Manheim needs a stamp that says “down, but still up.”
Hulu made a show called “Super Pumped” about how cutthroat Uber’s founder was. So this leak is basically just free promotional material at this point.
TL;DR — Rivian may cut jobs, Greely gets in the EV pickup war, and Lordstown Motors eyes a competitive next move.
Building cars with features that may never be turned on during a chip shortage seems like a really strange plan. What do you think?
Mohawk Auto Group be like…“Not old enough to drive? We👞 got👡 you,👟 fam!”
We heard Gorr is a great villain, but Christian Bale pretending he doesn’t know what the MCU is has become the true crime of the year.
Say what you want about Elon, using 4 pictures of yourself to troll a social media company on their own platform is a level of self assurance few people ever reach.
Have you checked the woods behind your dealership for a secret Ford test track lately?
The list is a snapshot of the industry's tenacity today and a hopeful look at the hands that will guide it in the coming years. Congratulations to all the winners!
Marlow Automotive Group has been serving the communities of Front Royal, Luray, and Winchester, Virginia for 75 years!
Hot Take — If “Echo” is half as good as “Daredevil” it will still be twice as good as “Iron Fist.”
Web1: I make communication easier. Web2: I make entertainment easier. Web3: I make art MORE CONFUSING!
We are not economists, but we feel safe saying you should never be more worried than Dale Pollak and Jonathan Smoke.
Facts + Facts = Facts — Of the 50 most densely populated cities on the planet, China is home to 6. Just 4% of global auto parts are produced in China, but many of those parts are ONLY PRODUCED IN CHINA. Meaning: mass disruptions in the region affect automotive manufacturing the world over.
Pushback Proverb — The best time to become a community center for EV education and charging was yesterday, the 2nd best time is right now.
At a domestic level, economies are like gardens, they sustain the people who sustain them. At a global level it’s county fair rules and only one prize pumpkin is taking home the blue ribbon. Is China getting a big head start if the US doesn’t extend similar incentives?
Translation — "Uncertain future macroeconomics prospects" = You think I should buy a new car? IN THIS ECONOMY?!
TL;DR — GM wants firemen to know how to put out battery fires, VW wants more batteries AND more US charging stations.
Asking the experts — “Is this Netflix secretly trying to get me to resubscribe? How many times do I have to say no?” - Nathan@asotu.com “The only episodes I have ever watched are the final 2 of season 4, I don't know how relevant my opinion would be…” - Myles@asotu.com “I breathe a sigh of relief every time Steve and Dustin make it out of a season alive.” -Charity@asotu.com
While the timeline isn't agreed upon, Earth will eventually run out of crude oil. The impact of a global change that immense has companies already thinking 30 years in advance on how to be the primary energy provider of the future.
Rivian delivered nearly five thousand vehicles in the first half of the year, and now are aiming to deliver 4 times that in the second half of the year. Apparently, no one told them about the chip shortages…
Real Talk: That is what Steve Greenfield eats for breakfast. Then he feeds his cats (no, seriously).
In 23 years Alexander grew a massive following around something he loved doing. Many don’t achieve that in 100 years.
We’ll start the bidding — One Dollar, Bob!