Some automakers: people really don't want EVs
The same automakers: If Chinese EVs are sold in America, we're fucked.
The same automakers: If Chinese EVs are sold in America, we're fucked.
November 2, 2026 at 7:07 PM
Some automakers: people really don't want EVs
The same automakers: If Chinese EVs are sold in America, we're fucked.
The same automakers: If Chinese EVs are sold in America, we're fucked.
They literally don’t believe in the free market principles they espouse. It’s just propaganda. The truth is they just want to be the only ones allowed to make all the money & they don’t want the consumer to have any choice.
November 2, 2026 at 4:52 PM
They literally don’t believe in the free market principles they espouse. It’s just propaganda. The truth is they just want to be the only ones allowed to make all the money & they don’t want the consumer to have any choice.
See:
Major automakers urge US Congress to pass permanent ban on Chinese vehicles
A group representing nearly all major automakers on Monday urged US lawmakers to pass a permanent ban on Chinese vehicles when they return next week for a quick session after the midterm congression...
www.reuters.com
November 3, 2026 at 12:50 AM
See:
Major automakers urge US Congress to pass permanent ban on Chinese vehicles reut.rs/48zQfBb
Major automakers urge US Congress to pass permanent ban on Chinese vehicles
A group representing nearly all major automakers on Monday urged US lawmakers to pass a permanent ban on Chinese vehicles when they return next week for a quick session after the midterm congressional elections.
reut.rs
November 2, 2026 at 4:45 PM
Major automakers urge US Congress to pass permanent ban on Chinese vehicles reut.rs/48zQfBb
Global automakers, 15 years ago: “yeah the joint-venture rules mean we’re basically teaching China’s automakers, but it will be fine.”
Global automakers now: “Dang.”
Global automakers now: “Dang.”
- VW cutting production capacity in China by another 500,000 vehicles & plans cost reductions of 20-30% by end 2027
- "Average return on investment for automakers here in China, ex-exports, is 1.5%. Hardly anyone is making money in this market anymore"
- "Average return on investment for automakers here in China, ex-exports, is 1.5%. Hardly anyone is making money in this market anymore"
Ralf Brandstätter: „Der Gesamtmarkt in China ist im freien Fall“
Chinas Zeiten als Wachstumsmarkt sind für VW vorbei, sagt Chinachef Ralf Brandstätter. Nun muss der Konzern seine Autos anderswo verkaufen. Sonst wird der milliardenschwere Sparkurs noch teurer.
www.handelsblatt.com
October 29, 2026 at 12:23 PM
Global automakers, 15 years ago: “yeah the joint-venture rules mean we’re basically teaching China’s automakers, but it will be fine.”
Global automakers now: “Dang.”
Global automakers now: “Dang.”
Reminding me of the 1970s when the OPEC crisis surged gas prices and US automakers lost out to Japanese auto makers who were making more fuel efficient, smaller cars.
US automakers make some bizarre decisions. Abandoning EVs just as the world is electrifying everything is typical.
US automakers make some bizarre decisions. Abandoning EVs just as the world is electrifying everything is typical.
November 3, 2026 at 3:53 PM
Reminding me of the 1970s when the OPEC crisis surged gas prices and US automakers lost out to Japanese auto makers who were making more fuel efficient, smaller cars.
US automakers make some bizarre decisions. Abandoning EVs just as the world is electrifying everything is typical.
US automakers make some bizarre decisions. Abandoning EVs just as the world is electrifying everything is typical.
Because Trump has killed the US auto industry.
The world is moving to EVs and the US automakers can't compete.
That's what this is.
The world is moving to EVs and the US automakers can't compete.
That's what this is.
November 2, 2026 at 5:23 PM
Because Trump has killed the US auto industry.
The world is moving to EVs and the US automakers can't compete.
That's what this is.
The world is moving to EVs and the US automakers can't compete.
That's what this is.
Chinese automakers reportedly head to Beijing for talks on EU hybrid export quotas
Several automakers are vying for export allocations under a limited overall quota. cnev.co/LVRDYz8 👇
Several automakers are vying for export allocations under a limited overall quota. cnev.co/LVRDYz8 👇
Chinese automakers reportedly head to Beijing for talks on EU hybrid export quotas
Several automakers are vying for export allocations under a limited overall quota.
cnev.co
November 2, 2026 at 6:55 AM
Chinese automakers reportedly head to Beijing for talks on EU hybrid export quotas
Several automakers are vying for export allocations under a limited overall quota. cnev.co/LVRDYz8 👇
Several automakers are vying for export allocations under a limited overall quota. cnev.co/LVRDYz8 👇
so US automakers want a Trump bailout too
Major automakers urge US Congress to pass permanent ban on Chinese vehicles reut.rs/48zQfBb
Major automakers urge US Congress to pass permanent ban on Chinese vehicles
A group representing nearly all major automakers on Monday urged US lawmakers to pass a permanent ban on Chinese vehicles when they return next week for a quick session after the midterm congressional elections.
reut.rs
November 2, 2026 at 8:06 PM
so US automakers want a Trump bailout too
You don’t think people would buy $20,000 electric vehicles if they could? Or small electric trucks that none of the US automakers make?
November 2, 2026 at 8:10 PM
You don’t think people would buy $20,000 electric vehicles if they could? Or small electric trucks that none of the US automakers make?
Maybe US automakers should not have shuttered their EV development and doubled-down on combustion engines just as electrification of everything is getting underway.
November 2, 2026 at 8:42 PM
Maybe US automakers should not have shuttered their EV development and doubled-down on combustion engines just as electrification of everything is getting underway.
US automakers could try competing
November 3, 2026 at 4:01 PM
US automakers could try competing
Automakers like Rivian and Ford are ‘democratizing 3D printing’ to reduce costs and increase speed
Automakers like Rivian and Ford are ‘democratizing 3D printing’ to reduce costs and increase speed
Automakers including Ford, Rivian and GM are expanding 3D printing to make prototypes, factory tools and low-volume parts faster and at lower cost.
cnb.cx
October 31, 2026 at 12:16 PM
Automakers like Rivian and Ford are ‘democratizing 3D printing’ to reduce costs and increase speed
US automakers don't believe in capitalism.
November 3, 2026 at 4:21 PM
US automakers don't believe in capitalism.
Editorial: Detroit automakers, it’s past time to catch up with the Chinese
Editorial: Detroit automakers, it’s past time to catch up with the Chinese
www.chicagotribune.com
October 30, 2026 at 8:06 PM
Editorial: Detroit automakers, it’s past time to catch up with the Chinese
If people didn't want to buy them, the automakers wouldn't be trying to permanently ban them from being sold.
November 2, 2026 at 10:14 PM
If people didn't want to buy them, the automakers wouldn't be trying to permanently ban them from being sold.
How many times are US automakers going to do some dumb shit and the whine for protectionism? Ive seen this movie a couple times before.
Major automakers urge US Congress to pass permanent ban on Chinese vehicles reut.rs/48zQfBb
Major automakers urge US Congress to pass permanent ban on Chinese vehicles
A group representing nearly all major automakers on Monday urged US lawmakers to pass a permanent ban on Chinese vehicles when they return next week for a quick session after the midterm congressional elections.
reut.rs
November 2, 2026 at 10:25 PM
How many times are US automakers going to do some dumb shit and the whine for protectionism? Ive seen this movie a couple times before.
If they just make the automakers stick to electric they will never have this problem again. Makes you think...
November 4, 2026 at 12:21 AM
If they just make the automakers stick to electric they will never have this problem again. Makes you think...
EVs in the US were gaining market share until the Trump administration took affirmative steps to limit the desirability of EVs.
The Big Three (and European and Japanese automakers selling in the US) lost enormous amounts of money as a result, and they're understandably gunshy about risking it again
The Big Three (and European and Japanese automakers selling in the US) lost enormous amounts of money as a result, and they're understandably gunshy about risking it again
Might be smarter if they just use their muscle to prevent policy changes that penalize EVs...
November 2, 2026 at 5:36 PM
EVs in the US were gaining market share until the Trump administration took affirmative steps to limit the desirability of EVs.
The Big Three (and European and Japanese automakers selling in the US) lost enormous amounts of money as a result, and they're understandably gunshy about risking it again
The Big Three (and European and Japanese automakers selling in the US) lost enormous amounts of money as a result, and they're understandably gunshy about risking it again
I don’t think the U.S. is a stable place to do business. The second you start to win, they'll pull the rug.
Also, the automakers wanting this to happen but refusing to address affordability concerns is insane
Also, the automakers wanting this to happen but refusing to address affordability concerns is insane
November 2, 2026 at 10:12 PM
I don’t think the U.S. is a stable place to do business. The second you start to win, they'll pull the rug.
Also, the automakers wanting this to happen but refusing to address affordability concerns is insane
Also, the automakers wanting this to happen but refusing to address affordability concerns is insane
Automakers including Ford, Rivian and GM are expanding 3D printing to make prototypes, factory tools and low-volume parts faster and at lower cost.
Automakers like Rivian and Ford are ‘democratizing 3D printing’ to reduce costs and increase speed
Automakers including Ford, Rivian and GM are expanding 3D printing to make prototypes, factory tools and low-volume parts faster and at lower cost.
cnb.cx
November 3, 2026 at 4:00 AM
Automakers including Ford, Rivian and GM are expanding 3D printing to make prototypes, factory tools and low-volume parts faster and at lower cost.
... I would buy a Chinese EV in a hot second... and it would force American automakers to compete....
November 3, 2026 at 10:17 PM
... I would buy a Chinese EV in a hot second... and it would force American automakers to compete....
Tv, the internet, insurance companies, telecom companies, American automakers.
Etc.
Etc.
November 3, 2026 at 3:14 AM
Tv, the internet, insurance companies, telecom companies, American automakers.
Etc.
Etc.
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US automakers are an enemy of humanity and we can no longer afford them.
www.reuters.com/legal/govern...
US automakers are an enemy of humanity and we can no longer afford them.
www.reuters.com/legal/govern...
Major automakers urge US Congress to pass permanent ban on Chinese vehicles
A group representing nearly all major automakers on Monday urged US lawmakers to pass a permanent ban on Chinese vehicles when they return next week for a quick session after the midterm congression...
www.reuters.com
November 2, 2026 at 7:25 PM
This is in relation to this story.
US automakers are an enemy of humanity and we can no longer afford them.
www.reuters.com/legal/govern...
US automakers are an enemy of humanity and we can no longer afford them.
www.reuters.com/legal/govern...