Podcasts about Volkswagen

Rassegna stampa economico-finanziaria del 26 febbraio 2026, strutturata per macro-temi e basata sulle principali testate giornalistiche nazionali.Investimenti e MercatiTestate: Il Sole 24 Ore / Milano Finanza / Corriere della Sera / Il Messaggero * Riforma del TUF e Voto Plurimo: Le Commissioni Giustizia e Finanze hanno accolto i rilievi Consob sulla riforma del Testo Unico della Finanza. Si valuta la "sterilizzazione" del voto plurimo (prassi comune a 70 società a Piazza Affari) in caso di fusioni con delisting o trasferimento della sede all'estero, per non penalizzare l'attrattività del mercato italiano verso gli investitori stranieri. * Debito Globale: Raggiunto il record di 348.000 miliardi di dollari alla fine del 2025 (+9% in 12 mesi). La crescita è trainata dalle spese per la difesa e dagli investimenti nell'IA (data center). In Italia il debito pubblico si attesta al 141,3% del PIL. * Produttività Italiana: Nel periodo post-pandemia (2019-2025), l'Italia ha mostrato una performance di produttività (PIL per occupato) superiore a Germania, Francia ed Eurozona. Il settore delle costruzioni ha registrato un balzo dell'efficienza del 35% grazie a bonus e PNRR. * Borsa: Piazza Affari ha superato quota 47.000 punti. Quotazione dell'oro oltre i 5.200 dollari l'oncia.Industria, IA e AutomotiveTestate: Il Messaggero / Il Giornale / Avvenire / Corriere della Sera * Polo Europeo dell'IA: Il governo punta a rendere l'Italia capofila del progetto "Frontier AI" dell'Unione Europea, con possibile coordinamento a Roma. Il mercato IA in Italia vale 1,8 miliardi di € (+50% sul 2024). Uno scenario ottimale vede per le imprese romane un aumento di valore stimato in 91,2 miliardi di € tramite l'adozione dell'IA. * Leonardo e il Partner Arabo: Il gruppo (ricavi +11%, ordini +15%) presenterà il nuovo piano industriale il 12 marzo. Prevista la creazione di una JV al 50% per la divisione Aerostrutture entro il primo semestre, probabilmente con il socio saudita SAMI. Dividendo previsto in crescita del 20%. * Crisi Auto Tedesca: In Cina, le esportazioni di veicoli tedeschi sono crollate di due terzi dal 2022, mentre la cinese BYD ha aumentato le vendite in Germania del 700%. * Caso Anthropic-Pentagono: Tensione negli USA tra il fondatore Dario Amodei e il Ministro Hegseth. Il Pentagono minaccia di tagliare contratti da 200 milioni di $ se la società non rimuoverà i vincoli etici sull'uso militare dell'IA.Fisco, Infrastrutture e NormativaTestate: Il Sole 24 Ore / Il Messaggero / La Repubblica / Italia Oggi * Piano Casa: Il governo stanzia 1,2 miliardi di € per il recupero di 60.000 alloggi di edilizia residenziale pubblica. Salvini punta alla "fascia grigia" con contratti rent-to-buy. Entro giugno previsto il recupero dei primi 10.000 alloggi. * Costi Infrastrutture: Allarme per le opere strategiche. Il costo complessivo è salito a 522 miliardi di € (+39 miliardi, +8% rispetto a agosto 2024). Le risorse disponibili coprono attualmente il 67% del fabbisogno (352 miliardi). * Fisco e Rinnovi Contrattuali: L'Agenzia delle Entrate conferma l'imposta sostitutiva del 5% sugli aumenti dei rinnovi contrattuali 2024-2026 pagati nel 2026. * Concessioni Balneari: Il governo accelera per definire il bando tipo entro fine marzo.Banche e LavoroTestate: La Repubblica / Il Sole 24 Ore / La Ragione * Sfruttamento e Rider: La Procura di Milano estende l'indagine sul caporalato digitale chiedendo documenti a 7 multinazionali del food (tra cui McDonald's ed Esselunga) per verificare l'idoneità dei loro modelli organizzativi. Schlein e Landini invocano il salario minimo (soglia indicata di 9 €/ora). * Occupazione e Mismatch: Difficoltà di reperimento personale per le imprese al 46% (1 posto su 2). Il mismatch tocca il 60% nelle costruzioni e il 59,2% nell'industria metalmeccanica. * Mutui Under 35: Oltre un terzo dei nuovi mutui è richiesto da giovani sotto i 35 anni, grazie alla garanzia Consap fino all'80% per ISEE sotto i 40.000 €.Energia e GeopoliticaTestate: Avvenire / Il Messaggero / La Repubblica / Il Corriere della Sera * Missione Merz in Cina: Il cancelliere tedesco a Pechino con i vertici di Mercedes, BMW, Volkswagen e Siemens per riequilibrare i rapporti commerciali. Il deficit commerciale della Germania verso la Cina è quadruplicato in un anno, raggiungendo gli 87 miliardi di € nel 2025. * Dazi USA: Jamieson Greer (USTR) conferma dazi al 10% già in vigore, con l'obiettivo di portarli al 15%. L'Indonesia ha accettato di ridurre del 99% le tariffe sui beni USA. * Guerra del Petrolio in Est Europa: Orban (Ungheria) e Vucic (Serbia) accelerano sull'oleodotto serbo-slovacco per aggirare l'Ucraina, con termine previsto nel 2027. * Energia: Orsini (Confindustria) avverte che i consumi elettrici raddoppieranno in 20 anni e chiede un mix di rinnovabili e nucleare di nuova generazione.Executive Takeaway (Insight per C-Suite) * Resilienza Produttività: L'Italia sovraperforma i partner UE nella crescita della produttività post-pandemia; il settore costruzioni è il driver principale di efficienza sistemica. * Rischio Geopolitico e Dazi: La strategia USA di Jamieson Greer non prevede retromarce sui dazi (target 15%); per le imprese esportatrici la stabilità passa solo per accordi bilaterali o di blocco (UE). * L'Urgenza IA: Con un mercato nazionale da 1,8 miliardi di € e un tasso di crescita del 50%, l'integrazione dell'IA generativa è ormai un fattore determinante per il valore d'impresa (EBITDA). * Debito e Difesa: Il debito globale è "più pubblico e meno privato"; la spesa militare e tecnologica sta ridefinendo i flussi finanziari mondiali a discapito della sostenibilità fiscale tradizionale. * Focus Welfare e Casa: Il Piano Casa da 1,2 miliardi e la proroga dei bonus assunzioni giovani/donne sono le leve scelte dal governo per mitigare il calo demografico previsto (5 milioni di lavoratori in meno entro il 2040).

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Maaaaatigt värre när vi ringer Kalle Karlsson o pratar favoritskap, Stroud och pratar om HUR han är kvar samt Elis om att agera försökskanin för polisen. Dessutom Blåvitts lilla antiklimax och ÖIS rimligt låga förväntningar.Medverkande:Christoffer Svanemar, Joakim Hanäs, Marcus Thapper, Kim Svanström, Elis Järnepalm, Kalle Karlsson & Elliot StroudTuttoSvenskan görs i samarbete med:ATG:Läs om våra senaste tankar gällande spel på: https://www.atg.se/tutto.18 år gäller för spel och stödlinjen.se finns om du upplever minsta problematik med spelande.Tillsammanslag Big 9: https://www.atg.se/tillsammans/lagsida/319314TV4 Play:Vinter-OS är runt hörnet och ni ser ju såklart vinters stora, stora sporthändelse på TV4 Play! Vi har en dundedeal: 69kr för EN månad istället för 249kr/mån. Såklart kan ni se film, serier och en massa annan sport som Serie A och La Liga på abonnemanget. Signa upp här: https://www.tv4play.se/kampanj/tutto eller så anger ni koden TUTTOOS26 när ni köper paketet TV4 Play Sport.Volkswagen: Nya T-Roc kombinerar sportig design, smart teknik och premiumkänsla. Med rymligare kupé och bagageutrymme, ny förarmiljö med 33 cm infotainmentskärm och ambientebelysning som skapar en loungekänsla. Läs mer på Volkswagen.seSociala Medier:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/tuttosvenskan/X/Twitter - https://x.com/TuttoSvenskanTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@tuttosvenskanTidskoder:00:00 Intro06:14 Försäsongssvenskan10:52 Samtal med Kalle Karlsson24:24 Mer Hammarby31:03 Mjällby34:40 Samtal med Elliot Stroud45:22 Mer Mjällby48:07 IFK Göteborg59:35 Samtal med Elis Järnepalm01:21:22 Örgryte01:37:37 Avrundning Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SWOC Hardship Fund: https://opencollective.com/student-workers-of-columbia We start with headlines this week from Columbia University, Penn, Volkswagen, New York Presbyterian Hospital, Mission Hospital, and the nation of Argentina. For our first major story this week, we discuss recent reporting on South Korean e-commerce giant Coupang, which is mimicking not just Amazon's market share, but its worker abuses as well. Workers have been taking to the streets to fight the billionaire assault, but the AAUP has also been taking the billionaires to court, and they've been winning. Finally, we discuss the next stage of the fightback in Minneapolis, as unions and tenants have come together to organize what could be the largest rent strike in modern US history. Join the discord: discord.gg/tDvmNzX  Follow the pod at instagram.com/workstoppage, @WorkStoppagePod on Twitter,  John @facebookvillain, and Lina @solidaritybee

Volkswagen workers have made history by ratifying their first union contract at a foreign owned auto maker in the South. We talk to the chair of the bargaining committee. ALSO: we'll talk about the union busting industry with an organizer from the Carpenters.✦ ABOUT ✦The Valley Labor Report is the only union talk radio show in Alabama, elevating struggles for justice and fairness on the job, educating folks about how they can do the same, and bringing relevant news to workers in Alabama and beyond.Our single largest source of revenue *is our listeners* so your support really matters and helps us stay on the air!Make a one time donation or become a monthly donor on our website or patreon:TVLR.FMPatreon.com/thevalleylaborreportVisit our official website for more info on the show, membership, our sponsors, merch, and more: https://www.tvlr.fmFollow TVLR on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheValleyLab...Follow TVLR on Twitter: @LaborReportersFollow Jacob on Twitter: @JacobM_ALFollow TVLR Co-Creator David Story on Twitter: @RadiclUnionist✦ CONTACT US ✦Our phone number is 844-899-TVLR (8857), call or text us live on air, or leave us a voicemail and we might play it during the show!✦ OUR ADVERTISERS KEEP US ON THE AIR! ✦Support them if you can.The attorneys at MAPLES, TUCKER, AND JACOB fight for working people. Let them represent you in your workplace injury claim. Mtandj.com; (855) 617-9333The MACHINISTS UNION represents workers in several industries including healthcare, the defense industry, woodworking, and more. iamaw44.org (256) 286-3704 / organize@iamaw44.orgDo you need good union laborers on your construction site, or do you want a union construction job? Reach out to the IRONWORKERS LOCAL 477. Ironworkers477.org  256-383-3334 (Jeb Miles) / local477@bellsouth.netThe NORTH ALABAMA DSA is looking for folks to work for a better North Alabama, fighting for liberty and justice for all. Contact / Join: DSANorthAlabama@gmail.comIBEW LOCAL 136 is a group of over 900 electricians and electrical workers providing our area with the finest workforce in the construction industry. You belong here. ibew136.org Contact: (205) 833-0909IFPTE - We are engineers, scientists, nonprofit employees, technicians, lawyers, and many other professions who have joined together to have a greater voice in our careers. With over 80,000 members spread across the U.S. and Canada, we invite you and your colleagues to consider the benefits of engaging in collective bargaining. IFPTE.org Contact: (202) 239-4880THE HUNTSVILLE INDUSTRIAL WORKERS OF THE WORLD is a union open to any and all working people. Call or email them today to begin organizing your workplace - wherever it is. On the Web: https://hsviww.org/ Contact: (256) 651-6707 / organize@hsviww.orgENERGY ALABAMA is accelerating Alabama's transition to sustainable energy. We are a nonprofit membership-based organization that has advocated for clean energy in Alabama since 2014. Our work is based on three pillars: education, advocacy, and technical assistance. Energy Alabama on the Web: https://alcse.org/ Contact: (256) 812-1431 / dtait@energyalabama.orgThe Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union represents in a wide range of industries, including but not limited to retail, grocery stores, poultry processing, dairy processing, cereal processing, soda bottlers, bakeries, health care, hotels, manufacturing, public sector workers like crossing guards, sanitation, and highway workers, warehouses, building services,  and distribution. Learn more at RWDSU.infoThe American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) is the largest federal employee union proudly representing 700,000 federal and D.C. government workers nationwide and overseas. Learn more at AFGE.orgAre you looking for a better future, a career that can have you set for life, and to be a part of something that's bigger than yourself?   Consider a skilled trades apprenticeship with the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades. Learn more at IUPAT.orgUnionly is a union-focused company created specifically to support organized labor. We believe that providing online payments should be simple, safe, and secure.  Visit https://unionly.io/ to learn more.Hometown Action envisions inclusive, revitalized, and sustainable communities built through multiracial working class organizing and leadership development at the local and state level to create opportunities for all people to thrive. Learn more at hometownaction.orgMembers of IBEW have some of the best wages and benefits in North Alabama. Find out more and join their team at ibew558.org ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Nearly two years after its workers voted to establish one of the first unions at an auto factory in the South, employees at the Volkswagen plant in Chattanooga, Tennessee, have approved their first contract.The United Auto Workers union announced Thursday that 96% of workers at the Chattanooga plant voted in favor of the deal, which was hashed out over months of often slow-moving talks between the union and the German automaker. It reportedly includes immediate bonuses of more than $6,500, a 20% wage increase over the life of the four-year contract, job security benefits, and cuts of at least 20% in health care premiums.#Volkswagen, #VWChattanooga, #UAW, #UnionContract, #AutoWorkers, #ManufacturingNews, #LaborNews, #UnionVictory, #CollectiveBargaining, #AutoIndustry, #USManufacturing, #Chattanooga, #TennesseeJobs, #WageIncrease, #JobSecurity, #SouthernManufacturing, #WorkforceNews, #ElectricVehicles, #ID4, #AtlasSUV, #IndustrialNews, #Unionization

Sillysvenskan är tillbaka! Topp 3 sämsta fönster i Allsvenskan listas, BK Häcken närskådas och så lite om vilka lag som borde panikvärva. Dessutom: Malmös svårbedömda vinter och OJS till GAIS?Medverkande:Marcus Thapper & August SpångbergTuttoSvenskan görs i samarbete med:ATG:Läs om våra senaste tankar gällande spel på: https://www.atg.se/tutto.18 år gäller för spel och stödlinjen.se finns om du upplever minsta problematik med spelande.Tillsammanslag Big 9: https://www.atg.se/tillsammans/lagsida/319314TV4 Play:Vinter-OS är runt hörnet och ni ser ju såklart vinters stora, stora sporthändelse på TV4 Play! Vi har en dundedeal: 69kr för EN månad istället för 249kr/mån. Såklart kan ni se film, serier och en massa annan sport som Serie A och La Liga på abonnemanget. Signa upp här: https://www.tv4play.se/kampanj/tutto eller så anger ni koden TUTTOOS26 när ni köper paketet TV4 Play Sport.Volkswagen: Nya T-Roc kombinerar sportig design, smart teknik och premiumkänsla. Med rymligare kupé och bagageutrymme, ny förarmiljö med 33 cm infotainmentskärm och ambientebelysning som skapar en loungekänsla. Läs mer på Volkswagen.seNORD VPNnordvpn.com/tutto - få 4 extra månaders gratis användning när ni signar upp er på 2-årplanen. Och skulle du inte bli nöjd inom 30 dagar så får du pengarna tillbaka! Sociala Medier:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/tuttosvenskan/X/Twitter - https://x.com/TuttoSvenskanTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@tuttosvenskanTidskoder:00:00 Intro01:40 AIK04:10 Djurgården06:30 IFK Göteborg11:05 Lagen med sämst fönster hittills 25:03 Häcken27:53 Oscar Johansson Schellhas till GAIS?30:03 Avrundning Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

- SCOTUS Tariff Ruling Leaves Autos in Limbo - Aston Martin Sells F1 Branding Rights - Donut Lab Solid State Battery Charges in Minutes - Lamborghini Scraps Electric Supercar Plans - ZF Debt Relieved by Hybrid Demand - Lucid Motors Cuts 12% Of Workforce  - VW Leads European EV Sales Rankings - EV Owners Frustrated by Broken Chargers

- SCOTUS Tariff Ruling Leaves Autos in Limbo - Aston Martin Sells F1 Branding Rights - Donut Lab Solid State Battery Charges in Minutes - Lamborghini Scraps Electric Supercar Plans - ZF Debt Relieved by Hybrid Demand - Lucid Motors Cuts 12% Of Workforce  - VW Leads European EV Sales Rankings - EV Owners Frustrated by Broken Chargers

Bundeskanzler Merz reist vom 24. bis 27. Februar nach China. Mit dabei eine große Wirtschaftsdelegation mit vielen wichtigen CEOs von Adidas, Bayer, Henkel, BMW, Mercedes, Volkswagen, der Commerzbank und vielen anderen Konzernen. Dahinter stecken natürlich viele Interessen - auch Rohstoffe spielen eine große Rolle. „Tendenziell bin ich ein Freund davon, dass man miteinander spricht statt beleidigte Leberwurst zu spielen. Gerade das Thema Rohstoffe ist ein enorm wichtiges Thema. Da hat China im letzten Jahr schon mal die Daumenschrauben gezeigt. Wir sind - das kann man nicht leugnen - in einem recht hohen Maße abhängig davon, dass wir aus China Rohstoffe wie seltene Erden importieren können. Deswegen ist diese Reise enorm wichtig", erklärt Michael Blumenroth im Rohstoff-Talk. Der Rohstoffanalyst der Deutschen Bank über den Gold- und Silberpreis nach dem großen Knall: „Wir hatten eine Beschleunigung Ende Januar gesehen, die völlig überzeichnet gewesen ist. Auch in Silber irrsinnig der Preis. Dann kam diese Korrektur. Die Problematik war gewesen, dass viele Händler nicht mit diesen hohen Preisen gerechnet hatten. Viele Optionen sind da in Schieflage geraten. Mittel- bis langfristig sehe ich für Gold Potenzial. Alles spricht weiterhin für den Goldpreis. Auf kurze Sicht könnten wir immer mal Rückschläge sehen. Wir haben unsere Prognose auf 6.000 Dollar je Unze bis Jahresende angehoben. Der Investment-Case für Gold ist da." Alle Details gibt es im Interview von Inside Wirtschaft-Chefredakteur Manuel Koch an der Frankfurter Börse und auf https://www.xetra-gold.com

Tävlingssäsongen igång och årets första örfilar är utdelade - men sved olika mycket. VSK med välförtjänt seger i Solna - hur långt är tålamodet i AIK? Djurgårn med ett duktigt magplask mot FFF - oron växer i DIF-led?! Kalmars sportchef öppnar för fler värvningar!Medverkande:Christoffer Svanemar, August Spångberg, Freddie Arnesson, Kristoffer Östborg, Mats Winblad & Simon GefvertTuttoSvenskan görs i samarbete med:ATG:Läs om våra senaste tankar gällande spel på: https://www.atg.se/tutto.18 år gäller för spel och stödlinjen.se finns om du upplever minsta problematik med spelande.Tillsammanslag Big 9: https://www.atg.se/tillsammans/lagsida/319314TV4 Play:Vinter-OS är runt hörnet och ni ser ju såklart vinters stora, stora sporthändelse på TV4 Play! Vi har en dundedeal: 69kr för EN månad istället för 249kr/mån. Såklart kan ni se film, serier och en massa annan sport som Serie A och La Liga på abonnemanget. Signa upp här: https://www.tv4play.se/kampanj/tutto eller så anger ni koden TUTTOOS26 när ni köper paketet TV4 Play Sport.Volkswagen: Nya T-Roc kombinerar sportig design, smart teknik och premiumkänsla. Med rymligare kupé och bagageutrymme, ny förarmiljö med 33 cm infotainmentskärm och ambientebelysning som skapar en loungekänsla. Läs mer på Volkswagen.seSociala Medier:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/tuttosvenskan/X/Twitter - https://x.com/TuttoSvenskanTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@tuttosvenskanTidskoder:00:00 Intro06:13 Västerås SK11:40 Samtal med Simon Gefvert21:20 Mer Västerås32:39 AIK48:02 Djurgården01:06:30 IFK Göteborg01:08:35 Elfsborg01:09:51 Mjällby01:15:31 Samtal med Mats Winblad01:24:05 Mer Kalmar01:25:51 Avrundning Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Et luksusmærke oplever lige nu et værditab, der sender chokbølger gennem markedet, mens en klassisk familiebil er sat massivt ned i pris. Det danske elbilmarked har rykket sig mere på en uge end i flere måneder tilsammen. I denne uges udgave af Bilradio starter Jan Lang og Christian Schacht med ugens mest opsigtsvækkende historie: En luksuselbil, som du lige nu kan købe til under det halve af nyprisen, selvom den kun har gået få tusinde kilometer. Hvad er det, der gør, at efterspørgslen efter netop dette mærke er fordampet så hurtigt, og hvad skal man være opmærksom på, hvis man køber den? De dykker også ned i en anden markant prisnyhed. En populær og fabriksny familieelbil har fået skåret en enorm luns af prisen for at få tømt lagrene, før en ny model tager over. Det placerer bilen i et prissegment, hvor den lige nu underbyder samtlige af sine direkte konkurrenter. Tekniske gysere og batteriskift Men det handler ikke kun om kolde kontanter. Bilradio ser nærmere på det paradoks, at selv de mest avancerede elbiler med enorme batterier kan blive lagt ned af en lillebitte komponent: 12-volts-batteriet. Samtidig følger podcasten op på en stor sag hos Mercedes-Benz. Efter en fejlslagen softwareopdatering tager den tyske gigant nu konsekvensen og udskifter de fysiske højvoltsbatterier på to af deres populære modeller. Hos Polestar står man over for en historisk offensiv med helt nye modeller, der skal sikre det kriseramte mærke fremover. Christian Schacht har desuden set nærmere på den kommende Volvo EX60 og kørt i den nye Volvo ES90. Begge biler lover lynhurtig 800-volt-opladning, men som vi har erfaret på de europæiske motorveje, så holder teorien ikke altid i praksis, når infrastrukturen spænder ben for teknikken. Bilradio runder også disse emner:• De nyeste mærkværdige parkeringssager.• Volkswagens nye offensiv på pendlerleasing.• Polestars ambitiøse modelplan frem mod 2028.• Ugens lytterspørgsmål, hvor en lytter vil sælge sin Mazda med dieselmotor. Vært: Christian Schacht Redaktør: Jacob Grosen Klip og produktion: Kasper RisgaardSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Agentic AI trifft Automobilindustrie: In dieser Folge von WAS MICH BEWEGT sprechen Yannick und Pascal mit Ex-VW-CIO Martin Hofmann über die Agentic Enterprise – Unternehmen, die mit autonomen KI-Agenten denken, handeln und lernen. Wir diskutieren, warum Agentic AI mehr ist als das nächste KI-Tool, welche Governance und Sicherheitsstandards nötig sind und wie sich Arbeit in Produktion, Entwicklung und Verwaltung verändert. Hofmann argumentiert, dass die Technologie bereit ist, aber Mut, Design und Architektur fehlen. Er erwartet erste skalierte Use Cases über Teams hinweg, klare Transparenz- und Audit-Mechanismen statt „Prompt-Chaos“ und warnt vor Schatten-Autonomie. Zugleich plädiert er für Human-in-the-Loop, messbare KPIs und Vorstands-Ownership. Alle Infos zum automotiveIT Themen-Talk zu Agentic-AI in der Autoindustrie: https://www.automotiveit.eu/webinare/agentic-ai-zwischen-potenzial-und-praxis/2605925 Alles zum neuen Buch „The Agentic Enterprise“ von Martin Hofmann: https://novagentica.com/ Warum agentische KI Legacy-Systeme entlarvt: https://www.automotiveit.eu/strategy/warum-agentische-ki-legacysysteme-entlarvt/2607332 Infos zu Daimler Trucks KI-Strategie: https://www.automotiveit.eu/kuenstliche-intelligenz/daimler-truck-setzt-auf-die-kiplattform-librechat/2610447 Mehr zu Pascal und Yannick finden Sie auf LinkedIn: Pascal Nagel: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pascal-nagel/ Yannick Tiedemann: www.linkedin.com/in/yannick-tiedemann Hinweis: Die im Podcast getätigten Aussagen spiegeln die Privatmeinung der Gesprächspartner wider und entsprechen nicht zwingend den Darstellungen des jeweiligen Arbeitgebers

This week, we look at the link between food and cars. Did you know that Volkswagen makes sausages.And Rolls-Royce makes honey.Did you know cars have even been named after foods and beverages – like the Mitsubishi Pistachio and the Suzuki Cappuccino.It's true – and it's tasty marketing.We know you want to listen to all the ads in this show. On the off-chance you don't, subscribe ad-free here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on America on the Road, host Jack Nerad and co-host Chris Teague deliver special first-drive reports on the all-new 2026 Toyota bZ Woodland and the 2026 Toyota C-HR. In the road test segment, Chris drives the off-road-ready 2026 Ram 1500 Warlock with the Hurricane engine, while Jack reviews the efficient 2026 Hyundai Tucson PHEV Limited AWD. Jack also sits down with Beatris Diaz, marketing and product expert with Toyota, for an exclusive look into the details of the all-new 2027 Toyota Highlander.

L'Automobile Magazine publie son enquête annuelle consacrée au service après-vente des constructeurs. Un classement 2026 marqué par la stabilité en tête, avec Renault toujours numéro un. Peugeot crée la surprise en se hissant à la 2ᵉ place après des années difficiles liées au moteur PureTech. À l'inverse, Citroën et plusieurs marques du groupe Volkswagen reculent nettement, notamment à cause de l'affaire Takata.

February 20, 2026 ~ Join Jamie Edmonds and Lloyd Jackson for a Friday discussion! They cover the U.S. women's hockey gold, a Detroit police sergeant's legal battle, a British royal's arrest, the economy, and a historic Volkswagen unionization. Plus, updates on the Pistons and disturbing allegations at Vista Maria. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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The hundreds of Ohio Education Association locals across the state come in all sizes, ranging from 4,000+ members in big Locals like the Columbus Education Association to just eight members in the Bay Individual/Small Group Instruction Teachers Association (BISGITA), which represents 8 of the 9 hourly certified educators working as intervention specialists and reading specialists in Bay Village City Schools. As BISGITA President Jackie Hartsel tells us in this episode, the Local may be small, but their union gives them a meaningful voice in the decisions that affect student learning conditions and resources, so BISGITA members can have a big impact on their students' success. SHARE YOUR PERSPECTIVE | If you have an education topic you're passionate about, we want to hear from you on the podcast! Please email us at educationmatters@ohea.org SUBSCRIBE | Click here to subscribe to Public Education Matters on Apple Podcasts or click here to listen on Spotify so you don't miss a thing. You can also find Public Education Matters on many other platforms. Click here for some of those links so you can listen anywhere. And don't forget you can listen to all of the previous episodes anytime on your favorite podcast platform, or by clicking here.Featured Public Education Matters guest: Jackie Hartsel, BISGITA PresidentJackie Hartsel has been an educator for 25 years, holding an elementary teaching license (grades 1–8, all subjects) with a K–12 reading endorsement, as well as a K–12 Mild/Moderate Special Education–Intervention Specialist license. She earned her bachelor's degree from Ashland University and her master's degree from Cleveland State University.Throughout her career, she has worked in both public and charter school settings in a variety of roles and employment capacities. She has served as a full-time salaried employee and as a part-time hourly employee, gaining experience as a classroom teacher, reading tutor, and a curriculum and special education supervisor. Currently, she works as a part-time hourly intervention specialist in Bay Village.Hartsel genuinely enjoys working with students, and says, like most educators, the most rewarding part of her work is watching students learn, grow, and gain confidence. She was especially drawn to special education because two of her own children had IEPs during their school years. Parenting children with unique learning challenges has had a profound impact on her teaching practice, allowing her to better empathize with both students and their families and to advocate effectively for their needs.In her personal life, Hartsel is the parent of three grown children and the proud grandparent of nine grandchildren. When she is not spending time with her family, she enjoys tending to flowers and plants, both indoors and outdoors. She also likes tackling home improvement projects, from repairing a kitchen sink to painting and refinishing furniture. One of her favorite traditions is creating a custom Volkswagen-themed dresser for each grandchild when they turn five, complete with working tap headlights in their choice of color. Connect with OEA:Email educationmatters@ohea.org with your feedback or ideas for future Public Education Matters topicsLike OEA on FacebookFollow OEA on TwitterFollow OEA on InstagramGet the latest news and statements from OEA hereLearn more about where OEA stands on the issues Keep up to date on the legislation affecting Ohio public schools and educators with OEA's Legislative WatchAbout us:The Ohio Education Association represents nearly 120,000 teachers, faculty members and support professionals who work in Ohio's schools, colleges, and universities to help improve public education and the lives of Ohio's children. OEA members provide professional services to benefit students, schools, and the public in virtually every position needed to run Ohio's schools.Public Education Matters host Katie Olmsted serves as Media Relations Consultant for the Ohio Education Association. She joined OEA in May 2020, after a ten-year career as an Emmy Award-winning television reporter, anchor, and producer. Katie comes from a family of educators and is passionate about telling educators' stories and advocating for Ohio's students. She lives in Central Ohio with her husband and two young children. This episode was recorded on January 7, 2026.

- Nearly All EV Owners Want Another One - Batteries Staying Healthy Over Life of EV - VW Design Going Through "Generational Transition" - CEOs and Executives Are Worried About Losing Their Jobs - Renault Has Rough 2025 and This Year Will Be Tougher - Investors Not Impressed by Carvana's Eye-Popping Numbers - Toyota C-HR Returns As More Expensive EV

- Nearly All EV Owners Want Another One - Batteries Staying Healthy Over Life of EV - VW Design Going Through "Generational Transition" - CEOs and Executives Are Worried About Losing Their Jobs - Renault Has Rough 2025 and This Year Will Be Tougher - Investors Not Impressed by Carvana's Eye-Popping Numbers - Toyota C-HR Returns As More Expensive EV

Hoy en Garaje Hermético desgranamos una de esas proezas técnicas que solo una marca con la audacia de Volkswagen podía llevar a la producción en serie. Hablamos de una sigla que hoy resuena con reverencia entre los entusiastas, pero que en su momento fue sinónimo de quebraderos de cabeza, facturas desorbitadas y más de una lágrima: el Compresor G. ¿Fue una genialidad de la ingeniería alemana o, por el contrario, un desastre en términos de fiabilidad? El contexto: La era del Turbo y la búsqueda de la inmediatez. Para comprender la génesis del Compresor G, debemos remontarnos a principios de los años 80. La industria automotriz vivía un auténtico romance con el turbocompresor, impulsada por los éxitos de la Fórmula 1 y el impacto de iconos como el Porsche 911 Turbo. Sin embargo, esta tecnología adolecía de un "pecado capital": el notorio "turbo lag". Ese desesperante lapso entre que el conductor pisaba el acelerador y las turbinas tomaban velocidad para entregar la potencia. Los ingenieros de Volkswagen, bajo la dirección del Dr. Ernst Fiala, tenían una visión diferente. Anhelaban las prestaciones de un turbo, pero con la respuesta instantánea de un motor atmosférico de gran cilindrada. Querían que sus compactos deportivos, como el Polo o el Golf, ofrecieran par motor desde el ralentí, eliminando ese comportamiento "binario" de "ahora nada, ahora todo". El Rescate de un Diseño Centenario: Léon Creux y la Espiral Olvidada. La búsqueda llevó a Volkswagen a los archivos de patentes, donde redescubrieron un diseño de 1905 del ingeniero francés Léon Creux: un compresor de desplazamiento rotativo con forma de espiral. Sobre el papel, era la solución ideal: intrínsecamente más silencioso y térmicamente más eficiente que los compresores Roots utilizados por Mercedes o Lancia, prometía una entrega de potencia absolutamente lineal. La gran barrera para Monsieur Creux en 1905 fue la ausencia de la metalurgia necesaria para fabricar un componente con la precisión requerida. Ochenta años después, Volkswagen decidió que contaban con la tecnología para materializarlo. Un acto de audacia técnica, quizás incluso de soberbia, que sin duda dejaría una huella imborrable. Anatomía de una Joya: Cómo Funciona el Compresor G. El nombre "G" proviene de la forma en espiral de sus piezas internas. Olvidemos las turbinas que giran a 200.000 rpm impulsadas por los gases de escape. El Compresor G es un compresor volumétrico, movido por una correa conectada directamente al cigüeñal del motor. Consta de dos espirales de aluminio fundido que encajan con una precisión de micras. Una es fija (la carcasa) y la otra es móvil (el desplazador). Al moverse orbitalmente, las espirales crean cámaras de aire que se desplazan hacia el centro. A medida que estas cámaras avanzan, su volumen se reduce, comprimiendo el aire antes de enviarlo al colector de admisión. La eficiencia térmica era notable: al no estar en contacto directo con los gases de escape, el aire de admisión se calentaba menos, permitiendo relaciones de compresión más altas y un excelente rendimiento termodinámico. La Paradoja de los Caballos Invisibles: Una Experiencia de Conducción Única. Conducir un Golf G60 de 160 CV en su época era una experiencia desconcertante. El cronómetro lo confirmaba: era más rápido que un Golf GTI 16v de 139 CV. Pero la sensación al volante era otra. ¿Por qué parecía que "faltaban caballos"? La clave residía en su curva de par. Estamos acostumbrados a una señal física de potencia en un deportivo: el tirón a altas vueltas de un motor multiválvulas o la "patada" del turbo. El G60, en cambio, ofrecía una aceleración constante, plana, sin picos ni dramatismo. Además, el compresor es un "parásito". Para generar presión, "roba" energía al motor a través de la correa. A altas revoluciones, esta pérdida podía alcanzar los 20 CV, restándole esa "alegría" en la zona alta del cuentavueltas que sí ofrecían los motores atmosféricos puros. -Volkswagen apostó fuerte por el compresor G, extendiendo su aplicación a varios modelos: -Polo G40 (1987-1994): Con espirales de 40 mm y un motor 1.3, fue el experimento inicial. -Golf G60 y Corrado G60 (1988-1993): Aquí las espirales aumentaron a 60 mm, asociadas al motor 1.8 de ocho válvulas. -Golf Rallye: Un intento de Volkswagen de dominar los rallyes, con tracción total Syncro y estética agresiva. -Passat G60 Syncro: Un verdadero "unicornio", una berlina discreta con tracción total y 160 CV. El Talón de Aquiles: ¿Por Qué Estallaban las Espirales? Si el sistema era tan refinado, ¿por qué Volkswagen lo abandonó tan abruptamente a mediados de los 90? La respuesta radicaba en el mantenimiento. Volkswagen comercializó estos coches como si fueran Golf normales, lo cual era un error. El Compresor G era una pieza de "alta cirugía" que exigía un cuidado exquisito.

In der heutigen Folge sprechen die Finanzjournalisten Lea Oetjen und Nando Sommerfeldt über einen möglichen Machtwechsel bei der EZB, starke Zahlen eines britischen Rüstungsriesen und ein letztes Ausrufezeichen von Warren Buffett. Außerdem geht es um Rheinmetall, Renk, Hensoldt, BAE Systems, Infineon, Analog Devices, Bayer, Berkshire Hathaway, New York Times, Carvana, Doordash, Ebay, Garmin, RTL Group, Evonik, Volkswagen, Porsche, Vonovia, BMW, Mercedes, Allianz, Deutsche Telekom, Siemens und Tesla. 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. Der Börsen-Podcast 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

Marketing's throwback era blurs innovation and nostalgia. Volkswagen revived its iconic voice during the Super Bowl; we explore the strategy and insights from CMO Rachael Zaluzec on when heritage drives relevance for new audiences today.

241 Welcome back to Tailoring Talk Magazine and the first episode of Season 15.In this long-overdue return, Roberto, Alex and Jon sit down for an honest conversation about electric vehicles, real ownership experiences and whether switching from petrol to electric actually makes sense in the real world.Roberto opens with a confession: after years of saying he'd never own an EV, he's now seriously considering selling his BMW M2 and making the switch. From there, the conversation explores the realities of EV ownership, including range anxiety, charging, running costs, practicality and how different lifestyles change what makes a good car.Rather than reviewing cars or reading spec sheets, this episode focuses on real-world use, real budgets, and what each of us would actually buy with our own money.In this episode• Why Roberto is reconsidering electric cars after years of resisting them• Alex's long-term experience living with EVs and what he'd change next• Jon's experience with EV ownership, hybrids and reliability challenges• Range anxiety – myth or real problem?• Charging at home vs public charging• How lifestyle and driving habits change what car makes sense• Running costs and the reality of EV ownership day-to-day• The cars we're currently considering buying• Family EVs vs performance EVs vs city cars• What we'd each choose if we had to decide tomorrowThe discussion also covers several popular electric cars currently on the market, including models from Tesla, Hyundai, BMW, Volkswagen, Kia and others as the team compares range, practicality and real-world usability.Timestamps00:00 – Intro and confession: from petrolhead to considering EVs02:25 – Why this episode: honest conversation, no reviews or spec sheets03:10 – Why Roberto's M2 isn't getting used and how this conversation started 04:50 – Alex's EV journey and living with a Polestar 08:50 – Jon's EV history, Nissan issues and going electric again 10:50 – Roberto's Hyundai IONIQ 6 experience and dealership problems13:10 – Realisation: why EVs make sense for city driving15:40 – Running costs, practicality and daily usage20:30 – Range anxiety: myth vs reality and how charging actually works 29:40 – Different lifestyles, commuting and choosing the right EV30:40 – Roberto test driving EVs and reconsidering his stance31:30 – Home charging, solar, and real-world running costs 33:15 – Alex's criteria for his next EV (road trips, range, usability)37:55 – Roberto presents EV shortlist for Alex38:00 – Tesla Model 3 discussion46:00 – Volkswagen, BMW, Hyundai and Kia comparisons 49:30 – Counter suggestions and alternative EV options50:10 – Jon's shortlist and priorities for a family EV 01:13:50 – Roberto's current thinking about replacing the M2 01:22:20 – Options, trims and spec pricing discussion01:23:45 – Final thoughts: where each of us stands on EVs 01:25:40 – Outro and wrap-upKey themesOne of the biggest takeaways from this conversation is that there's no single “best” EV.The right choice depends on how you actually use your car, whether you can charge at home, how far you regularly travel, and what matters most: comfort, range, driving experience or practicality.The episode also highlights how quickly EV technology and infrastructure have evolved in recent years, changing the ownership experience significantly compared with earlier electric cars.Listen if you are:• Thinking about buying your first electric car• Curious about real EV ownership rather than marketing claims• A petrolhead wondering whether electric cars are worth considering• Interested in cars, technology and honest conversationsAbout Tailoring Talk MagazineTailoring Talk Magazine is a podcast about style, technology, cars, culture and the things that make modern life interesting, hosted by Roberto Revilla with co-hosts Alex Hansford and Jon Evans.Follow and SubscribeIf you enjoyed this episode, follow the podcast and share it with someone who's thinking about going electric. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Between 1908 and 1927, the Ford Motor Company sold 15,007,033 Model Ts, making the car the best-selling automobile the world had ever seen. That record came to an end on the 17th February, 1972 when the 15,007,034th Volkswagen Beetle rolled off the production line. The car was the brainchild of Adolf Hitler who commissioned it almost immediately after her became chancellor of Germany in 1933. His plan was that the German public, irrespective of whether they were a doctor or a factory worker could buy a car for just 1,000 Reichsmarks which would have been around 31 weeks' pay for the average worker. In this episode, Arion, Rebecca and Olly consider whether the Beetle is more a triumph of engineering or advertising; discuss why Ford turned down the Volkswagen factory at Wolfsburg, which they could have had for free; and look at how the Führer's car came to be loved by 1960s American hippies and flower children…   Further Reading: • ‘The VW Beetle: How Hitler's idea became a design icon' (BBC, 2014): https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20130830-the-nazi-car-we-came-to-love  • ‘The world's best-selling cars' (Auto Express, 2022):  https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/best-cars-vans/33872/worlds-best-selling-cars  • ‘The History of Volkswagen, 'The People's Car' (Wall Street Journal, 2016): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HhH-oWHzzvQ  Love the show? Support us!  Join 

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En Capital Intereconomía seguimos en directo la apertura del Ibex 35 y del resto de plazas europeas, con el análisis de la sesión y las principales referencias corporativas y macroeconómicas del día. Roberto Scholtes, Jefe de Estrategia de Singular Bank, analizó el contexto de mercado marcado por la recuperación del oro como activo refugio, en un entorno de incertidumbre y reajuste de expectativas sobre tipos de interés. También puso el foco en el movimiento de grandes compañías internacionales, como el plan de recorte de costes anunciado por Volkswagen en todas sus marcas, dentro de su estrategia de eficiencia y adaptación al nuevo entorno competitivo. En el ámbito corporativo estadounidense, destacó que Warner estaría considerando reabrir negociaciones de venta con Paramount, lo que vuelve a activar el interés en el sector de medios y entretenimiento, en plena fase de consolidación. Además, repasamos la operación de Qube Holdings tras cerrar una importante adquisición que refuerza su posicionamiento estratégico. El programa se completó con el Consultorio de Bolsa junto a Pepe Baynat, Director de Bolsas y Futuros.com, quien respondió a las dudas de los oyentes y analizó valores nacionales e internacionales desde el punto de vista técnico, identificando tendencias, soportes y resistencias clave.

- Farley To Trump: Force Chinese OEMs Into U.S. Joint Ventures - Chinese OEMs Target Global Mid-Size Pickup Market - Stellantis Defies Market Data with Diesel Resurrection in Europe - VW Faces New Criminal Trial in France - Toyota Teaches Joby Aviation "TPS" To Scale eVTOL Production - Chinese Suppliers Still Struggle with Payments - Cathode Costs Remain the Primary Hurdle for Solid-State Scaling

- Farley To Trump: Force Chinese OEMs Into U.S. Joint Ventures - Chinese OEMs Target Global Mid-Size Pickup Market - Stellantis Defies Market Data with Diesel Resurrection in Europe - VW Faces New Criminal Trial in France - Toyota Teaches Joby Aviation "TPS" To Scale eVTOL Production - Chinese Suppliers Still Struggle with Payments - Cathode Costs Remain the Primary Hurdle for Solid-State Scaling

En Capital Intereconomía seguimos en directo la apertura del Ibex 35 y del resto de plazas europeas, con el análisis de la sesión y las principales referencias corporativas y macroeconómicas del día. Roberto Scholtes, Jefe de Estrategia de Singular Bank, analizó el contexto de mercado marcado por la recuperación del oro como activo refugio, en un entorno de incertidumbre y reajuste de expectativas sobre tipos de interés. También puso el foco en el movimiento de grandes compañías internacionales, como el plan de recorte de costes anunciado por Volkswagen en todas sus marcas, dentro de su estrategia de eficiencia y adaptación al nuevo entorno competitivo. En el ámbito corporativo estadounidense, destacó que Warner estaría considerando reabrir negociaciones de venta con Paramount, lo que vuelve a activar el interés en el sector de medios y entretenimiento, en plena fase de consolidación. Además, repasamos la operación de Qube Holdings tras cerrar una importante adquisición que refuerza su posicionamiento estratégico. El programa se completó con el Consultorio de Bolsa junto a Pepe Baynat, Director de Bolsas y Futuros.com, quien respondió a las dudas de los oyentes y analizó valores nacionales e internacionales desde el punto de vista técnico, identificando tendencias, soportes y resistencias clave.

Dassault Systèmes, Volkswagen, Stellantis y Crédit Agricole, los protagonistas de Europa. Con Luis García Langa, analista en luisgarcialanga.com.

In dieser Episode tauchen wir tief in das Thema CO₂-Zertifikate ein, das in der Versicherungs- und Finanzwelt zuletzt für Aufsehen gesorgt hat. Gemeinsam mit unserem Gast Adrian Wons, Gründer von Senken, und Simon Moser an der Seite von Host Sebastian Langrehr gehen wir spannenden Fragen nach: Wie investiert man effektiv in den Klimaschutz? Was macht eigentlich ein gutes CO₂-Zertifikat aus – und wie kann die Branche Greenwashing vermeiden?Wir beleuchten die Herausforderungen, vor denen selbst Großunternehmen wie Volkswagen oder Lufthansa standen, als Millionen in letztlich wertlose Zertifikate investiert wurden. Adrian Wons erklärt, warum Transparenz, Daten und Verantwortung beim Klimaschutz unerlässlich sind und wie Senken Unternehmen hilft, wirklich wirkungsvolle, regulatorisch abgesicherte und hochwertige Projekte zu identifizieren.Ihr erfahrt außerdem, warum es selbst für Versicherer mit großen Rechtsabteilungen keine Garantie auf „sichere“ Zertifikate gibt, welche Rolle neue Richtlinien wie die CSRD spielen und wie sich Versicherer gegen faule Portfolio-Eier schützen können. Und natürlich bleibt es auch unterhaltsam: Mit persönlichen Einblicken, schnellen Fragen und einem ehrlichen Blick hinter die Kulissen der Nachhaltigkeitsstrategien in der Branche.Freut euch auf spannende Insights, konkrete Tipps für Versicherer und eine inspirierende Diskussion rund um das Thema „CO₂-Zertifikate und Klimaschutz – was die Branche jetzt tun muss“. Viel Spaß beim Hören!Schreibt uns gerne eine Nachricht!PPI – Inspired by Simplicity. PPI verbindet Fach- und Technologie-Know-how, um komplexe Finanzprojekte in der Versicherungs- und Bankenwelt unkompliziert umzusetzen. Mit über 800 Expert:innen, europaweit führenden Lösungen im Zahlungsverkehr und der Vision „From Paper to Pixels“ begleitet PPI ihre Kunden erfolgreich in die digitale Zukunft.

  "Karma" is the latest ground-breaking creation from Type 1 Restoration — Dennis Troggio's 1955 Lowlight Karmann Ghia that just captured the coveted Al Slonaker Award at the Grand National Roadster Show, the highest honor for non-roadster vehicles at the most prestigious indoor custom car show in the world. This wasn't their first shot at Slonaker glory. We get into the second attempt — and how lessons learned from the legendary "Turmoil" split-window Beetle (a build that redefined what was possible in the VW and hot rod world) shaped the philosophy behind Karma. Turmoil raised the bar. Karma shattered it. The 1955 Lowlight Karmann Ghia is already one of the rarest early production Volkswagens ever built — the very first year of Ghia production. Owner Dennis Troggio was also hands on with this build. But this car goes far beyond restoration. Nearly everything on Karma has been re-engineered, re-imagined, or custom-machined from scratch. The list of untouched parts is shorter than the list of one-off components. From custom-machined brake rotors carved out of solid cast iron, to intricate mechanical detailing throughout, no surface was overlooked. The interior, crafted by the world-renowned Recovery Room, is a masterclass in craftsmanship and restraint. Power comes from a 300 horsepower, full-race engine built by Doug Gonzales of RevMaster — a monster Type 1 powerplant that proves air-cooled performance belongs on the biggest stage. Competing against multi-million-dollar customs and elite coach-built machines, Karma didn't just show up — it changed the conversation. This win is proof that when precision engineering meets vision, a Volkswagen can stand toe-to-toe with the best custom cars in the world. We also talk about the evolution of Type 1 Restoration, the misunderstood builds, the favorites, the setbacks, and the relentless drive to keep pushing the envelope. If history has shown us anything, it's this: the next build coming from their shop will redefine expectations all over again. This episode is about craftsmanship, competition, redemption — and changing the game for Volkswagens on the biggest stage in custom car culture.

Safety isn't a slogan when streets get crowded and celebrations kick off. We sit down with a Texas Department of Public Safety sergeant for an unfiltered look at Mardi Gras patrols in Galveston—how a small island city scales up with state troopers and partner agencies to keep families safe, traffic moving, and DWIs down without killing the vibe. It's a masterclass in proactive policing and the power of visible, coordinated presence.From parades to neighborhoods, we tackle a growing hazard: mini electric pocket bikes. They're fast, silent, and, under Texas law, not street legal. Our guest breaks down exactly why these “mini pocket bikes” don't qualify for public roads, what makes an e-bike legal, and how parents can avoid tragic outcomes by setting strict rules and keeping these toys off the street. Then we open the door on a quieter crisis—youth vaping—and how it's bleeding into underage DUIs. We talk real risks, from THC exposure to potential contamination, and share practical steps for families, schools, and communities to push back.Truck lovers and daily commuters will appreciate our deep dive into CDL testing, weigh station enforcement, and why overweight citations matter. The sergeant details the tougher inspections rolling out along major Texas corridors, what triggers mandatory pull-ins, and how serious crashes can shut down roads for hours. We round it out with a fast lap through automotive headlines: China's push for mechanical EV door releases after fatal incidents, Volkswagen's software-first strategy in China, Porsche's EV cost crossroads, and Cadillac's move into Formula One—all while dealer networks wrestle with direct-to-consumer sales models.Hit play for candid insights, practical safety tips, and a clear-eyed view of how policy, technology, and enforcement shape our roads. If this conversation helped you see the road differently, subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a friend who drives.Be sure to subscribe for more In Wheel Time Car Talk!The Lupe' Tortilla RestaurantsLupe Tortilla in Katy, Texas Gulf Coast Auto ShieldPaint protection, tint, and more!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.---- ----- Want more In Wheel Time car talk any time? In Wheel Time is now available on Audacy! Just go to Audacy.com/InWheelTime where ever you are.----- -----Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast provider for the next episode of In Wheel Time Podcast and check out our live multiplatform broadcast every Saturday, 10a - 12nCT simulcasting on Audacy, YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Twitch and InWheelTime.com.In Wheel Time Podcast can be heard on you mobile device from providers such as:Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music Podcast, Spotify, SiriusXM Podcast, iHeartRadio podcast, TuneIn + Alexa, Podcast Addict, Castro, Castbox, YouTube Podcast and more on your mobile device.Follow InWheelTime.com for the latest updates!Twitter: https://twitter.com/InWheelTimeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/inwheeltime/https://www.youtube.com/inwheeltimehttps://www.Facebook.com/InWheelTimeFor more information about In Wheel Time Podcast, email us at info@inwheeltime.com

On this week's Labor Radio Podcast Weekly: Labor Notes Podcast — Minnesota workers organize a mass day of action as ICE activity turns immigration enforcement into an unavoidable workplace issue. Words & Work — USL soccer players use the championship spotlight to demand a real CBA, healthcare, and basic professional standards. America Works — Nurse practitioner Tracy Augusta connects holistic health, spirituality, and the labor history of Black caregiving. The SAG-AFTRA Podcast — Performers break down new AI protections, digital replica rules, and what producers can—and cannot—do without consent. Labor Express Radio — A documentary filmmaker and UAW activists recount corruption, job selling, and the rank-and-file movement that reclaimed union democracy. Plus Shows You Should Know: El Cafecito del Día — youth activism and love-in-action organizing; Green and Red Podcast — general strikes, May Day, and class-conscious storytelling; The Concrete Gang — construction industry news and a CFMEU victory; Pipe Up — Black leadership in the pipe trades; Union Or Bust — nurses on the Kaiser strikes; The Valley Labor Report — a Volkswagen win in Chattanooga.

"I will say that QAnon was right and I was wrong." — Pepper CulpepperFrom Bannon and Trump to Summers, Gates, Blavatnik and Chomsky, the Epstein scandal has revealed elites of all ideological stripes behaving shamefully together. The Oxford political scientist Pepper Culpepper argues this is exactly the kind of corporate scandal that can save democracy—not despite its ugliness, but because of it. His new co-authored book, Billionaire Backlash, shows how scandals activate "latent opinion," bringing long-simmering public concerns to the surface and triggering society-wide demand for regulation. We discuss why Cambridge Analytica led to California privacy law, how Samsung's bribery scandal sparked Korea's Candlelight Protests, and why China's authoritarian approach to corporate malfeasance actually undermines trust.Culpepper, himself the Blavatnik Professor of Government at Oxford's Blavatnik School, acknowledges an uncomfortable truth. "I would say that QAnon was right," he admits, "and I was wrong." The specifics might have been fantasy, but the underlying suspicion about elite corruption was justified. And policy entrepreneurs—obsessive individuals who channel public outrage into actual legislation—matter more than we think. For Culpepper, billionaire backlash isn't a threat to democracy—it might actually be what saves it.About the GuestPepper Culpepper is Vice Dean of the Blavatnik School of Government at the University of Oxford. He is the co-author, with Taeku Lee of Harvard, of Billionaire Backlash: The Age of Corporate Scandal and How It Could Save Democracy (2026).ReferencesScandals discussed:●      The Epstein scandal revealed that elites across politics, finance, and academia were connected to Jeffrey Epstein's network of abuse—vindicating populist suspicions that "the system is broken."●      Cambridge Analytica (2018) exposed how Facebook leaked data on 90 million users, leading to the Digital Markets Act and Digital Services Act in the EU, and California's privacy regulations.●      The Samsung bribery scandal in South Korea led to the Candlelight Protests and President Park Geun-hye's resignation, demonstrating how corporate scandals can strengthen civil society.●      The 2008 Chinese milk scandal killed six infants due to melamine contamination; the government's cover-up during the Beijing Olympics destroyed public trust in domestic food safety.●      Volkswagen's Dieselgate scandal showed how companies cheat on regulations, bringing latent concerns about corporate behavior to the surface.Policy entrepreneurs mentioned:●      Carl Levin was a US Senator from Michigan who shepherded the Goldman Sachs hearings and contributed to the Dodd-Frank Act.●      Margrethe Vestager served as EU Competition Commissioner and pushed for the Digital Markets Act and Digital Services Act.●      Max Schrems is an Austrian privacy activist who, as a student, discovered Facebook retained his deleted messages and eventually brought down the US-EU data transfer agreement.●      Alastair Mactaggart is a California property developer who pushed through the state's privacy regulations when federal action proved impossible.●      Zhao Lianhai was a Chinese activist who tried to organize parents after the 2008 milk scandal; the government arrested and imprisoned him.Concepts discussed:●      Latent opinion refers to concerns people hold in the back of their minds that aren't front-of-mind until a scandal brings them to the surface.●      The Thermidor reference is to the French Revolutionary period when the radical Jacobins were overthrown—Culpepper suggests a controlled version might benefit democracy.●      The muckrakers were Progressive Era journalists whose exposés led to reforms like the Food and Drug Administration.Also mentioned:●      Michael Sandel is a Harvard political philosopher known for arguing that "there shouldn't be a price on everything."●      Patrick Radden Keefe wrote Empire of Pain, the definitive account of the Sackler family and the opioid epidemic.●      Lee Jae-yong is the heir apparent to Samsung, implicated in the bribery scandal.●      Parasite, Squid Game, and No Other Choice are Korean cultural works that critique the country's relationship with its conglomerates.About Keen On AmericaNobody asks more awkward questions than the Anglo-American writer and filmmaker Andrew Keen. In Keen On America, Andrew brings his pointed Transatlantic wit to making sense of the United States—hosting daily interviews about the history and future of this now venerable Republic. With nearly 2,800 episodes since the show launched on TechCrunch in 2010, Keen On America is the most prolific intellectual interview show in the history of podcasting.WebsiteSubstackYouTubeApple PodcastsSpotifyChapters:(00:00) - (00:22) - The Epstein opportunity (01:21) - Elite overreach exposed (03:12) - Scandals without partisan charge (05:04) - The Vice Dean's credibility problem (06:21) - Latent opinion explained (09:39) - Is there anything wrong with being a billionaire? (11:47) - American vs. European scandals (14:48) - Saving democracy vs. saving capitalism (17:05) - Corporate scandals and economic vitality (18:33) - Policy entrepreneurs: Carl Levin and Margrethe Vestager (19:54...

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In the summer of 1974, Seattle was gripped by fear as young women disappeared and witnesses began describing a polite man named “Ted” and his tan Volkswagen. As newspapers cautiously reported on a possible suspect, few believed the man they were describing could be dangerous.He looked like a law student. A volunteer. Someone people trusted.In this Once Upon a Crime minisode, we examine Ted Bundy before his trials—through the people who knew him best and the warning signs that surfaced long before his name became infamous.About This Series:Ted Bundy for the Defense examines Ted Bundy's criminal cases through the lens of his courtroom behavior and his insistence on controlling his own fate. This series separates myth from fact, focusing on documented evidence, trial records, and survivor testimony.Next up in Part Three:The Chi Omega sorority house attacks, the assault on Cheryl Thomas, and the final unraveling of Ted Bundy's carefully constructed persona.Sources: The Bundy Murders: A Comprehensive History, Kevin M. Sullivan, McFarland and Company, 2020 (Second Edition).Murderland: Crime and Bloodlust in the Time of Serial Killers, Caroline Fraser, Penguin Press, 2025. The Devil's Defender, John Henry Browne, Chicago Review Press, 2016.Sponsors: Completing the Puzzle: Go to CompletingthePuzzle.com and use code OUAC for $10 off your first puzzle subscription box or gift card.Weight Loss by Hers: Visit ForHers.com/ONCE to get a personalized, affordable plan to reach your goals. Talkiatry: Head to talkiatry.com/once and complete the short assessment to get matched with an in-network psychiatrist in minutes.Events & Appearances:Meet Esther and Lorena in person at:Beyond the Crime Convention – Albuquerque, NM | April 11–12 - beyondcrimeconvention.com - Use our discount code BEYOND-OUAC. CrimeCon – Las Vegas, NV | May 29–31 - crimecon.com - Use our discount code ONCE. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode of The Speed of Culture podcast, Matt Britton speaks with Rachael Zaluzec, Chief Marketing Officer and Senior Vice President of Customer Experience and Brand Marketing at Volkswagen of America. Rachael explains how the Volkswagen ‘Drivers Wanted' campaign returns as a cultural statement about independence and identity. The conversation explores 2026 Automotive marketing trends, the role of AI in automotive customer experience, and how Volkswagen is blending heritage with modern technology while preparing for the future of autonomous driving Volkswagen strategy.Follow Suzy on Twitter: @AskSuzyBizFollow Rachael Zaluzec on LinkedInSubscribe to The Speed of Culture on your favorite podcast platform.And if you have a question or suggestions for the show, send us an email at suzy@suzy.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We had the chance to sit down with Matt, Danielle, and Jim to talk cars, swaps, business, parts and more...Check it!

Shoot us a Text.Episode #1265: Today we cover Carvana doubling down on franchised dealerships, the solid-state battery arms race heating up as automakers target 2027 launches, and how 7-Eleven is using AI to cut frontline hiring from weeks to days—saving millions of hours while keeping humans in the loop.Carvana is leaning harder into the franchise world. The online used-car giant has acquired its fifth franchised dealership, adding a Stellantis store in Sacramento as it continues blending digital retail scale with traditional brick-and-mortar rooftops.Carvana purchased Sacramento Chrysler-Dodge-Jeep-Ram from Nouri/Shaver Automotive Group, with the deal closing Dec. 11.This is Carvana's fifth Stellantis dealership since they first acquired a store in February 2025, with locations in Arizona, Texas, Georgia, and a second California store.The move comes as Carvana reports strong momentum: used-vehicle sales jumped 44% year-over-year and Q3 net income hit $263 million.A Carvana spokesperson said, “We are proud to bring the Carvana experience to Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram customers in the Sacramento area.”Last week brought major milestones in the race to develop solid state batteries, signaling that commercial EV launches powered by solid-state tech are finally moving from promise to pilot.Volkswagen-backed QuantumScape opened its highly automated Eagle Line pilot facility in San Jose, advancing U.S.-based solid-state production.Karma Automotive and Factorial Energy announced the first U.S. solid-state battery production program for passenger vehicles, debuting in the electric Karma Kaveya in 2027.Factorial's momentum is global, with partners including Mercedes-Benz, Stellantis, and Hyundai/Kia, and mass production targeted for 2029.Gartner's Pedro Pacheco: “This means there is now an ‘arms race' to see who gets SSBs to market the fastest and most successfully.”7-Eleven is quietly building a playbook for the future of frontline hiring. By combining recruiters, automation, and conversational AI, the convenience-store giant has dramatically cut hiring time, reduced ghosting, and freed up store managers to focus on running the business.Applicants start the process via QR codes that connect them to an AI text assistant named RITA, which gathers info and schedules store-level interviews automatically.After acquiring Speedway in 2021, 7-Eleven shifted from store-only hiring to a recruiter-supported, centralized model that drives better applicant flow.Automated hiring slashed time-to-hire from nearly two weeks to just three days, while improving retention and candidate quality.Automation has saved store leaders over 2 million hours per year, handling about 95% of the hiring process and enabling smarter, store-level recruiting spend.Rachel Allen emphasized the human-fJoin Paul J Daly and Kyle Mountsier every morning for the Automotive State of the Union podcast as they connect the dots across car dealerships, retail trends, emerging tech like AI, and cultural shifts—bringing clarity, speed, and people-first insight to automotive leaders navigating a rapidly changing industry.Get the Daily Push Back email at https://www.asotu.com/ JOIN the conversation on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/asotu/

Southern Auto Workers secured a huge win last week - we talk about it. We'd love to hear from Chattanoogans about the deal! Leave us a voicemail at 844-899-TVLR. ALSO: A Florida lawmaker introduced an anti-union bill he hadn't read yet.✦ ABOUT ✦The Valley Labor Report is the only union talk radio show in Alabama, elevating struggles for justice and fairness on the job, educating folks about how they can do the same, and bringing relevant news to workers in Alabama and beyond.Our single largest source of revenue *is our listeners* so your support really matters and helps us stay on the air!Make a one time donation or become a monthly donor on our website or patreon:TVLR.FMPatreon.com/thevalleylaborreportVisit our official website for more info on the show, membership, our sponsors, merch, and more: https://www.tvlr.fmFollow TVLR on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheValleyLab...Follow TVLR on Twitter: @LaborReportersFollow Jacob on Twitter: @JacobM_ALFollow TVLR Co-Creator David Story on Twitter: @RadiclUnionist✦ CONTACT US ✦Our phone number is 844-899-TVLR (8857), call or text us live on air, or leave us a voicemail and we might play it during the show!✦ OUR ADVERTISERS KEEP US ON THE AIR! ✦Support them if you can.The attorneys at MAPLES, TUCKER, AND JACOB fight for working people. Let them represent you in your workplace injury claim. Mtandj.com; (855) 617-9333The MACHINISTS UNION represents workers in several industries including healthcare, the defense industry, woodworking, and more. iamaw44.org (256) 286-3704 / organize@iamaw44.orgDo you need good union laborers on your construction site, or do you want a union construction job? Reach out to the IRONWORKERS LOCAL 477. Ironworkers477.org  256-383-3334 (Jeb Miles) / local477@bellsouth.netThe NORTH ALABAMA DSA is looking for folks to work for a better North Alabama, fighting for liberty and justice for all. Contact / Join: DSANorthAlabama@gmail.comIBEW LOCAL 136 is a group of over 900 electricians and electrical workers providing our area with the finest workforce in the construction industry. You belong here. ibew136.org Contact: (205) 833-0909IFPTE - We are engineers, scientists, nonprofit employees, technicians, lawyers, and many other professions who have joined together to have a greater voice in our careers. With over 80,000 members spread across the U.S. and Canada, we invite you and your colleagues to consider the benefits of engaging in collective bargaining. IFPTE.org Contact: (202) 239-4880THE HUNTSVILLE INDUSTRIAL WORKERS OF THE WORLD is a union open to any and all working people. Call or email them today to begin organizing your workplace - wherever it is. On the Web: https://hsviww.org/ Contact: (256) 651-6707 / organize@hsviww.orgENERGY ALABAMA is accelerating Alabama's transition to sustainable energy. We are a nonprofit membership-based organization that has advocated for clean energy in Alabama since 2014. Our work is based on three pillars: education, advocacy, and technical assistance. Energy Alabama on the Web: https://alcse.org/ Contact: (256) 812-1431 / dtait@energyalabama.orgThe Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union represents in a wide range of industries, including but not limited to retail, grocery stores, poultry processing, dairy processing, cereal processing, soda bottlers, bakeries, health care, hotels, manufacturing, public sector workers like crossing guards, sanitation, and highway workers, warehouses, building services,  and distribution. Learn more at RWDSU.infoThe American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) is the largest federal employee union proudly representing 700,000 federal and D.C. government workers nationwide and overseas. Learn more at AFGE.orgAre you looking for a better future, a career that can have you set for life, and to be a part of something that's bigger than yourself?   Consider a skilled trades apprenticeship with the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades. Learn more at IUPAT.orgUnionly is a union-focused company created specifically to support organized labor. We believe that providing online payments should be simple, safe, and secure.  Visit https://unionly.io/ to learn more.Hometown Action envisions inclusive, revitalized, and sustainable communities built through multiracial working class organizing and leadership development at the local and state level to create opportunities for all people to thrive. Learn more at hometownaction.orgMembers of IBEW have some of the best wages and benefits in North Alabama. Find out more and join their team at ibew558.org ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Jeep, Toyota (twice), Nissan, Volkswagen and Cadillac are the players in this year's Super Bowl ad show down. At $10mil an ad, was it well spent? I review and rank each of this year's automotive entries where I discuss why there were so few compared to years prior, and give my analysis on the new Jeep Cherokee. That and more on this sportball themed edition of the show! If you like cars, this is the automotive podcast for you!Get your GPS tracker now and protect your car! Use Promo code AUTOADHD15 for 15% off, in addition to another 35% off an annual subscription: spytec.com

Dale Jackson is joined by Jacob Morrison, a labor expert from the Valley Labor Report. They dive into the recent big win for unions, with Volkswagen workers in Chattanooga securing a 20% raise and improved benefits. Jacob shares the details of the contract, including a 20% reduction in healthcare costs and new protections against plant closures. He also discusses the potential impact on other companies in the South, like Mercedes, and how this could lead to more unionization in the region. This conversation sheds light on the future of labor rights and the effects of this historic deal.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode, Bill dives headfirst into One Crazy Weekend 2026 and what you can expect from what's shaping up to be the biggest, baddest weekend of the year. If you're planning to attend, now's the time to start saving, booking rooms, and getting mentally prepared—this one's going to be special. Bill breaks down the latest updates, including the new Sunday Cool-Down Pool Party, presented by Spikes Restoration and Werk Restoration—a perfect way to wind down after a full throttle weekend of Volkswagens, friends, and late nights. The episode also covers Bill's road trip to the Grand National Show, where he went to support the VW community and those competing for the prestigious Al Slonker Award. Congrats go out to Buddy Hile with One Restoration, who took home the top honors. Rounding things out, Bill shares thoughts from stopping by the Doug Berg Memorial Celebration of Life, reflecting on legacy, community, and the people who shaped the VW world. Packed with updates, stories from the road, and what's coming next—this episode sets the tone for an exciting year ahead. Enjoy.   https://www.letstalkdubs.com/one-crazy-weekend.html www.vwtrendsmagazine.com www.rosswulf.com  

Nos sentamos para hablar de política, medios, deuda y gobierno con el exgobernador Alejandro García Padilla. Al final, Luisito le pregunta algo que nunca le había preguntado.-

This week we talk about the European Union, India, and tariffs.We also discuss trade barriers, free trade, and dumping.Recommended Book: The Kill Chain by Christian BroseTranscriptA free trade agreement, sometimes called a free trade treaty, is a law that reduces the cost and regulatory burden of trading between two or more states.There are many theories as to the ideal way to do international trade, with some economists and politicians positing that complete free and open trade is the way to go, because it allows goods and services to cross borders completely unencumbered, which in turn allows businesses in different countries to really lean into whatever they're good at, selling their cars to countries that are less good at making cars, while that recipient country produces soy beans or computer chips or whatever they're good at making, and sending those in the other direction, likewise unburdened by stiff tariffs or regulatory hurdles. Each country can thus produce the best product cheapest and sell it to the market where their products are in high-demand, while they, in turn, benefit from the same when it comes to other products and services.This theory leans on the idea that everyone is better off when everyone does what they're best at, rather than trying to do everything—specialization. But those who oppose this conception of international trade argue that this creates and reinforces asymmetries between different nations and businesses: a country that's really good at producing soybeans may be at a substantial disadvantage if the country that makes cars ever decides to go to war, because they won't have the existing infrastructure to build tanks or drones or whatever else, while the country that specializes in computer chips might hold all the cards when it comes to generating economic pressure against its enemies or would-be enemies, because such chips are in everything these days, from military hardware to kitchen appliances.This also creates potential frailties for countries that specialize in, say, buggy whips, only to have a new technology like the automobile come around and put a significant chunk of their total economy out of business.This theory may also leave local businesses that don't lean into a regional strength kind of in the lurch. If a country with a decent-sized automobile industry decides leaves their borders completely open to international competition, there's a chance that could light a fire under those local producers, forcing them to become more competitive, but there's also a chance it could collapse the market for local offerings—their cars might no longer be desirable, because the international stuff flooding across the borders from a nation that has heavily prioritized making cars are just so much better and cheaper, whether naturally or artificially, because of subsidies by that foreign government meant to help them take out international competition.This is why most nations have all sorts of tariffs, regulations, and other trade barriers erected between them and their trading partners, and why those trade barriers are ultra-specific, different for every single possible trade partner. The goal is to make international options less appealing by making them more expensive, or making it trickier for foreign competition to smoothly and quickly get their products on your shelves, while still making those things available in a volume that aligns with local consumer demands. And then ideally making it easier and cheaper for your stuff to get on their shelves.The negotiation of all this is massively complicated because Country A might want to favor their soybean farmers, who are an important voting bloc, and Country B might want to do the same for their car industry, because tax income from that industry is vital, and these two governments will thus do what they can to ensure their favored local industries and businesses have the biggest leg-up possible in as many foreign markets as possible, without giving away so much to their trade partners that they create worse situations for other industries and businesses (and the people who run them) on the home-front, as a consequence.What I'd like to talk about today is a recent, massive and potentially quite vital trade deal that was struck in early 2026, and what it might mean for global trade.—At the tail-end of January 2026, the European Commission announced that they had struck what they called “the mother of all deals” with India, this deal the culmination of two decades worth of negotiation, its tenets impacting about 2 billion people and around a quarter of the world's total GDP.The agreement, as is the case with most such agreements, is fairly complex. But in essence it reduces or eliminates tariffs on 96.6% of all EU goods exported to India, which means about 4 billion euros of annual duties that would have otherwise been paid on European products in India will disappear—a savings for Indian consumers, and a boon for European producers whose products will now be cheaper in India.This is expected to be especially beneficial for European automakers like Volkswagen, Renault, and BMW, which have long been weighed down by a 110% tariff in India; that tariff will be reduced to as little as 10% on the first 250,000 vehicles sold, following this agreement. Lower priced vehicles will still face higher tariffs, to help protect India's local carmakers, but electric vehicles will benefit from a five-year grace period, as India has been focusing on allowing as many cheap, renewable energy assets and infrastructure into the country as possible, regardless of where they come from.Tariffs on machinery, chemicals, and pharmaceuticals coming from the EU will be almost entirely eliminated, down from tariff rates of 44, 22, and 11%, respectively. Wine, which has long been tariffed at a rate of 150%, will be cut to between 20-30% for many varieties, and spirits from the EU coming into India will see 150% tariffs cut to 40%.On the other side of this deal, the EU will also open its market to Indian goods, reducing tariffs on about 99.5% of all such goods, including seafood, textiles, gems and jewelry, leather goods, plastic products, and toys. Several of these categories, like Indian seafood, textile-making, and other labor-intensive industries, have had a rough time of late, because of high US tariffs enforced by President Trump's second administration, so this is being seen as a significant win for them in particular.Interestingly, while the reduction in trade barriers is substantial here, and the number of people and industries, and amount of money that's involved is massive, this deal doesn't include, and in some cases explicitly excludes, any agreements related to labor rights, climate commitment, or environmental standards.This means that while the European Union has thus far been pretty strict in terms of ensuring incoming products align with their policies and values regarding things like carbon emissions and ensuring goods aren't produced by people laboring in slave-like conditions, this deal falls short of such enforcements, allowing India to operate with relative impunity, with regards to those issues, at least, and still sell with dramatically reduced barriers, on the European market. That's a big deal, and is perhaps the biggest indicator of just how badly the EU wanted to make this deal work.The EU was also able to keep significant protections in place for important local sectors like beef and chicken, dairy, rice, and sugar—all industries in which India would have liked to compete in the EU, but which, because of those maintained barriers, they practically can't. That would likely have been a feverishly negotiated topic, and it's likely an indicator of how much India wanted this to work, too.On that note, both India and the EU were apparently especially interested in making this multi-decade deal work, now, because of increasing pressure from China on one side and the US on the other.China has been rerouting many of its cheap products that would have previously gone to the US market, elsewhere, engaging in what's often called ‘dumping' which slowly but surely puts businesses that produce comparable products at a profit in those local target markets out of business, at which point these Chinese companies can then ratchet up their prices and profits, operating without real competition.The EU and India have both been targeted by Chinese companies taking this approach, because they're still producing at a feverish pace and because of US tariffs and the general unpredictability and irregularity of US policy overall under the second Trump administration, they've been firing that cheap product cannon more intensely at other large markets, instead—and India and the EU are the next two big markets in line right now, after the US and China.On the US side of things, those same tariffs have been hurting companies in both the EU and India that would otherwise been shipping their goods to the rich and spendy US market, and in many cases these tariffs have been fine-tuned to hurt important local industries as much as possible, because that's one of Trump's main negotiating tactics: lead with pain and then negotiate to take some of the pain away.This deal, then, serves multiple purposes in that it creates a valuable, newly polished trade relationship between a rich and powerful existing bloc and the newly most-populous country on the planet, which is also rapidly expanding economically and geopolitically.One last point to note, here, though, is that the European Union has been trying to create these sorts of mutually beneficial deals with non-US partners for a while, now, and the two most recent wins, trade deals with a South American trade bloc and with Indonesia, in early January 2026 and in September of 2025, respectively, have borne mixed results.The deal with Indonesia seems to be moving forward apace, and while it's a heck of a lot smaller than the India deal, only worth about 27 billion euros, that's still important, as Indonesia is increasingly important, both economically and geopolitically, especially in a Southeast Asia that's slowly reinforcing itself against China's economically and potentially militarily expansionist tendencies.The deal with that South American bloc, however, was referred to the EU Court of Justice in mid-January for legal review due to its lack of alignment with other EU treaties, and that could delay or prevent its ratification.This new mother of all deals with India could likewise face holdups, or could fizzle before being implemented—though most analysts who are keeping eyes on this are seeing it not just as an economic agreement, but a gesture of solidarity at a moment in which China and the US are signaling their intent to carve up the world into hemispheric hegemonies, when those who might otherwise be forced into subordinate positions are scrambling to figure out who they can team up with and create counter-balancing forces capable of standing up against current and future aggression and coercion.There's a chance that even if politics and propriety threaten to get in the way, then, India and the EU will figure out a way to work together, on this and potentially other matters of global import, as well.Show 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