About this episode

The hosts discuss their recent vehicle experiences and various automotive news topics.

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…

People in this episode

Hosts: Robbie, Sam

Topics covered

• Ford Mustang Mach-e GT
• Ford F-150 Lariat PowerBoost Hybrid
• automotive news
• EV developments
• listener mail

Keywords

• Ford
• VW
• Abarth
• Polestar
• Rivian
• GM
• electric vehicles
• automotive news

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Ford, VW, Abarth, Fiat, Polestar, Volvo, Rivian, GM, Dongfeng, Ionna

Books & works: Ford Can Now Stop Some Vehicles Starting, Even With The Key, How I'd Redeem Volkswagen With A Revived, Range-Extended Type 181 'Thing', Abarth May Turn Fiat’s Tiny Topolino Into A 25-MPH Hot Rod, First look: Polestar 4 SUV breaks cover ahead of September debut, New range-extender hybrid uses supercar tech for efficiency boost, Volkswagen could build its Chinese saloons and SUVs in Europe, 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

Places: America, Gordie Howe bridge

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