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It's EV News Briefly for Thursday 09 October 2025, everything you need to know in less than 5 minutes if you haven't got time for the full show. Patreon supporters fund this show, get the episodes ad free, as soon as they're ready and are part of the EV News Daily Community. You can be like them by clicking here: https://www.patreon.com/EVNewsDaily MERCEDES EV SALES RETURN TO GROWTH https://evne.ws/4ogQtTX NEW INVESTMENT TO HELP MUNRO EV SCALE M‑SERIES PRODUCTION https://evne.ws/48mukyO NEW TESLA MODEL Y STANDARD TRIM MAY COME TO THE UK https://evne.ws/42SNysn HOW TESLA MODEL Y MATCHES UP AGAINST FORD MUSTANG MACH‑E https://evne.ws/4o36xIK NISSAN OFFERS ROGUE-BASED E-POWER TO RIVALS https://evne.ws/42w801W WEAVEGRID AND LG VENTURES PARTNER ON GRID-INTERACTIVE EVS https://evne.ws/4oaqa1l VOLVO Q3 SALES SEE RISING EV SHARE AMID FALLING DELIVERIES  https://evne.ws/42y7Irk EV INTEREST MAY STAY STABLE AFTER TAX CREDIT END https://evne.ws/4oa0Sk8 LEAPMOTOR B10 TO LAUNCH IN UK  https://evne.ws/47bTQ8N GERMANY'S GREEN LEADER CRITICISES MERZ ON EV POLICY https://evne.ws/46ZCLxu INSTAVOLT UK IS UPGRADING ITS CHARGERS  https://evne.ws/4o6q1Mr CROSS-PAVEMENT EV CHARGING NOW ALLOWED IN NORTHERN IRELAND https://evne.ws/4mR6sqt AMPERE CONFIRMS 40% EV COST CUT TARGET https://evne.ws/48hPyOh BMW LAUNCHES ELECTRIC STANDUP PADDLE BOARD https://evne.ws/4pZqQs7 Mercedes-Benz EV sales return to growth   Mercedes-Benz achieved a 9% year-on-year increase in Q3 2025 electric sales after six straight quarters of decline, thanks to strong CLA demand. Electric vans also surged nearly 96% year-over-year, positioning Mercedes for further EV momentum with new models coming next year.   Munro EV scales M‑Series production   Scottish automaker Munro EV is expanding its Glasgow plant with new funding to boost M‑Series all-terrain EV production and create up to 300 jobs. The investment supports plans to build up to 5,000 rugged electric vehicles annually and strengthen Scotland's return to vehicle manufacturing.   Tesla Model Y Standard trim for UK   Tesla's new Standard trim Model Y, recently launched in the US, could reach the UK by 2026 offering improved efficiency and a lower entry price. Starting near £44,000, the new version provides a smooth, efficient design update while keeping the range close to 365 miles WLTP.   Nissan e‑Power supply plans   Nissan plans to supply its Rogue-based hybrid using e‑Power technology to partners like Ford and Stellantis to expand electrified options. The move could boost production at its Tennessee plant and give other automakers an affordable route to add hybrid powertrains.   WeaveGrid and LG Ventures partnership   LG Ventures has invested in WeaveGrid to develop smarter, grid‑interactive EV charging solutions. The partnership combines LG's battery technology with WeaveGrid's AI software to optimize energy use and strengthen grid reliability as EV adoption grows.   Volvo Q3 EV share rises  Volvo's U.S. EV deliveries jumped 71% year-over-year in Q3 2025 even as total sales dipped 9%, driven by the EX30 and EX90 models. Electrified vehicles now make up a growing share of Volvo's lineup, underscoring its steady shift to full electrification.   EV demand remains solid post‑credit   A J.D. Power report finds U.S. EV interest holding steady even as federal tax credits phase out, suggesting stable long-term demand. Consumers increasingly cite improved choice, charging access and quality as the main reasons for considering electric vehicles.  Leapmotor B10 UK launch  Leapmotor debuts the B10 electric crossover in the UK from under £30,000, boosted by a manufacturer “Leap Grant.” With 270 miles of range, rapid 168 kW charging, and premium equipment, the B10 extends affordable EV options across 53 UK dealerships.   Greens criticise Merz EV stance   German Green leader Katharina Dröge criticised Chancellor Merz's call to abandon the EU's 2035 combustion engine ban, calling it damaging to industry progress. She urged stronger EV incentives, more charging infrastructure, and social leasing to keep Germany competitive in the global transition.   InstaVolt upgrading UK chargers   InstaVolt has begun nationwide upgrades replacing older 50 kW units with faster, more accessible 120 kW chargers. The new design shortens charge times and improves convenience, backed by renewable power and near‑perfect network reliability.   Cross‑pavement charging in Northern Ireland   Northern Ireland now allows residents without driveways to install cross‑pavement home charging channels for EVs. The scheme offers much cheaper charging than public points, helping hundreds of thousands access affordable home charging for the first time.   Ampere confirms 40% cost‑cut target   Renault's EV unit Ampere reaffirmed its goal to reduce EV costs by 40% by 2028 while reaching break-even in 2025. Success would strengthen Renault's competitiveness and make its next generation of electric models more affordable.   BMW electric paddle board  BMW and SipaBoards have launched an electric self‑inflating stand‑up paddle board featuring modular batteries and digital controls. Priced at €3,990, the innovative board combines quiet motorization, safety features, and app connectivity for water sports enthusiasts.

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✨ Episode OverviewWeddings are so much more than two people saying “I do.” They're about the blending of families, generations coming together, and creating an environment where everyone — from grandma to the flower girl — feels included, comfortable, and cared for.In this heartfelt and insightful episode, I sit down with Brittany Janice Renault, a talented Big Island–based photographer known for her warm energy, natural connection with clients, and ability to capture intimate, joy-filled moments. Brittany shares her expert tips on how couples (and photographers!) can make the entire family feel relaxed and at ease on the wedding day — because when the family feels good, the photos feel magical.

Un miembro del canal me dijo: “Tanto hablar de Saab y se os olvida Volvo” ¡Y tenía toda la razón! Si a una persona, aficionada o no, le pronuncias “Volvo”, piensan en Suecia, en seguridad y, probablemente, en un coche familiar cuadrado y robusto. Esta es la historia de una marca que convirtió la seguridad en su religión pero también fabricó coupés deportivos y que acabó teniendo los ojos rasgados… ¿se puede hablar de “final feliz”? La historia de muchas marcas comienza en un taller de coches, pero la de Volvo no. En Gotemburgo, Suecia, esta erradicada la empresa SKF era uno de los mayores fabricantes del mundo de rodamientos. Y dos de sus empleados, el economista Assar Gabrielsson y el ingeniero Gustaf Larson, compartían una pasión: los automóviles. La leyenda cuenta que sellaron su acuerdo en una cena en agosto de 1924, en el restaurante Sturehof de Estocolmo, comiendo cigalas. El 14 de abril de 1927, el primer Volvo salió de la fábrica. Era el ÖV 4, apodado "Jakob", un descapotable con un motor de 4 cilindros y 28 CV. Como en toda buena historia, el debut tuvo un problemilla. Hablar de Volvo es hablar de seguridad con propuestas concretos. Otras marcas en los años 40 y 50 se centraban en la potencia las prestaciones, pero Volvo ya pensaba en cómo sobrevivir a un accidente. En 1944, su modelo PV444 ya introdujo una jaula de seguridad y el parabrisas de vidrio laminado. En los 50, experimentaron con salpicaderos acolchados. Pero el momento que cambió todo el mundo del automóvil, llegó en 1959. Volvo contrató al ingeniero Nils Bohlin, que antes había diseñado asientos eyectables para aviones de combate en Saab. Sabía cómo mantener a un humano atado y a salvo. En menos de un año, Bohlin desarrolló y patentó el cinturón de seguridad de tres puntos de anclaje. Y aquí es donde Volvo hizo algo impensable. Tenían la patente de uno de los mayores inventos en la historia del automóvil. Podrían haber intentados cubrirse de oro, pero no, la liberaron. Dejaron que cualquier fabricante del mundo la usara, gratis. Entendieron que era un avance demasiado importante para la vida humana como para guardárselo. ¿Y las carreras? En los 80, Volvo cogió su sedán 240, con la aerodinámica de una nevera, le metió un turbo descomunal y lo apodó "El Ladrillo Volador". Ganó el Campeonato Europeo de Turismos en 1985, humillando a BMW y Jaguar. Pero la locura definitiva llegó en 1994, en el Campeonato Británico de Turismos. A finales del siglo XX, los fabricantes independientes como Volvo lo tenían difícil. Tras un intento de fusión fallido con Renault, Volvo acabó buscando un socio más grande. En 1999, Ford compró la división de coches de Volvo por 6.450 millones de dólares. Volvo pasó a formar parte del Premier Automotive Group de Ford, junto a Jaguar, Land Rover y Aston Martin… Desde donde nadie lo esperaba, llegó una oferta. Venía de China. De un fabricante relativamente desconocido llamado Geely. El pánico se apoderó de Suecia. ¿Una empresa china comprando el símbolo de la ingeniería sueca? Muchos vaticinaron el fin de Volvo, como ya había sucedido con Saab, pensando que robarían su tecnología y la calidad caería en picado. Pero el fundador de Geely, Li Shufu, era un admirador profundo de Volvo. En 2010, la venta se completó por 1.800 millones de dólares. Y Li Shufu cumplió su palabra. Geely hizo lo más inteligente que podía hacer: puso una cantidad ingente de dinero sobre la mesa y se apartó. Le dieron a Volvo la financiación y la independencia casi total para investigar y desarrollar. Liberaron al tigre. El resultado fue el renacimiento de Volvo. Con la inversión china, los ingenieros suecos desarrollaron desde cero dos nuevas plataformas modulares, SPA y CMA. Contrataron a un nuevo jefe de diseño, Thomas Ingenlath, que revolucionó la estética de la marca con señas de identidad como los faros en forma de "Martillo de Thor". El primer fruto de esta nueva era, el XC90 de 2015, fue una declaración de intenciones: lujoso, tecnológico, minimalista y, por supuesto, el coche más seguro del mundo. Fue un éxito rotundo y marcó el camino para una gama que ha devuelto a Volvo a lo más alto del segmento premium, reforzando su identidad sueca y apostando ahora por la electrificación total con su submarca Polestar.

The Cybercrime Wire, hosted by Scott Schober, provides boardroom and C-suite executives, CIOs, CSOs, CISOs, IT executives and cybersecurity professionals with a breaking news story we're following. If there's a cyberattack, hack, or data breach you should know about, then we're on it. Listen to the podcast daily and hear it every hour on WCYB. The Cybercrime Wire is brought to you Cybercrime Magazine, Page ONE for Cybersecurity at https://cybercrimemagazine.com. • For more breaking news, visit https://cybercrimewire.com

If you like what you hear, please subscribe, leave us a review and tell a friend!Multiple cybersecurity incidents continue to affect users worldwide, including spyware campaigns impersonating popular messengers, IoT and Oracle apps exploited in phishing and extortion attacks, and hospital and nursery data breaches exposing sensitive information. Companies like Google, Georgia Tech, Renault, and Chrome users are impacted by updates, settlements, or data leaks, highlighting ongoing risks in digital security.

- OEMs Step Up to Replace EV Incentives - Hyundai Slashes IONIQ 5 Price - Hyundai Simplifies Kona EV Lineup - Stellantis Wants to Sell Free2Move - Dodge Axes Top EV Charger Trim - BYD's Sales Drop - Renault and Chery Talk Joint Assembly and Sales - U.S. Market Share Winners and Losers - GM Shows New Lunar Rover

- OEMs Step Up to Replace EV Incentives - Hyundai Slashes IONIQ 5 Price - Hyundai Simplifies Kona EV Lineup - Stellantis Wants to Sell Free2Move - Dodge Axes Top EV Charger Trim - BYD's Sales Drop - Renault and Chery Talk Joint Assembly and Sales - U.S. Market Share Winners and Losers - GM Shows New Lunar Rover

The latest episode of My Week In Cars finds Steve Cropley driving a Renault 5 at the Watergate Bay sprint. Matt Prior drives an MGB restomodded by the excellent people of Frontline. Cropley has a VW T-Roc on loan, they've both driven a BYD Dolphin Surf, we have correspondence from an American in Ireland and some pigeons begin nesting in Prior's garden.You can make sure you never miss an Autocar podcast by subscribing wherever you get your podcasts. And if you'd be wiling to rate and review the Pod, we'd appreciate it more than you know, too. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mardi 30 septembre, Frédéric Simottel a reçu Michel Lévy-Provençal, prospectiviste, fondateur de TEDxParis et de l'agence Brightness, Enguérand Renault, consultant chez Image 7 et ancien journaliste au Figaro, ainsi que Clément David, président de Theodo Cloud. Ils se sont penchés sur le lancement de Claude Sonnet 4.5, le meilleur modèle au monde pour la programmation par Anthropic, le recrutement de l'ancien patron d'Arianespace par AWS, et le soutien financier de Londres à Jaguar Land Rover après la paralysie causée par la cyberattaque, dans l'émission Tech & Co, la quotidienne, sur BFM Business. Retrouvez l'émission du lundi au jeudi et réécoutez-la en podcast.

Mardi 30 septembre, Frédéric Simottel a reçu Enguérand Renault, consultant chez Image 7 et ancien journaliste au Figaro, Michel Lévy Provençal, prospectiviste, fondateur de TEDxParis et de l'agence Brightness, Clément David, président de Theodo Cloud, Léa Benaim, journaliste BFM Business, David Dupont, vice-président de l'activité Polyamides de spécialités chez Arkema, Nicolas Barattolo, cofondateur et CTO de Movmenta, Kesso Diallo, journaliste Tech&Co, et Arnaud Martenat, président et cofondateur d'Olenbee, dans l'émission Tech & Co, la quotidienne sur BFM Business. Retrouvez l'émission le samedi et réécoutez la en podcast.

Mardi 30 septembre, Frédéric Simottel a reçu Michel Lévy-Provençal, prospectiviste, fondateur de TEDxParis et de l'agence Brightness, Enguérand Renault, consultant chez Image 7 et ancien journaliste au Figaro, ainsi que Clément David, président de Theodo Cloud. Ils se sont penchés sur l'adoption par la Californie d'une loi inédite pour réguler l'IA, la maison-mère de ChatGPT, OpenAI, qui devrait générer 4,3 milliards de dollars de revenus au premier semestre 2025, et OpenAI qui prévoit de lancer un clone de TikTok, dans l'émission Tech & Co, la quotidienne, sur BFM Business. Retrouvez l'émission du lundi au jeudi et réécoutez la en podcast.

Mardi 30 septembre, Frédéric Simottel a reçu Michel Lévy-Provençal, prospectiviste, fondateur de TEDxParis et de l'agence Brightness, Enguérand Renault, consultant chez Image 7 et ancien journaliste au Figaro, ainsi que Clément David, président de Theodo Cloud, dans l'émission Tech & Co, la quotidienne, sur BFM Business. Retrouvez l'émission du lundi au jeudi et réécoutez-la en podcast.

Mardi 30 septembre, Frédéric Simottel a reçu Enguérand Renault, consultant chez Image 7 et ancien journaliste au Figaro, Michel Lévy Provençal, prospectiviste, fondateur de TEDxParis et de l'agence Brightness, Clément David, président de Theodo Cloud, Léa Benaim, journaliste BFM Business, David Dupont, vice-président de l'activité Polyamides de spécialités chez Arkema, Nicolas Barattolo, cofondateur et CTO de Movmenta, Kesso Diallo, journaliste Tech&Co, et Arnaud Martenat, président et cofondateur d'Olenbee, dans l'émission Tech&Co Business sur BFM Business. Retrouvez l'émission le samedi et réécoutez la en podcast.

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel are joined by double BTCC champion Jason Plato for a live podcast in partnership with Renault. Jason discusses his early racing career, his record-breaking 23-year stint in the British Touring Car Championship and much more. He also opens up about how difficult the past few years have been for him and the mental health challenges he has battled since retiring from racing.Use coupon code pod20 at checkout to get 20% off an annual subscription to The Intercooler's online car magazine for the first year! Listen to this podcast ad-free, and enjoy a subscriber-only midweek podcast too. With a 30-day free trial, you can try it risk-free – https://www.the-intercooler.com/subscribe/Find out more about JBR Capital here – https://www.jbrcapital.comUse coupon code Ti10 to get 10% off your Supernatural Car Care order – https://supernaturalcarcare.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

México y EU crean grupo binacional contra el huachicol fiscal y tráfico de armas, EU eleva compras de bienes a Vietnam, pero muy poco a México y Pemex limita ventas externas de crudo y apuesta por refinerías nacionales, con Gonzalo Soto y Diana Gante.00:00 Introducción01:21 México y EU crean grupo binacional contra el huachicol fiscal y tráfico de armas06:33 EU eleva compras de bienes a Vietnam en 43.7%; a México apenas en 6.5%08:53 Pemex limita ventas externas de crudo y apuesta por refinerías nacionales12:56 El riesgo oculto de los plaguicidas: más de 30,000 intoxicaciones en una década18:58 Renault instala en México un hub de compras de autopartes para surtir plantas de Sudamérica

Op 1 iemand hoeft ABN Amro niet te rekenen. De Nederlandsche Bank gaat niet zomaar voor een overname van de bank liggen, zegt president Olaf Sleijpen. Hij is fan van één Europese kapitaalmarkt, en daarbij hoort ook dat elk overnamebod op waarde moet worden beoordeeld. Dus ziet hij het voorstel van het Belgische KBC vrolijk tegemoet. Als KBC nog twijfelde, is dit dan de bevestiging dat de weg voor een overname vrij is? Dat zoeken we deze aflevering uit. Verder hebben we het over de Europese autosector. Die krijgt bijval van een belangrijke politicus. De man aan de leiding van het grootste autoland van Europa is om. Friedrich Merz springt voor zijn autobouwers in de bres en wil af van de verplichte overstap naar elektrische motoren. Tegen 2035 wil de EU dat autobouwers geen enkele benzine- of dieselmotor meer maken. Maar autobouwers zien het als de strop, aangezien de concurrentie uit China moordend is. En met Merz aan hun zijde kan daar nog wel eens verandering in komen. Je hoort ook nog over een miljardenovername tussen twee Nederlandse bedrijven op Wall Street. Over de grootste uitkoop van een beursbedrijf met geleend geld ooit. Groter dan die van Twitter zelfs. En het gaat over het einde van een beursverhaal aan het Damrak. Een verhaal dat van korte duur was, want na één jaar zit het avontuur er alweer op.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Op 1 iemand hoeft ABN Amro niet te rekenen. De Nederlandsche Bank gaat niet zomaar voor een overname van de bank liggen, zegt president Olaf Sleijpen. Hij is fan van één Europese kapitaalmarkt, en daarbij hoort ook dat elk overnamebod op waarde moet worden beoordeeld. Dus ziet hij het voorstel van het Belgische KBC vrolijk tegemoet. Als KBC nog twijfelde, is dit dan de bevestiging dat de weg voor een overname vrij is? Dat zoeken we deze aflevering uit. Verder hebben we het over de Europese autosector. Die krijgt bijval van een belangrijke politicus. De man aan de leiding van het grootste autoland van Europa is om. Friedrich Merz springt voor zijn autobouwers in de bres en wil af van de verplichte overstap naar elektrische motoren. Tegen 2035 wil de EU dat autobouwers geen enkele benzine- of dieselmotor meer maken. Maar autobouwers zien het als de strop, aangezien de concurrentie uit China moordend is. En met Merz aan hun zijde kan daar nog wel eens verandering in komen. Je hoort ook nog over een miljardenovername tussen twee Nederlandse bedrijven op Wall Street. Over de grootste uitkoop van een beursbedrijf met geleend geld ooit. Groter dan die van Twitter zelfs. En het gaat over het einde van een beursverhaal aan het Damrak. Een verhaal dat van korte duur was, want na één jaar zit het avontuur er alweer op.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

För tredje gången i rad pratar vi om huruvida Polestar 5 är supernice eller en besvikelse. Till det släpper Volvo nyheter runt uppdaterad EX90 som helt klart är nice. Vad som däremot är mindre nice är när vi tar ner en hel laddstation med nuverande EX90. Till det är frågan huruvida Renault kan upprepa succén med Renault 5 – genom att släppa Renault 4, en bil som är lite lite större än femman. På besök är Alex Andersson från https://elbilsplankan.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

En este vídeo encontrarás una recomendación de Lidl que se une a los patrocinadores de nuestro canal y nos da una serie de consejos para disfrutar de una vida sana y de una selección de alimentos que nos harán disfrutar de la mejor mesa a un buen precio. Puedes descubrir todo lo que te ofrecen en: https://www.lidl.es/ Luca de Meo, ex CEO de Renault, ha dicho que los coches eléctricos están diseñados para las personas a las que no les gustan los coches y que no aprovechan las ventajas de sus pequeños motores y las posibilidades de ubicación de sus baterías para hacer coches bonitos, originales, diferentes… No puedo estar más de acuerdo, pero… Luca… tío… ¿Por qué no cambiaste las cosas cuando podías? Este es un video diferente… te lo prometo. Los coches convencionales son como son, porque tenían que dar cabida a los elementos mecánicos como motor y cambio, que había en cada época, el chasis era pieza aparte y la transmisión por debajo, con lo cual tenían que ser altos. La estética ha ido evolucionando de la mano de la evolución de la tecnología. El diseño exterior de los coches está supeditado por el volumen y la posición de sus partes mecánicas… dicho esto… La mayoría de los coches eléctricos tienen más o menos las mismas proporciones de coches convencionales, pero con guiños, no siempre afortunados, a la modernidad: Paneles lisos, parrillas que no son parrillas, proporciones que nos parecen erróneas. Coches que, en el mejor de los casos, son anónimos, casi vulgares y que para muchos y parecen electrodomésticos con ruedas. Justo cuando surge una oportunidad revolucionaria que, en mi opinión, muchos fabricantes están desaprovechando de forma lamentable. Porque los motores eléctricos, se puede decir que no ocupan espacio, en ocasiones van en las mismas ruedas, y las baterías puede ser de formas dispares y ponerse donde queramos, nos hay trasmisión, solo unos cables… libertad casi total para el diseñador… que no se aprovecha. ¿Por qué? Son varios los motivos… Y aquí llega el primer gran problema de muchos eléctricos: Nacen con plataformas compartidas. Es decir, el fabricante parte de la base de un coche de gasolina y la adapta para meterle baterías y un motor eléctrico. No se diseña desde cero. Un intento de que el coche eléctrico parezca “un coche de verdad", por miedo a que el cliente se asuste. Pero al hacerlo perdemos una oportunidad: La de que los coches eléctricos tengan personalidad propia. Como me dijo un diseñador: No son “un diseño honesto”. No es un diseño que responde a las necesidades, sino que vive acomplejado, disfrazado de lo que ya no es. Es un quiero y no puedo funcional que se traduce en una estética muy convencional en ocasiones incluso vulgar, en un artificio innecesario. Incluso cuando tienen éxito. ¿Y si diseñásemos un eléctrico pariendo de una hoja en blanco? En este momento es cuando…la historia se pone interesante. Porque la arquitectura de un coche eléctrico puro, diseñado desde cero en una plataforma dedicada, es una auténtica revolución. Es una hoja en blanco para los diseñadores, la mayor oportunidad que han tenido en un siglo. Olvídense de todo lo anterior. Aquí tenemos lo que se conoce como plataforma "skateboard" o monopatín. Una base plana que contiene las baterías. Es el suelo del coche. Los motores son increíblemente compactos, a veces uno en cada eje, a veces solo en el trasero. ¿Qué significa esto? Porque hay muchas oportunidades: Uno: El capó ya no tiene por qué ser largo. Puedes acortar el morro drásticamente. Dos: Sin motor de combustión ni caja de cambios, puedes adelantar el habitáculo. Tres: El parabrisas puede nacer mucho más adelante, ganando un espacio interior gigantesco. Cuatro: El túnel de transmisión desaparece. El suelo es completamente plano. Cinco: Puedes llevar las ruedas a los extremos del coche. Alargar la distancia entre ejes al máximo y reducir los voladizos a la mínima expresión. Algunos ejemplos. Para mí ya hay ejemplos de coches eléctricos diferentes, BMW i3. Un coche ejemplar en el sentido que hablamos porque es bonito, va bien, es diferente y se utilizan las ventajas que aporta un eléctrico para ser un coche diferente. Honda e. Un coche urbano, encantador con un diseño que no mira al pasado de la combustión, sino que reinterpreta los compactos clásicos de motor trasero. Lucid Air. El concepto de "espacio inteligente" de Lucid aprovecha la compacta motorización eléctrica para ofrecer un interior excepcionalmente espacioso, rivalizando con berlinas de mayor tamaño. Mercedes EQs. La característica más definitoria del EQS es su diseño "One-Bow" o “un solo arco” en el que la silueta del coche traza una línea fluida y arqueada desde el frontal hasta la zaga, sin interrupciones visuales. Porsche Taycan. Hablamos de diseño, no de oportunidad o de estrategia de marca. Y desde este punto de vista este modelo mantiene una silueta deportiva clásica, pero aprovecha la plataforma eléctrica para tener un centro de gravedad increíblemente bajo y un morro más afilado y bajo de lo que sería posible en un Panamera.

In dieser Folge reden wir darüber, dass wir mit unseren Twingos beim Franzosen Treffen waren und was wir sonst noch so erlebt haben :-)

En este episodio conversé con Beatriz Quintero, fundadora de Colores Agencia y especialista en social media para pymes. Con experiencia en grandes marcas como Renault y en la gestión de su propia agencia, Bea acompaña a emprendedores y pequeñas empresas a profesionalizar su presencia digital y competir con los gigantes.Bea compartió por qué no todas las pymes deben estar en todas las redes sociales, cómo elegir los canales adecuados y la importancia de crear comunidad en lugar de perseguir seguidores. También hablamos de estrategias para TikTok, Instagram y LinkedIn, de cómo organizar los pilares de contenido, del rol de la empatía para conectar con clientes y de los errores más comunes como comprar seguidores o publicar sin propósito.

There's a new Nissan Micra and it's quite good because it's actually a Renault 5. Besides driving the new model, we do our usual trick of taking you down some rabbit holes you possibly never even knew existed. Nissan's Pike cars, Mitsuoka and why the Clio isn't called the Clio in Japan. BYD's premium division, Yangwang, has set a new speed record, but does anyone really care?  Need a coffee fix? Head over to 3FE Coffee and get everything you could possibly need delivered straight to your door. Visit 3fe.com Follow 50to70 on Instagram Follow Dave Humphreys on Instagram Follow Cormac Singleton on Instagram Follow 3FE Coffee on Instagram Get your 3FE Coffee Here

En la edición de hoy del Radar Empresarial, nos centramos en Xiaomi y su estrategia para 2027, año en el que planea lanzar sus automóviles en el mercado europeo. Así lo confirmó Xu Fei, vicepresidenta de la compañía, en una entrevista con CNBC. Por ahora, solo se ha dado a conocer el año de llegada, ya que aún no se han revelado los modelos específicos ni los precios. Este desembarco ocurrirá en un entorno altamente competitivo, donde las matriculaciones han experimentado un repunte por segundo mes consecutivo, y donde los fabricantes europeos están comenzando a recuperar terreno. Xiaomi se enfrentará a rivales de peso como Stellantis, que ha registrado un crecimiento en sus ventas tras un periodo difícil. Renault y el grupo Volkswagen también muestran señales de recuperación. Además, la empresa china deberá observar de cerca la rivalidad entre Tesla y BYD, en la que esta última ha tomado ventaja durante dos meses seguidos. La ambición de Xiaomi es clara: su ejecutiva expresó su deseo de que, en un plazo de 15 a 20 años, la compañía se convierta en uno de los actores más relevantes a nivel mundial en el sector automovilístico. El Xiaomi YU7, presentado el 26 de junio, ha generado grandes expectativas, con 200.000 reservas realizadas en solo tres minutos. Este éxito le permitió a la empresa colarse en el top 10 de ventas de coches en China. No obstante, Xiaomi no pierde de vista su negocio principal: los smartphones. Aunque no se dieron novedades sobre el esperado Xiaomi 17 —modelo con el que pretenden competir contra Apple—, sí se anunció la gama Xiaomi 15T, que incluirá una versión estándar y una versión Pro, con un precio aproximado de 650 dólares. Durante un evento en Múnich, Xiaomi también mostró nuevos productos tecnológicos con los que busca fortalecer su presencia en Europa. Entre las novedades se encuentran la serie de tablets Redmi Pad 2 Pro, con mejoras en sonido y carga rápida, el reloj inteligente Watch S4 con batería de larga duración, y la televisión Xiaomi TV S Pro Mini LED 2026. Además, llegarán a España los robots aspiradores Robot Vacuum 5 y 5 Pro, ampliando así su oferta de productos inteligentes para el hogar.

Los bomberos en Cataluña buscan a un padre desaparecido tras las fuertes lluvias que han causado la muerte de su hijo de 11 años. Las inundaciones han provocado cortes de carreteras, retrasos en aeropuertos y rescates. La Asamblea General de las Naciones Unidas se centra en el conflicto palestino-israelí, con el presidente Pedro Sánchez presente. Israel continúa atacando Gaza y el sur, dejando a los refugiados en condiciones insalubres. También se comenta el funeral de Charlie Kirk, un activista conservador. En el ámbito nacional, se analiza la situación del sector de la automoción en España, que pierde fuerza en la exportación y aumenta la importación. Se destaca la preocupación por los combustibles de baja calidad y el desvío de fondos públicos. En COPE, se mencionan las autonomías de la semana en automoción, incluyendo un nuevo MG y un Renault 4. Se cierra con un recuerdo a la canción "Money for Nothing" de Dire Straits, un clásico que celebra 41 años, y con un agradecimiento a los ...

It's EV News Briefly for Sunday 21 September 2025, everything you need to know in less than 5 minutes if you haven't got time for the full show. Patreon supporters fund this show, get the episodes ad free, as soon as they're ready and are part of the EV News Daily Community. You can be like them by clicking here: https://www.patreon.com/EVNewsDaily EUROPEAN EV BRAND LOYALTY AND CHARGING TRENDS https://evne.ws/4muN2HT GM EXTENDS EV LEASE INCENTIVES THROUGH YEAR-END https://evne.ws/4nFU2m2 PORSCHE CAYENNE EV DEVELOPED WITH SIMULATIONS https://evne.ws/4pA9z8W 35% OF UK DRIVERS LIKELY TO CHOOSE EVS https://evne.ws/422H7SW EREVS: CONSUMER MISUNDERSTANDING AND OPPORTUNITY https://evne.ws/47TxSIA TESLA-UBER FREIGHT TO DRIVE SEMI ADOPTION https://evne.ws/4ndDW3g TESLA SETTLES TWO 2019 AUTOPILOT LAWSUITS https://evne.ws/4mkObS5 MUNICH AIRPORT OPENS 275-POINT EV CHARGING PARK https://evne.ws/42ECC12 EV REALTY BUILDS TRUCK CHARGING HUBS https://evne.ws/4mv0MCd SPAIN 2025 GRID AND EV CHARGING https://evne.ws/46hgVXn ICELAND NEW CAR REGISTRATIONS RISE, EVS LEAD https://evne.ws/46M0QsJ U.S. EV CHARGING NETWORK GROWTH SLOWS https://evne.ws/4gz8mdZ UK PLANS £500M SOUTHAMPTON EV TERMINAL https://evne.ws/4nIRgg1 EUROPEAN EV BRAND LOYALTY AND CHARGING TRENDS An annual EV Driver Survey of 3,900 people across the UK and key European markets, finds high brand retention among current electric vehicle drivers: 93% in the UK, 87% in Spain, and 86% in Germany say they are likely to buy the same brand again. GM EXTENDS EV LEASE INCENTIVES THROUGH YEAR-END GM will extend EV lease incentives for Chevy, GMC, and Cadillac through December 31, protecting deals signed before September 30 despite the federal tax credit expiry. The program lets buyers lock in rebates for vehicles already in transit, with lease prices expected to rise after the commercial-credit route closes. PORSCHE CAYENNE EV DEVELOPED WITH SIMULATIONS Porsche's Cayenne EV, due for debut at the end of the year, was developed using extensive AI and digital simulations that cut development time and prototype count by 20%. The SUV, built on the 800V SSP platform, targets a fast charge from 10% to 80% in 16 minutes and offers wireless charging as an option. 35% OF UK DRIVERS LIKELY TO CHOOSE EVS Renault UK's survey finds 35% of British drivers are likely to choose an EV following the government's Electric Car Grant, especially younger buyers and men. Barriers include charging, range, and cost, but all Renault's EVs now qualify for grant thresholds, starting from £21,495. EREVS: CONSUMER MISUNDERSTANDING AND OPPORTUNITY Escalent research reveals most car buyers lack awareness of Extended Range Electric Vehicles (EREVs), but favorability rises after learning about their hybrid nature. Automakers see EREVs as a bridge to EV adoption for hesitant buyers, and models like Ram's pickup and VW Scout are attracting more deposits than BEVs. TESLA-UBER FREIGHT TO DRIVE SEMI ADOPTION Tesla is partnering with Uber Freight to deploy electric Semis on freight routes, aiming to drive broader EV truck adoption and highlight operating cost benefits. Uber's network helps reduce uncertainties for operators, positioning Tesla's Semi to compete in commercial shipping lanes with “no compromises”. TESLA SETTLES TWO 2019 AUTOPILOT LAWSUITS Tesla discreetly settled two lawsuits from 2019 California crashes involving Autopilot; these come after a major Florida verdict against Tesla over FSD failures. The settlements underscore legal risks around Tesla's self-driving technology, which is central to the company's trillion-dollar valuation narrative. MUNICH AIRPORT OPENS 275-POINT EV CHARGING PARK Munich Airport opened Bavaria's largest EV charging park with 275 stations and a solar array of 7,216 modules generating up to 3 MW of renewable power. The €5.2 million project gives passengers 138 accessible EV chargers and supports broader adoption in Germany. EV REALTY BUILDS TRUCK CHARGING HUBS EV Realty is addressing grid limitations for electric trucks by building multi-fleet fast-charging hubs in California, using proprietary software to optimize site selection near industrial centers. The company raised $75 million for expansion, modelling its facilities after data centers and targeting hundreds of megawatts of unused grid capacity. SPAIN 2025 GRID AND EV CHARGING Spain's surging EV adoption in 2025 is stressing the nation's power grid, with current charging sites capable of 1–3 MW but future upgrades needed for heavy-duty vehicles and rural coverage. Experts warn grid upgrades must precede mass charge point rollouts to avoid bottlenecks as demand grows. ICELAND NEW CAR REGISTRATIONS RISE, EVS LEAD Iceland's new car registrations jumped 28% year-on-year, mostly driven by rental companies, with 80% of sales classified as “new energy” vehicles. Fully electric cars accounted for a third of registrations, hybrids 24%, plug-in hybrids 21%, and petrol/diesel just 20%. U.S. EV CHARGING NETWORK GROWTH SLOWS U.S. EV charging infrastructure growth slowed to 19% in the past year, even as demand rises, and total charging output increased 52%. A survey found 53% of U.S. respondents cited lacking charging access as the biggest barrier to EV adoption. UK PLANS £500M SOUTHAMPTON EV TERMINAL ABP plans a £500 million electric vehicle terminal at Southampton to handle surging imports of Chinese EVs, projecting over 100,000 vehicles in 2026—20% of UK car trade through the port. Expansion plans include multi-storey storage, new berths, and capacity to meet demand, as the UK takes a more open approach than the EU or US on Asian EV imports.

Step inside Renault's bold reinvention with this episode of the Autocar Meets podcast. Deputy editor Felix Page rides through London with Renault's Chief Marketing Officer, Arnaud Belloni, to uncover how the brand is reshaping its identity for a new era. From the launch of Renault's striking new concept stores – including a new Battersea site – to the revival of legends like the 4, 5, and Twingo, Belloni explains why Renault is leaning into storytelling, design, and emotion to connect with customers. He reveals how the brand is returning to city centres with smaller, lifestyle-focused showrooms, merging cars with cafés, lounges, and curated merchandise to build a brand 'touchpoint' that serves as far more than mere a sales channel. Belloni also reflects on Renault's evolution since the ‘80s when it was a 'nobody brand', the unique bond the brand has with UK buyers, and why authenticity drives respect in today's market. And in a fascinating discussion on merchandise, he shares why Renault is following the lead of global lifestyle brands, turning icons like the Renault 5 into not just cars, but experiences you can wear, play, and live with - including £4000 table football sets. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's EV News Briefly for Wednesday 17 September 2025, everything you need to know in less than 5 minutes if you haven't got time for the full show. Patreon supporters fund this show, get the episodes ad free, as soon as they're ready and are part of the EV News Daily Community. You can be like them by clicking here: https://www.patreon.com/EVNewsDaily LEAPMOTOR TO BUILD CARS IN SPAIN https://evne.ws/4mgfwEX SK ON OPENS SOLID-STATE BATTERY PILOT PLANT https://evne.ws/4poDxws RIVIAN BREAKS GROUND ON GEORGIA PLANT https://evne.ws/3VWurJG RENAULT 4 EV GETS A CARGO VAN VARIANT https://evne.ws/4nDkCwo UK GEELY EX5 CUSTOMERS GET FREE ANDERSEN A3 HOME CHARGER INSTALLED https://evne.ws/47G1wRs GAC AION V APPROVED FOR AUSTRALIA https://evne.ws/465ShsA TESLA MELBOURNE FSD TEST WAS NOT APPROVED  https://evne.ws/4nrNoQc TESLA ADDS 7‑YEAR WARRANTY TO SOME PARTS https://evne.ws/3IgdcQE NHTSA OPENS PROBE INTO 2021 TESLA MODEL Y DOORS https://evne.ws/465VwjM SUZUKI LAUNCHES E VITARA EV IN JAPAN IN JANUARY https://evne.ws/4prFSqo ID. TOUAREG COULD BE THE FIRST SSP MODEL https://evne.ws/3VkOLo4 VOLKSWAGEN DROPS FLUSH DOOR HANDLES FOR FUNCTION https://evne.ws/4gs1T4t NISSAN CUTS NEW LEAF OUTPUT OVER BATTERY SHORTAGE https://evne.ws/3VlzNya LEAPMOTOR TO BUILD CARS IN SPAIN Stellantis will enable Chinese automaker Leapmotor to assemble vehicles at a Spanish plant to bypass steep EU import tariffs, likely beginning with the B10 electric SUV next year. The €1.5 billion joint venture includes major investment in battery production at Zaragoza, positioning Leapmotor for broader European expansion under Stellantis's international partnership. SK ON OPENS SOLID-STATE BATTERY PILOT PLANT SK On has opened a Daejeon, South Korea pilot facility focused on sulphide- and polymer-oxide solid-state battery development, aiming for commercialization of sulphide-based cells in 2029—one year ahead of schedule. Backed by Solid Power's tech, the facility will produce prototype batteries featuring advanced lithium-metal and silicon anodes with targets up to 1,000 Wh/l energy density. RIVIAN BREAKS GROUND ON GEORGIA PLANT Rivian has started building a $5 billion EV plant in Georgia, aiming for 200,000 vehicles yearly by 2028, unaffected by the discontinuation of federal EV tax credits. The facility will support scale and lower costs for new models like the R2, following Tesla's profitability playbook as Rivian moves into higher-volume, lower-priced vehicles. RENAULT 4 EV GETS A CARGO VAN VARIANT Renault's new electric 4 is now offered as a cargo van with a load capacity of 1,045 litres and up to 254 miles of range, priced in France from €29,300 before VAT. The conversion is managed in-house by Renault at its Maubeuge plant, with multiple battery and power options for commercial customers. UK GEELY EX5 CUSTOMERS GET FREE ANDERSEN A3 HOME CHARGER INSTALLED Geely will provide buyers of the all-electric EX5 a free Andersen A3 home charger, featuring unique design and smart charging integration, for orders placed before October 23, 2025. The charger, which includes full installation and a seven-year warranty, is compatible with solar power and smart charging tariffs. GAC AION V APPROVED FOR AUSTRALIA Chinese automaker GAC's Aion V electric SUV has been cleared for sale in Australia, featuring a 75 kWh LFP battery for up to 374 miles of range and fast charging from 30% to 80% in 16 minutes. Pricing will start below $45,000 AUD, with deliveries and detailed specs announced closer to launch. TESLA MELBOURNE FSD TEST WAS NOT APPROVED Victorian authorities confirmed Tesla was not authorized to test "Full Self-Driving" on Melbourne's public roads after a viral video showed a Model Y performing an autonomous hook turn in the city center. Tesla says FSD is driver-supervised and not yet legal for autonomous use in Australia, where regulatory permits are required for such trials. TESLA ADDS 7‑YEAR WARRANTY TO SOME PARTS Tesla's 2026 model year vehicles in the US and Canada now carry a “High-Priced Propulsion-Related Part Warranty,” giving seven years' coverage for key electrical components like the power conversion system and high-voltage parts. This new warranty is separate from existing battery and drive unit terms, aimed at lowering costly repair risk for buyers. NHTSA OPENS PROBE INTO 2021 TESLA MODEL Y DOORS U.S. safety regulators have launched a probe into 174,000 Model Y vehicles from 2021 after reports the electronic door handles could fail, potentially trapping children inside. Preliminary findings suggest the issue is linked to low-voltage battery problems, and several parents broke windows to access their children during incidents. SUZUKI LAUNCHES E VITARA EV IN JAPAN IN JANUARY Suzuki's first battery-electric car, the e Vitara SUV, will go on sale in Japan in January 2026, produced in India for export and offering 267 miles per charge at around $27,000. It represents Suzuki's major push into global EVs with significant investments and ambitions for high-volume exports. ID. TOUAREG COULD BE THE FIRST SSP MODEL Volkswagen may transform its Touareg into the first fully electric SSP platform model, with combustion production ending in 2026 and SSP assembly possibly starting in Bratislava by 2029. The SSP platform promises cost savings and fast charging, with VW's wider rollout across brands and models to follow. VOLKSWAGEN DROPS FLUSH DOOR HANDLES FOR FUNCTION Volkswagen will move away from flush-mounted door handles in favor of traditional grab handles in response to customer frustration, as outlined by the brand's CEO at IAA Mobility. The company's next-gen ID. models will prioritize practicality to appeal to mainstream buyers over early adopters. NISSAN CUTS NEW LEAF OUTPUT OVER BATTERY SHORTAGE Nissan has halved production plans for its new Leaf due to shortfalls in battery supply, with revised output at the Tochigi plant being several thousand lower per month. The cutback delays a key launch for Nissan, which is betting on the new Leaf to reinvigorate its lagging EV business.

- Overcapacity Is Killing China's Auto Industry - Renault To Build EVs For Nissan and Mitsubishi - Nissan Consolidates Global Design Operations - Toyota Creates App to Get PHEV Owners to Charge More - BMW Adopts New Sales Model in Europe - U.S. BEV Registrations Up 6% In July - Rivan Breaks Ground on Georgia Plant - Ford Cuts 1K Jobs at German EV Plant  - Racing for The Visually Impaired

- Overcapacity Is Killing China's Auto Industry - Renault To Build EVs For Nissan and Mitsubishi - Nissan Consolidates Global Design Operations - Toyota Creates App to Get PHEV Owners to Charge More - BMW Adopts New Sales Model in Europe - U.S. BEV Registrations Up 6% In July - Rivan Breaks Ground on Georgia Plant - Ford Cuts 1K Jobs at German EV Plant  - Racing for The Visually Impaired

The latest episode of My Week In Cars finds Steve Cropley and Matt Prior talking a little more about the Munich motor show since Steve's return, where he spent some time interviewing the new Renault boss, Francois Provost.We also hear more about the Munich show, our duo help a reader choose a new car (or two), Prior doesn't believe that young people are falling out of love with cars, the Sir William Lyons award for budding young journalists returns, and so does the Citroen Berlingo.You can make sure you never miss an Autocar podcast by subscribing wherever you get your podcasts. And if you'd be wiling to rate and review the Pod, we'd appreciate it more than you know, too. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mardi 16 septembre, François Sorel a reçu Frédéric Simottel, journaliste BFM Business, Enguérand Renault, consultant chez Image 7 et ancien journaliste au Figaro, Cyril de Sousa Cardoso, président groupe Polaria, cofondateur de Goria et cofondateur chaire Managia, et Alain Goudey, directeur général adjoint de Neoma Business School. Ils sont revenus sur l'arrivée de Kuiper, le concurrent de Starlink, en France, le pré-accord entre la Chine et les États-Unis concernant TikTok, et la nomination d'un ministre généré par IA en Albanie, dans l'émission Tech & Co, la quotidienne, sur BFM Business. Retrouvez l'émission du lundi au jeudi et réécoutez la en podcast.

Ce mardi 16 septembre, François Sorel a reçu Frédéric Simottel, journaliste BFM Business ; Enguérand Renault, consultant chez Image 7 et ancien journaliste au Figaro ; Cyril de Sousa Cardoso, président du groupe Polaria, cofondateur de Goria et cofondateur de chaire Managia ; Alain Goudey, directeur général adjoint de Neoma Business School ; Léa Benaim, journaliste BFM Business ; Louis Létinier, cofondateur et directeur Médical de Synapse Medicine ; Sylvain Trinel, journaliste Tech&Co et Emilie Mercadal, PDG et cofondatrice de Rofim, dans l'émission Tech & Co, la quotidienne sur BFM Business. Retrouvez l'émission du lundi au jeudi et réécoutez la en podcast.

Ce jour x mois, François Sorel a reçu Frédéric Simottel, journaliste BFM Business, Enguérand Renault, consultant chez Image 7 et ancien journaliste au Figaro, Cyril de Sousa Cardoso, président du groupe Polaria, cofondateur de Goria et cofondateur de la chaire Managia, et Alain Goudey, directeur général adjoint de Neoma Business School. Ils se sont penchés sur la réalisation d'un documentaire à 100 % par une IA, le dépassement du cap des 3 000 milliards de dollars en capitalisation boursière par Alphabet, l'investissement massive de Google au Royaume-Uni, ainsi que la fuite par erreur des nouvelles lunettes connectées de Meta à la veille de leur présentation, dans l'émission Tech & Co, la quotidienne, sur BFM Business. Retrouvez l'émission du lundi au jeudi et réécoutez-la en podcast.

Mardi 16 septembre, François Sorel a reçu Frédéric Simottel, journaliste BFM Business, Enguérand Renault, consultant chez Image 7 et ancien journaliste au Figaro, Cyril de Sousa Cardoso, président groupe Polaria, cofondateur de Goria et cofondateur chaire Managia, et Alain Goudey, directeur général adjoint de Neoma Business School, dans l'émission Tech & Co, la quotidienne, sur BFM Business. Retrouvez l'émission du lundi au jeudi et réécoutez la en podcast.

Les négociations commerciales entre les États-Unis et la Chine se sont « très bien passées » lundi 15 septembre estime le président américain Donald Trump, après de nouvelles discussions tenues à Madrid, en Espagne. Mais avant un éventuel apaisement, la hausse des droits de douane entre les États-Unis et la Chine a des conséquences négatives pour d'autres régions, y compris l'Afrique. Les droits de douane américains (fixés pour l'instant à 30 % sur les produits chinois entrant aux États-Unis), tendent à ralentir l'activité en Chine. La production industrielle y a baissé le mois dernier. Si la guerre commerciale persiste, Pékin pourrait moins acheter que prévu en Afrique, estime Julien Marcilly, économiste en chef du cabinet Global Sovereign Advisory (GSA). « Si la Chine exporte moins vers les États-Unis, il est probable qu'elle importe moins de matières premières et de biens intermédiaires depuis le reste du monde, et donc en particulier de l'Afrique, explique-t-il. Un certain nombre d'économies africaines devraient ainsi être touchées négativement. » Les pays les plus exposés à cela sont plutôt des pays à faible revenu exportant des matières premières, comme le Niger, la République Démocratique du Congo, la Guinée ou la Sierra Leone. Ces perspectives négatives se présentent alors que l'Afrique est aussi déjà confrontée directement au protectionnisme de Donald Trump. Expiration de l'Agoa  Avec le retour de Donald Trump à la Maison blanche, les pays africains font face à une hausse des droits de douane américains et l'expiration à la fin du mois de l'Agoa. Cet accord permettait depuis près de 25 ans à des pays africains d'être exemptés de droits de douane pour leurs exportations vers les États-Unis, sous certaines conditions. Commerce Chine-Afrique : qui gagne ? De nombreux pays pâtissent du protectionnisme états-unien et la Chine cherche à saisir cette opportunité pour approfondir ses liens avec le continent, dans le cadre d'une stratégie de diversification de ses partenariats. En juin, Pékin a ainsi annoncé supprimer les droits de douane pour vingt pays africains supplémentaires contre seulement une trentaine auparavant. La date d'entrée en vigueur de la mesure n'a pas été confirmée. D'après Julien Marcilly, qui vient de co-signer une étude sur le sujet, « le Zimbabwe, la Côte d'Ivoire, la Namibie, et dans une moindre mesure l'Afrique du Sud » pourraient en profiter plus que d'autres. « Cela peut atténuer les effets négatifs de la nouvelle politique commerciale américaine, mais ça ne les compense pas », nuance-t-il. À lire aussiLa suspension des droits de douane par la Chine peut-elle profiter aux pays africains? Éviter une nouvelle dépendance L'un des risques est aussi de faire naitre ou d'approfondir de nouvelles dépendances. Si le volume des échanges vers l'Afrique est minime pour la Chine, par rapport à d'autres régions du monde, le commerce avec Pékin peut être localement très important pour certains pays du continent. Beaucoup en ont conscience et cherchent de nouveaux partenaires, en particulier depuis le début de la guerre en Ukraine. Le Maroc, lui, s'est lancé depuis près de 20 ans et a investi par exemple pour développer son industrie locale. Le pays fabrique ainsi des voitures du groupe Renault, pour son marché national et principalement pour l'Europe. Se diversifier prend donc du temps. Pour l'instant, la situation profite plutôt à la Chine, devenue première partenaire commerciale de tous les pays du continent sauf le Lesotho et l'Eswatini. La balance est favorable à Pékin. Les exportations chinoises vers l'Afrique ont encore augmenté cette année.

Múnich se convierte una vez al año en el epicentro de la automoción europea. Cierto que los salones ya no son lo que eran, pero este se ha convertido en un verdadero termómetro de la situación actual de la industria, especialmente de la europea. ¿Está Europa preparada para la avalancha eléctrica? ¿Puede hacer frente a la ofensiva que llega desde China? ¿Hay vida más allá del formato SUV? Os voy a contar lo que para mí ha sido lo peor, y también lo mejor, de Múnich 2025. La que de verdad ha marcado el pulso del salón, ha sido la masiva y poderosísima presencia de las marcas chinas. Ya no vienen a ver qué pasa: Vienen a conquistar a conquistar este mercado. Y llegan con productos de una calidad percibida altísima… luego veremos si real, con tecnología puntera y, sobre todo, con una agresividad comercial que asusta. Antes de entrar al detalle, hay que destacar algunas claves de Múnich 2025: Una: Que Europa acelera su paso hacia lo eléctrico. Dos: La realidad de una nueva competencia global que amenaza con cambiar las reglas del juego. Tres: Se ha recuperado en cierta manera la brillantez de antaño, pero… Cuatro: Se nota una sensación de ansiedad latente en los pasillos... la sensación no de que las cosas van a cambiar, sino de que ya están cambiando… y mucho no van a poder seguir el paso a ese cambio. LO PEOR DE MÚNICH 2025. En este apartado más que en coches, me voy a centra en tendencias. Porque en Múnich también hemos visto tendencias preocupantes, ausencias sonadas y algunas propuestas que nos han dejado, como mínimo, fríos. 1. La falta de noticias sobre combustión avanzada. El abandono casi total en la comunicación y en la innovación visible de estas tecnologías en el salón me parece preocupante. 2. La tiranía del SUV eléctrico. ¿Es lo que demanda el mercado? ¿O es lo que quieren vender las marcas? Sea cual sea la respuesta, lo cierto es que la falta de variedad empieza a ser alarmante. 3. La creciente brecha de precios. El salón ha confirmado que la tecnología eléctrica avanza a pasos agigantados, pero también que los precios no bajan al ritmo necesario. 4. La ausencia del Grupo Stellantis. Ausencia de un despliegue contundente por parte de Stellantis ha sido muy notoria. 5. Concept Cars poco arriesgados. Muchos de ellos eran simples modelos de pre-producción con llantas grandes, espejos pequeños, sin tiradores en las puertas y poco más. LO MEJOR DE MÚNICH 2025. He seleccionado propuestas que me han hecho creer que, a pesar de la incertidumbre, a pesar de los cambios, a pesar de los eléctricos y a pesar de la moda SUV, el futuro del automóvil puede ser emocionante. 1. Audi Concept C. Audi ha traído un concept que prefigura un futuro deportivo biplaza descapotable, un sucesor espiritual y de momento, solo eléctrico para los TT y R8. 2. Avatr VISION XPECTRA Concept. Seguimos soñado y este concept car que nos hace soñar. 3. BMW iX3 "Neue Klasse". BMW, en su casa, ha querido dar un puñetazo sobre la mesa con el iX3, el primer vehículo de su nueva arquitectura "Neue Klasse". 4. BYD Seal 6 DM-i Una de las grandes sorpresas del salón y un movimiento inteligentísimo de BYD. Mientras los europeos lo apuestan todo al eléctrico puro, presentan una berlina media con tecnología híbrida enchufable DM-i. 5. Cupra Raval. Aunque se ha mostrado camuflado, su silueta y los detalles que se aprecian confirman que será la versión más agresiva y enfocada al disfrute de la conducción. 6. Mercedes-Benz GLC Eléctrico. Si BMW ha querido mostrar su futuro, Mercedes ha enseñado un presente espectacular. 7. Polestar 5. Una marca de éxito del grupo Geely, propietario también de Volvo. Hemos podido ver su versión casi definitiva y es, simplemente, espectacular. 8. Renault Scenic E-Tech Electric. Tras el éxito de su R5 E-Tech, Renault quiere seguir demostrando que sabe hacer coches eléctricos para el gran público. 9. Skoda Epiq. Siguiendo la estela de sus primos del Grupo Volkswagen, el Skoda Epiq es la demostración del "Simply Clever" llevado a la era eléctrica. 10. Volkswagen ID. Polo. Volkswagen ha dado en el clavo mostrando las versiones de pre-producción de su futuro utilitario eléctrico y, sobre todo, recuperando denominaciones clásicas… Conclusión. En realidad, conclusiones. Una, todas las marcas parecen por fin esforzarse en hacer coches eléctricos con más personalidad y capacidad de seducción. Dos, las marcas chinas vienen para quedarse. Tres, casi todas arrinconan a los motores térmicos. Cuatro, sigue sin haber una categoría de coches eléctricos verdaderamente asequibles.

Gasly's future with Alpine is not a love story. It's business. Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsPierre Gasly has inked a fresh deal that keeps him in Enstone until 2028, locking himself to the grid's current back-marker for the next three seasons after this one...and it's not as simple as wanting to stay. He HAD to stay! With new Renault boss François Provost pledging long-term backing and Flavio Briatore pulling the political strings, Alpine promises stability while rivals juggle musical chairs...after years of INSTABILITY? Finally, right?Rumours of Christian Horner swooping in have faded too and Franco Colapinto looks set to grow under Gasly's wing. Could this team be starting to chill out for once? We can only hope!#f1 #pierregasly #formula1 #formulaone #f1news #f1latest #f1drivers #francocolapinto #f1updates #f12025 #alpinef1 #alpinef1team #f1dramaPierre Gasly REALLY Had No Choice But Alpinehttps://youtu.be/OzSz-CfXbe0Can't watch the ladder? HEAR it instead as a podcast.RSS: https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/lawvsSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6hcmgaNHAcU5AHjUITTXS8Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/tt/podcast/lawvs-the-ladder-man/id1720160644Brand new PO BOX now open: LawVS, PO BOX 437, WALLINGTON, SM6 6EZ, UKWear a piece of F1 history on your wrist with Mongrip: https://mongrip.com/?ref=mxyyVz7corTaLG Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Ya salió el peine de los aranceles a las importaciones de países que no tienen tratado de libre comercio con México y en lo autos eléctricos está toda la atención. El golpe apunta a ser fuerte. Desde Wall Street no hay uno que diga no inviertas en Oracle, en México, parece que la intervención a los bancos desahuciados terminará pronto y Renault Renault tiene ganas de expandirse fuera de Europa y América Latina le está gustando. [Patrocinado] Conoce más del Council of the Americas en: www.as-coa.org

Et si votre prochaine voiture contenait déjà un bout de votre ancienne ?Dans cet épisode d'On The Way, Catherine Leleu, Directrice Business Développement, raconte comment The Future is Neutral accélère la transition vers un modèle plus durable et moins carboné de l'industrie automobile grâce à l'économie circulaire.Créée en 2022 par Renault et Suez, The Future is Neutral est la première entreprise au monde à couvrir toute la chaîne de valeur automobile :Récupération et reconditionnement de pièces sur des véhicules en fin de vieRecyclage des matériaux (plastiques, métaux, batteries…)Réintroduction de ces ressources dans la production de voitures neuvesL'objectif ? Casser les silos de l'industrie, réduire l'empreinte carbone et prouver qu'un produit recyclé peut aussi être performant, moins cher et plus durable qu'un produit neuf.Forte de 28 ans d'expérience dans l'automobile, Catherine raconte pourquoi elle a choisi de passer du linéaire au circulaire, comment la réglementation européenne pousse l'industrie à changer et pourquoi cette approche deviendra bientôt la norme bien au-delà de l'automobile.Un épisode qui prouve une nouvelle fois qu'innovation et écologie peuvent aller de pair, et que la voiture de demain existe déjà dans celle que vous conduisez aujourd'hui.L'épisode précédent d'On The Way avec Jules Chaille, responsable RSE du groupe Fnac Darty, ainsi que tous les autres épisodes sont à retrouver sur toutes vos plateformes d'écoutes préférées.Bonne écoute !Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

What if your next car already contained a part of your old one?In this episode of On The Way, Catherine Leleu, Business Development Director at The Future is Neutral, explains how this company is accelerating the transition toward a more sustainable and lower-carbon automotive industry through the circular economy.Founded in 2022 by Renault and Suez, The Future is Neutral is the first company in the world to cover the entire automotive value chain:Recovery an refurbishment of parts from end-of-life vehiclesRecycling of materials (plastics metals, batteries, etc.)Reintroduction of these resources into the production of new carsThe goal? Break down industry silos, reduce the carbon footprint, and prove that a recycled product can also be high-performing, less expensive, and more durable than a brand-new one.With 28 years of experience in the automotive sector, Catherine shares why she chose to move from a linear to a circular model, how European regulations are pushing the industry to change, and why this approach will soon become the norm far beyond the automotive world.An episode that once again proves innovation and ecology can go hand in hand - and that the car of tomorrow already exists in the one you drive today.The previous episode of On The Way with Jules Chaille, CSR Manager at Fnac-Darty Group, along with all other episodes, can be found on all your favorite listening platforms.Enjoy!Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

- Chinese Automakers Flock to Munich Show - Opel Shows Performance Mokka EV - Renault Launches All-New Clio - Cupra Says Tindaya Concept Will Become Reality - Skoda Pulls Wraps Off New Station Wagon Concept - Hyundai Reveals 1st Compact EV - VW to Invest €1 Billion in AI To Save €4 Billion - Mercedes Does 1,200 Km Test with Solid-State Batteries - Ducati Puts Solid-State Batteries in a Motorcycle - New Maverick and Transit Connect to Share Plant - EVs Will Hit 50% Share in the U.S. by 2039

- Chinese Automakers Flock to Munich Show - Opel Shows Performance Mokka EV - Renault Launches All-New Clio - Cupra Says Tindaya Concept Will Become Reality - Skoda Pulls Wraps Off New Station Wagon Concept - Hyundai Reveals 1st Compact EV - VW to Invest €1 Billion in AI To Save €4 Billion - Mercedes Does 1,200 Km Test with Solid-State Batteries - Ducati Puts Solid-State Batteries in a Motorcycle - New Maverick and Transit Connect to Share Plant - EVs Will Hit 50% Share in the U.S. by 2039

Dans cette édition :François Bayrou, le Premier ministre, fait face à un vote de confiance à l'Assemblée nationale, qui devrait se solder par un refus de la confiance et sa démission.De nombreux syndicats appellent à une journée de blocage le 10 septembre, avec des grèves prévues dans les transports, les hôpitaux et les administrations.Une pétition pour un référendum sur l'immigration lancée par Philippe Devilliers rencontre un vif succès.L'audiovisuel public est secoué par des révélations sur des liens entre un journaliste de France Inter et des cadres socialistes.Le salon automobile de Munich se tient dans un contexte morose pour les constructeurs, mais Renault mise sur le succès de sa nouvelle Clio.Notre équipe a utilisé un outil d'Intelligence artificielle via les technologies d'Audiomeans© pour accompagner la création de ce contenu écrit.Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Dans cette édition :Le Premier ministre François Bayrou engage sa responsabilité devant les députés, avec un vote de confiance prévu à 15h à l'Assemblée nationale, où il devrait être largement battu par l'opposition.Un attentat à Jérusalem-Est a fait 5 morts et 4 blessés graves, le Premier ministre israélien Benjamin Netanyahou condamnant fermement cet acte terroriste.Les conséquences du dramatique incendie du mois d'août dans le massif des Corbières, avec des inquiétudes sur la qualité du vin en raison de la chaleur et de la fumée subies par les raisins.Le Salon Automobile de Munich, avec les nombreuses nouveautés présentées par les constructeurs, notamment Renault qui espère se faire remarquer.La météo instable et orageuse sur une grande partie du pays, avec des vigilances orange pour pluies et inondations dans l'Est.Notre équipe a utilisé un outil d'Intelligence artificielle via les technologies d'Audiomeans© pour accompagner la création de ce contenu écrit.Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Dans cette édition :Le gouvernement de François Bayrou est renversé par un vote de défiance à l'Assemblée nationale, le Premier ministre démissionnera demain matin.L'Elysée promet la nomination d'un nouveau Premier ministre dans les prochains jours, plusieurs noms circulent comme Sébastien Lecornu, Catherine Vautrin ou Éric Lombard.L'opposition se projette dans l'après, le Parti Socialiste se dit prêt à gouverner, le Rassemblement National réclame des élections anticipées.Renault présente la nouvelle Clio 6, un modèle phare de la marque avec des choix de design plus clivants et une version hybride.Des pluies orageuses vont continuer de circuler du centre-est au nord-est avec des risques d'inondations en Lorraine.Notre équipe a utilisé un outil d'Intelligence artificielle via les technologies d'Audiomeans© pour accompagner la création de ce contenu écrit.Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

What extraordinary events saw the French - already on the brink of defeat - take on the formerly formidable German army in a remarkable counter-offensive on the 4th of September, in France, in a clash that would later become known as the Miracle on the Marne? Why was this such a decisive moment in the events of the First World War How did it relate to the famous Schlieffen plan? Did it really see the French charging into battle in Renault taxis? And, why did it become one of the most legendary moments in all of French history? Join Dominic and Tom as they discuss one of the most astounding clashes of the First World War: the Battle of the Marne. Join The Rest Is History Club: Unlock the full experience of the show – with exclusive bonus episodes, ad-free listening, early access to every series and live show tickets, a members-only newsletter, discounted books from the show, and access to our private Discord chatroom. Sign up directly at therestishistory.com For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com _______ Go to https://www.surfshark.com/TRIH or use code TRIH at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark VPN, plus a 30-day money-back guarantee. Try Adobe Express for free now at https://www.adobe.com/uk/express/spotlight/designwithexpress or by searching in the app store. _______ Twitter: @TheRestHistory @holland_tom @dcsandbrook Producer: Theo Young-Smith Assistant Producer: Tabby Syrett + Aaliyah Akude Executive Producers: Jack Davenport + Tony Pastor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

- EVs Drive Up Sales in Europe - Kia Wants EU to Keep ICE Ban - Tesla and Waymo Take Different Approaches to Robotaxi Expansion - China Could Lose a Profit Maker - Mercedes Reveals EV Efficiency Efforts - Designer Reimagines the Skoda Felicia Fun - VW Says Amazon Will Save It Millions - Next-Gen Renault Clio Styling Mostly Unchanged - Chinese Automakers Not Backing Off Price War - Chinese Vacuum Maker Targets Bugatti

This week we talk about General Motors, the Great Recession, and semiconductors.We also discuss Goldman Sachs, US Steel, and nationalization.Recommended Book: Abundance by Ezra Klein and Derek ThompsonTranscriptNationalization refers to the process through which a government takes control of a business or business asset.Sometimes this is the result of a new administration or regime taking control of a government, which decides to change how things work, so it gobbles up things like oil companies or railroads or manufacturing hubs, because that stuff is considered to be fundamental enough that it cannot be left to the whims, and the ebbs and eddies and unpredictable variables of a free market; the nation needs reliable oil, it needs to be churning out nails and screws and bullets, so the government grabs the means of producing these things to ensure nothing stops that kind of output or operation.That more holistic reworking of a nation's economy so that it reflects some kind of socialist setup is typically referred to as socialization, though commentary on the matter will still often refer to the individual instances of the government taking ownership over something that was previously private as nationalization.In other cases these sorts of assets are nationalized in order to right some kind of perceived wrong, as was the case when the French government, in the wake of WWII, nationalized the automobile company Renault for its alleged collaboration with the Nazis when they occupied France.The circumstances of that nationalization were questioned, as there was a lot of political scuffling between capitalist and communist interests in the country at that time, and some saw this as a means of getting back against the company's owner, Louis Renault, for his recent, violent actions against workers who had gone on strike before France's occupation—but whatever the details, France scooped up Renault and turned it into a state-owned company, and in 1994, the government decided that its ownership of the company was keeping its products from competing on the market, and in 1996 it was privatized and they started selling public shares, though the French government still owns about 15% of the company.Nationalization is more common in some non-socialist nations than others, as there are generally considered to be significant pros and cons associated with such ownership.The major benefit of such ownership is that a government owned, or partially government owned entity will tend to have the government on its side to a greater or lesser degree, which can make it more competitive internationally, in the sense that laws will be passed to help it flourish and grow, and it may even benefit from direct infusions of money, when needed, especially with international competition heats up, and because it generally allows that company to operate as a piece of government infrastructure, rather than just a normal business.Instead of being completely prone to the winds of economic fortune, then, the US government can ensure that Amtrak, a primarily state-owned train company that's structured as a for-profit business, but which has a government-appointed board and benefits from federal funding, is able to keep functioning, even when demand for train services is low, and barbarians at the gate, like plane-based cargo shipping and passenger hauling, becomes a lot more competitive, maybe even to the point that a non-government-owned entity may have long-since gone under, or dramatically reduced its service area, by economic necessity.A major downside often cited by free-market people, though, is that these sorts of companies tend to do poorly, in terms of providing the best possible service, and in terms of making enough money to pay for themselves—services like Amtrak are structured so that they pay as much of their own expenses as much as possible, for instance, but are seldom able to do so, requiring injections of resources from the government to stay afloat, and as a result, they have trouble updating and even maintaining their infrastructure.Private companies tend to be a lot more agile and competitive because they have to be, and because they often have leadership that is less political in nature, and more oriented around doing better than their also private competition, rather than merely surviving.What I'd like to talk about today is another vital industry that seems to have become so vital, like trains, that the US government is keen to ensure it doesn't go under, and a stake that the US government took in one of its most historically significant, but recently struggling companies.—The Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 was a law passed by the US government after the initial whammy of the Great Recession, which created a bunch of bailouts for mostly financial institutions that, if they went under, it was suspected, would have caused even more damage to the US economy.These banks had been playing fast and loose with toxic assets for a while, filling their pockets with money, but doing so in a precarious and unsustainable manner.As a result, when it became clear these assets were terrible, the dominos started falling, all these institutions started going under, and the government realized that they would either lose a significant portion of their banks and other financial institutions, or they'd have to bail them out—give them money, basically.Which wasn't a popular solution, as it looked a lot like rewarding bad behavior, and making some businesses, private businesses, too big to fail, because the country's economy relied on them to some degree. But that's the decision the government made, and some of these institutions, like Goldman Sachs, had their toxic assets bought by the government, removing these things from their balance sheets so they could keep operating as normal. Others declared bankruptcy and were placed under government control, including Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, which were previously government supported, but not government run.The American International Group, the fifth largest insurer in the world at that point, was bought by the US government—it took 92% of the company in exchange for $141.8 billion in assistance, to help it stay afloat—and General Motors, not a financial institution, but a car company that was deemed vital to the continued existence of the US auto market, went bankrupt, the fourth largest bankruptcy in US history. The government allowed its assets to be bought by a new company, also called GM, which would then function as normal, which allowed the company to keep operating, employees to keep being paid, and so on, but as part of that process, the company was given a total of $51 billion by the government, which took a majority stake in the new company in exchange.In late-2013, the US government sold its final shares of GM stock, having lost about $10.7 billion over the course of that ownership, though it's estimated that about 1.5 million jobs were saved as a result of keeping GM and Chrysler, which went through a similar process, afloat, rather than letting them go under, as some people would have preferred.In mid-August of this year, the US government took another stake in a big, historically significant company, though this time the company in question wasn't going through a recession-sparked bankruptcy—it was just falling way behind its competition, and was looking less and less likely to ever catch up.Intel was founded 1968, and it designs, produces, and sells all sorts of semiconductor products, like the microprocessors—the computer chips—that power all sorts of things, these days.Intel created the world's first commercial computer chip back in 1971, and in the 1990s, its products were in basically every computer that hit the market, its range and dominance expanding with the range and dominance of Microsoft's Windows operating system, achieving a market share of about 90% in the mid- to late-1990s.Beginning in the early 2000s, though, other competitors, like AMD, began to chip away at Intel's dominance, and though it still boasts a CPU market share of around 67% as of Q2 of 2025, it has fallen way behind competitors like Nvidia in the graphics card market, and behind Samsung in the larger semiconductor market.And that's a problem for Intel, as while CPUs are still important, the overall computing-things, high-tech gadget space has been shifting toward stuff that Intel doesn't make, or doesn't do well.Smaller things, graphics-intensive things. Basically all the hardware that's powered the gaming, crypto, and AI markets, alongside the stuff crammed into increasingly small personal devices, are things that Intel just isn't very good at, and doesn't seem to have a solid means of getting better at, so it's a sort of aging giant in the computer world—still big and impressive, but with an outlook that keeps getting worse and worse, with each new generation of hardware, and each new innovation that seems to require stuff it doesn't produce, or doesn't produce good versions of.This is why, despite being a very unusual move, the US government's decision to buy a 10% stake in Intel for $8.9 billion didn't come as a total surprise.The CEO of Intel had been raising the possibility of some kind of bailout, positioning Intel as a vital US asset, similar to all those banks and to GM—if it went under, it would mean the US losing a vital piece of the global semiconductor pie. The government already gave Intel $2.2 billion as part of the CHIPS and Science Act, which was signed into law under the Biden administration, and which was meant to shore-up US competitiveness in that space, but that was a freebie—this new injection of resources wasn't free.Response to this move has been mixed. Some analysts think President Trump's penchant for netting the government shares in companies it does stuff for—as was the case with US Steel giving the US government a so-called ‘golden share' of its company in exchange for allowing the company to merge with Japan-based Nippon Steel, that share granting a small degree of governance authority within the company—they think that sort of quid-pro-quo is smart, as in some cases it may result in profits for a government that's increasingly underwater in terms of debt, and in others it gives some authority over future decisions, giving the government more levers to use, beyond legal ones, in steering these vital companies the way it wants to steer them.Others are concerned about this turn of events, though, as it seems, theoretically at least, anti-competitive. After all, if the US government profits when Intel does well, now that it owns a huge chunk of the company, doesn't that incentivize the government to pass laws that favor Intel over its competitors? And even if the government doesn't do anything like that overtly, doesn't that create a sort of chilling effect on the market, making it less likely serious competitors will even emerge, because investors might be too spooked to invest in something that would be going up against a partially government-owned entity?There are still questions about the legality of this move, as it may be that the CHIPS Act doesn't allow the US government to convert grants into equity, and it may be that shareholders will find other ways to rebel against the seeming high-pressure tactics from the White House, which included threats by Trump to force the firing of its CEO, in part by withholding some of the company's federal grants, if he didn't agree to giving the government a portion of the company in exchange for assistance.This also raises the prospect that Intel, like those other bailed-out companies, has become de facto too big to fail, which could lead to stagnation in the company, especially if the White House goes further in putting its thumb on the scale, forcing more companies, in the US and elsewhere, to do business with the company, despite its often uncompetitive offerings.While there's a chance that Intel takes this influx of resources and support and runs with it, catching up to competitors that have left it in the dust and rebuilding itself into something a lot more internationally competitive, then, there's also the chance that it continues to flail, but for much longer than it would have, otherwise, because of that artificial support and government backing.Show Noteshttps://www.reuters.com/legal/legalindustry/did-trump-save-intel-not-really-2025-08-23/https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/23/business/trump-intel-us-steel-nvidia.htmlhttps://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2025/08/intel-agrees-to-sell-the-us-a-10-stake-trump-says-hyping-great-deal/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/General_Motors_Chapter_11_reorganizationhttps://www.investopedia.com/articles/economics/08/government-financial-bailout.asphttps://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/cpus/amds-desktop-pc-market-share-hits-a-new-high-as-server-gains-slow-down-intel-now-only-outsells-amd-2-1-down-from-9-1-a-few-years-agohttps://www.spglobal.com/commodity-insights/en/news-research/latest-news/metals/062625-in-rare-deal-for-us-government-owns-a-piece-of-us-steelhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Renaulthttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/State-owned_enterprises_of_the_United_Stateshttps://247wallst.com/special-report/2021/04/07/businesses-run-by-the-us-government/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nationalizationhttps://www.amtrak.com/stakeholder-faqshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/General_Motors_Chapter_11_reorganization This is a public episode. 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