China’s Carmakers Bet Big on (Electric) SUVs

About this episode

The episode discusses security flaws exposed during a recent event, the struggles of budget airlines, and China's electric carmakers' focus on SUVs.

A.M. Edition for April 27. After an attack outside the White House Correspondent’s Association dinner, WSJ’s Washington coverage chief Damian Paletta explains how simple security flaws exposed the president to another gunman. Plus, budget airlines appeal for government assistance as higher jet fuel prices threaten the struggling sector. And WSJ’s Stephen Wilmot reports on how China’s electric carmakers are looking to cash in on big American-style SUVs. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for the WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People in this episode

Host: Luke Vargas

Guest: Damian Paletta

Topics covered

• China
• electric vehicles
• SUV market
• security flaws
• budget airlines
• jet fuel prices

Keywords

• China
• electric SUVs
• security flaws
• budget airlines
• jet fuel prices

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: White House Correspondent’s Association, WSJ, China

Products: electric cars, SUVs

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