Driving with Dunne

Hyundai was founded 53 years ago in Seoul, South Korea. Its first product was the Ford Cortina. Today, the Hyundai Group is the 4th largest vehicle manufacturer of the planet, behind only Toyota, Volkswagen and the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance. How has Hyundai found a way to compete and win against much larger rivals, like Ford and GM? How has the company learned to build such high quality v...

Shanghai has arguably served as the central intersection between China and the West over the past 160 years. So, at a time of heightened tensions between China and the US, Australia, and the UK, what can we learn from Shanghai history? Author James Carter takes us to the Shanghai Race Club in late 1941 for the bi-annual flagship horse race, Champions Day. Carter gives us an up close look at power,...

Andee Yoestong is one of the most entrepreneurial and street smart business people in the Indonesian auto market. His company sells and services Japanese, Chinese and American brands across Indonesia, the world's 4th most populous country. Japanese automakers have enjoyed a near monopoly in Indonesia since the 1970's. But today the Chinese and Koreans are planning to shake things up with new inves...

James McGregor is author of One Billion Customers, the most important and widely read China business book of this generation. In our conversation, Mr McGregor describes why China under Xi Jinping is overreaching politically and economically. How should US companies respond to China's new aggressiveness? Mr McGregor also shares some valuable tips for US companies doing business in China. What are t...

Lucid Motors, a startup luxury EV maker based in Newark, California has ambitions to win luxury car buyers away from Mercedes. Lucid's first product, the Air, delivers best-in-class in terms of efficiency, performance and range, including 500+ miles of range and 1,000 horsepower. The first Lucid Airs will be built in Q1 2021 at a brand new plant in Casa Grande, Arizona. Peter Rawlinson, CEO and CT...

Semiconductors are tiny, hidden powerful machines that power our smart phones and computers. Now, chips are playing a defining role as cars become more autonomous, connected and electrified. Who are the industry's chip leaders? Which agencies are in charge of semiconductor industry standards. And what about China's ambitions to build its own semiconductor industry? Bettina Weiss, Chief of Staff at...

Olaf Sakkers, who attended the same high school as Elon Musk in South Africa, shares his views on the key emerging trends in mobility and mobility investing, from e-bikes to autonomous vehicles. Maniv Mobility, a venture capital firm, is based in Israel, one of the premier global hubs for mobility technologies and investments. #WinningInAsia / #ZozoGo https://twitter.com/Dunne_ZoZoGo https://www.i...

Relations between the United States and China have not been this tense in 50 years. Some are calling it a new cold war, centered on tech. The US feels that China has taken advantage of the relationship on many fronts, from intellectual property to trade to cyberspace. China, for its part, says that the US is simply trying to stop its rise. Scott Kennedy presents a candid picture of where the relat...

Batteries are the new sexy. Companies like Tesla, Lucid and Sila Nanotechnologies are working on innovations that will lead to 50% reduction in battery costs and huge increases in range during the next 5-10 years. A $25,000 Tesla is on the horizon. Kurt Kelty of Sila Nanotechnologies, a Silicon- Valley-based company now valued at more than $1 billion, will soon supply Daimler and BMW with innovati...

China built its miraculous economic ascendancy largely on the backs of hundreds of million of migrant workers. Now, as labor rates in China climb higher than those in Malaysia and Mexico, what will happen to China's economy? The leadership in Beijing eyes a great leap forward to advanced tech - electric and autonomous vehicles, 5G and advanced manufacturing. But what about the "other China" - the...

The next time you look up the definition of an entrepreneur in the dictionary, do not be surprised to see Kevin Whitcraft's name. This American, fluent in Thai and Chinese, has built a formidable global business from scratch. He did so by seizing opportunities in frontier Asian markets. Kevin shares how he discovered his first early break in civil-war torn Cambodia, then expanded his lines of busi...

Europe edged ahead of China to become the world's leading market for electric cars in the first half of 2020. Mercedes, BMW, JLR, Audi, Porsche, VW, Polestar and Volvo are bringing a small army of new electric models to market. How do the E-tron, i-Pace, Taycan, EQC and Recharge rate in terms of looks, handling, range, charging convenience and connectivity. And when will they catch up to Tesla? Th...

Asia is home to a fast-moving and massive tech scene. Google is quietly investing from Japan to India and from China to Thailand to capture future growth. Major initiatives include Next Billion Users and the India Digitalization Fund, a promise by Google to invest $10 billion in India over the next 5-7 years. In this episode learn how Google is innovating its products and services to fit the incom...

Polestar is an all-electric startup founded in 2017 that belongs to China's Geely Group. Products are designed in Sweden and built in China. The Polestar 2 sport sedan is being launched into Europe and the United States this autumn. We talk about the company's strategic direction as Polestar pursues global EV champion, Tesla. And, yes, how Polestar differentiates itself from stablemate, Volvo. #Wi...

Global investors and manufacturers are increasingly drawn to Vietnam. The proud nation of 98 million is working hard to catch up to and surpass neighbor powerhouses, Thailand and Indonesia. Now, Vietnam's wealthiest businessman is investing billions to build the nation's first all-electric vehicle. Will it work? #WinningInAsia / #ZozoGo https://twitter.com/Dunne_ZoZoGo https://www.instagram.com/zo...

One of China's leading EV startups, Xpeng, gained approval this week to list on the New York Stock Exchange. The Alibaba-backed company founded in 2014 is bringing an impressive P7 sport sedan to market this autumn that does everything it can (and more) to replicate the Tesla Model 3. The P7 has many Tesla-like performance chops, including range (416 miles), speed (0-60 in 4.4 seconds) and an auto...

Nvidia is the new powerhouse in chips, AI and connected car technologies. The company now carries a value higher than Intel and twice that of Qualcomm. Last month, Nvidia closed a major deal with Mercedes-Benz to power future autonomous and connected car technologies. Nvidia is also thriving in China and other Asian markets, unlike many of its Silicon Valley peers. What's the secret to Nvidia's ru...

Southeast Asia is a regional grouping of 10 countries that differ enormously in terms of incomes, political systems, languages, histories and religions. Singapore is home to more millionaires than any other nation in the world. Myanmar, in contrast, is one of the world's poorest countries. One thing they have in common is tech savviness - more than 360 million are active internet users - more than...

Global companies are now looking beyond China to new frontier markets in Asia. For many, Indonesia is right near the top of their list. This nation of 250 million people offers incredible potential. But getting things done also requires energy, persistence and loads of patience. ZoZo Go CEO Michael Dunne and Washington Post correspondent Joe Cochrane take you inside. #WinningInAsia / #ZozoGo https...

In early July, the People's Republic of China announced a sweeping National Security Law that effectively puts the clamps on free speech and democracy in Hong Kong. Apple, Facebook, and TikTok are adjusting to the new realities. What does the National Security Law tell us about China's regional and global ambitions for the future? #WinningInAsia / #ZozoGo https://twitter.com/Dunne_ZoZoGo https://w...

China finds itself in antagonistic relationships with several countries including India, Canada, Japan, Australia and the United States. What's behind China's surge in aggressive behavior? And how should the West respond? For answers and predictions on how things will play out, listen to award-winning author Richard McGregor, our guest this week on Winning in Asia. #WinningInAsia / #ZozoGo https:/...

Mary Buchzeiger, CEO of Auburn Hills based Lucerne International, describes how her manufacturing company, which operates across Asia, is adjusting to the tough new realities of tariffs on Chinese parts and Covid-19. #WinningInAsia / #ZozoGo https://twitter.com/Dunne_ZoZoGo https://www.instagram.com/zo.zo.go/?hl=en https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-dunne-a696901a/

Consumers say that the biggest holding them back from buying an electric vehicle is the uncertainty around charging. How long does it take? Where to charge? Is charging cheaper than filling up at the pump? My guest this episode is Alex Gruzen, CEO of Witricity, a company that specializes in wireless charging. Alex talks about a future where you can simply park your car and walk away - no cords, no...

This week our host Michael J. Dunne talks with Dr. Simoudis about his new book that paints a picture of a future where autonomous mobility flows so well that are people are ready and willing to give up their private cars and trucks. #WinningInAsia / #ZozoGo https://twitter.com/Dunne_ZoZoGo https://www.instagram.com/zo.zo.go/?hl=en https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-dunne-a696901a/

Jamey Power led J.D. Power to spectacular success in Asian car markets including Japan, China, India and Southeast Asia. In our conversation, we learn what strategic tools J.D Power deployed to make things work. #WinningInAsia / #ZozoGo https://twitter.com/Dunne_ZoZoGo https://www.instagram.com/zo.zo.go/?hl=en https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-dunne-a696901a/