What Was The Biggest Automotive Story Of 2024?
My vote is for the reveal of the new Scout EV's...
www.carscoops.com/2024/12/what-was-the-biggest-automotive-story-of-2024
www.carscoops.com/2024/10/these-are-the-new-scout-terra-truck-and-traveler-suv
What Was The Biggest Automotive Story Of 2024?
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My vote is for the reveal of the new Scout EV's...
www.carscoops.com/2024/12/what-was-the-biggest-automotive-story-of-2024
www.carscoops.com/2024/10/these-are-the-new-scout-terra-truck-and-traveler-suv
For me, it was the EPA allowing California to ban the sale of gas-powered vehicles. I thought their job was to set regulations. Hmmm.....
Scout is the biggest story of 2024. I don’t think I’ve seen a brand built back from the dead the way the scout is resurrecting. So much future for this brand!
EPA didn't allow California to do anything... States have to meet at minimum any federal laws but they can have more stringent state laws or regulations that go above and beyond the federal level. In this case California is choosing to set their state requirements beyond what the federal laws and regulations require.
Remember states can be more restrictive with their laws and regulations, at a minimum they must be equal with federal regulations they cannot be less restrictive than the federal law or regulation. This is why you see so many lawsuits from the state AG offices when they don't want to meet the federal minimum requirements for one reason or another.
It has to be the rise of the Chinese auto industry. It has taken enthusiasts, politicians, and more importantly the auto industry by storm. Enthusiasts who put aside their boo-China attitude and actually drive/review these cars are shocked at the quality and tech. Politicians scrambled to enact protectionist tariffs. The Western automotive industry has seen massive declines in their Chinese markets and have spoken outwardly about their newfound competition.
I was at the NAIAS in 2008 when China presented some of their cars in North America for the first time ever. It was a laughing stock and rightfully so. You had shoddy quality, copycats, or just straight up goofy cars being presented. They left humiliated however for me that's when the clock started ticking. While their industry has slowly and steadily become more competitive over the years, 2024 was the year the Western world finally woke up to it.
I was at the NAIAS in 2008 when China presented some of their cars in North America for the first time ever. It was a laughing stock and rightfully so. You had shoddy quality, copycats, or just straight up goofy cars being presented. They left humiliated however for me that's when the clock started ticking. While their industry has slowly and steadily become more competitive over the years, 2024 was the year the Western world finally woke up to it.
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