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0:00 Nissan Turns Corner, Posts Net Profit
1:03 Mitsubishi Improves Finances
1:24 Yen Crisis Helps Japanese OEMs
2:42 CATL Now 3rd Largest Global Auto Supplier
3:38 American Rheinmetall Gets U.S. Army AV Contract
4:18 Jetta Brand Moves Away from VW’s Styling
5:23 Hybrids Power Honda, Hyundai & Kia Sales
6:09 Mahle Turns to Sheep for Cabin Filters
Story Links:
– Nissan 1st Quarter Results: https://www.nissan-global.com/EN/IR/FINANCIAL_RESULTS/ASSETS/DATA/2026/20261st_presentation_461_e.pdf
– Mitsubishi 1st Quarter Results: https://www.mitsubishi-motors.com/en/investors/library/pdf/financial/2026/260803_FY26Q1_1e.pdf
– US Starts Buying Japanese Yen: https://www.wsj.com/finance/currencies/the-worries-that-drove-uncle-sam-to-buy-yen-4ff554f1?mod=hp_lead_pos3
– Automotive News Top 100 Suppliers: https://www.autonews.com/manufacturing/suppliers/an-supplier-top-100-suppliers-0728/
– American Rheinmetall Gets US Defense Contract: https://www.rheinmetall.com/en/media/news-watch/news/2026/07/2026-07-31-american-rheinmetall-awarded-us-army-contract-for-project-sustainment
– New Jetta M6: https://carnewschina.com/2026/08/03/jetta-m6-electric-sedan-from-faw-volkswagen-revealed-in-china/
– US Sales for July: https://www.autonews.com/retail/sales/an-july-us-auto-sales-0801/
– Hyundai US July Sales: https://www.hyundainews.com/releases/4890
– Kia US July Sales: https://www.kiamedia.com/us/en/media/pressreleases/24999/kia-america-posts-record-july-sales
– Mahle: https://www.mahle.com/
– To read the transcript for today’s show click here: https://www.autoline.tv/daily/ad-4347-yen-crisis-helps-japanese-oems-catl-now-3rd-largest-global-auto-supplier-mahle-turns-to-sheep-for-cabin-filters/
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