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  People With Too Much Money 17.08.2026 2h 14min

  This week Robbie and Sam are joined by Perry Stern. Perry has two cars to compare that are basically the same, the Lamborghini Revuelto and Chevrolet Bolt. Sam had the new Subaru Outback and Robbie drove the Dodge Charger R/T SixPack. Sam and Perry also drove the 2026 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, mild hybrid and Eclipse Sportback. Kia has dropped price and range details for the EV3, GM cancelled the battery venture with Samsung, and is expanding its charging network with EVGo. Who buys Mansory cars? There's some new stuff from Acura, Cadillac and McLaren from Monterey car week. Also rich guys spent insane amounts of money at the Monterey auctions. The Ford Fathom is going to longer than we thought and Sam talks with Travis Wattles and Kevin Sittner from Mitsubishi. Links All-new 2027 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport revealed with head-turning design, rewarding features, and smarter tech The 2027 Kia EV3 Is Almost Here—With 280 Miles Of Range For The AWD Models 2027 Kia EV3 Starts At Just $31,385, And The Model With 321 Miles Of Range Is $36,485 - Jalopnik GM Walks Away From $3.5B Battery Factory, Leaving Samsung SDI In Full Control Mansory Turned the Ford GT Into a $1.8 Million Supercar Nobody Asked For - Autoblog Ford Fathom on Track: Universal EV Production System Comes to Life at LAP Acura NEXERA Vision Debuts at Monterey Car Week, Redefining the Future of Acura Design Introducing the McL 6GT - YouTube McLaren McL 6GT: The new realisation of Bruce McLaren’s supercar dream Race Bred, Street Cred: The Two Pedigrees of the Mustang Dark Horse SC Cadillac unveils V-ONE concept GM and EVGo open new Flagship Charging Station Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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  Can You Fathom It 09.08.2026 2h 17min

  This week Robbie and Sam are joined by Stephanie Brinley. Stephanie drove the Mercedes-Benz CLA and Lexus ES350e, Robbie had the Subaru Uncharted and Sam had the Jeep Cherokee Sam also had a conversation with Dodge CEO Matt McAlear about the new new Super Bee and what's happening with the brand. Links A2 e-tron sets new efficiency benchmark at Audi Electric Ford Fathom to Be Priced From $29,945 | GreenCars The 'Freedom Car' Aims The Right Idea At The Wrong Villain Mercedes Boss Says The Auto Industry Went 'Too Far' With Removing Buttons Grenading Ford 1.0-Liter Engines Pose 'Unreasonable Risk To Motor Vehicle Safety,' NHTSA Probe Finds - Jalopnik EVgo SuperchargersDodge Charger Super Bee Stellantis ARDC SRT eBoost Air The Hyundai Ioniq 5 N Has A Range Problem. Smaller Wheels Helped A Lot GM, Chinese automaker extend joint venture for 20 years despite geopolitical tensions with U.S. Get the Lectron Vortex Plus Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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  It's Fantaaastically Expensive 02.08.2026 1h 41min

  It's just Sam and Robbie this week and Robbie has the BMW M5 Touring while Sam drove the Rivian R1T Quad. Audi took the wraps off its new Q9 three-row SUV this week while Mercedes-Benz went for the opposite end of the scale with the new GLA crossover. Zoox got a NHTSA waiver for its robotaxi and the feds are finally going to start working on AV regulations. Nissan and Honda are expected to partner on next-generation software platforms. If a bill in congress goes through, Mercedes-Benz could get booted from the US market and Jim Farley expects the Chinese to be here within a decade anyway. BYD is launching its new Racco Kei EV in Japan and NHTSA may also try to make door handles safer. Walmart is pushing ahead with deployment of its charging network while Florida wants to use EV charging funds to build infrastructure for eVTOL air taxis. Links The 2027 Audi Q9 Is the Largest Model In Automaker’s History and Its New Flagship Shaq’s One-Off Electric Coupe Just Turned Up In A Salvage Yard - Autoblog 2027 Mercedes-Benz GLA Zoox granted first-ever NHTSA commercial exemption for purpose-built robotaxi Honda and Nissan to jointly develop next-generation car operating system - The Japan Times Walmart Is The Future Of EV Charging In America - The Autopian Ford’s Jim Farley Warns Staff Chinese Cars Could Hit America Within 5-10 Years | Carscoops Under pressure over China backers, Mercedes CEO pledges to defend U.S. business Aurora reports Q2 results, details per-mile pricing - FreightWaves BYD launches the 'world's first' SDV kei EV, starting at just $13,000 It Was a Trap? Electronic Car Door Handles May Finally Get Safer Florida Got $200 Million For EV Chargers. It Wants To Spend It On Air Taxis Instead Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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  Bye-Bye Nicole 28.07.2026 1h 43min

  This week Sam had nothing scheduled so he drove his 1990 Miata around. Robbie joined in a bit late to tell us about the Lucid Gravity and Kia Telluride X-Pro SX Prestige while Nicole shared some thoughts on driving her spouse's Wrangler PHEV. Jalopnik provided a reader listicle on concepts that didn't translate well to production. Recurrent provided some data on rising prices of used EVs. Ford invited us out to Michigan Speedway to sample some products from its custom garage and see the new Bronco Desert Rising Edition. Ford also announced a partnership with GenerLink to make connecting an F-150 to the house for power backup easier. Ford is also going to be the first automaker to use Apple Maps in its upcoming Universal Electric Vehicle platform. Stellantis is adopting Mobileye's REM maps to enhance its ADAS systems and Mobileye CEO Amnon Shashua is retiring. Honda teased the next-gen Ridgeline that is still 2 years away and has stopped producing the Civic Si and Integra A-Spec with manual transmissions. We also have some listener emails. Finally we end the episode with some sad news, but don't worry, the show is going on. Links These Concept Cars Spawned The Most Disappointing Production Vehicles - Jalopnik These Are The 5 Best Used EV Deals For Range: Study Used EV values climbing Apple Maps to Power the Navigation Experience for the Ford Universal Electric Vehicle Platform Ditch the Extension Cord Spaghetti: An Easier, More Affordable Way to Power Your Home Mobileye to Supply Cloud-Enhanced ADAS for Select Future Stellantis Vehicles Some People Love DIY Customization. Ford Built a Shortcut for Everyone Else How Utah's Desert Landscape Inspired New, Bold Ford Bronco Design Mobileye announces planned leadership transition Honda Confirms Third-Generation Ridgeline Midsize Pickup with More Rugged Design, Arriving Within Two Years Honda Civic Si And Manual Acura Integra Are Going To Die, But Only For A Little While - Jalopnik Hyundai’s 2027 Kona Shows Boxy Exterior Look, New Cockpit Design in Fresh Renderings - autoevolution Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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  What Is A Moonroof 19.07.2026 2h 24min

  This week Robbie has been driving the Ford Mustang Mach-e GT and Sam had the Ford F-150 Lariat PowerBoost Hybrid There's lots of news including a Ford patent that could immobilize cars, a proposal for a VW Thing revival as an EREV and an Abarth version of the Fiat Topolino. A wagon version of the Polestar 4 has been spotted testing with a rear window and Volvo is planning to bring sedans and wagons back to the US. Horse has a range extender system with an axial flux motor and VW is considering building its China developed EVs in Germany. Sam drove the Rivian R2 and got a demo of the new interface from Wassym Bensaid. The Nissan Altima is dead in America and the Gordie Howe bridge is finally opening but Dongfeng EVs may not be allowed to cross it. GM is offering a discount to its customers for using the Ionna charging network and we have a bunch of listener mail. Links Ford Can Now Stop Some Vehicles Starting, Even With The Key - Autoblog How I'd Redeem Volkswagen With A Revived, Range-Extended Type 181 'Thing' - The Autopian Abarth May Turn Fiat’s Tiny Topolino Into A 25-MPH Hot Rod - Autoblog First look: Polestar 4 SUV breaks cover ahead of September debut | Autocar New range-extender hybrid uses supercar tech for efficiency boost | Autocar Volkswagen could build its Chinese saloons and SUVs in Europe | Autocar Volvo Could Bring An Electric Sedan And Wagon To U.S. By 2028: Report This Class-Action Lawsuit May Decide If an Automaker Owes You a Tariff Refund The Nissan Altima, Once Inescapable, Is Finally Dead Trump's 'Much Better Deal' For Gordie Howe Bridge Isn't Much Better, But At Least It Has An Opening Date - Jalopnik Dongfeng Wants To Sell These Two EVs In Canada Next Year For Less Than $25,000 USD - Jalopnik General Motors EV drivers can now charge at over 120 IONNA locations nationwide Flock Says Its Cameras Worked 'Correctly' When Police Tracked and Ambushed Me for No Reason Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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  Tracked By Flock 12.07.2026 1h 39min

  This week Robbie was driving the Chevy Trax and Sam had the Ford Maverick XLT Hybrid AWD and Subaru Uncharted GT. In the news we discuss our friend Joel getting tracked by flock for an allegedly stolen license plate on a press car. We also have longer loans, right to repair, testing driver response time with touch screens, AVs and first responders, the Fiat Topolino, new EU safety rules, an electric hot hatch from MG, and a proposal to require multiple sensor types for AVs in New Jersey. Links How Flock Cameras Wrongly Tracked Me For Days over ‘Stolen’ Plates and Sent Police After Me Almost A Quarter Of New Car Buyers Got 7-Year Loans Last Quarter - Jalopnik Touchscreens in cars are moving in the wrong direction | Vi Bilägare Farmers Finally Get a John Deere Right to Repair Agreement That Doesn’t Screw Them Over NHTSA calls out autonomous cars for interfering with first responders - Engadget America’s cheapest new EV is smaller than a ping-pong table and tops out at 19mph | The Verge Safer cars, safer roads: New rules take effect - European Commission This New MG Concept Car That Recalls The Old MGB GT May Be Part Of A Coming Wave Of Hatchbacks - The Autopian New Lexus LFA aims to win over EV sceptics with V10 feel | Autocar The robotaxi law that could ban Tesla | The Verge New Jersey could ban Tesla’s Robotaxi with one line about sensors DeFlock Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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  Diesels Dying 07.07.2026 1h 30min

  Sam and Robbie both had the Ford Explorer Tremor this week and Nicole rounded out the Ford fest with the F-350 King Ranch PowerStroke duallie. Diesel cars are fading away in Europe and BMW has launched the next-generation X5 including an all electric iX5. California is bringing back some EV incentives for first-time buyers and the Kia Niro is going hybrid only for 2027. Thieves have been stealing truckloads of batteries from a Tesla factory and Ferrari is bringing back a simulated manual transmission. Sam also has a conversation with Christopher Maiwald, CEO and Founder of charger manufacturer Lectron. Links Diesel's demise nears as Volkswagen axes diesel Golf after 50 years | Autocar Why Ford's 3.0L Power Stroke Diesel Died An Ignoble Death - Jalopnik New California Incentive Gives Some First-Time EV Buyers $3,500 Instant Discount - Jalopnik Our Readers Came Up With These Honest Auto Company Slogans - Jalopnik The New BMW X5 and iX5. UPCOMING 2027 KIA NIRO SHARPENS ITS HYBRID CROSSOVER FORMULA WITH REFRESHED STYLING AND EXPANDED TECHNOLOGY Someone Keeps Stealing Entire Truckloads Of Tesla Batteries Polestar Is Offering Up to $25,000 Off Its 3 and 4 EVs The Ferrari 12Cilindri Manuale Might Just Save The Manual Transmission With A Modified DCT - The Autopian Toyota Announces $3.6B Expansion, 2,000 New Jobs at its San Antonio Plant Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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  Is Slate Cheap Enough 29.06.2026 1h 51min

  This week Nicole shares her adventure of trying to get a test drive in a BMW, and testing the Subaru Crosstrek hybrid and Ford Maverick hybrid. Robbie went on an adventure in the new Subaru Outback and Sam did truck stuff with the Ford Maverick Lobo. In the news, Jeep teased the new Cherokee Trailhawk, a Toyota engineer said he's like a Rav4 Ute, and we discuss bad old car ads. IIHS crashed old and new Blazers, Polestar pulled out of the US market, Honda is bringing back the Element, our pal Andre tries a restomoded 23-window VW bus and we look at the new Hyundai Elantra. We also spend a lot of time discussing Slate. Links Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk Thrill To Four Dull Commercials For Dazzlingly Boring '70s And '80s Cars! - The Autopianngly-boring-70s-and-80s-cars/ Toyota RAV4 ute market would be 'quite appealing', says top engineer 2026 vs. 1996 Chevrolet Blazer IIHS crash test Polestar strengthens its focus on Europe following decision under the U.S. Connected Vehicle Rule Honda Element Returning in 2029 U.S. Initial Quality Study (IQS) | JD Power Is This EV-Converted Volkswagen Microbus Brilliant or Blasphemy? Vintage Vehicles | Modern Classic Cars | Kindred Motorworks Next-generation Hyundai Elantra brings striking new look | Autocar GMC introduces the most advanced, luxurious, and powerful Sierra 1500 ever Study: People Wanted Tech-Savvy Cars, And Now They Can't Afford Them Everyone Loves The Slate Truck. I'm Not Ready To Celebrate Yet We Ride Along in Slate's $25,000 Electric Pickup - Mobility Engineering Technology We Ride Along in Slate's $25,000 Electric Pickup Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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  No Silverado Hybrids 21.06.2026 1h 22min

  This week Sam drove the Polestar 4 and Kia Sportage Hybrid. Robbie had the Sportage plug-in hybriid and Nicole had the Chevy Silverado EV Trail Boss. The Porsche Taycan is looking its wagon variants in America and gaining fake shifting. Chevrolet is redesigning the Silverado for 2027 with bigger V8s. Electrify America has opened a new 20 bay charging station in Santa Barbara. The Jeep Recon's range is even worse than anticipated and the Chevy Bolt has no battery reserve. The Hyundai Ioniq 6 N has beat the Lexus LFA's Ring time. Carvana is now selling new vehicles and GM's battery boss isn't confident in solid state cells. Links Porsche is enhancing the driving experience of all Taycan models Chevrolet Introduces the Next-Generation 2027 Silverado 1500, the Most Powerful and Advanced Silverado Everen/2026/jun/0516-chevrolet-next-generation-2027-silverado.html Electrify America Opens New EV Fast Charging Station in Santa Barbara, California The 2026 Jeep Recon’s EPA Rating Confirms It’s An Energy Guzzler Hyundai’s Electric Sedan Just Beat The Lexus LFA Around The Nürburgring - Autoblog Rivian faces a class action lawsuit over self-driving in its early vehicles - Engadget The New Chevy Bolt Was Driven Until It Died. Here’s What Its Battery Buffer Looks Like Carvana Quietly Bought Several Stellantis Dealerships And Now Sells New Cars Too - Jalopnik Here's Where GM Will Install New Sodium-Ion Batteries | Podcast Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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  Following Fedex 14.06.2026 1h 21min

  This week Robbie has been driving the Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid and Sam talks about the Cadillac Escalade IQ. We discuss the effect of speed on efficiency. BMW revealed a concept version of the upcoming electric M3. Audi showed the new Q7, the Nuvolari supercar and matrix LED lights for the new Q9. Genesis has a Magma GT3 sportscar coming. Mitsubishi has a rebadged Leaf and Subaru has 3 new manual transmission models. GM hosted a battery event in San Francisco and Dodge has a new fragrance for dads. Links TTD June 12, 2026 - Operation Frodo EV 2026 Design meets Performance: The BMW M Concept Neue Klasse – World premiere at the 24 Hours of Le Mans. GENESIS UNVEILS MAGMA GT3 CONCEPT AND OUTLINES NEXT-DECADE VISION AT 24 HOURS OF LE MANS DEBUT Mitsubishi Motors to Debut New Electric Vehicle in North America, Vehicle to be Named “Eclipse Sportback” 2027 Audi Q7 Audi Nuvolari Concept An Audi-first for the US: Adaptive Lighting with Digital Matrix LED headlights arrive on the all-new Q9 flagship SUV Subaru Teases Three New Manual Models for 2027, Including New WRX STI Dodge Charger Fragrance: One Spray Will Have Dad Firing on All Cylinders GM Empower 2026: Scaling the future of electrification, batteries, and energy How Redwood Materials Prioritizes Safety Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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  Live From Nebraska 08.06.2026 1h 19min

  This week Robbie and Sam are on the road as part of Operation Frodo Electric 2026, transporting rescue dogs from the midwest to the Pacific Northwest in a fleet of EVs and they recorded live from a Kia EV9 somewhere on I-80 in Nebraska. This week Robbie drove the Kia K4 hatchback and Sam had the Honda Prelude. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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  How We Cruise 31.05.2026 2h 13min

  This Nicole drove the new Subaru Outback Wilderness, Robbie had the Mercedes-Benz EQS 400 SUV and Sam had the Kia EV9. In the news, GM opened a new Pasadena design studio and showed off a couple of GMC Hummer concepts. Waymo is having some challenges with its Robotaxis while Zoox is making improvements. Slate will announce final pricing in a few weeks and Mitsubishi is partnering with Nissan for a new truck for North America. Honda is pausing production of the Ridgeline and Ford is decontenting the Bronco Sport and planning to revive the Escape as an EV. Mercedes could get barred from the US market if a new bill becomes law and Volvo gets approvals to keep selling its vehicles. Nicole went to see a crash test at IIHS. Links GM officially opens new Advanced Design Pasadena Studio, reveals GMC HUMMER X truck and SUV concepts Viewer video shows Waymo stuck in floodwaters as flash flood warning hits Atlanta - YouTube Same Driver, new vehicle: Welcoming our first riders trips in the Ojai Las Vegas Zoox May 2026 Slate Auto Mitsubishi's Getting Serious About Trucks in North America Again: TDS Production of Honda Ridgeline Pausing Through 2028 2026 Ford Bronco Sport First Look: A Lot Less Stuff, But at Least It’s Cheaper Mercedes-Benz may be shut out of U.S. market under bill aimed at Chinese automaker ownership Volvo Cars receives a specific authorization in the United States under the ICTS Connected Vehicles Rule Ford Escape Revival Set For 2029 On Universal EV Platform Testing The Hansshow Tesla Supercharger Extension Cable Didn't Turn Out As Expected Watching the Mazda CX-5 IIHS Crash Test Changed My View on Safety 1959 Chevrolet Bel Air vs. 2009 Chevrolet Malibu IIHS crash test Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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  Selling To Little Old Ladies 27.05.2026 2h 18min

  This week Nicole was driving the 2026 Subaru Solterra and Sam had the Kia Sportage plug-in hybrid. In recent days, both AMG and Ferrari have revealed new four-door GT models with over 1,000-hp electric propulsion and the response has been very different between the two. Stellantis had their big investor day last week and announced a bunch of new products and Sam got to try out a couple of European models and see a bunch of secret stuff. Citroen is also bringing back the 2CV. Rich Rebuilds bought an $800 Audi A8 with slight corrosion issue. Watch out for AI images for ride share damage and whatever you do don't buy a Lordstown Endurance. Links The 777 HP 2027 Ram Rumble Bee is The Most Powerful Muscle Truck Ever! 2027 Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe Recreates Signature V8 Thrills-signature-v8-thrills/ AMG Goes Electric with the Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe Grande Panda | FIAT | Stellantis Media Stellantis Announces FaSTLAne 2030 A State Trooper Sold Me This $87,000 Luxury Car for $800 ITS OFFICIALLY 😵 - YouTube Citroën Is Bringing Back The 2CV Because EVs Got Too Expensive Rideshare Passenger Got A Damage Bill — Then Noticed The Photo Had An AI Logo [Roundup] - View from the Wing I Bought the Ultra-Rare Electric Truck You've Never Heard Of LandX Motors 2028 Ferrari Luce First Look: Ferrari’s First EV Revealed—So Long, Comfort Zone Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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  Lots of Honda Hybrids 17.05.2026 1h 33min

  Nicole is back from Disney World and she caught lots of fish. Robbie got to drive the new Mercedes-Benz S-Class and Sam had the latest Nissan Sentra. Robbie and his wife also got a great deal buying a new Hyundai Ioniq 5 to replace the one that is ending its lease shortly which means he probably won't be getting the new 2027 VW ID Buzz Tourer. Honda had their annual business briefing where they made a big commitment to hybrids and showed prototypes of the new Accord and RDX. Tesla is testing supercharger waiting lists and Chrysler might be planning a sub-$30k car. Toyota is planning a new factory in Texas and also selling a driver ed special Corolla in Japan with no radio and a manual gearbox. Volvo wants to fill its South Carolina factory and will build cars for whoever needs capacity. BMW showed two wild concepts Concorso d"Eleganza. Links The VW ID Buzz Took a Year Off and Came Back With a Mattress Honda Previews Hybrid Sedan Prototype During Global Honda Business Briefing Acura Previews Hybrid SUV Prototype During Global Honda Business Briefing Summary of 2026 Honda Business Briefing Lotus unveils Focus 2030: Reinforcing brand DNA with all-new hybrid-V8 supercar BMW of North America Introduces Preferred Pricing at IONNA Charging Network. Tesla Is Now Testing A Virtual Waitlist For Superchargers Chrysler Showed Dealers A Sub-$30,000 Compact Resurrecting The Pronto Name From Great '90s Plymouth Concepts - Jalopnik After 60 Years Of Corollas, Toyota Again Makes A Basic Manual Version With No Radio - The Autopian Volvo Is Opening its US Factory to Other Brands Alleged Toyota Service Bulletin Warns of Looming Motor Oil Shortage BMW Motorrad presents the „BMW Motorrad Vision K18“ at the Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este. VISION BMW ALPINA: SPEED, REFINED. ‘Project Orca’: Toyota looks to Texas for new $2 billion U.S. assembly plant, filing shows Jeep 4xe Fire: Insurance Denied! Now What? This Wood-Clad, Talking 1983 Chrysler LeBaron Was WAY Ahead of Its Time! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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  Driving Old Cars 10.05.2026 1h 54min

  Nicole is spending mothers day at Disney World so our friend Stephanie Brinley has stepped in again. Steph drove the Volvo EX30 and Hyundai Tucson PHEV. Robbie drove the oldest car any of us has ever been in (or on) the Benz Patent Motorwagen and Sam had the new Nissan Leaf. Sam and Stephanie both got to visit the Ford EV Development Center in Long Beach, home of the skunk works. VW has launched the ID Era 9X, a very impressive 3-row EREV built only for China. Lexus announced the new TZ 3-row electric crossover. BMW announced pricing and range for the US spec iX3 and the addition of a pre-chamber ignition system for its six-cylinder engines. The Japanese and Chinese are developing a new joint charging connector called ChaoJi. Ford unveiled a new Carhatt edition Super Duty truck and Nicole went to see it and spoke with designers Steve Gilmore and Bhavna Mistry from Ford and Ben Ewey from Carhatt. Links Somebody Put 223,000 Miles on a 3-Year Toyota Camry Lease and Walked Away Ford's Secret California Outpost Where It's Rethinking Its EV Strategy Ford's Next Model T: Inside the UEV Program Volkswagen ID. Era 9X Is On Another Planet From Any Other VW Sold! You Have To See This ALL-ELECTRIC THREE-ROW LUXURY: THE ALL-NEW 2027 LEXUS TZ 2027 Ford Super Duty Carhartt Package: Built to Take the Same Abuse as Your Carhartt ChaoJi Standard BMW M Ignite technology: Innovative new technology for all six-cylinder in-line engines from BMW M. BMW Officially Announces Pricing and Range for 2027 BMW iX3 50 xDrive. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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  Powdered Sugar Everywhere 03.05.2026 1h 51min

  Nicole has returned from the Big Easy after driving the Acura MDX and eating beignets with too much powdered sugar (is there such a thing as too much?). She also drove the Infiniti QX65, Dodge Charger R/T and Kia Sportage. Sam had the Toyota Corolla FX and Robbie rented a Kia Carnival for a mini vacation. Fiat inexplicably raises the price of the 500e by $5,000 while Motor Trend drives a $10,000 Chinese EV that doesn't suck. The US spec BMW iX3 is projected to get 434 miles on a charge. The New York State Police are using new Mustang GTs to catch speeders. Dreame has created a ridiculous EV with solid rocket boosters. Lynk&Co has shown off a gorgeous electric GT coupe. Tesla is again shipping Chinese built EVs to Canada and Cadillac is building a very limited run of F1 edition CT5-V Blackwings. Links 2027 Infiniti QX65 Review: Tennessee-Built Luxury SUV Offers Refined Ride Is the 2026 Acura MDX Type S Worth It? | NewsNation Fiat Raises 500e Price by $5,000 With Almost Nothing New - Autoblog 2027 BMW iX3 Range Quietly Jumps To 434 Miles In The U.S. 480-HP Ford Mustang GT Joins Police to Crack Down on Speeders - Autoblog We Sent An Engineer To Check Out A Chinese Household-Appliance Company’s EV Rocket Car That Promises 0-60 in 0.9 Seconds. Here's What He Found - The Autopian This Chinese EV Coupe Wouldn't Look Out Of Place In Monaco Tesla starts selling Chinese-made Model 3s in Canada at the EV's lowest price ever - Engadget I Just Drove a $10,000 Chinese EV. No, It Didn’t Suck Blackwing hits the track: Introducing the Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing F1® Collector Series Sierra Meadows Cabins Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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  Too Many Brands 26.04.2026 1h 52min

  This week Nicole is off in New Orleans with Acura so our buddy John Voelcker is sitting in. He's been driving a bunch of stuff including the Ford Maverick hybrid, Porsche Taycan, Cadillac Escalade IQ, Jeep Cherokee and Subaru Trailseeker. Robbie drove the Hyundai Ioniq 5 XRT and Sam had the Lexus GX550 Overtrail. At Milan Design Week, Hyundai unveiled its new Ioniq 3 compact and Kia showed off the Vision Meta Turismo. Hyundai also showed off the new Ioniq V in Beijing. GM has paused development of a next set of electric full-size trucks and Rivian has launched production of the R2. Stellantis now has pet accessories under the Mopaw brand looks likely to focus on just four main brands going forward. Links New Hyundai Ioniq 3 breaks cover with stunning sci-fi looks | Auto Express Stellantis Introduces Mopaw Kia Presents Vision Meta Turismo at Milan Design Week, Redefining the Grand Tourer for the Digital Age First Production Rivian R2 Drives Off The Line Just Days After A Tornado Hit The Factory - Jalopnik GM Is Reportedly Delaying New Full-Size Electric Trucks As It Pivots Back To Gas-Powered Trucks And Hybrids - The Autopian Hyundai Motor Reaffirms China Commitment at Auto China 2026, Unveils IONIQ V as First Step in New Product Offensive - Releases Exclusive: Stellantis to focus funding on core car brands as CEO drives turnaround, sources say | Reuters Automakers Pull Back on EVs Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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  All The Switches 19.04.2026 2h 15min

  After last week's travel challenges, Robbie and Nicole are back. Nicole has driven the Chevrolet Equinox EV and the Honda Pilot Elite while Sam had the Mazda MX-5 Miata 35th Anniversary Edition.Robbie tells us about the new Mercedes-Benz GLE and GLS and we discuss the company's new drive by wire system. GM is apparently going to build a new Buick sedan as well as a new Camaro. Nissan has a new electric Juke for the rest of the world and Porsche has a convertible 911 GT3 S/C with a manual transmission. Uber is pouring $10 billion into robotaxis. VW has a revamped with ID3 Neo with all the switches. Doug Field is leaving Ford and that might signal the end of the Model E division as it basically gets rolled back into the main Ford. Ford's cancelled 3-row electric crossover has been visible on Field's linkedin page for at least a year. Honda is killing it's e:Ny1 in the UK and the Ontario government and Unifor have rejected Stellantis' plan to assembly Leap Motor knockdown kits in Canada. The NTSB has issued its report on a pair of fatal BlueCruise crashes. Nicole interviews Mazda director of safety strategy and communications Jennifer Morrison and Lucid head of Air and Gravity product Rob Whitley.LinksMercedes-Benz GLE and GLSMercedes-benz steer by wireGM preps new Buick sedan alongside redesigned Cadillac CT5, Chevrolet Camaro, source saysThe First Electric Nissan Juke Is A Radical DepartureThe 2027 Porsche 911 GT3 S/C Is a Manual, Drop-Top Salute to the NA Flat-SixUber eyes $10B robotaxi investment: Financial Times | Smart Cities DiveWorld premiere of the ID.3 Neo: new name, new design, new interior and new technologies | Volkswagen NewsroomDoug Field leaves and Ford ReorgsHonda e:Ny1 Withdrawn from Sale in U.K. — DefinitelyNotAGuruStellantis Brampton plant plans stall after Leapmotor kit cars pitch rejectedFord's Never-Seen, Canceled Moonshot EV Has Been Hiding in Plain Sight Online for a Yearlain-sight-online-for-a-yearhttps://www.gminsidenews.com/threads/ford-aeros-photos-cancelled-3-row-ev.311092/?post_id=7445625&utm_click_loc=title&utm_source=threadloom&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=ed1081&utm_content=iss445&utm_campaign=ed1081&utm_content=iss445&utm_medium=email&utm_source=threadloom#post-7445625NTSB Finds Automation Overreliance Contributed to Two Fatal Ford BlueCruise CrashesAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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  Going Rogue 14.04.2026 2h 6min

  Robbie and Nicole both ran into travel delays today so Chad Kirchner is jumping in. Sam makes the case for buying an Acura Integra A-Spec over the ADX. Nissan has revealed its next-generation Rogue and teased the upcoming XTerra. Kia is laying out its plans through 2030 including a midsize pickup with hybrid and EREV drivetrains and more EVs. Hyundai is launching an Ioniq sub-brand in China. BYD wants 20 dealers in Canada by the end of this year and is planning to install 300 1,500-kW charging stations in the UK in the next 12 months. VW has ended production of the ID4 in Chatanooga and the Scout Traveler and Terra might be delayed. Listener Michael Burns jumps in from the Discord to tell us about his recent car shopping experience and we have Nicole's interview with Nissan CMO Allyson Witherspoon from the NY Auto Show. Chad's Star Trek podcast Greyhound Nation Links 2026 Kia CEO Investor Day: Kia to Drive Exponential Growth and Manufacturing Innovation by Expanding Its Full Electrified Vehicle Lineup and Strengthening Future Business Capabilities Next-Gen Toyota GR86 Set for Hybrid Era Without Losing Its Soul - Autoblog BYD confirms UK's fastest EV chargers: 1500kW network detailed | Autocar Volkswagen Updates Chattanooga Production Strategy | Releases Scout's Terra Pickup May Not Arrive Until 2030: Report BYD to open 20 Canada stores, eyes local EV factory - Automotive News Hyundai Motor Company Launches IONIQ Lineup Brand in China with the Premiere of Two New Concept Cars - Releases Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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  Boulder Incoming 06.04.2026 1h 53min

  Unfortunately, it's Robbie's turn to lose his voice this week so our pal Perry Stern stepped in which worked out well because he was also at the New York Auto Show with us last week and we have lots to talk about. Before that Nicole shares her thoughts on the Dodge Durango Hellcat, Perry drives the Toyota Tundra TRD Pro and Sam has the VW Jetta GLI. From the New York show we have the Hyundai Boulder, Kia Seltos, Kia EV3, Kia PV5 taxi, Volkswagen Atlas, and Subaru Getaway. Stellantis wants to build Leap Motor EVs in Canada and ride hail drivers are paying exhorbitant fees to rent cars. We also have a conversation with Gentex VP Craig Piersma about full display mirrors and Dodge/Chrysler CEO Matt McAlear. Links Hyundai Boulder Concept Takes Aim at Jeep Wrangler and Ford Bronco 2027 Kia Seltos HEV Overview 2027 Kia EV3 Overview All-new 2027 Volkswagen Atlas debuts at the New York International Auto Show | Releases Kia and BraunAbility Unveil an All-Electric Wheelchair-Accessible Taxi Concept for New York 2027 Subaru Getaway EV: 420 HP Three-Row Family SUV | KTLA These Are The BEST And WORST Trucks At The 2026 New York Auto Show! - YouTube Stellantis wants to build Chinese Leapmotor EVs at its idled Canadian plant | Electrek How a Family of 3 Lives on $25,000 in Corona, Queens Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy