Name: Ep.87 - Slate EVs and Volkswagen Golf R and GTI. by WardsAuto
Duration: 19 min 11 s
Description: Host David Kiley talks about Slate Motors, backed by Jeff Bezos, and the 2025 VW GTI and Golf R.

Host David Kiley talks with Mitsubishi Motors execs Travis Wattles and Jeremy Barnes about the future of this perennially niche mass-market brand.

Ep. 78 - Travis Wattles and Jeremy Barnes of Mitsubishi Motors on '25 Outlander and future of brand

BEV sales are uncertain. Automakers are rushing hybrids and PHEVs to market. And consumers say they are eager for more.

Ep. 79 - More Hybrids Are Coming: EY's Steve Patton and Environmental Advocate Dan Becker

How the BEV revolution is under fire in the U.S. and EU

Ep. 80 - The BEV vs ICE Crisis in the EU and U.S. with WardsAuto's Paul Myles

More auto industry disruption with tariffs and Teslas. Plus, improving the selling process for dealers with Shit Digital CEO and former Ford exec Matt Van Dyke.

Ep. 81 - More Tesla and Tariff Bad News, Shift Digital CEO Matt VanDyke on Better Vehicle Selling

Tariffs on goods coming in from Mexico and Canada, as well as China, set to go into effect April 2, are creating havoc on automakers' plans and finances. PwC's automotive practice C.J. Finn talks with host David Kiley.

Ep. 82 - Automotive Practice Leader from PwC C.J. Finn on Tariff Palooza

President Trump's tariffs on foreign goods are going to blow a hole through the industry's profitability, shareholder value and global supply chains. Talking it through with Senior Editor David Kiley and manufacturing and supply chain expert David Pate.

Ep. 83 - What's next? Dealing with auto tariffs with David Pate of TBM Consulting Group.

The drive for more hydrogen power for transportation is seeing a setback in the U.S. with Trump era deregulation. But Europe and Asia are forging ahead, leaving the U.S. lagging in hydrogen energy.

Ep. 84 - What's Next For Hydrogen in Trump Era with Tom Stephenson of Pajarito Powder

One of the speedbumps to consumers adopting EVs is lack of public charging infrastructure. Rob Newton from ChargePoint joins David Kiley about the present and future of charging.

Ep. 85 - Can Public EV Charging Be Fixed with ChargePoint's Rob Newton

Host David Kiley talks about the NY Auto Show, Subaru Outback, Tesla's drop and Subaru President Jeff Walters.

Ep. 86 - NY Auto Show, Tesla's "Code-Blue," Subaru Outback

Host David Kiley talks about Slate Motors, backed by Jeff Bezos, and the 2025 VW GTI and Golf R.

Ep.87 - Slate EVs and Volkswagen Golf R and GTI.

WardsAuto has been providing news and insights to and about the auto industry for 100 years. The WardsAuto Podcast, hosted by David Kiley, examines the compelling issues facing the modern mobility industries.

Ep.87 - Slate EVs and Volkswagen Golf R and GTI.

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