About this episode
The episode discusses recent automotive news, including new vehicle releases and an interview with Nissan's CMO.
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…
People in this episode
Host: Chad Kirchner
Guests: Michael Burns, Allyson Witherspoon
Topics covered
- automotive news
- car shopping
- electric vehicles
- hybrid vehicles
- interviews
Keywords
- Acura Integra
- Nissan Rogue
- Kia plans
- Hyundai Ioniq
- BYD dealers
- Volkswagen ID4
- car shopping experience
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Acura, Nissan, Kia, Hyundai, BYD, Volkswagen
Books & works: Greyhound Nation
Places: Canada, UK, China, Chatanooga
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