solar panels here too. We already had installed From a number of years ago So we've got sort of that added advantage whether the electric vehicle made a little bit even more sense because we're already kind of using discounted Power [00:20:11] Craig Macmillan: that was going to be my next question. i'm assuming your solar is connected to the grid So it's an offset so you're not islanded, but you still have the, you're generating power on your own. [00:20:20] So you've got onsite power generation to power your fleet to a degree. That's brilliant. Yeah, that's fantastic. I remember years ago people were complaining about diesel engines and friends of mine were like, well, if you build us a solar truck, I'll freaking drive it. I got no problem with that. [00:20:33] Well, here we are. What do you know? It's 30 years later, we have solar trucks, in effect. There has to have been some obstacles to adopting this. Were there some roadblocks or some things you had to learn along the way before you really felt like you were totally comfortable? [00:20:46] Duff Bevill: Well, like I said, I was familiar with a hybrid. [00:20:49] I still drive a hybrid. I drive a hybrid Ford pickup truck now. We had to get a charging station installed. Here at the office and then, you know, there's a decision. Do I do it at home or do the office? I wanted to hear at the office because that's where the fleet is parked and I had to think through, you know, get the one installed and how many more can I have and how many trucks will it eventually service without a major infrastructure redesign. [00:21:11] So we've got that one put in and I, in the process, I had the electrician who was recommended to us. I had him install extra conduits underground. That are dummy right now. I assume we'll, we'll, extend for more pickup trucks. [00:21:25] That was really the big obstacle. And then that's why I drove it because I want to know firsthand exactly what I was up against. I accomplished what I wanted. I want to learn as much as I could about it. Being there, having access to the Ford people, especially the engineers. Was on the fast track of having a better understanding. [00:21:40] I got to talk to the guys who actually, one guy designed the grill, the other guy designed the dashboard. I mean, I was talking to those, [00:21:45] Craig Macmillan: you had access. Yeah. That's, that's pretty amazing. Brooke, what was your learning curve? Like you talked about a couple of things, but were there obstacles that you felt you kind of ran across that you had to figure out, or that could be improvements [00:21:56] Brooke Parsons: just forming the habit of charging. [00:21:57] One time I forgot and. I was responsible for getting people someplace in the morning and it made me nervous. But you do that once or twice and you don't forget. So that was the real only obstacle. When traveling a longer distance, I did have to learn how to find charging stations that work well, are compatible with the lightning. [00:22:25] And Ford is making advances in that area, now partnered with Tesla to use their system. And so that will only improve. But really it's around learning how to use the logistics of electric charging. [00:22:44] Craig Macmillan: Right. And that's true for electric charging. For all of that. And you're right. I think a little bit of practice. [00:22:49] Most of the folks that I know with electric vehicles, they're scared at first, and then they kind of figure it out. Now that you've had a chance to work with this, I think I already know the answer to this question. I mean, there's a question for both of you. When you were looking to your crystal ball, how do you see this technology being applied in the future? [00:23:03] Duff Bevill: Think there's a place for it. I'm not so sure that one type of energy source is going to be the, solution for everything. I think practically, I think it's going to be some kind of a combination of energy sources and I don't discount nuclear. [00:23:14] There's probably a place for everything, certainly in a transition period that that'll work best for all. Electrician put in the the charging station for us. He said, , if everybody's gonna go electric, the package must be solar panels, um, battery storage, either a large battery storage in a community setting, you know, like in a neighborhood or a small city size. [00:23:37] Or you'll have battery storage areas that is appropriate, like maybe at our farm shop. Because we're commercial, we would be a candidate for battery storage, at least for our operation. So you'd have a solution for, you know, we're back to Sonoma County weather conditions again for the first time in quite a few years. [00:23:55] I mean, it's overcast and rainy a lot of days out of the year. If you have solar panels, they're just not going to be working as efficiently and you still have to go to work every day and get your people to work. If you are relying. Let's say exclusively on electric, you've got to have something other than solar panel on the roof [00:24:09] so windmill, solar panels, battery storage, there's some combination of multiple technologies. I just think that's sort of realistic of what it is. Do you want 95 percent of it to be coal? No, none of us do, you know, cause we all know the story there, but is, is there a place for coal for 10 percent of it? [00:24:25] 15 percent of it. Don't know. I have no idea. It's good. I mean, we liked it. It's you know, just, we're not relying on it entirely right now, but we'll phase into it as time goes on. [00:24:33] Craig Macmillan: Well, that was going to be, and and maybe Brookie also can kind of speak to this. I mean, is there a time when there isn't going to be a diesel truck on the farm? [00:24:40] Duff Bevill: We're more concerned about diesel tractors. You know, the evolution went from, steam, you know, the early 1900s. The steam to, and then, you know, both in automobiles and, and on, on the farm, the competition was steam or gasoline because diesel wasn't invented yet. [00:24:58] diesel engine wasn't invented until the 1920s. So turn of the century, 19th and 20th century, it was a competition between steam and gasoline, gasoline won. So gasoline surge forward all the way into the 1930s and with a few exceptions and in the 1940s, but by the 1950s. There was a clear transition that diesel was much, much more efficient, you know, pound for pound and horsepower for horsepower. [00:25:24] I can't even think of where you could buy a gasoline tractor once you got in the 1970s. I'm sure you could still, but it represented a really small percentage. And by the 80s and 90s, it's all diesel.down to almost lawnmower size you can get it John Deere ride along more, you probably have a choice between gasoline and and diesel power to mow the golf course, [00:25:42] that's actually transitioning to electric now too, you know, those, those small ones will plug it in and then mow for two hours, we're not even in the transition part of that story yet. [00:25:52] There's a couple, manufacturers that have electric tractors the, inconvenience of them is really insurmountable right now, but changing batteries at lunchtime in your barn and that kind of stuff, tough. That's, tough technology. [00:26:05] Craig Macmillan: It's still new. Yeah, this is still new. We're still finding our way there. I've talked to people about that topic quite a bit. It'll get better. Yeah, we'll see where it goes. Hey, Brooke, what is one thing that you'd recommend to listeners if they're thinking about adopting electric vehicles for the farm? [00:26:20] Brooke Parsons: Would say be open to trying new things. It expands your mind and. It allows opportunity that would not be there otherwise. And be okay with mistakes. That's how we learn. [00:26:37] Craig Macmillan: That's great advice. I think that's really, really good. Where can people find out more about you at Beville Vineyard Management? [00:26:43] Duff Bevill: Look at our website BevillVineyard.Com Get you right to the, right to the website. [00:26:47] Craig Macmillan: Well, I want, to both for being here. Thanks, Duff, and thanks, Brooke, for being here. [00:26:51] Duff Bevill: Well, thank you for reaching out to us. [00:26:53] Brooke Parsons: You're welcome. Thank you. [00:26:55] Beth Vukmanic: Thank you for listening. Today's podcast was brought to you by Valent. Bio-sciences a leader in biostimulants constantly delivering, cutting edge innovation to maximize their customers yields and ROI. 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July 26, 2024 ~ Ford shares plummeted 18% after a lackluster earnings report, raising industry-wide concerns, especially with Ford's high warranty costs. CEO Jim Farley admitted these quality issues hit finances hard. Guy, Lloyd, and Jamie talk with Bloomberg Auto Business Reporter Keith Naughton about how traditional automakers are gaining on Tesla, while GM grapples with EV transition and tech challenges.

Ford CEO, Jim Farley, is saying that Americans need to adopt a more positive mindset for smaller cars. He's saying this with EVs in mind of course... as electric vehicles are more viable in smaller packages. But a lot of car enthusiasts find his statement super-ironic & slightly-irritating, since it was FORD who killed all their small fun cars (minus the Mustang) just a few short years ago...

Shoot us a Text.Welcome to a new month and a new quarter! Today we're covering Jim Farley's conversion from “petrol head” to EV enthusiast, Jeep's plans to bring a sub-$25K EV to the US market and a new robotaxi from the CEO of Bugatti.Show Notes with links:Ford CEO Jim Farley has posted his argument for EVs on LinkedIn, discussing the potential and challenges of EVs, while emphasizing his personal experience and Ford's commitment to innovation.Farley describes his deep-rooted love for traditional cars and his surprise at falling in love with electric vehicles through his experience with the Ford F-150 Lightning Platinum.He highlights the convenience of EVs, such as the absence of gas station visits, quiet operation, smooth acceleration, and unique features like a massive frunk and mobile generator capabilities.“The tipping point we're working toward will come not from regulators who push us or from politicians who try to hold us back. It will come from consumers. Not when an arbitrary market share is reached, but when electric vehicles are simply better for more customers – better to drive, cheaper to own, and easier to integrate into daily life.”Jeep has announced plans to launch an affordable Renegade EV in the US for under $25,000, but industry experts are skeptical about the feasibility of hitting this price point.Jeep aims to launch a new model every year over the next three years, with a goal of increasing its market coverage in North America from 45% to 85% by 2027.Experts doubt Jeep can achieve the $25,000 price point, citing potential production outside North America, which would disqualify the vehicle from federal incentives.Ralph Mahalak Jr., a Jeep dealer, supports the idea of a low-cost EV but stresses the need for a range of 200 to 300 miles to be competitive.Other brands like Kia, Volvo, and Chevy are also targeting the low-cost EV segment, with prices starting around $30,000 to $35,000.“If the Renegade comes in at, let's say [$30,000] starting for the launch models, or maybe even [$35,000], it could put up some numbers for Jeep,” says Edmunds' Joseph Yoon.Rimac, known for its million-dollar hypercars, has ventured into autonomous vehicles with the launch of its robotaxi, "Verne." Named after the novelist Jules Verne, this innovative two-seater EV aims to revolutionize urban transportation.The Verne is a two-door, two-seater EV with a design blending a space capsule and a European hatchback. It features a giant 43-inch dashboard screen, 17 speakers, and no steering wheel or pedals, offering a spacious and tech-savvy interior.Equipped with Mobileye's advanced cameras, sensors, and lidars, the Verne uses the Mobileye Drive platform for its autonomous driving capabilities.“Why a 2-seater? Because the data shows that nine out of 10 rides are used by one or two people,” says Chief Design Officer Adriano Mudri in a 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

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

Kelly and Lizz are vintage now and hitting their Susie Homemaker era, being bodybuilders isn't in the cards—it's really just the chicken of it all, and Kelly shares her boomer iPhone hardships on today's episode. → The Car Mom Auto Show is just around the corner! Get ready for a road trip and knock out all of your car browsing in one weekend with fun for the whole family. In driveway dumps, Kelly shares about her family travel success and how she's ready for an 8 year old in the family. New tie dye traditions have taken shape and the kids had a blast. James had the best day of his life with mom after his surgery last week while Kelly managed a febrile seizure at home with one of her kiddos (everyone is fine). After this segment, coping with cookies and stocking your freezer might just get added to your chill summer plans.   Pots and pans you don't have to put away? Yes, please. With Caraway's beautiful cookware you can just leave them out and enjoy the aesthetic. Caraway's products are made without any toxic materials like PFAS, PTFEs, POH, or other hard to pronounce chemicals. Over 65,000 people have given Caraway kitchenware five stars. Now it's time to try it for yourself.  → Visit carawayhome.com/carpool or use the code CARPOOL at checkout to get 10% off your next purchase for a limited time. Over 74% of people have subscriptions they've forgotten about. Cancel unused and unwanted subscriptions, keep your spending on track, and put money right back in your pocket with Rocket Money. With over 5 million users, Rocket Money has helped save its members an average of $720 a year with over 500 million in canceled subscriptions. So stop wasting money on things you don't use.  → Download the Rocket Money app at rocketmoney.com/carpool   A listener's 2019 Tiguan might be totaled, should she take a different approach at the dealership? Kelly and Lizz agree—an easy sale isn't one a salesman should take advantage of. When you really need a car, leverage your urgency! How do you know when you've outgrown a friendship? The writing might be on the wall with this one. Kelly and Lizz say you don't have to make it a confrontation when someone shows they're really out of touch with where you're at in life.  In industry news Jeep is releasing their first EV, the Wagoneer S—which looks nothing like a Wagoneer. Kelly and Lizz talk about the EV tax credit smoke and mirrors. Both Ford CEO, Jim Farley and GM CEO, Mary Barra took the stage separately at a recent conference to share their perspective on the long-term powertrain strategy. And GM plans to bring back plugin hybrid vehicles to its lineup by 2027. Lizz brings today's ditch the drive-through, shredded taco beef roast, from The Car Mom Crew Facebook group. You'll need a roast, taco seasoning, street taco tortillas, cheese, and guac to make this recipe. Go to the Facebook group, type roast in the search bar, and you'll see the video with full instructions. Lizz made her roast in the Crock Pot and it was a huge hit! → To share your ditch the drive-through recipe with us, call (959) CAR-POOL and leave us a message! → Write in your advice questions! Send Kelly and Lizz an email to get your question featured on the show at hello@thecarmomofficial.com  Follow the Carpool Podcast on IG Follow the Carpool Podcast on YouTube Join The Car Mom Crew Facebook Group! Follow Kelly on IG Follow Lizz on IG Follow the Truck Dad on IG Visit thecarmomofficial.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shoot us a Text.Four days away from ASOTU CON we're talking about Nissan's move to push Dealers to advertise below invoice. We also talk about the growing percentage of F150 Hybrids being sold, as well as the very first passenger test of an eVTOL in Abu Dhabi.As a triple digit days supply grows, Nissan is taking an unprecedented step to clear overflowing inventories by allowing dealers to advertise 2024 vehicles up to 10% below invoice, a first since the pandemic, with the Armada being advertised as low as 15% below.Dealers however, are concerned, feeling the burden of moving the vehicles has been shifted from Nissan to them, as Nisaan pulls back on direct incentives."Nissan is saying, 'We can't afford to be in the market, so you need to be,' " said one of several retailers interviewed, who requested not to be identified for fear of retaliation from the automaker. "The responsibility has been moved from the factory to us."With high floorplan costs, some dealers welcome the opportunity for more pricing flexibility to increase store traffic and reduce inventory.This aggressive pricing strategy could hurt Nissan's brand value long-term, mirroring problematic practices from the last decade.Many plan to use below-invoice pricing selectively, boosting profitability through finance, insurance deals, and upselling on features."This move provides more flexibility when warranted," says Nissan spokesperson Brian Brockman, highlighting the company's adaptive strategy to current market conditions.Ford is significantly increasing its production of hybrid vehicles, with CEO Jim Farley announcing that 20-25% of F-150 pickups are now hybrids. Following a freshening of the F-150 lineup, Ford aims to make the model the nation's top-selling hybrid. Hybrid sales overall have risen 47% in early 2024.Farley emphasized the importance of offering customers a choice between gasoline, hybrid, and electric vehicles, acknowledging slower-than-expected EV adoption.Ford is exploring advanced battery technologies like semisolid-state batteries, promising enhancements in the mid-2020s.Despite postponing some EV investments, Ford remains committed to electrification, with Bill Ford expressing continued enthusiasm for the segment.Further emphasizing their position, CEO Jim Farley said,"Our key strategy as a company is to give customers choice." eVTOL maker EHang recently made aviation history by completing the world's first passenger-carrying demo flight of its EH216-S eVTOL in Abu DhabiThe EH216-S, the first certified pilotless eVTOL to carry passengers, demonstrated its capabilities in front of distinguished guests, including Emirati royals and civil aviation authorities. He said, "Being part of this historic moment is truly exhilarating," 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

It's the first Friday of the Month and we're talking about another OEM's return to stair step incentive programs. We also talk about Ford's throttling back on some new EV truck models, as well as GenZs propensity for financial responsibility. Ford is the next OEM to get back on the stairmaster as it reactivates stair-step incentives to boost F-150 sales, stirring up a mix of concern and strategic maneuvering among dealers.The program applies to certain 2023 models, including gasoline, hybrid, and Lightning variants, aiming to move inventory as 2024 models face delivery delays.Critics argue stair-steps erode trust and create pricing confusion, with calls for transparency and direct incentives to customers.Dealerships earn $750 per truck if they meet their monthly sales target, $1,000 per truck for reaching 120% of the target, and in February and March, the incentive was $1,500 per truck for surpassing the target by 120%.Nick Anderson, general manager of Chuck Anderson Ford in Excelsior Springs appreciates the help to move vehicles but has deeper concerns about causing more customer confusion:"My main goal is for the customer to 100 percent understand everything," Anderson said. "When manufacturers have these hidden offers that the dealership is aware of but the customer doesn't understand, I think it hurts the relationship between the consumer base and the dealer body. Manufacturers are never really on the hook to explain anything."Ford has postponed the debut of new electric SUVs and trucks in North America, delaying the launch of three-row EVs in Canada to 2027 due to a global dip in EV demand and to await market development and advancements in battery technology.Tennessee's new electric truck production pushed to 2026, aiming for gradual quality-driven output increase.Amidst financial losses in its EV segment, Ford focuses on integrating hybrid options across its gasoline vehicle range."We are committed to scaling a profitable EV business, using capital wisely and bringing to market the right gas, hybrid, and fully electric vehicles at the right time," says CEO Jim Farley.Gen Z is defying the financial stereotypes inherited from their predecessor Gen Y, as nearly 80% reject the notions of 'doom spending' and 'soft saving' as reflective of their financial behaviors, according to a Cleo survey."Doom spending" refers to the act of excessively spending money as a way to cope with economic or financial stress.Inflation has prompted nearly 4 in 5 Gen Zers to adapt their spending, emphasizing their proactive approach to financial management.Notably, 30% of Zoomers (ages 16-27) have started saving even before adulthood, showcasing early financial responsibility.Cleo's survey reveals that 41% of Gen Zers completely disassociate from 'doom spending'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

It's the last week in March as we head toward our 5th Friday and 5th Saturday. On our way, we're covering Honda's unilateral cut to Dealer profit margins plus BYD's 10k ‘Mini Lambo”, as well as another impending anchor on the power grid. In a move in their shift towards electric vehicles, Honda is cutting dealer profit margins in both the U.S. and Canada, triggering significant industry backlash. Honda announced they will reduce dealership profit margins on new vehicles in the U.S. by 0.5 percent and up to 44 percent in Canada as part of a broader adjustment strategy affecting marketing, advertising, and service payments.The decision has stirred pushback among Honda dealers. U.S. dealers describe the margin cut as "inappropriate but not surprising," reflecting the hefty investments required for the EV transition. Canadian dealers, facing more severe cuts, label the move a "blatant money grab," anticipating a shift of financial burden onto consumers.The reduction is expected to impact dealerships' bottom lines, with U.S. dealers particularly worried about smaller operations. Brian Kanyan, chair of the Honda National Dealer Advisory Board, emphasized the need for dealers to adapt, expressing hope for Honda's support in adjustment efforts.BYD is launching the Seagull EV, dubbed the "Lamborghini mini," which features  BYD's Blade batteries and offers a range of up to 252 miles,  that is priced under $10,000, raising concerns among American car manufacturers about their ability to compete on price and innovation.Ford and GM are adjusting their strategies towards more affordable EVs. Ford is focusing on compact electric pickups and SUVs, and GM is planning to introduce a next-gen Chevy Bolt EV.BYD's aggressive pricing and integrated manufacturing approach are underscoring a broader industry trend towards lower-cost EVs, compelling American manufacturers to innovate or risk losing significant market share.Ford CEO, Jim Farley called the vehicle “pretty damn good” and continued, “If we fail to keep up with Chinese automakers, like BYD, then 20% to 30% of your revenue is at risk... As the CEO of a company that had trouble competing with the Japanese and the South Koreans, we have to fix this problem.”The rapid expansion of AI data centers across the United States is triggering concerns that the national power grid may not withstand the surge in electricity demand. AI data centers are requiring exponentially more power than their predecessorsStates like Oregon's Portland General Electric has  doubled their demand forecast for the next 5 years and and Georgia is looking at a 17x increase in their industrial power forecastHosts: 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

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

Jim Farley is the CEO of Ford. Jim joins the Armchair Expert to discuss what growing up in Argentina was like, how much he loved watching car races as a kid, and the time his dad sold the car he gifted him. Jim and Dax talk about their shared car nightmare, the stereotypes of being a car guy, and how to achieve positive car karma. Jim explains the hurdles of reengineering cars for electric, how Ford joining the Red Bull Formula 1 team came to be, and the generational differences in car culture. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jim Farley is the CEO of Ford. Jim joins the Armchair Expert to discuss what growing up in Argentina was like, how much he loved watching car races as a kid, and the time his dad sold the car he gifted him. Jim and Dax talk about their shared car nightmare, the stereotypes of being a car guy, and how to achieve positive car karma. Jim explains the hurdles of reengineering cars for electric, how Ford joining the Red Bull Formula 1 team came to be, and the generational differences in car culture. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices