We are nearly 1 year into this podcast thing! Can you believe it? Daryl and Eric released the first ep in June of 2018! What should we do for the anniversary?
For our second show in May, let’s talk about Wheeling! Eric just got back from an adventure in Tennessee with avid TW listener Jake Irish. We invite Jake along for this show to talk about the trip, and of course, comment on the automotive news of the day.
Projects:
Eric:
Grocery List from GSMTR: UCA’s, Fuel Tank Skid, Tires, Front Bumper, Hidden Winch Mount, Good Cleaning!
Also, I am chasing Unicorns at the farm… Diesel contamination?
Daryl:
Driveshaft service on the Tahoe and fix tranny leak. Other than that, minor stuff. Got an AM radio in the Volvo to listen to some AM Gold on WIRL. Captain and Tennille ALL DAY.
Headlines:
International:
Ford Lays off 7000 salaried workers!
Analyst Adam Jonas of Morgan Stanley is among those who say Ford Motor Co. cannot reach its stated profit goals for “Smart Redesign” by laying off just 7,000 salaried workers total worldwide by August. The company must cut “a further” 23,000 salaried jobs in the near term to fulfill its goals, Jonas wrote.
Source: Detroit Free Press
National:
Ford and GM merger rumors?
“Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. (NYSE: FCAU) proposed a merger with Renault that would create the world’s third largest carmaker. The eroding economics of the industry make such deal more likely by the day. Deep trouble at Ford Motor Co. (NYSE: F) and General Motors Co.’s (NYSE: GM) need for more heft to compete with rivals Toyota and Volkswagen make a marriage between the two largest car companies increasingly probable.
Fiat Chrysler argues that a tie-up with Renault will lead to $5.5 billion in savings. As car sales have flattened in the United States and started to drop in China, the two largest markets in the world offer less hope for revenue improvement. Neither company has much of a sales footprint in China. Renault has none at all. Both have a strong market share in Europe, but it is one of the most competitive markets in the world. At the low end of the market, VW is the dominant force. At the high end, it is BMW and Mercedes.”
Guess people only buy F150s anymore But what the hell is going on here, seriously? Consumers have PLENTY to choose from, and the choices have been paired down already since 2001 or so. What’s the REAL issue? Quality? Affordability? People suck?
https://www.marketwatch.com/story/gm-merger-with-ford-looks-more-likely-2019-05-28
US Drops Plans to Require Brake-Throttle Override Systems
May 13, 2019 The Trump administration said Monday it will drop rules first proposed in 2012 that would have required automakers to install brake-throttle override systems to prevent runaway vehicles.
Tesla Releases DIY Repair Procedures
May 21, 2019—Tesla has released new “Do It Yourself” maintenance procedure instructions to help owners work on their own cars, reported Electrek.
Restarting the touchscreen,Pairing a Bluetooth phone,Connecting to Wi-Fi,Programming homelink, Adding and removing keys, Replacing the key fob battery, Installing phone charging cable, Installing front license plate bracket, Replacing cabin filters, Checking and adjusting tire pressures, Topping up windshield washer fluid, Replacing wiper blades, Manually releasing charge cable, Calibrating windows, Removing and installing aero covers, Removing and installing lug nut covers
Some things,
