Scotty Kilmer on Trump Tariffs, GM's Supply Chain Issues, and Car Industry News

Legal Challenges to Trump Tariffs

• ⚖️ Businesses are suing to block Trump tariffs, arguing that trade deficits are not an emergency justifying presidential emergency powers.
• 🚗 This legal challenge is compared to a past case where Texans successfully sued to overturn the 55 mph speed limit, arguing it was unrelated to the stated emergency of saving gasoline.

GM's Supply Chain Woes

• 🏭 General Motors faces a potential shutdown of its most profitable trucks due to a dispute between suppliers Next Tier and Primax over raw material costs.
• 🔗 The issue highlights GM's complex, global supply chain, where a problem with a single component like tie rods can halt production, similar to the chip shortage during the pandemic.
• 📉 The speaker criticizes GM CEO Mary Barra's high salary despite the company's declining profits and supply chain failures.

Cars Without CVT Transmissions

• 🚫 The video lists 10 Toyota models that do not use traditional CVT transmissions, including the 4Runner, Highlander, Grand Highlander, GR Supra, GR86, conventional RAV4, Land Cruiser, Tacoma, Tundra, and Mirai.
• 💡 Electric CVTs (eCVTs) used in hybrids like the RAV4 Hybrid and Prius are noted as an exception, as they use actual gears and have a proven track record.
• ⛽ Hydrogen cars like the Mirai are mentioned, with owners now suing Toyota because fuel stations are being shut down, making them difficult to refuel.

Mazda's Rotary Engine and Miata Updates

• ⚙️ Mazda is developing a two-rotor rotary engine that they claim is feasible for production and could meet emissions standards, though the speaker is skeptical of its practicality.
• 💨 The new rotary engine aims to offer high power for its weight, similar to turbine engines, but past iterations suffered from inefficiency, oil burning, and seal wear.
• 🛣️ The next generation Mazda Miata will feature a larger 2.5L Skyactiv four-cylinder engine, offering increased horsepower and a more engaging driving experience, while still offering manual transmissions.

Affordable Convertibles and F-150 Braking Issues

• 💸 The Mazda Miata and Ford Mustang are identified as the last affordable convertibles under $50,000, though the Mustang's V8 models exceed this price point.
• 🐎 The Mustang's 2.3L EcoBoost engine offers significantly more horsepower than the Miata's current 2.0L engine, even with the Miata's upcoming 2.5L upgrade.
• ⚠️ A serious safety concern is raised about new Ford F-150s randomly slamming on the brakes while in cruise control on freeways, with dealers unable to fix the issue, leading to calls for Ford to replace the faulty trucks.

European Union's Carbon Fiber Ban and Ultra-Rich Car Purchases

• 💨 The European Union plans to ban carbon fiber due to concerns about nanoparticle pollution, a move the speaker finds absurd, suggesting cars themselves should be banned due to tire wear particles.
• 💰 A list of the most bought cars by the ultra-rich is presented, with Tesla leading, followed by BMW, Mercedes, Land Rover, Audi, Ford, Lexus, Porsche, and Rivian.
• 🧐 The speaker notes the surprising popularity of Ford among the ultra-rich and the shift in preference from Mercedes to Lexus.