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B/F: The Drive Thru #53

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The Break/Fix Team returns from winter break, recounting Christmas gifts and updates on their personal cars. They talk about the automotive market, mentioning that EVs are becoming less popular, Nissan is facing severe financial issues, and Volkswagen is also experiencing leadership changes and data leaks. Acknowledging that we’re halfway through the 2025 vehicle sales season, what is the state of the industry? Is there any truth to an “alleged collapse” on the horizon? Tune in to find out! In Episode #53 of The Drive Thru! our monthly news episode containing automotive, motorsports and entertaining random car-adjacent news.

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Showcase: Is a car market collapse on the horizon?

Ford’s EV struggles continue as ‘rapidly deteriorating’ market conditions take a toll

Ford says a “rapidly deteriorating” EV market is to blame as it plans to slow the output of more electric models. Starting next week, employees at Ford’s Cologne EV plant in Germany will be put on short-term work hours. ... [READ MORE]

Stellantis CEO resigns as carmaker continues to struggle with slumping sales

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Toyota, A Company With Almost No EVs, Says California's EV Mandates Are 'Impossible' To Meet

The automaker says that some of California’s zero-emissions-vehicle mandates, which start to kick in next year, can't be met and need to be changed  ... [READ MORE]

Nissan and Honda announce merger plans to create world’s no. 3 automaker

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VW America CEO Suddenly Resigns

Pablo Di Si led both VW Group and VW Brand for North America. Former Porsche North America CEO Dr. Kjell Gruner will take over.  ... [READ MORE]

Tesla is buffing Foundation Series badges off Cybertrucks to sell them as regular trucks

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IT'S BEGUN! The Car Market CRASH of 2025

The Car Market crash of 2025 starts now… here’s proof. The writing is in the wall and something has got to give… and soon! What do you think? Do you think we’re heading toward a legitimate car market crash in 2025? Let me know your thoughts. ... [READ MORE]

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Shownotes & Supporting Stories

For a list of all the articles and events referenced on this episode check out the show notes below.

Domestics

EVs & Concepts

Formula One

Japanese & JDM

Lost & Found

Lowered Expectations

Motorsports

News

Rich People Thangs!

Stellantis

Tesla

VAG & Porsche

TRANSCRIPT

Highlights

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Our roving reporter & world traveler. Tania’s material is usually brought to us from far off places and we can’t wait to see what field trip she goes on next! #drivethrunews

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