Can't Share Non-Existent Profits

Can't Share Non-Existent Profits

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February 28, 2026 · 1h 30m · Episode 442

About this episode

The episode discusses various automotive trends, including new vehicle models and fuel economy challenges faced by US automakers.

Even as a non-fan of minivans, Nicole found some beauty in the latest Toyota Sienna with a hybrid system and all-wheel-drive, plus 18 cup-holders for all her diet Cokes. Sam drove the Volvo XC90 B6 and really enjoyed the new Kia K4 hatchback. The EPA published its latest annual Automotive Trends Report and US automakers still lag far behind the rest of the industry in fuel economy -- really far behind! Range Rover is preparing an electric replacement for the Velar and it looks like it will adopt a fastback profile. Toyota teased its new 2027 World Rally Championship machine and it might be a preview of a new Celica. The next Nissan Pathfinder might be two very different vehicles. Stellantis' huge 2025 losses mean no profit sharing checks this year. Researchers have found new ways to fool automated driving systems. Ford is reportedly developing a Lincoln SUV based on the Bronco and Rivian has established its Rivian Adventure Department or RAD!.Our complaints about the sound quality of Toyota four-cylinder engines are nothing compared to the cacophany that was GM's infamous Quad 4 of the late 1980s. Links Honda is #1 Full-Line Automaker in Fuel Efficiency in Latest U.S. EPA Trends…

Topics covered

  • automotive trends
  • fuel economy
  • electric vehicles
  • minivans
  • hybrid systems
  • automated driving systems

Keywords

  • Toyota Sienna
  • Volvo XC90 B6
  • Kia K4
  • fuel economy
  • electric vehicles
  • Nissan Pathfinder
  • automated driving
  • Stellantis losses
  • Quad 4

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Toyota, Volvo, Kia, EPA, Range Rover, Nissan, Stellantis, Ford, Rivian, Honda

Products: Toyota Sienna, Volvo XC90 B6, Kia K4 hatchback, Celica, Nissan Pathfinder, Quad 4, Subaru Uncharted EV

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