AD #4311 - Uber Places Big Robotaxi Bets; Legacy Auto Getting AI Boost; Nissan Likely to Make Chery Cars in the UK

About this episode

The episode discusses the impact of AI on the auto industry, Uber's robotaxi initiatives, and Nissan's manufacturing plans in the UK.

- Sleepy Auto Industry Gets AI Boost - UAW Attack on Axle Supplier Seems Misleading - WeRide and Uber Announce 1st EU Service - Uber Places Big Robotaxi Bets - Chery Could Fill Nissan's UK Plant - Nissan Launching China-Made Vehicles Outside of China - Ford Has Rough May - Social Media Will Decide New BYD Car Name - BYD Getting Into Humanoids

People in this episode

Host: John McElroy

Topics covered

• AI in automotive
• robotaxi developments
• manufacturing partnerships
• electric vehicles
• social media branding

Keywords

• Uber
• robotaxi
• Nissan
• Chery
• AI
• Ford
• BYD
• automotive industry

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Uber, WeRide, Chery, Nissan, Ford, BYD

Places: UK, China

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