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SAT# 55 - 🐝🤗🐝 Enthusiasm is Infectious
Recapping the Week, Podcast Highlights, and Rambo Robots
This week was an absolute swarm of energy. It’s really the only way we can describe it. The industry, our partners, our team — everyone’s practically buzzing with excitement about what the rest of this year has to bring.
We know a good bit of that enthusiasm is because NADA is right around the corner. So, if you’re going, come hang out with us and join in the buzz!
We really, really, really mean it. We want to see you, meet you, shake your hand, talk with you, connect, commiserate, start an inside joke. And, maybe even give you a hug (ya know, if you’re okay with that sort of thing).
Keep Buzzing Along
-Paul, Kyle, Chris & Kristi
ICYMI
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The Daily Pushback Email
On Friday, we covered Biden’s veto of a block on EV charger regulations, GM and Honda hydrogenate their future, and Hyundai's skirts aren't just for looks. Just when you thought EVs couldn't get more political…or, fashionable! 👗
Thursday’s chatter was all about Shawn Fain's bold UAW strike call for 2028, USPS delivering some controversy after going electric, and Tesla's ambitious “Redwood” plan. #troublemakers 👊
Wednesday’s email revealed a dip in dealership service activity, Cadillac's CT5 sedan topping global sales, and Arrival teetering on the brink of bankruptcy. Plus, some upcoming bangers coming to the small screen. 📺
Tuesday was all about re-shaping the future: EPA revising emission guidelines, Waymo's LA ambitions, Stellantis' flexible platforms, Ford's giant digital dash, and Vroom's big pivot. 🔀
On Monday, we kicked off the week with a dive into Ford's latest market maneuvers and dropped some deets on the U.S. solar scene. Probably the best part though was highlighting an initiative led by our good pal, Glenn Lundy, providing solar panels to an orphanage. ☀️
Auto Collabs Podcast
Explore the unique journey of the President/CEO of Disruptive Growth Solutions, David Spisak, from former stand-up comedian to automotive industry expert, on our latest Auto Collabs podcast.
The episode delves into the challenges and opportunities EVs present for dealers, covering everything from dealership-centered insights to legislative influences.
The Automotive Troublemaker Podcast
On Wednesday’s Automotive Troublemaker, we welcomed our new Vroomates and explored the latest on BlackBook's integration of EVs, Tesla's initiative towards a more affordable EV, and Apple's updated plans for its high-end EV.
SOMETHING FUN
Tesla Bot Goes Full Rambo on a Cybertruck
Podcaster Alex Lorusso recently dropped a viral video that’s got the whole internet doing a double-take. 👀 👀
The 33-second video shows Tesla robots packing some serious heat and taking shots at a Cybertruck.
The scene is as wild as it sounds. One robot hands another robot donning a cowboy hat a Tommy Gun, who then proceeds to unload a hailstorm of bullets into the driver-side of the heavy-duty electric truck.
The video culminates in a moment of tongue-in-cheek humor as the robot driver of the Cybertruck emerges from the vehicle unscathed, proclaiming “I’m alive!”
For now, this scene was completely created in a digital space using CGI, but it’s probably only a matter of time.
Though his enthusiasm was underwhelming, the realistic video even drew the attention of Elon Musk who did leave a complimentary comment on the video with one succinct word: “Nice.”
Quick Hits
Pharrell Williams is making a LEGO movie about himself. 🎬
A New York artist isn’t letting AI take his job! Give him a prompt, and he’ll send you a hand-drawn image. 🖌️
According to a recent study, Portland is the best city overall for coffee lovers. ☕️
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