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- Stella's Filosa Wants EU Regulatory Relief - Audi Updates V6 Diesel - VW AG Looks at Regional Manufacturing Structure - Most Robotaxis Carry 2 People - China Expects 7 Million Exports In 2025 - BYD Hits 3-Month Sales Slump - Investors Worry About China EV OEMs - EU Moves Supply Chains Out of China - VinFast May Add EREVs and Hybrids
35.000 ontslagen en miljarden aan bezuinigingen. Dat was de opdracht die Volkswagen zichzelf een jaar geleden gaf. Het roer moest om, anders zou het nog wel eens slecht af kunnen lopen voor de Duitse autobouwer. Nu, een jaar later, hebben de Duitsers weer hoop. De teller ontslagen staat op 25.000. Maar dat betekent niet dat het gevaar geweken is. Hoe de weg naar totaal herstel voor Volkswagen moet verlopen, dat hoor je in deze aflevering. Dan hebben we het ook over Intel. Ook bij de Amerikaanse chipmaker is er hoop op beterschap. Het bedrijf werd vijf jaar geleden gedumpt door Apple. Dat wilde dat TSMC hun chips zou gaan printen. Maar nu zouden de twee toch weer in het huwelijksbootje willen stappen. En dat stemt beleggers zeer gelukkig. Verder hoor je hoe het tot twee keer toe in twee dagen tijd mis kon gaan bij vliegtuigbouwer Airbus. Dat wordt genadeloos afgestraft op de beurs. En we vertellen je waarom Mark Zuckerberg en Elon Musk miljarden aan achterstallige belastingbetalingen voor hun kiezen kunnen krijgen.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
¿Qué hace que una compañía como Zurich Insurance sea considerada una de las mejores empresas para trabajar en Europa? La respuesta no está solo en sus beneficios o en su solidez financiera, sino en su forma de entender la experiencia del empleado.En este episodio del podcast Humanos con Recursos, charlamos con Ruth Fernández, HR Business Partner experiencia empleado manager en Zurich Insurance. Ruth comparte cómo una gran compañía del sector asegurador está reimaginando la relación con sus empleados, poniendo el foco en las personas.Puntos clave de la entrevistaUna experiencia del empleado con tres pilaresZurich ha definido su experiencia en torno a tres atributos: cercanía, sencillez y exclusividad. Esto permite revisar continuamente lo que se ofrece y asegurarse de que cada persona se sienta escuchada, valorada y acompañada.Flexibilidad como seña de identidadEn lugar de encasillar a las personas en perfiles, se ofrece un sistema de compensación flexible que se adapta a sus momentos vitales. Cada empleado elige los beneficios que mejor se ajustan a su realidad.Zuri on Tour: Llevar la información a donde está la genteCon una caravana inspirada en las clásicas Volkswagen, el equipo recorre los centros de trabajo para explicar, de forma directa y cercana, las novedades en beneficios y programas. Una acción que refuerza el vínculo humano.Genius Bar: Atención personalizada al estilo ZurichInspirado en el modelo de Apple, permite a cada empleado reservar sesiones individuales para resolver dudas sobre nómina, beneficios o situaciones personales. Más de 1.000 personas ya lo han utilizado.Future Z: Cantera de talento jovenCon este programa, Zurich apuesta por incorporar jóvenes con potencial, ofreciéndoles formación, acompañamiento y experiencia real en entornos de alto rendimiento. Una forma de construir la Zurich del futuro desde hoy.Liderazgo emocional y colaborativoLa inteligencia emocional es esencial para liderar, motivar y acompañar equipos. En Zurich se impulsa un liderazgo que combina estrategia, escucha activa, adaptabilidad y colaboración.Mujeres valientes: Acelerando el liderazgo femeninoEste programa acompaña a 30 mujeres por edición durante 9 meses, con formación, mentoring y proyectos estratégicos. El objetivo: consolidar referentes femeninos en todos los niveles de la organización.Te invitamos a escuchar esta charla con Ruth Fernández y descubrir por qué la experiencia del empleado puede ser el verdadero motor de transformación en las organizaciones.¿Te gustaría ser un líder inusual dispuesto a aprender, crecer y cambiar para hacer una diferencia positiva en el mundo? Reserva tu plaza en el MBA INUSUAL, lo que nunca aprenderás en una escuela de negocios.Este programa de transformación y reeducación ejecutiva te llevará más allá de la administración de empresas, para convertirte en un líder innovador, audaz y con visión de futuro, una oportunidad para reinventar el liderazgo y a ti mismo. ¡Te esperamos!
35.000 ontslagen en miljarden aan bezuinigingen. Dat was de opdracht die Volkswagen zichzelf een jaar geleden gaf. Het roer moest om, anders zou het nog wel eens slecht af kunnen lopen voor de Duitse autobouwer. Nu, een jaar later, hebben de Duitsers weer hoop. De teller ontslagen staat op 25.000. Maar dat betekent niet dat het gevaar geweken is. Hoe de weg naar totaal herstel voor Volkswagen moet verlopen, dat hoor je in deze aflevering. Dan hebben we het ook over Intel. Ook bij de Amerikaanse chipmaker is er hoop op beterschap. Het bedrijf werd vijf jaar geleden gedumpt door Apple. Dat wilde dat TSMC hun chips zou gaan printen. Maar nu zouden de twee toch weer in het huwelijksbootje willen stappen. En dat stemt beleggers zeer gelukkig. Verder hoor je hoe het tot twee keer toe in twee dagen tijd mis kon gaan bij vliegtuigbouwer Airbus. Dat wordt genadeloos afgestraft op de beurs. En we vertellen je waarom Mark Zuckerberg en Elon Musk miljarden aan achterstallige belastingbetalingen voor hun kiezen kunnen krijgen.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Bijna de helft van de geleverde auto's in Nederland was in november volledig elektrisch. De autoverkoop is voor de derde maand op rij gestegen in Nederland. Er zijn 3,3% meer nieuwe personenauto's op kenteken gezet in november, blijkt uit registratiecijfers. De Skoda Elroq was het bestverkochte model, en Volkswagen verkocht de meeste auto's. In november was het marktaandeel volledig elektrische auto's met 48,3% bijzonder hoog. Tesla leverde opnieuw flink in (-43,6%). Verder in de auto-update: Minister Karremans verdient een pluim voor het Nexperia-conflict, vindt de baas van TomTom. Dodge Ram-bezitters uit héél Europa vestigen een wereldrecord op Circuit Zandvoort.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nesta edição do "Pit Stop CBN", o comentarista Ricardo Barbosa traz como destaque as novidades do mercado automotivo que ele presenciou na última semana, durante o Salão do Automóvel 2025, que voltou ao Anhembi, em São Paulo, com grandes mudanças no tradicional evento. Nomes importantes como Volkswagen e Chevrolet ficaram de fora e as tradicionais Fiat e Jeep dividiram espaço com uma enxurrada de fabricantes chinesas que chegam ao mercado em breve.
35.000 ontslagen en miljarden aan bezuinigingen. Dat was de opdracht die Volkswagen zichzelf een jaar geleden gaf. Het roer moest om, anders zou het nog wel eens slecht af kunnen lopen voor de Duitse autobouwer. Nu, een jaar later, hebben de Duitsers weer hoop. De teller ontslagen staat op 25.000. Maar dat betekent niet dat het gevaar geweken is. Hoe de weg naar totaal herstel voor Volkswagen moet verlopen, dat hoor je in deze aflevering.
In der zweiten von drei Podcast-Folgen mit Michael Jost, dem ehemaligen Chefstrategen von Volkswagen und Gründer von eD-TEC, ging es um die Frage, wie viel Technologieoffenheit die Mobilitätswende wirklich braucht – und wann sie zur Ausrede wird. Im Gespräch wurde schnell klar: Jost sieht die Diskussion um E-Fuels, Wasserstoff und Co. kritisch. „Technologieoffenheit ist strategiefrei“, sagte er. Denn wer alle Wege offenhält, laufe Gefahr, keinen konsequent zu gehen. Jost plädiert stattdessen für Klarheit: Wenn das Ziel Klimaneutralität sei, führe langfristig kein Weg am Elektroauto vorbei. Schon 2018 habe man im VW-Konzern detailliert analysiert, wie effizient verschiedene Antriebsarten sind – mit klarem Ergebnis: Reine E-Autos verbrauchen im Schnitt nur rund 400 Wattstunden pro Kilometer, während alle anderen Technologien deutlich darüber liegen. Er betonte, dass synthetische Kraftstoffe oder Wasserstoff im Individualverkehr keine Rolle spielen werden. „Wasserstoff gehört in die Stahlindustrie, nicht ins Auto“, so Jost. Gleiches gelte für E-Fuels, die zwar Nischen in Luftfahrt oder Schifffahrt bedienen könnten, für den Massenmarkt aber weder volkswirtschaftlich noch ökologisch sinnvoll seien. Besonders eindringlich sprach Jost über die Rolle von Politik und Industrie. Trotz aller Erkenntnisse werde die Transformation zu langsam umgesetzt – auch aus Angst vor Veränderung. „Die Menschen halten mehr Schmerz als Angst aus. Aber es fehlt der Mut, klar zu entscheiden“, meinte er. Statt ständig neue Übergangsoptionen zu diskutieren, brauche es einen europäischen Masterplan, der wirtschaftlich, gesellschaftlich und kommunikativ abgestimmt ist. Ein weiterer Punkt war die Energieautarkie. Jost verwies auf eigene Projekte im Münchner Raum, bei denen Unternehmen durch Photovoltaik und Batteriespeicher nach sechs Jahren unabhängig von Stromkosten seien. Für ihn liegt darin der Kern künftiger wirtschaftlicher Stärke: lokale Energieerzeugung, Speicherung und Nutzung. „Warum baut man heute überhaupt noch Industriegebäude ohne Solardach?“, fragte er rhetorisch. Auch über Bildung und Aufklärung wurde gesprochen. Beide von uns waren sich einig, dass Wissen über Energieflüsse und Zusammenhänge viel früher vermittelt werden sollte – nicht erst, wenn politische Entscheidungen bereits getroffen sind. „Wir müssen die Sendung mit der Maus wieder einschalten“, sagte Jost, um den Gedanken zu verdeutlichen: Komplexe Themen einfach und regelmäßig erklären, statt sie technokratisch zu überhöhen. Zum Abschluss sprach Jost über Verantwortung und gesellschaftliche Kraft. Er wünscht sich eine neue Generation junger Menschen, die Veränderung nicht nur fordert, sondern aktiv gestaltet – mit Energie, Haltung und digitaler Reichweite. „Energie ist das Lebenselixier dieser Gesellschaft. Wenn wir das verstehen, verstehen wir auch, warum wir handeln müssen.“ Nun aber genug der Vorworte – lasst uns direkt in das Gespräch mit Michael Jost einsteigen.
In this episode of the Let's Talk Dubs podcast, we dive into a big development in the VW drag racing world — the ROC Cory Mack Race cancellation and what it means for racers, fans, and the upcoming season. We also celebrate a major milestone as Zorba the Ghia finally appears in VW Trends Magazine after a year of waiting. Bill shares his unfiltered thoughts on seeing a go-kart featured on the cover of a major Volkswagen magazine and what that means for the direction of the hobby. From there we shift gears to the SEMA Show, breaking down the MST booth, the best Volkswagens at SEMA, standout builds, and trends shaping the air-cooled VW community for 2025. Plus, we get into updates on Bill's projects including new upgrades for #WhiteFlash, installing an Alpine audio system, tackling a new wiring harness, chasing down oil leaks, and dealing with powder-coating issues that every builder can relate to. If you're passionate about classic air-cooled Volkswagens, VW magazines, SEMA show coverage, Las Vegas VW culture, and real-world project car updates, this episode packs in a ton of great conversation. www.vwtrendsmagazine.com www.rosswulf.com use code LTD10 for 10% off ICON pistons here VWs of SEMA 1 John Ludwicks SP1000 Randy W/ Phat fabs car at SEMA
Send us a textVolkswagen is in a dire financial situation and has leaders claiming they need to throw "ballast" overboard. Could that ballast be Scout Motors with their off-road truck and SUV?Link to Giveaway: https://www.dreamgiveaway.com/tickets/harley?promo-PUTT3XVisit https://screenprotech.com/ and use discount code Pickup20Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/pickuptrucktalkCheck out our Forum: https://forum.pickuptrucktalk.com/Support the show
Lorenzo Annese, classe 1937, arriva in Germania nel 1958 con un contratto di un anno per lavorare nel settore agricolo. È uno dei primi Gastarbeiter, i lavoratori ospiti creati dall'accordo italotedesco per lo scambio di manodopera del 1955. Lorenzo però ha un obiettivo chiaro: vuole lavorare in fabbrica, alla Volkswagen. E ci riuscirà, nonostante mille difficoltà. Negli anni diventa rappresentante sindacale e membro della commissione interna della casa automobilistica. Ecco la sua storia. Volete ascoltare un podcast su un tema particolare? Scriveteci a cosmoitaliano@wdr.de Seguiteci anche su Facebook: Cosmo italiano E qui trovate tutti i nostri temi: https://www1.wdr.de/radio/cosmo/sprachen/italiano/index.html Von Luciana Caglioti.
Het is de eerste keer in 14 jaar tijd: Apple die meer smartphones uit de fabriek laat rollen dan Samsung. De iPhone 17 is een hit, dat bleek al uit de eerste verkoopcijfers. Maar nu hebben ze er zo'n vertrouwen in bij Apple dat ze richting de feestdagen groots inzetten. Nemen ze een groot risico, of zijn ze terecht zeker van hun zaak? En wat doet dat met het aandeel Apple? Dat hoor je in deze aflevering. Dan hoor je ook wat je aan moet met het record aan grote fusies en overnames dat dit jaar behaald wordt. Voor biljoenen dollars worden er deals gesloten. We zoeken uit of dat goed nieuws is voor beleggers, of dat je je daar toch enige zorgen om moet maken. En je hoort ook wie er het meeste bij die deals wint. En we hebben het ook nog over het sprankje hoop dat beleggers kregen. Wall Street herstelt zich namelijk redelijk snel van de dramatische vorige week. Dus komt er dan misschien toch nog een eindejaarsrally?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
L'Europa sta entrando nella guerra commerciale con la Cina nel modo peggiore possibile: non per proteggersi, ma rischiando di farsi del male da sola. Le nuove regole di Bruxelles sugli investimenti, i controlli obbligatori su settori strategici e la crociata contro la tecnologia cinese stanno creando un cortocircuito che mette a rischio industrie, supply chain e competitività proprio nel momento in cui Germania, Francia e Italia sono già in stagnazione. Mentre la Cina controlla terre rare, chip e materiali indispensabili per la transizione energetica, l'Europa si chiude in un muro burocratico che spaventa gli investitori, blocca i capitali e mette in crisi aziende come Volkswagen, già fragili dopo le ultime ritorsioni di Pechino. In questo video analizzo i numeri reali, gli errori politici, il ruolo degli Stati Uniti, il tema della sovranità digitale e il motivo per cui questa strategia rischia di trasformare l'Unione Europea in una potenza normativa che scrive le regole ma perde la capacità di competere. Se vuoi capire davvero cosa sta accadendo dietro questa nuova guerra commerciale, questo episodio ti servirà tantissimo.
Het is de eerste keer in 14 jaar tijd: Apple die meer smartphones uit de fabriek laat rollen dan Samsung. De iPhone 17 is een hit, dat bleek al uit de eerste verkoopcijfers. Maar nu hebben ze er zo'n vertrouwen in bij Apple dat ze richting de feestdagen groots inzetten. Nemen ze een groot risico, of zijn ze terecht zeker van hun zaak? En wat doet dat met het aandeel Apple? Dat hoor je in deze aflevering. Dan hoor je ook wat je aan moet met het record aan grote fusies en overnames dat dit jaar behaald wordt. Voor biljoenen dollars worden er deals gesloten. We zoeken uit of dat goed nieuws is voor beleggers, of dat je je daar toch enige zorgen om moet maken. En je hoort ook wie er het meeste bij die deals wint. En we hebben het ook nog over het sprankje hoop dat beleggers kregen. Wall Street herstelt zich namelijk redelijk snel van de dramatische vorige week. Dus komt er dan misschien toch nog een eindejaarsrally?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Volkswagen looking to bring back the "Scout" in EV form Volkswagen is reviving its Scout line of SUV's and pickups but the company has had a change of heart focusing on electric vehicles. For more on this KCBS Radio News Anchor Liz Saint John spoke with Bloomberg's Keith Naughton.
De VS, China, Europa... Overal glijden de verkopen van Tesla nog steeds weg. En excuses hebben ze niet meer. Musk is met zijn bonuspakket voorlopig wel weer even binnengehengeld, en aan de populariteit van elektrische auto's ligt het ook niet. Die markt groeit juist weer als kool. Hoe lang kan Tesla dit volhouden? Dat zoeken we in deze aflevering uit. Verder hebben we het over de grootspraak van Donald Trump. Dat hij daar niet vies van is zal geen nieuws zijn, maar hij blijkt wel heel erg te overdrijven. Volgens Trump heeft hij het voor elkaar gekregen dat er opgeteld zo'n 21 biljoen dollar aan investeringen aan de Verenigde Staten zijn beloofd. Maar in werkelijkheid ligt dat bedrag een héél stuk lager. Je hoort ook wie de favoriet is voor het stoeltje van Jerome Powell. Het Witte Huis zou zijn opvolger nog voor de kerst gekozen willen hebben. En we vertellen je waarom steeds meer beleggers tegenwoordig hun computer laten voor wat het is, en weer via de telefoon handelen.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
#340 – Autotelefon-Autorätsel: Welches Auto hat an der Vorderachse 302 mm (Durchmesser) und 26 mm breite Bremsscheiben? Und vorne: 268 mm (oder bei einer Variante 249 mm). Das Auto gibt es mit Verbrennungsmotor, als Hybrid und als Elektroversion. Selten war ein Autotelefon-Autorätsel unlösbarer als dieser Knobel-Klops von Blumi. Hosts: Paul-Janosch Ersing, Michael Blumenstein // Wer lesen kann, ist klar im Vorteil? Zumindest unsere Podcast-Hörer*innen wissen Bescheid und können sich auf https://www.autotelefon-podcast.de auch mit dem geschriebenen Wort auseinandersetzen. Wir nennen es Lektüre. Jede Woche neue Themen zum Nachlesen!
De VS, China, Europa... Overal glijden de verkopen van Tesla nog steeds weg. En excuses hebben ze niet meer. Musk is met zijn bonuspakket voorlopig wel weer even binnengehengeld, en aan de populariteit van elektrische auto's ligt het ook niet. Die markt groeit juist weer als kool. Hoe lang kan Tesla dit volhouden? Dat zoeken we in deze aflevering uit. Verder hebben we het over de grootspraak van Donald Trump. Dat hij daar niet vies van is zal geen nieuws zijn, maar hij blijkt wel heel erg te overdrijven. Volgens Trump heeft hij het voor elkaar gekregen dat er opgeteld zo'n 21 biljoen dollar aan investeringen aan de Verenigde Staten zijn beloofd. Maar in werkelijkheid ligt dat bedrag een héél stuk lager. Je hoort ook wie de favoriet is voor het stoeltje van Jerome Powell. Het Witte Huis zou zijn opvolger nog voor de kerst gekozen willen hebben. En we vertellen je waarom steeds meer beleggers tegenwoordig hun computer laten voor wat het is, en weer via de telefoon handelen.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In Episode 227, Tu and Lei break down a massive week in the global EV industry — one where China's innovation pace keeps accelerating while Western automakers scramble to respond. Xiaomi's YU7 officially outsells the Tesla Model Y in October, marking a symbolic shift in China's most competitive EV segment. Meanwhile, Tesla's domestic sales slump to 26,000, signaling that aggressive price cuts and financing perks may not be enough as Chinese challengers tighten the pressure.The hosts also unpack XPeng's viral AI Day, featuring the “Iron Lady” humanoid robot, new L4 capable RoboTaxi prototypes, the Turing chip's rising importance, and XPeng's “physical AI” strategy — positioning the company as a vertically integrated mobility+AI platform rather than just an automaker.On the U.S. side, GM sparks headlines after reportedly urging suppliers to “de-China” their supply chains by 2027 — a massive, risky reshoring effort that could reshape cost structures across North America. Tu and Lei discuss the feasibility and geopolitical backdrop, including the Nexperia crisis, ICE tariff pressures, and USMCA uncertainty._____________________They also hit:
German auto giant Volkswagen has announced the completion of a new R&D centre at its hub in Hebei, eastern China, saying that for the first time in the company's history, new cars can be developed from start to finish outside Germany. Volkswagen is hoping to win back its share in the world's largest auto market. Also in the segment: the UK government has backed a plan for a third runway at London's Heathrow Airport, moving the long-running project forward.
This week we tackle unpopular Volkswagens, a James Bond hypothesis and of course, 2 truths and 1 lie. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Ford Assures Shareholders Over Novelis Fire - Ford Launches HD Electrics in Europe - GAC Starts Solid-State Pilot Line - BYD Turns to PHEV Boxer Engine - Changan Buys Hyundai Assembly Plant in China - VW To Launch EREV In China - GM China Previews Future Designs
- Ford Assures Shareholders Over Novelis Fire - Ford Launches HD Electrics in Europe - GAC Starts Solid-State Pilot Line - BYD Turns to PHEV Boxer Engine - Changan Buys Hyundai Assembly Plant in China - VW To Launch EREV In China - GM China Previews Future Designs
L.A. County leaders are calling for clear ID of agents as ICE sweeps ramp up. An old blue and white Volkswagen bus that survived the Palisades fire gets an upgrade. And for Food Friday, we'll talk about non-traditional Thanksgiving meals. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com Visit www.preppi.com/LAist to receive a FREE Preppi Emergency Kit (with any purchase over $100) and be prepared for the next wildfire, earthquake or emergency!Support the show: https://laist.com
AP correspondent Donna Warder reports on one survivor of the deadly California Palisades Fire that's now been restored.
Wiederholte Aufstände der Fraktion gegen das Kanzleramt: So etwas hat es zu Merkels Zeiten nicht gegeben. Die Abgeordneten spüren, dass sich ein Machtvakuum auftut. Was auch an Merz liegt.
Regresa el PPP Extra, hoy con Luis Balbino bateando de emergente porque Jonathan está atendiendo asuntos pateneral. Los Luises hablan del estado de los medios boricuas y los podcast; del proyecto de Pablo José que fue aprobado ayer en la Cámara y una lectura del estado de la política americana a menos de un año de los midterms. Si fueras integrante de nuestro Patreon, hubieras escuchado este episodio ayer. Únete ahora en patreon.com/puestospalproblema! Presentado por AeroNet – Nuevo plan GigaFaster Essential: 200/50 Mbps por $99 al mes, con router WiFi incluido.
Dr. Rick Lytle is the President and CEO of the CEO Forum, a ministry organization that mentors and disciples Christian CEOs and senior executives leading companies with $100M+ in revenue. With a background in academia and a Ph.D. in marketing, Rick spent years as a professor and business school dean before stepping into his role at the CEO Forum. His mission? To support leaders in building lives and legacies marked by character, competence, and calling—both at work and at home. In this episode of The Wow Factor, Brad sits down with Dr. Rick at the home studio in Irvine, California for an in-depth conversation about how faith intersects with leadership at the highest levels of business. Rick shares his personal journey from growing up in the Detroit suburbs to launching a nationally accredited business program at Abilene Christian University, where he served as dean. He opens up about the founding of the CEO Forum, his research on what shapes great leaders, and how he's equipping the next generation through programs like Entrust and the Leadership Summit. With warmth and candor, Dr. Rick unpacks what it means to live and lead with "higher intent"—and why the marketplace might just be the front line of spiritual renewal. "Don't be cheap with God—because He's never been cheap with you." - Dr. Rick Lytle "We've raised this generation to be exactly who they are. If we want something different, we've got to step up." - Dr. Rick Lytle "You can't move with God and stay where you are." - Dr. Rick Lytle This Week on The Wow Factor: How Rick's early career at Volkswagen led to a pivot into academia What it took to transform ACU's business school into an accredited, nationally ranked program Raising $35 million and recruiting top faculty in the face of skepticism The vision behind CEO Forum and its mission to disciple Christian CEOs How spiritual leadership looks different in the marketplace What Rick's research reveals about the upbringing and values of top Christian leaders The importance of family, faith, and hard work in shaping leadership A deep dive into CEO Forum's flagship training programs: Spiritual Leadership Institute and Entrust Preparing the next generation of leaders to steward influence and wealth with integrity How retired CEOs are mentoring young executives through Encore Why Rick believes revival isn't just for churches—it's happening in the marketplace Rick Lytle's Word of Wisdom: Live with higher intent. Ask not just what you want to do, but what God wants to do through you. About CEO Forum: CEO Forum is a membership community built to serve the distinct needs of Christ-following CEOs and senior executives leading major enterprises. Through trusted peer-based communities, personal pastoral care, and intentional spiritual formation, CEO Forum helps leaders live the way of Jesus in every sphere of life. Learn more at theceoforum.org or contact Mark Meador, VP of Member Advancement, at mark@theceoforum.org to explore membership or refer a leader. CEO Forum also serves emerging leaders through the ENTRUST Summit, a next-generation mentoring gathering on February 26–27, 2026. WOW Factor podcast listeners are invited to nominate or register qualified participants. Connect with CEO Forum: CEO Forum Dr. Rick Lytle's LinkedIn Connect with The Wow Factor: WOW Factor Website Brad Formsma on LinkedIn Brad Formsma on Instagram Brad Formsma on Facebook Brad Formsma on X
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A queda da Cloudflare na última terça-feira (18) deixou serviços como ChatGPT, X, Canva e diversos sites menores instáveis e muita gente ficou sem entender o que estava acontecendo. No episódio de hoje do Podcast Canaltech, conversamos com o repórter do Canaltech, André Lourenti Magalhães, que explica de forma clara por que a instabilidade da Cloudflare causa um efeito dominó na internet e como um pico incomum de tráfego foi suficiente para travar serviços usados diariamente por milhões de pessoas. André também comenta a diferença entre uma queda da Cloudflare e da AWS, por que a internet está cada vez mais centralizada, quem mais sofre com interrupções como essa e como empresas podem se preparar para reduzir dependência de um único serviço global. Você também vai conferir: China revela primeiro leitor de digitais na tela inteira., Polícia recupera 10 mil celulares e prende ‘professor do crime,Xiaomi quer alertar motoristas que dirigem rápido demais para o fluxo, tecnologia EMIB da Intel pode conquistar Apple e Qualcomm!, e seu pulso é a nova chave do seu Volkswagen. Este podcast foi roteirizado e apresentado por Fernada Santos e contou com reportagens de Nathan Vieira, Vinicius Moschen, Danielle Cassita, Raphael Giannotti, sob coordenação de Anaísa Catucci. A trilha sonora é de Guilherme Zomer, a edição de Natalia Improta e a arte da capa é de Erick Teixeira.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Whether it's going racing or producing zero to sixty times, many car manufactures have spent decades doing whatever it takes to get a competitive edge on their performance figures. But in a world of democratized speed where your average EV truck or SUV can do an 11 second quarter mile, does anyone still value the numbers? And at what lengths will manufactures go to keep their performance figures competitive? === This episode of the Carmudgeon Show is sponsored by Vredestein Tires: https://www.vredestein.com/ === Before digging into the data, Jason discusses his recent trip to the Wednesday Night Drags at Sonoma Raceway - garnering some rather unusual attention in his MK3 Volkswagen Cabrio with the almighty 2.slow . Upon laying down several solid runs, he finds his mid 18 second quarter mile times are far more lethargic than what Volkswagen reported in period. This prompts the larger discussion at hand - historically speaking, do manufactures cheat or "optimize" their test data? Jason brings in his own previous findings, first by exploring the testing of his MK1 Volkswagen Scirocco, and wondering how his test figures could be more than a second off from the official numbers. More glaring however is the data from Jason's in-period testing of the Ferrari 458 Speciale and 458 Italia, as well as the 599 GTB - the likes of which far out-performed cars in magazine testing vs. cars that were delivered to real-world customers. All this and more, on this week's episode of The Carmudgeon Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
IKEA made a bed for your phone. Whole Foods turned a grocery list into a cultural forecast. Volkswagen's top-selling product isn't a car—it's sausage.This week on BRANDED Weekly, Ben Kaplan (Founder + CEO, Top Agency) breaks down how brands stopped reacting to culture and started writing it. From IKEA's behavioral design experiments to Whole Foods' 2026 trend report and Volkswagen's nostalgia-driven empire, today's most powerful brands aren't selling products—they're engineering habits, identity, and emotion.We unpack: IKEA's Phone Bed — gamifying guilt and designing digital discipline. Whole Foods' Trend Report — transforming food into status and self-expression. Volkswagen's Currywurst — turning nostalgia into profit. The Death of Millennial Brands — why aesthetic polish stopped working.Because branding in 2025 isn't about storytelling anymore—it's about habit formation, desire curation, and emotional anchoring.
Hoy en Puestos Pa’l Problema cerramos la sesión legislativa con un repaso completo de lo que se aprobó, lo que se colgó y lo que simplemente se quedó en veremos. Analizamos los últimos movimientos del gobierno antes del receso y el balance final de una sesión marcada por improvisación, pugnas internas y mucho “control de daños”. Además, discutimos la entrevista de la Gobernadora con Metro, y lo que sus declaraciones revelan sobre la estrategia electoral del PNP rumbo al 2028. Y sí… también llegó el momento que muchos esperaban: ¡Epstein hits the fan! Hablamos del escándalo que vuelve a sacudir a figuras poderosas en Estados Unidos, sus implicaciones políticas y cómo los medios han reaccionado ante la nueva ola de filtraciones. En el Chit Chat, Luis comparte detalles del viaje a República Dominicana (gracias a Johnny y al corillo de subs
En este episodio de Value Investing FM, Adrián y Paco tenemos el placer de entrevistar a Juan Carlos Acitores Peñafiel, de Acifiel Sicav. Nos explicará por qué empezó a invertir, qué le atrajo del mundo de la inversión, cuál es su estilo de inversión y cómo ha evolucionado, cuáles son sus fondos e inversores de referencia y cuál es la lección más importante que ha aprendido como inversor. Repasaremos algunos de sus errores y tesis de inversión por sectores: Sector farma: Sanofi, Novartis y Roche Oil: BP y Total Energies Bebidas alcohólicas: AB InBev Ropa deportiva: Adidas y Puma Consumo: Unilever Autos: BMW, Stellantis, Renault, Volkswagen
En este podcast te contamos más cosas sobre el nuevo servicio que hemos montado para todos los seguidores de Garaje Hermético. Ahora tienes en nuestra/vuestra página web “Garajehermetico.com” una selección de coches de ocasión a buen precio y con pocos kilómetros que te ofrecemos en colaboración con Ruteo. La primera selección que te ofrecemos son coches para viajar, de bajo consumo y con el máximo confort Si es lo que estás buscando, echa un vistazo a esos coches en el siguiente enlace: https://www.garajehermetico.com/ruteo/ ¿Alguna vez has tenido la sensación de estar viviendo una invasión de clones? Aparcas tu SUV compacto en el centro comercial y, al volver, te cuesta distinguirlo de los otros cinco que han aparcado a su lado. ¿Es una crisis de ideas global? ¿Se han quedado los diseñadores sin imaginación? La realidad es más compleja. No es falta de creatividad, es un exceso de restricciones. Los diseñadores tienen hoy menos libertad que nunca, y su trabajo está encorsetado por cinco "tiranos" que dictan la forma de un coche antes de que el lápiz toque el papel. Las 5 Razones de la Uniformidad: 1. La Tiranía de la Aerodinámica El enemigo número uno de un coche moderno, y especialmente de un SUV (que es alto y chato por definición), es el viento. En un coche eléctrico, un mal coeficiente aerodinámico (Cx) puede costar decenas de kilómetros de autonomía. En uno de combustión, cada gramo de CO2 es vital para evitar las multas multimillonarias de la Unión Europea. La forma más barata y eficaz de bajar el consumo es mejorar el Cx. 2. La Jaula de Oro de la Seguridad y las Regulaciones El coche deportivo de tus sueños, bajo, afilado y con morro en cuña, sería hoy prácticamente ilegal. Las normativas de seguridad, especialmente las de Euro NCAP, lo han cambiado todo. Para proteger a los peatones en caso de atropello, el capó debe ser alto y relativamente "blando", dejando un espacio de deformación vital entre la chapa y las partes duras del motor. Adiós a los morros bajos. 3. El "Efecto IKEA" de las Plataformas Modulares Las plataformas modulares (como la MQB de Volkswagen, la EMP2 de Stellantis o la TNGA de Toyota) son un milagro de la ingeniería de costes, pero un lastre para la diferenciación. El ahorro ya no solo está en compartir motores o suspensiones, sino en los "Hard Points" o puntos fijos del diseño. 4. El Miedo a ser Diferente: Marketing y "Design Clinics" Antaño, un diseñador jefe tenía poder para arriesgar y escandalizar al mundo, creando coches que hoy se consideran obras de arte. Hoy, eso es imposible por culpa de los "focus group" o "clínicas de diseño". Antes de aprobar un coche, las marcas meten los prototipos en una sala y preguntan a clientes potenciales qué opinan. 5. El Diseño por Ordenador (CAD) Irónicamente, la herramienta que debería dar libertad infinita, el Diseño Asistido por Ordenador, es el último clavo en el ataúd de la originalidad. Hoy se usa el "diseño generativo". Los ingenieros introducen en el software todos los parámetros y restricciones (Regla 1: Plataforma MQB. Regla 2: Seguridad peatones. Regla 3: Cx de 0.28. Regla 4: Espacio para 5) y el programa "sugiere" las formas óptimas. Si los ingenieros de Ford, Renault y Volkswagen usan los mismos programas y las mismas reglas físicas, ¿sorprende que el resultado final sea casi el mismo? La Prueba: La Invasión de los Clones Esta uniformidad forzada se ve en todos los segmentos: -La Plaga del "SUV Coupé": Lo que empezó como el sacrilegio del BMW X6 ahora es un estándar. Del Audi Q5 Sportback al Renault Arkana, todos copian la misma silueta de techo descendente que mata el espacio trasero y la visibilidad. -El Segmento C: Es el ojo del huracán. Coches como el Qashqai, Tucson, Austral o 3008 compiten por el mismo cliente "para todo". El resultado es un diseño por consenso: cintura alta, frontal chato y los inevitables pasos de rueda de plástico negro. -Los Eléctricos: Aquí la aerodinámica lo es todo. Para maximizar la autonomía, todos acaban siendo un "Optimus Blob": un diseño redondeado, sin aristas, con parrillas tapadas y manillas enrasadas. El Tesla Model Y, el VW ID.4 o el Skoda Enyaq son esclavos del túnel de viento. Conclusión ¿Son todos los SUV iguales? En gran medida, sí, porque no les queda más remedio. Están atrapados en un corsé definido por la Aerodinámica que los redondea, la Seguridad que los hace chatos, la Plataforma Modular que fija sus proporciones y el Marketing que penaliza el riesgo. Los SUV modernos son, quizás, el resultado de la optimización total; el coche perfecto para las hojas de cálculo, pero, a menudo, el más aburrido para el corazón.
Social media has become a powerhouse in today's Volkswagen hobby, and if you've spent any time online, you've definitely seen the rise of content creators shaping the air-cooled VW scene. One of the biggest names pushing the culture forward is Chris Davern, better known as @Driven60VW on Instagram. Based in Arizona, Chris has built a massive following of over 100,000 VW enthusiasts by consistently posting high-quality content centered around classic Volkswagens, restoration insights, and the day-to-day life inside the air-cooled community. In many ways, social media has become the new VW magazine, delivering fresh Volkswagen content straight to your phone in real time. This week on the show, we sit down with Chris to talk about his journey into the VW world, what sparked his passion, and how his online presence has evolved over the past five years. Chris brings a ton of positivity to the hobby, and his enthusiasm for vintage Volkswagens truly comes through in his posts, videos, and behind-the-scenes stories. If you're into the air-cooled VW lifestyle—or you want to learn how to grow your own social media following within a niche automotive community—this episode is a must-listen. Tune in for a deep dive into building community, creating consistent content, and keeping the VW hobby fun and thriving. Follo his social https://www.instagram.com/driven60vw/ www.letstalkdubs.com www.vwtrendsmagazine.com www.rosswulf.com use cupom code LTD10 for 10% off BUY ICON PISTONS HERE
Today on CarEdge Live, Ray and Zach are joined by Josh Feygin to discuss recalls. Tune in to learn more! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
- Volkswagen Is Running Out of Cash - Cyber-Attack Dents JLR's Earnings - Tesla Working on Adding Apple CarPlay - Standard Lithium Gets Backing to Start Operations - Toyota Improves Liquid Hydrogen Engine - Unbelted Occupants Account For 50% Of Traffic Deaths - BorgWarner Develops Rare-Earth Free EV Motor - Chery Fails “Stairway to Heaven” Climb
- Volkswagen Is Running Out of Cash - Cyber-Attack Dents JLR's Earnings - Tesla Working on Adding Apple CarPlay - Standard Lithium Gets Backing to Start Operations - Toyota Improves Liquid Hydrogen Engine - Unbelted Occupants Account For 50% Of Traffic Deaths - BorgWarner Develops Rare-Earth Free EV Motor - Chery Fails “Stairway to Heaven” Climb
In der heutigen Folge sprechen die Finanzjournalisten Anja Ettel und Philipp Vetter über Pfizers Abschied von Biontech, eine letzte Enttäuschung für Wirecard-Aktionäre und den Siemens-Absturz. Außerdem geht es um Tesla, Nvidia, Broadcom, Alphabet, Amazon, Cloudflare, Siemens Healthineers, Siemens Energy, Rolls-Royce, Airbus, Boeing, Volkswagen, Merck, Gilead, Johnson&Johnson, Eli Lilly, Bayer, Merck KGaA, Xtrackers MSCI World Health Care ETF (WKN: 113FD), VanEck Morningstar Developed Markets Dividend Leaders (WKN: A2JAHJ), iShares Stoxx Global Select Dividend 100 (WKN: A0F5U), Fidelity Emerging Markets Quality Income ETF (WKN: A2PQDRI), Invesco FTSE EM High Dividend Low Volatility ETF (WKN: A2AHZU) Invesco und den Euro Stoxx High Dividend Low Volatility (WKN: A2ABHF) . Hier findet ihr den BYD-Aktiensplit-Artikel von Lea: https://www.welt.de/wirtschaft/plus68a8494d5d3e123a945a783f/BYD-Aktiensplit-Was-Anleger-nach-dem-Steuer-Aerger-jetzt-wissen-muessen-und-tun-koennen.html Unter diesem Link könnt ihr euch kostenlos für die Masterclass anmelden: https://form.jotform.com/Product_Unit/masterclass-boersenweisheiten Wir freuen uns an Feedback über aaa@welt.de. Noch mehr "Alles auf Aktien" findet Ihr bei WELTplus und Apple Podcasts – inklusive aller Artikel der Hosts und AAA-Newsletter.[ Hier bei WELT.](https://www.welt.de/podcasts/alles-auf-aktien/plus247399208/Boersen-Podcast-AAA-Bonus-Folgen-Jede-Woche-noch-mehr-Antworten-auf-Eure-Boersen-Fragen.html.) [Hier] (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6zxjyJpTMunyYCY6F7vHK1?si=8f6cTnkEQnmSrlMU8Vo6uQ) findest Du die Samstagsfolgen Klassiker-Playlist auf Spotify! Disclaimer: Die im Podcast besprochenen Aktien und Fonds stellen keine spezifischen Kauf- oder Anlage-Empfehlungen dar. Die Moderatoren und der Verlag haften nicht für etwaige Verluste, die aufgrund der Umsetzung der Gedanken oder Ideen entstehen. Hörtipps: Für alle, die noch mehr wissen wollen: Holger Zschäpitz können Sie jede Woche im Finanz- und Wirtschaftspodcast "Deffner&Zschäpitz" hören. +++ Werbung +++ Du möchtest mehr über unsere Werbepartner erfahren? [**Hier findest du alle Infos & Rabatte!**](https://linktr.ee/alles_auf_aktien) Impressum: https://www.welt.de/services/article7893735/Impressum.html Datenschutz: https://www.welt.de/services/article157550705/Datenschutzerklaerung-WELT-DIGITAL.html
- Subprime Defaults Hit All-Time High - Solid-State Batteries Getting Overhyped - F1 Team Values on the Rise - Toyota Starts Production at New Battery Plant - VW Could Use Rivian Architecture for ICEs - Apollo Go Robotaxi on Profit Path - Waymo Expanding Onto Freeways - China Considers Vehicle Acceleration Limit
- Subprime Defaults Hit All-Time High - Solid-State Batteries Getting Overhyped - F1 Team Values on the Rise - Toyota Starts Production at New Battery Plant - VW Could Use Rivian Architecture for ICEs - Apollo Go Robotaxi on Profit Path - Waymo Expanding Onto Freeways - China Considers Vehicle Acceleration Limit
If you're a company operating globally, foreign exchange (FX) risk is a significant threat that can instantly erode profits and derail strategic forecasts. In this episode of Corporate Finance Explained on Finpod, we unpack how corporate treasury teams manage this constant volatility, moving beyond simple definitions to explore the strategic calculus of hedging.We examine three dimensions of FX risk and how a structured hedging toolkit, utilizing forwards, options, and natural hedges, is applied by global firms such as Unilever and Caterpillar to ensure financial stability.The Three Dimensions of FX RiskFinance professionals categorize FX risk into three types, each requiring a different management response:Transaction Risk: The most common risk, tied to immediate cash flows. The currency rate changes between invoicing and receiving payment (e.g., selling in Euros, collecting fewer Dollars later).Translation Risk: A non-cash risk that arises when a parent company consolidates foreign subsidiary financial statements, affecting the reported value of assets/liabilities on the balance sheet.Economic Risk: The long-term structural impact on a company's fundamental competitiveness (e.g., manufacturing costs becoming structurally higher due to a sustained currency strengthening).The Corporate Hedging ToolkitTreasury teams use a combination of financial derivatives and operational strategies to manage these exposures:Forward Contract: Locks in an exchange rate for a future date, providing certainty. Trade-Off: Inflexibility; you miss out on any favorable rate movements.FX Option: Gives the right (not the obligation) to transact at a strike price. Trade-Off: Costly Premium paid upfront for the flexibility.Currency Swap: Exchanging principal and/or interest payments over a set period. Trade-Off: Complexity and long duration.Natural Hedge: Operational strategy to match inflows and outflows in the same currency. Requires C-suite level strategic change (e.g., local sourcing) but avoids derivative costs.Strategic Insights and Lessons Learned:Discipline is Crucial: The cautionary tale of Volkswagen's billion-euro FX losses highlights the danger of crossing the line from risk protection into speculation.Mastering the Policy: Companies like Unilever and Caterpillar use a disciplined, integrated strategy: focusing on natural hedges where possible, and using layered financial hedging (e.g., simple forwards for 6-12 months out) for stability, not profit.The Hedging Framework: Finance teams do not hedge 100% of exposure. The decision to hedge is based on a three-factor funnel: Materiality (is the exposure big enough to matter?), Predictability (how certain is the cash flow?), and Correlation (do existing natural hedges offset the risk?).Constant Currency Disclosure: FP&A teams provide constant currency results to investors, stripping out FX noise to ensure the market understands the core operational health of the business.
- U.S. SAAR Drops To 15.3 Million - Porsche SE Profits Plummet - Polestar Struggles to Stay Listed - Tesla Supercharger Availability on Google Maps - GM Makes Management Moves - GM to Suppliers: Get Out of China - Hesai Lidar Sales Up 230% - Peugeot Reimagines Compact Cars - Mercedes GLB's Massive Screens
- U.S. SAAR Drops To 15.3 Million - Porsche SE Profits Plummet - Polestar Struggles to Stay Listed - Tesla Supercharger Availability on Google Maps - GM Makes Management Moves - GM to Suppliers: Get Out of China - Hesai Lidar Sales Up 230% - Peugeot Reimagines Compact Cars - Mercedes GLB's Massive Screens
Today I'm joined by Fred Emich IV, Partner at Emich Automotive. We cover how Emich Automotive became the #1 EV retailer for Kia, the challenges Fred's faced as Chairman of VW's National Dealer Council, and the evolving threat Scout poses to VW dealers — plus much more. This episode is brought to you by: 1. Lotlinx - What if ChatGPT actually spoke dealer? Meet LotGPT — the first AI chatbot built just for car dealers. Fluent in your market, your dealership, and your inventory, LotGPT delivers instant insights to help you merchandise smarter, move inventory faster, and maximize profit. It pulls from your live inventory, CRM, and Google Analytics to give VIN-specific recommendations, helping dealers price vehicles accurately, spot wasted spend, and uncover the hottest opportunities — all in seconds. LotGPT is free for dealers, but invite-only. Join the waitlist now @ Lotlinx.com/LotGPT 2. CDK Global - Managing inventory doesn't have to be a grind. Backed by over 50 years of CDK know-how and powered by next-gen AI tools, you'll price with confidence, merchandise like a pro, and move cars off the lot faster — all while boosting your bottom line. Learn more about the CDK Vehicle Inventory Suite @ https://www.cdkglobal.com/cdk-vehicle-inventory-suite 3. CDG Circles - A modern peer group for auto dealers. Private dealer chats. Real insights — confidential, compliant, no travel required. Visit https://cdgcircles.com to learn more. Check out Car Dealership Guy's stuff: For dealers: Industry job board ➤ http://jobs.dealershipguy.com Dealership recruiting ➤ http://www.cdgrecruiting.com Fix your dealership's social media ➤ http://www.trynomad.co Request to be a podcast guest ➤ http://www.cdgguest.com For industry vendors: Advertise with Car Dealership Guy ➤ http://www.cdgpartner.com Industry job board ➤ http://jobs.dealershipguy.com Request to be a podcast guest ➤ http://www.cdgguest.com Topics: 00:37 How did racing shape Fred's career? 02:51 Entering the family car business how? 05:40 Biggest triumph and challenge in auto? 09:57 Strategy for dominating the EV market? 17:34 Future vision for Volkswagen leadership? 20:39 Key industry challenge with Volkswagen? 22:26 Direct-to-consumer: threat or opportunity? 24:28 How has Tesla impacted the industry? 35:30 How does community shape future vision? Car Dealership Guy Socials: X ➤ x.com/GuyDealership Instagram ➤ instagram.com/cardealershipguy/ TikTok ➤ tiktok.com/@guydealership LinkedIn ➤ linkedin.com/company/cardealershipguy Threads ➤ threads.net/@cardealershipguy Facebook ➤ facebook.com/profile.php?id=100077402857683 Everything else ➤ dealershipguy.com
Crain's commercial real estate reporter Rachel Herzog joins host Amy Guth to discuss the latest deals around Chicago's rental market and supply's impact on rents.Plus: Walgreens cuts pay for store workers after $10 billion buyout, Zurich moving downtown office to Willis Tower, Volkswagen defies dealership protests with plan to begin Illinois warranty fees and FAA curbs private jet use at O'Hare amid air capacity crunch. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Corn Talk is back after a two-year pit stop, and we're starting Season 2 with some serious mileage. Dave recounts the time his tire literally flew off on I-694, John relives the saga of driving a company exec home in his freshly skunked car, and Matt joins in to share his catalytic-converter trauma. From rattling Hondas and busted Volkswagens to roadside miracles and family car lore, it's all gas, no brakes, just a Midwest road trip of memories, misfires, and mechanical mayhem.00:00 Welcome Back to Corn Talk02:21 Season Two and New Beginnings05:04 Transitioning to the Holiday Spirit07:55 Car Identity and Personal Stories10:45 Car Troubles and Adventures15:19 Mechanics and Virtual Help17:58 Flagstaff Adventures and Car Breakdowns20:35 Driving Mishaps and Lessons Learned26:00 The Art of Lying and Confession28:46 Car Mishaps and Personal Anecdotes33:36 Unexpected Encounters with Wildlife39:08 The Skunk Incident and Its Aftermath44:08 Car Maintenance Skills and Experiences44:59 Tire Troubles and Roadside Adventures50:48 Tales of Car Mishaps57:45 Car Maintenance and Family Traditions01:01:40 Fun Facts About Cars and Closing Thoughts
In this episode of China Decode, hosts Alice Han and James Kynge unpack how the global auto industry is facing a new chip crisis. Dutch chipmaker Nexperia has halted shipments to China after a payment and ownership dispute, forcing carmakers like Honda and Volkswagen to scramble for crucial semiconductor parts. They explain how a fight over factory control became the latest flashpoint in the U.S.–China tech rivalry — and why Europe is caught in the middle. Then, they turn to China's most pressure-packed test: the Gaokao. With more than 10 million students vying for spots at top universities, the exam has long promised meritocracy but increasingly reflects inequality. Alice and James explore how this high-stakes system shapes opportunity, status, and ambition in modern China — and why reform remains so elusive. Finally, Trump and Xi agree to a one-year trade truce, pledging to ease tariffs, restart soybean purchases, and cool tensions over rare earths and fentanyl. But can either side really trust the other to follow through? The hosts break down what's at stake — and whether this pause is a real breakthrough or just a political timeout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices