Spike's Car Radio

Spike and Zuckerman critique the Audi Nuvolari, Jonny drives the new Rivian R2, and a $605K Lamborghini Temerario gets its options bill exposed. Also: Beverly Hills is coming for your exhaust, a robot kicks a child, and Zuckerman settles a parking dispute via flatulence. ______________________________________________ 🛠️ RaceDeck - Transform Your Garage Get 15% off garage flooring! https://RaceDeck.com/SCR 🫧 Meguiar's - 125 Years of Passion Premium products to clean, restore, and protect your vehicle https://meguiarsdirect.com/collections/new 🔵 BlueChew - Get Bricked Up with BlueChew Gold Buy 2 months of BlueChew Gold, get the 3rd month for FREE with code SPIKE911 https://BlueChew.com GRAB SOME SCR MERCH: https://spikescarradio.com GET MORE SCR ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/spikescarradio ______________________________________________ Jonny just got back from driving the Rivian R2 — a dual-motor, 656-hp SUV with Tesla Model Y dimensions, 330 miles of range, and a starting price around $47K. It climbs mountains. It's also 2,000 lbs lighter than you'd expect. Then the boys break down the Audi Nuvolari, a surprise $700K, 987-hp mid-engine supercar with a Lamborghini Temerario hybrid drivetrain and styling that the guys compare to a WWII German tank and a Rock 'Em Sock 'Em Robots helmet. Jonny says it looks better in person. The jury's still out. Speaking of Temerario, there's a Verde Mercurius example sitting right in the SCR garage. The guys play a guessing game on the options sheet. Base price: $387K. Final tally: $605K. That's $217,000 in carbon fiber, green paint, and red accents. Elsewhere: Beverly Hills PD is cracking down on loud exhausts and their first target was a Porsche Carrera GT. Bentley is teasing a new electric SUV on a Porsche Cayenne EV platform. A Chinese humanoid robot kicks a kid at a demo. And Zuckerman handles listener mail involving a hot divorced landlord, a furniture-rearranging brother-in-law, and a neighbor named Bernie whose ultimate weapon was biological. _____________________________________________ 📧 To advertise with Spike’s Car Radio, contact Neon Tiger Media: contact@neontiger.media 🌐 or visit: https://scrpod.com/sponsor Produced by Skyview Entertainment & Q6 Media https://q6.media ______________________________________________ Timestamps: 00:00 - Rivian R2 review 06:26 - Audi Nuvolari reveal 09:45 - Will the Porsche halo car be a V8 hybrid? 13:03 - Lamborghini Temerario review 23:51 - Beverly Hills will fine you for loud cars 28:18 - The most dangerous time to drive 31:18 - Bentley's electric SUV 34:48 - Robots' war on humans continues 38:50 - Dear Zuckerman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Spike, Zuckerman, and Jonny put the 2026 BMW M2 CS through its paces. The crew dives into press car crashes, the dangers of pedal confusion, Waymo's overseas monitoring practices, and discusses the incoming invasion of Chinese cars in North America. ______________________________________________ 🔵 BlueChew - Get Bricked Up with BlueChew Gold Try it for 10% off with code SPIKE911 https://BlueChew.com 🛠️ RaceDeck - Transform Your Garage Get 15% off plus free shipping with code SPIKE356 https://RaceDeck.com 🔋 Battery Tender - Premium Battery Chargers & Power Products Get 15% off your order with code SPIKE911 https://www.batterytender.com 📅 Odoo - Modern Management Made Simple All your business on one platform. Try it at https://www.odoo.com GRAB SOME SCR MERCH: https://spikescarradio.com GET MORE SCR ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/spikescarradio ______________________________________________ The BMW M2 CS takes center stage as Jonny breaks down this beast's wild acceleration, carbon fiber components, and how it compares to competitors like the Cayman and Corvette at its $100k price point. The hosts don't hold back when discussing the controversy surrounding Waymo's revelation that their autonomous vehicle operators are based in the Philippines, raising serious safety and security concerns. The crew also debates the impact of Chinese cars entering the Canadian market, seeing both consumer benefits and industry concerns. Shannon Harper joins to discuss Porsche PORSCHE PLÁTICA, the unique Tennessee Porsche event that perfectly blends car culture with a marble quarry setting, before showcasing a spectacular custom Porsche 911 R. _____________________________________________ 📧 To advertise with Spike’s Car Radio, contact Neon Tiger Media: contact@neontiger.media 🌐 or visit: https://scrpod.com/sponsor Produced by Skyview Entertainment & Q6 Media https://q6.media ______________________________________________ Timestamps: 00:00 - How to total a press car 03:21 - 2026 BMW M2 CS review 15:43 - Waymos remotely driven by Philippines workers 23:49 - Car gets lifted by fire hydrant water 34:41 - Old woman drives through bakery 27:25 - Canada allows Chinese car imports 30:13 - Hunting down bad parkers 37:59 - PORSCHE PLÁTICA 41:23 - Porsche 911 R showcase Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Spike and co. discuss price manipulation conspiracies around the insane multimillion dollar Porsche and Ferrari auctions at Mecum, and review Ineos' 2026 revision on the Grenadier. Ducati NA CEO Jason Chinnock drips by the garage to reveal the company's exciting entry into Supercross racing and unveil the limited-edition Desmo450 MX Factory dirt bike. ______________________________________________ 🛠️ RaceDeck - Transform Your Garage Get 15% off plus free shipping with code SPIKE356 https://RaceDeck.com 📅 Odoo - Modern Management Made Simple All your business on one platform. Try it at https://www.odoo.com 💼 NEXT Insurance - Affordable Coverage for Your Business Insurance tailored for small businesses for as little as $29 a month! https://nextinsurance.com/spike 🔵 BlueChew - Get Bricked Up with BlueChew Gold Try it for 10% off with code SPIKE911 https://BlueChew.com Check out BidBetter by Jonny! https://bidbetter.ai GRAB SOME SCR MERCH: https://spikescarradio.com GET MORE SCR ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/spikescarradio ______________________________________________ This week's episode brings together car market analysis and motorcycle racing excitement. The hosts debate whether recent Mecum auction results showing sky-high prices for 90s/2000s supercars represent genuine market shifts or potential manipulation schemes. Jonny introduces his new BidBetter software designed to help collectors make smarter auction bids with data-driven insights. The highlight comes when Jason Chinnock joins to discuss Ducati's 100th anniversary and their strategic entry into Supercross racing. Jason's remarkable journey from parts counter to CEO exemplifies the passion driving the iconic motorcycle brand. The conversation culminates with a detailed look at the stunning Ducati Desmo450 MX, featuring titanium exhaust, Showa front forks, and limited production with numbered engine cases. _____________________________________________ 📧 To advertise with Spike’s Car Radio, contact Neon Tiger Media: contact@neontiger.media 🌐 or visit: https://scrpod.com/sponsor Produced by Skyview Entertainment & Q6 Media https://q6.media ______________________________________________ Timestamps: 00:00 - Terrible jobs 06:00 - Mecum Ferrari auction sales a lie? 12:11 - BidBetter 21:27 - 2026 Ineos Grenadier review 30:08 - Babolat 32:24 - Introducing Jason Chinnock 34:06 - Ducati at Supercross 38:46 - Racing technology 40:23 - Training for racing 42:04 - Jason's journey from parts counter to CEO 46:25 - Working with the Volkswagen group 51:32 - Ducati Desmo450 MX Factory review Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Spike and Jonny dive into the future of EVs, autonomous vehicles, and unexpected automotive partnerships. The car talk continues with a deep dive into the impressive Chevy Equinox EV and solid-state battery technology from CES. ______________________________________________ 🪙 Coinbase - Buy and Sell Crypto with Trust Trade Bitcoin, Ethereum, USDC and more with ease. https://www.coinbase.com Don't miss the Acura NSX-T auction at Cars & Bids! 🛠️ RaceDeck - Transform Your Garage Get 15% off plus free shipping with code SPIKE356 https://RaceDeck.com 📅 Odoo - Modern Management Made Simple All your business on one platform. Try it at https://www.odoo.com 🕵️ Surfshark - VPN and All-In-One Cybersecurity Go to https://surfshark.com/spike or use code SPIKE at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark VPN! GRAB SOME SCR MERCH: https://spikescarradio.com GET MORE SCR ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/spikescarradio ______________________________________________ The Chevy Equinox EV RS steals the spotlight as Spike highlights its surprising quality and value in the $35k-$42k range. Meanwhile, Jonny shares his experience testing nine Chinese vehicles at CES, revealing how brands like Zeekr are already making inroads into the American market through companies like Waymo. The guys break down game-changing solid-state battery technology unveiled at CES that promises 5-minute charging and 100,000 charge cycles, plus discuss Red Bull's audacious $6.7 million V10 RB17 hypercar. Don't miss the debut of "Oh, Those Wacky Waymos" - a hilarious new segment featuring autonomous vehicles creating chaos on public roads. Plus, Jonny recounts his skiing accident and Zuckerman's brutally honest legal advice. _____________________________________________ 📧 To advertise with Spike’s Car Radio, contact Neon Tiger Media: contact@neontiger.media 🌐 or visit: https://scrpod.com/sponsor Produced by Skyview Entertainment & Q6 Media https://q6.media Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Spike is joined by James Pumphrey from Speeed to wrap up the year with cars, watches, and comedy. They debate whether Porsches are still cool, review the impressive Bentley Bentayga Speed, and share listener New Year's resolutions while celebrating with party favors. ______________________________________________ 🛠️ RaceDeck - Transform Your Garage Get 15% off plus free shipping with code SPIKE356 https://RaceDeck.com GRAB SOME SCR MERCH: https://spikescarradio.com GET MORE SCR ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/spikescarradio ______________________________________________ James and Spike kick off their New Year's Eve special by diving into James' upcoming Dakar trip with Tudor watches. The conversation shifts to what makes watches cool (or not), with insights about how wearing a Rolex can sometimes put people off. James then unveils his "Cool Cars for Cool Guys in 2026" recommendations, boldly declaring that Ferraris under $100,000 are the new cool while Porsches have lost their edge due to market inflation. The guys analyze a viral video of a California mom using her G-Wagon to ram suspected burglars (Mercedes, take note for your next Super Bowl commercial). Spike delivers a glowing review of the Bentley Bentayga Speed, praising its performance in all conditions and functional luxury. The episode concludes with listener New Year's resolutions and car dreams, including a vintage manual Jaguar story from Netflix's "Unfrosted" set. _____________________________________________ 📧 To advertise with Spike’s Car Radio, contact Neon Tiger Media: contact@neontiger.media 🌐 or visit: https://scrpod.com/sponsor Produced by Skyview Entertainment & Q6 Media https://q6.media Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices