Drop me a text and let me know what you think of this episode! A cult icon priced out of reach, a luxury EV that thrills and frustrates, and a contract manufacturing giant betting big on batteries—this one threads the real story of where electric mobility stands right now. We start with the Volkswagen ID Buzz, a vehicle that should have owned family EV nostalgia but ran into U.S. pricing, tariffs, and demand headwinds. Skipping the 2026 model year isn’t surrender; it’s a hard reset that only ...
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Drop me a text and let me know what you think of this episode! A cult icon priced out of reach, a luxury EV that thrills and frustrates, and a contract manufacturing giant betting big on batteries—this one threads the real story of where electric mobility stands right now. We start with the Volkswagen ID Buzz, a vehicle that should have owned family EV nostalgia but ran into U.S. pricing, tariffs, and demand headwinds. Skipping the 2026 model year isn’t surrender; it’s a hard reset that only ...
Auto Suppliers Struggle, Kia’s SUV Sweet Spot, Personal Robocar Dreams, and the Rise of Garage Luxury
The TechMobility Podcast
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2 months ago
Auto Suppliers Struggle, Kia’s SUV Sweet Spot, Personal Robocar Dreams, and the Rise of Garage Luxury
Drop me a text and let me know what you think of this episode! What happens when the auto supply chain starts to wobble, a family SUV hits most of the right notes, and a startup promises a personal Level 4 robocar you can actually own? We connect the dots between factory floors, dealer lots, and your driveway to map out what’s next—and what to avoid. We begin with a clear look at supplier stress: one-fifth of automotive suppliers are already struggling financially, and tariffs plus specialty ...
The TechMobility Podcast
Drop me a text and let me know what you think of this episode! A cult icon priced out of reach, a luxury EV that thrills and frustrates, and a contract manufacturing giant betting big on batteries—this one threads the real story of where electric mobility stands right now. We start with the Volkswagen ID Buzz, a vehicle that should have owned family EV nostalgia but ran into U.S. pricing, tariffs, and demand headwinds. Skipping the 2026 model year isn’t surrender; it’s a hard reset that only ...
