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Reality Check 2026: Speed, China, AI, and the Hard Truths Automotive Leaders Can’t Ignore
This conversation doesn’t sugarcoat anything. The auto industry is under real pressure, and leaders can’t afford denial or delay.
In this episode of the Automotive Leaders Podcast, Jan Griffiths sits down with Jamie Butters, now an independent journalist, speaker, emcee, and content creator who has spent decades reporting from every corner of the automotive ecosystem.
Jamie brings a clear, grounded view of where the industry stands at the start of 2026. China’s competitive advantage is no longer theoretical. Affordability is becoming an existential issue. Tariffs and geopolitics are injecting…
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