The One Where I Talk to Michael Dunne About CES, China (and other stuff)

Episode 145

Michael Dunne, CEO of Dunne Insights, and the leading authority on the automotive market in China is BACK on the show today and I cannot wait to share this spicy conversation with you! Michael talked about the latest trends and announcements from the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Vegas earlier this month, including a collaboration between Chinese automaker ZEEKR and Waymo, the growth and capabilities of Chinese EV maker BYD, the struggles of Honda in the EV market, and the challenges Chinese automakers face entering the U.S. market due to tariffs and national security concerns. Michael also answered some of YOUR questions (from LinkedIn) which covered the implications of Chinese dominance in EV battery production as well as the need for the West to improve commercialization of new technologies. If you wanna know what Michael Dunne has his eye on in 2025, this is the episode for you!