You Can Buy a Car on Amazon? & SpaceX’s Most Powerful Rocket Ready to Launch
Nov 17, 2023
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Neal and Kyle break down Hyundai's deal with Amazon to sell cars directly to consumers. They discuss the rise of direct-to-consumer car sales and the challenges faced by traditional dealerships. Boeing's strong performance compared to Airbus at the Dubai Air Show is highlighted. Additionally, the financial struggles of the USPS and potential solutions are discussed.
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Amazon and Hyundai have partnered to sell cars online, taking advantage of the increase in online car purchasing during the pandemic.
Las Vegas hosting a Formula One race could establish the city as a major sports hub, but concerns about lukewarm demand remain.
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Amazon Ventures into Selling Cars Online
Amazon has partnered with Hyundai to sell cars on its platform starting next year. This move aims to tap into the growing trend of online car purchasing, which accelerated during the pandemic. Historically, people preferred physically inspecting and test driving cars before buying, but COVID-19 changed consumer behavior. With this partnership, Amazon aims to leverage its strong e-commerce capabilities to disrupt the auto industry and provide consumers with a seamless online car buying experience.
Formula One Race in Las Vegas Faces Challenges
Las Vegas is set to host its first Formula One race, but concerns are arising about the event's success. Ticket and hotel prices have plummeted, indicating lukewarm demand. Despite Formula One's popularity during the pandemic, skeptics argue that the race lacks the drama and storylines needed to attract a wide audience. Nevertheless, proponents believe that hosting Formula One in Las Vegas could pave the way for the city to become a major sports hub, joining its growing list of professional sports franchises.
SpaceX's Starship Rocket Sets the Tone for America's Space Program
SpaceX is scheduled to launch its new version of the Starship rocket in a second test run. The success of this launch will have implications for the entire American space program, including NASA's plans for a lunar base. SpaceX's rapid spiral development approach may face challenges, but the company aims to achieve its ultimate mission of reaching Mars. While past launch failures have raised concerns, SpaceX continues to iterate and improve its rockets, hoping to make significant advancements in space exploration.
Episode 194: Neal and Kyle break down Hyundai's deal with Amazon to sell cars directly to consumers. Plus, F1 head to Vegas for a pricey race and SpaceX's Starship is ready to launch. The guys share why Boeing is outselling Airbus for the first time since 2017 and how can the USPS stop losing money? George Santos won't seek re-election after being accused of falsely spending campaign money. And finally, why Spotify tattoos may not be worth the investment.