AD #4317 - U.S. Tariffs Cost Japanese Automakers Billions; VW To Cut 28,000 German Jobs By 2030; Peugeot Launches All-Electric E-208 GTI

From Autoline Daily - Video by John McElroy

June 12, 2026 · 10 min

About this episode

This episode discusses the financial impact of U.S. tariffs on Japanese automakers, job cuts at Volkswagen, and the launch of Peugeot's all-electric E-208 GTI.

- EU Automakers Demand Stronger "Made in Europe" Rules - Volkswagen To Cut 28,000 German Jobs By 2030 - Tesla Earns FSD Approval in Belgium - U.S. Tariffs Cost Japanese Automakers Billions in Losses - Renault Twingo EV Fleets Monitor Urban Infrastructure - Ford Explorer Sales Surge as Smaller SUVs Dropped - Waymo Launches Monthly Robotaxi Subscription - Xiaomi Expands into Extended Range Electrics - Peugeot Launches All-Electric E-208 GTI Hot-Hatch - Should Automakers Share a Common Skateboard Design?

People in this episode

Host: John McElroy

Topics covered

Automotive Industry
Electric Vehicles
Job Cuts
Tariffs
Urban Infrastructure
Robotaxi Services

Keywords

U.S. Tariffs
Japanese Automakers
Volkswagen Jobs
Tesla FSD
Electric Vehicles
Peugeot E-208 GTI
Urban Infrastructure

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Volkswagen, Tesla, Ford, Waymo, Xiaomi, Peugeot

Products: Twingo EV, E-208 GTI

Places: Belgium, U.S., Europe