Too Many Brands

Too Many Brands

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April 26, 2026 · 1h 52m · Episode 450

About this episode

The episode discusses various new automotive models and industry developments, including electric vehicles and design unveilings.

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…

People in this episode

Host: Nicole

Guest: John Voelcker

Topics covered

  • automotive news
  • electric vehicles
  • new car models
  • automaker strategies
  • design unveilings

Keywords

  • Ford Maverick
  • Porsche Taycan
  • Hyundai Ioniq
  • electric trucks
  • Stellantis Mopaw

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: GM, Rivian, Stellantis, Mopaw, Auto Express, Jalopnik, The Autopian, Reuters

Products: Ford Maverick hybrid, Porsche Taycan, Cadillac Escalade IQ, Jeep Cherokee, Subaru Trailseeker, Hyundai Ioniq 5 XRT, Lexus GX550 Overtrail, Hyundai Ioniq 3, Kia Vision Meta Turismo, Hyundai Ioniq V

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