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EPISODE · Dec 19, 2025 · 19 MIN

Humans vs Robots: How Automation Is Killing American Auto Jobs

from The Motor Files Podcast · host Chris Clarke

For nearly a century, American auto workers built the backbone of the U.S. middle class.Now, they’re being replaced — not by cheaper labor overseas, but by machines that never sleep.While U.S. plants struggle to retrofit aging factories, China is building fully automated “dark factories” capable of producing hundreds of electric vehicles per day with minimal human labor. These facilities don’t need lights, breaks, or benefits — and they’re changing the global auto industry forever.👇 Join the conversationHow is automation affecting your industry? Share your experience in the comments.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-motor-files-podcast--4960744/support.

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