About this episode

The episode discusses Volkswagen's significant model cuts, the rise of expensive Chinese cars, and the collapse of Skywell's UK importer, featuring guest Sam Zales.

Volkswagen to cut models by up to 50% and reduce ‘complexity’ Denza electric supercar set to become UK’s most expensive Chinese car Skywell dealers left in limbo as UK importer collapses with immediate effect Weekly Briefing: What is Carwow planning for its used car advertising site?

People in this episode

Guest: Sam Zales

Topics covered

• Volkswagen model cuts
• Chinese car market
• Skywell UK importer collapse
• Carwow advertising
• automotive industry news

Keywords

• Volkswagen
• Denza
• Skywell
• UK automotive
• Carwow
• electric cars
• Chinese cars
• model cuts
• importer collapse

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Volkswagen, Skywell

Products: Denza electric supercar

Places: UK

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