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During the DC Auto Show, Paul and Kyle hosted a podcast stage at Public Policy Day, and interviewed policy makers and industry experts.

In this episode, Paul J Daly and Kyle Mountsier sit down with John Bozzella, CEO of the Alliance for Automotive Innovation, for a deep dive into the global automotive landscape.

John shares insights from his recent trip to China, where he witnessed firsthand how their auto industry has leaped ahead in EV production and technology integration. He explains why Chinese consumers are more focused on tech ecosystems than vehicle design, how automakers there have streamlined their operating systems, and why this shift is a wake-up call for the U.S. market.

The conversation also tackles the growing regulatory challenges in the U.S., including California’s aggressive push toward EV adoption and the complications of multiple state and federal emissions standards. John breaks down why these policies could create unintended consequences for consumers and dealers alike.

If you’re interested in the future of the auto industry, the global competition for dominance, and how policy decisions are shaping the cars of tomorrow, this is a must-listen episode!

Timestamped Takeaways

0:00 Intro

1:14 China’s head start on EVs and tech integration

3:35 The future of car buying: Tech first, design second

4:45 Why half of China’s new car buyers are first-time owners

5:19 The rise of “mobile living rooms” in vehicle design

6:14 Automakers shifting toward data-driven business models

7:51 How China’s operating systems are transforming the auto industry

8:49 Overcapacity in China and the global impact on car markets

9:33 California’s aggressive EV mandates and their potential consequences

12:34 The role of the Alliance for Automotive Innovation in shaping policy

Thanks to Ascent Dealer Services for making our Public Policy Day coverage happen!

https://www.ascentdealerservices.com/

John Bozzella is the President/CEO of the Alliance For Automotive Innovation

https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-bozzella/

https://www.autosinnovate.org/

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