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| 6/21/26 |  No Silverado Hybrids | This week Sam drove the Polestar 4 and Kia Sportage Hybrid. Robbie had the Sportage plug-in hybriid and Nicole had the Chevy Silverado EV Trail Boss.The Porsche Taycan is looking its wagon variants in America and gaining fake shifting. Chevrolet is redesigning the Silverado for 2027 with bigger V8s. Electrify America has opened a new 20 bay charging station in Santa Barbara. The Jeep Recon's range is even worse than anticipated and the Chevy Bolt has no battery reserve. The Hyundai Ioniq 6 N has beat the Lexus LFA's Ring time. Carvana is now selling new vehicles and GM's battery boss isn't confident in solid state cells.LinksPorsche is enhancing the driving experience of all Taycan modelsChevrolet Introduces the Next-Generation 2027 Silverado 1500, the Most Powerful and Advanced Silverado Everen/2026/jun/0516-chevrolet-next-generation-2027-silverado.htmlElectrify America Opens New EV Fast Charging Station in Santa Barbara, CaliforniaThe 2026 Jeep Recon’s EPA Rating Confirms It’s An Energy GuzzlerHyundai’s Electric Sedan Just Beat The Lexus LFA Around The Nürburgring - AutoblogRivian faces a class action lawsuit over self-driving in its early vehicles - EngadgetThe New Chevy Bolt Was Driven Until It Died. Here’s What Its Battery Buffer Looks LikeCarvana Quietly Bought Several Stellantis Dealerships And Now Sells New Cars Too - JalopnikHere's Where GM Will Install New Sodium-Ion Batteries | PodcastAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | 1h 22m 58s | ||||||
| 6/14/26 |  Following Fedex | This week Robbie has been driving the Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid and Sam talks about the Cadillac Escalade IQ. We discuss the effect of speed on efficiency. BMW revealed a concept version of the upcoming electric M3. Audi showed the new Q7, the Nuvolari supercar and matrix LED lights for the new Q9. Genesis has a Magma GT3 sportscar coming. Mitsubishi has a rebadged Leaf and Subaru has 3 new manual transmission models. GM hosted a battery event in San Francisco and Dodge has a new fragrance for dads. Links TTD June 12, 2026 - Operation Frodo EV 2026 Design meets Performance: The BMW M Concept Neue Klasse – World premiere at the 24 Hours of Le Mans. GENESIS UNVEILS MAGMA GT3 CONCEPT AND OUTLINES NEXT-DECADE VISION AT 24 HOURS OF LE MANS DEBUT Mitsubishi Motors to Debut New Electric Vehicle in North America, Vehicle to be Named “Eclipse Sportback” 2027 Audi Q7 Audi Nuvolari Concept An Audi-first for the US: Adaptive Lighting with Digital Matrix LED headlights arrive on the all-new Q9 flagship SUV Subaru Teases Three New Manual Models for 2027, Including New WRX STI Dodge Charger Fragrance: One Spray Will Have Dad Firing on All Cylinders GM Empower 2026: Scaling the future of electrification, batteries, and energy How Redwood Materials Prioritizes Safety Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | 1h 21m 43s | ||||||
| 6/8/26 |  Live From Nebraska | This week Robbie and Sam are on the road as part of Operation Frodo Electric 2026, transporting rescue dogs from the midwest to the Pacific Northwest in a fleet of EVs and they recorded live from a Kia EV9 somewhere on I-80 in Nebraska. This week Robbie drove the Kia K4 hatchback and Sam had the Honda Prelude. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | 1h 19m 31s | ||||||
| 5/31/26 |  How We Cruise | This Nicole drove the new Subaru Outback Wilderness, Robbie had the Mercedes-Benz EQS 400 SUV and Sam had the Kia EV9. In the news, GM opened a new Pasadena design studio and showed off a couple of GMC Hummer concepts. Waymo is having some challenges with its Robotaxis while Zoox is making improvements. Slate will announce final pricing in a few weeks and Mitsubishi is partnering with Nissan for a new truck for North America. Honda is pausing production of the Ridgeline and Ford is decontenting the Bronco Sport and planning to revive the Escape as an EV. Mercedes could get barred from the US market if a new bill becomes law and Volvo gets approvals to keep selling its vehicles. Nicole went to see a crash test at IIHS. Links GM officially opens new Advanced Design Pasadena Studio, reveals GMC HUMMER X truck and SUV concepts Viewer video shows Waymo stuck in floodwaters as flash flood warning hits Atlanta - YouTube Same Driver, new vehicle: Welcoming our first riders trips in the Ojai Las Vegas Zoox May 2026 Slate Auto Mitsubishi's Getting Serious About Trucks in North America Again: TDS Production of Honda Ridgeline Pausing Through 2028 2026 Ford Bronco Sport First Look: A Lot Less Stuff, But at Least It’s Cheaper Mercedes-Benz may be shut out of U.S. market under bill aimed at Chinese automaker ownership Volvo Cars receives a specific authorization in the United States under the ICTS Connected Vehicles Rule Ford Escape Revival Set For 2029 On Universal EV Platform Testing The Hansshow Tesla Supercharger Extension Cable Didn't Turn Out As Expected Watching the Mazda CX-5 IIHS Crash Test Changed My View on Safety 1959 Chevrolet Bel Air vs. 2009 Chevrolet Malibu IIHS crash test Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | 2h 13m 13s | ||||||
| 5/27/26 |  Selling To Little Old Ladies | This week Nicole was driving the 2026 Subaru Solterra and Sam had the Kia Sportage plug-in hybrid. In recent days, both AMG and Ferrari have revealed new four-door GT models with over 1,000-hp electric propulsion and the response has been very different between the two. Stellantis had their big investor day last week and announced a bunch of new products and Sam got to try out a couple of European models and see a bunch of secret stuff. Citroen is also bringing back the 2CV. Rich Rebuilds bought an $800 Audi A8 with slight corrosion issue. Watch out for AI images for ride share damage and whatever you do don't buy a Lordstown Endurance. Links The 777 HP 2027 Ram Rumble Bee is The Most Powerful Muscle Truck Ever! 2027 Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe Recreates Signature V8 Thrills-signature-v8-thrills/ AMG Goes Electric with the Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe Grande Panda | FIAT | Stellantis Media Stellantis Announces FaSTLAne 2030 A State Trooper Sold Me This $87,000 Luxury Car for $800 ITS OFFICIALLY 😵 - YouTube Citroën Is Bringing Back The 2CV Because EVs Got Too Expensive Rideshare Passenger Got A Damage Bill — Then Noticed The Photo Had An AI Logo [Roundup] - View from the Wing I Bought the Ultra-Rare Electric Truck You've Never Heard Of LandX Motors 2028 Ferrari Luce First Look: Ferrari’s First EV Revealed—So Long, Comfort Zone Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | 2h 18m 20s | ||||||
| 5/17/26 |  Lots of Honda Hybrids | Nicole is back from Disney World and she caught lots of fish. Robbie got to drive the new Mercedes-Benz S-Class and Sam had the latest Nissan Sentra. Robbie and his wife also got a great deal buying a new Hyundai Ioniq 5 to replace the one that is ending its lease shortly which means he probably won't be getting the new 2027 VW ID Buzz Tourer. Honda had their annual business briefing where they made a big commitment to hybrids and showed prototypes of the new Accord and RDX. Tesla is testing supercharger waiting lists and Chrysler might be planning a sub-$30k car. Toyota is planning a new factory in Texas and also selling a driver ed special Corolla in Japan with no radio and a manual gearbox. Volvo wants to fill its South Carolina factory and will build cars for whoever needs capacity. BMW showed two wild concepts Concorso d"Eleganza. Links The VW ID Buzz Took a Year Off and Came Back With a Mattress Honda Previews Hybrid Sedan Prototype During Global Honda Business Briefing Acura Previews Hybrid SUV Prototype During Global Honda Business Briefing Summary of 2026 Honda Business Briefing Lotus unveils Focus 2030: Reinforcing brand DNA with all-new hybrid-V8 supercar BMW of North America Introduces Preferred Pricing at IONNA Charging Network. Tesla Is Now Testing A Virtual Waitlist For Superchargers Chrysler Showed Dealers A Sub-$30,000 Compact Resurrecting The Pronto Name From Great '90s Plymouth Concepts - Jalopnik After 60 Years Of Corollas, Toyota Again Makes A Basic Manual Version With No Radio - The Autopian Volvo Is Opening its US Factory to Other Brands Alleged Toyota Service Bulletin Warns of Looming Motor Oil Shortage BMW Motorrad presents the „BMW Motorrad Vision K18“ at the Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este. VISION BMW ALPINA: SPEED, REFINED. ‘Project Orca’: Toyota looks to Texas for new $2 billion U.S. assembly plant, filing shows Jeep 4xe Fire: Insurance Denied! Now What? This Wood-Clad, Talking 1983 Chrysler LeBaron Was WAY Ahead of Its Time! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | 1h 33m 29s | ||||||
| 5/10/26 |  Driving Old Cars | Nicole is spending mothers day at Disney World so our friend Stephanie Brinley has stepped in again. Steph drove the Volvo EX30 and Hyundai Tucson PHEV. Robbie drove the oldest car any of us has ever been in (or on) the Benz Patent Motorwagen and Sam had the new Nissan Leaf. Sam and Stephanie both got to visit the Ford EV Development Center in Long Beach, home of the skunk works. VW has launched the ID Era 9X, a very impressive 3-row EREV built only for China. Lexus announced the new TZ 3-row electric crossover. BMW announced pricing and range for the US spec iX3 and the addition of a pre-chamber ignition system for its six-cylinder engines. The Japanese and Chinese are developing a new joint charging connector called ChaoJi. Ford unveiled a new Carhatt edition Super Duty truck and Nicole went to see it and spoke with designers Steve Gilmore and Bhavna Mistry from Ford and Ben Ewey from Carhatt. Links Somebody Put 223,000 Miles on a 3-Year Toyota Camry Lease and Walked Away Ford's Secret California Outpost Where It's Rethinking Its EV Strategy Ford's Next Model T: Inside the UEV Program Volkswagen ID. Era 9X Is On Another Planet From Any Other VW Sold! You Have To See This ALL-ELECTRIC THREE-ROW LUXURY: THE ALL-NEW 2027 LEXUS TZ 2027 Ford Super Duty Carhartt Package: Built to Take the Same Abuse as Your Carhartt ChaoJi Standard BMW M Ignite technology: Innovative new technology for all six-cylinder in-line engines from BMW M. BMW Officially Announces Pricing and Range for 2027 BMW iX3 50 xDrive. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | 1h 54m 10s | ||||||
| 5/3/26 |  Powdered Sugar Everywhere | Nicole has returned from the Big Easy after driving the Acura MDX and eating beignets with too much powdered sugar (is there such a thing as too much?). She also drove the Infiniti QX65, Dodge Charger R/T and Kia Sportage. Sam had the Toyota Corolla FX and Robbie rented a Kia Carnival for a mini vacation. Fiat inexplicably raises the price of the 500e by $5,000 while Motor Trend drives a $10,000 Chinese EV that doesn't suck. The US spec BMW iX3 is projected to get 434 miles on a charge. The New York State Police are using new Mustang GTs to catch speeders. Dreame has created a ridiculous EV with solid rocket boosters. Lynk&Co has shown off a gorgeous electric GT coupe. Tesla is again shipping Chinese built EVs to Canada and Cadillac is building a very limited run of F1 edition CT5-V Blackwings. Links 2027 Infiniti QX65 Review: Tennessee-Built Luxury SUV Offers Refined Ride Is the 2026 Acura MDX Type S Worth It? | NewsNation Fiat Raises 500e Price by $5,000 With Almost Nothing New - Autoblog 2027 BMW iX3 Range Quietly Jumps To 434 Miles In The U.S. 480-HP Ford Mustang GT Joins Police to Crack Down on Speeders - Autoblog We Sent An Engineer To Check Out A Chinese Household-Appliance Company’s EV Rocket Car That Promises 0-60 in 0.9 Seconds. Here's What He Found - The Autopian This Chinese EV Coupe Wouldn't Look Out Of Place In Monaco Tesla starts selling Chinese-made Model 3s in Canada at the EV's lowest price ever - Engadget I Just Drove a $10,000 Chinese EV. No, It Didn’t Suck Blackwing hits the track: Introducing the Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing F1® Collector Series Sierra Meadows Cabins Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | 1h 51m 43s | ||||||
| 4/26/26 |  Too Many Brands | 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 2026, Unveils IONIQ V as First Step in New Product Offensive - Releases Exclusive: Stellantis to focus funding on core car brands as CEO drives turnaround, sources say | Reuters Automakers Pull Back on EVs Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | 1h 52m 02s | ||||||
| 4/19/26 |  All The Switches | After last week's travel challenges, Robbie and Nicole are back. Nicole has driven the Chevrolet Equinox EV and the Honda Pilot Elite while Sam had the Mazda MX-5 Miata 35th Anniversary Edition.Robbie tells us about the new Mercedes-Benz GLE and GLS and we discuss the company's new drive by wire system. GM is apparently going to build a new Buick sedan as well as a new Camaro. Nissan has a new electric Juke for the rest of the world and Porsche has a convertible 911 GT3 S/C with a manual transmission. Uber is pouring $10 billion into robotaxis. VW has a revamped with ID3 Neo with all the switches. Doug Field is leaving Ford and that might signal the end of the Model E division as it basically gets rolled back into the main Ford. Ford's cancelled 3-row electric crossover has been visible on Field's linkedin page for at least a year. Honda is killing it's e:Ny1 in the UK and the Ontario government and Unifor have rejected Stellantis' plan to assembly Leap Motor knockdown kits in Canada. The NTSB has issued its report on a pair of fatal BlueCruise crashes. Nicole interviews Mazda director of safety strategy and communications Jennifer Morrison and Lucid head of Air and Gravity product Rob Whitley.LinksMercedes-Benz GLE and GLSMercedes-benz steer by wireGM preps new Buick sedan alongside redesigned Cadillac CT5, Chevrolet Camaro, source saysThe First Electric Nissan Juke Is A Radical DepartureThe 2027 Porsche 911 GT3 S/C Is a Manual, Drop-Top Salute to the NA Flat-SixUber eyes $10B robotaxi investment: Financial Times | Smart Cities DiveWorld premiere of the ID.3 Neo: new name, new design, new interior and new technologies | Volkswagen NewsroomDoug Field leaves and Ford ReorgsHonda e:Ny1 Withdrawn from Sale in U.K. — DefinitelyNotAGuruStellantis Brampton plant plans stall after Leapmotor kit cars pitch rejectedFord's Never-Seen, Canceled Moonshot EV Has Been Hiding in Plain Sight Online for a Yearlain-sight-online-for-a-yearhttps://www.gminsidenews.com/threads/ford-aeros-photos-cancelled-3-row-ev.311092/?post_id=7445625&utm_click_loc=title&utm_source=threadloom&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=ed1081&utm_content=iss445&utm_campaign=ed1081&utm_content=iss445&utm_medium=email&utm_source=threadloom#post-7445625NTSB Finds Automation Overreliance Contributed to Two Fatal Ford BlueCruise CrashesAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | 2h 15m 50s | ||||||
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| 4/14/26 |  Going Rogue | 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 detailed | Autocar Volkswagen Updates Chattanooga Production Strategy | Releases Scout's Terra Pickup May Not Arrive Until 2030: Report BYD to open 20 Canada stores, eyes local EV factory - Automotive News Hyundai Motor Company Launches IONIQ Lineup Brand in China with the Premiere of Two New Concept Cars - Releases Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | 2h 06m 46s | ||||||
| 4/6/26 |  Boulder Incoming | Unfortunately, it's Robbie's turn to lose his voice this week so our pal Perry Stern stepped in which worked out well because he was also at the New York Auto Show with us last week and we have lots to talk about. Before that Nicole shares her thoughts on the Dodge Durango Hellcat, Perry drives the Toyota Tundra TRD Pro and Sam has the VW Jetta GLI. From the New York show we have the Hyundai Boulder, Kia Seltos, Kia EV3, Kia PV5 taxi, Volkswagen Atlas, and Subaru Getaway. Stellantis wants to build Leap Motor EVs in Canada and ride hail drivers are paying exhorbitant fees to rent cars. We also have a conversation with Gentex VP Craig Piersma about full display mirrors and Dodge/Chrysler CEO Matt McAlear. Links Hyundai Boulder Concept Takes Aim at Jeep Wrangler and Ford Bronco 2027 Kia Seltos HEV Overview 2027 Kia EV3 Overview All-new 2027 Volkswagen Atlas debuts at the New York International Auto Show | Releases Kia and BraunAbility Unveil an All-Electric Wheelchair-Accessible Taxi Concept for New York 2027 Subaru Getaway EV: 420 HP Three-Row Family SUV | KTLA These Are The BEST And WORST Trucks At The 2026 New York Auto Show! - YouTube Stellantis wants to build Chinese Leapmotor EVs at its idled Canadian plant | Electrek How a Family of 3 Lives on $25,000 in Corona, Queens Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | 1h 53m 56s | ||||||
| 3/29/26 |  The Darth Vader Edition | This week Nicole has been driving the Hyundai Santa Cruz trucklet and Sam had the Genesis GV80 Coupe in Prestige Black (aka the Darth Vader edition). In the news, Infiniti unveiled the its own crossover coupe, the QX65 and Nicole spoke with product marketing manager Brian Maragno. Chevrolet took the wraps off the new Corvette Grand Sport and its 6.7-liter LS6 small-block V8. Afeela is finally calling it quits. VW CEO Thomas Schafer blames his predecessor for allowing the company to go with so many touch controls and bad door handles. We look back at the Audi R8 V12 TDI that never made it to production. Nissan has refreshed the Versa for the Mexican market but America can't have it. GM has started road testing of its hands-off, eyes-off level 3 automation. We remind all of our listeners to not be jackasses. E15 is coming to your local gas pump soon and Hyundai plans to launch 36 models by 2030. Links 2027 Nissan Versa Specs Revealed—Is the U.S. Missing Out? - Autoblog Audi R8 V12 TDI: The 738lb ft diesel monster they couldn't build | Autocar In the AutoblogGreen Garage: Audi Q7 4.2 TDI The All-New Mercedes-Maybach VLS: A Grand Limousine Offering Peerless Comfort and A True Luxury Experience for Passengers GM begins supervised public-road testing of next-generation automated technology Discontinuation of Development and Launch of AFEELA 1 and the Second Model of AFEELA Vehicles Infiniti Adds Coupe-ified QX65 Midsize Crossover – Wheel Bearings Chevy Is Bringing Back The LS V8, And This Time It’s A 6.7-Liter Lump Of American Muscle - The Autopian Genesis Might Be Building a 600-HP V8 GV70 Magma - Autoblog Volkswagen boss: “proper door handles and buttons are a non-negotiable for me” | Top Gear BMW Driver Arrested After Road Raging Against Cyclists Then Trying To Arrange A Fight With One Of Them Over Instagram - The Autopian The Feds Plan To Start Diluting Gasoline This May: Explained Hyundai Accelerates North American Growth With 36 New and Enhanced Vehicle Launches Through 2030 - Releases Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | 1h 20m 14s | ||||||
| 3/22/26 |  The Scammer Edition | Sam's getting better but his voice is still a bit hoarse as he drove the Infiniti QX60 Sport AWD. Nicole had her turn in the Kia K4 Hatchback GT-Line without a turbo and was still impressed. In the news, BMW has unveiled its new i3, an all-electric 3 series, with up to 440 miles of EPA range and 400-kW charging while Rolls-Royce has decided to keep offering V12s for a while. Lexus is about to start offering its next-generation ES sedan with the battery electric version arriving before the hybrid. Carvana is expanding from used to new car sales by buying some Stellantis dealers. A couple of people with shady business records are back as Trevor Milton pitches an AI powered business jet and Malcolm Bricklin is pitching an electric 3-wheeler. Stellantis EVs can officially Supercharge now and there are rumors of a more powerful Grand Sport Corvette for 2027. Links The new BMW i3. Second model of the Neue Klasse. 2026 LEXUS ES LAUNCHES WITH BATTERY-ELECTRIC MODELS, NEW HYBRID COMING SOON You Can Now Buy a NEW Jeep or Ram Without Ever Stepping Foot in a Dealership: Here's How! Convicted Nikola Fraudster Trevor Milton Gets The Team Back Together For One Last Job - Jalopnik Stellantis EVs can officially supercharge now BMW Will Make V12 Engines Beyond 2030 Bricklin 3EV: Coming Soon? | The Daily Drive | Consumer Guide® https://archive.abuelsamid.com/?p=3201 Grander Than Grand? Rumors Suggest New Corvette V-8, Two 2027 C8 Grand Sport Models Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | 1h 10m 53s | ||||||
| 3/17/26 |  To The Cosmos and Beyond | This week, Sam is a bit under the weather, but he talks about driving the Mazda CX-30 S Aire Edition while Nicole had the Toyota Tundra Platinum Off-Road and Robbie got to try out the Everrati Land Rover Classic. Nicole and Sam both had the chance to drive the new 2027 Kia Telluride in Santa Barbara and Hyundai looks set to follow it's Kia cousin by ditching the V6 engine. Honda has cancelled all of its North American EV plans and Afeela is probably going next. Rivian has dropped pricing on the new R2 and it's not starting as cheap as many hoped. GM steps up to help get an EV1 back on the road. VW is renaming its EVs and so is Cadillac. The FTC is warning car dealers about hidden fees, and Volvo is also dropping the EX30. We also have conversations with Zach Walker and Marc Winterhoff from Lucid and Kurt Kahl from Kia. Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com Links 2027 Kia Telluride Hybrid First Drive: The Sweet Spot Before You Go Full EV | GreenCars https://www.testmiles.com/2027-kia-telluride-hybrid-more-space-better-mpg/ The all-new PALISADE Performance | SUV - Hyundai Worldwide Honda Is Canceling All Its New Electric Cars For America As Gas Prices Soar - The Autopian Honda Killing Its EVs Might Mean Sony Is Screwed, Too - The Autopian Rivian R2 Electric SUV: Price, Range & Features GM Finally Does the Right Thing for an EV1 The successor to the ID.3 is called ID.3 Neo. Digital product updates for ID.4, ID.5 and ID.7 | Volkswagen Newsroom Cadillac’s Naming Convention Is Changing Again Trump FTC warns 97 auto dealership groups about advertised prices - Automotive News.pdf Volkswagen's Component Locking Makes Home Repairs Too Expensive To Be Feasible - Jalopnik For Sale: Volvo EX30 Wheels, Never Turned - Jalopnik Everrati Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | 2h 15m 43s | ||||||
| 3/9/26 |  Denver Croissants | This week, Nicole tells us about driving home in a remote area of New England in the Range Rover Sport SE Dynamic while Robbie shares some thoughts on the new Mercedes-Benz GLS and GLE. Sam shares thoughts on the gas guzzling Toyota Sequoia and has mixed feelings on the Polestar 4. While visiting his daughter in Denver, Sam saw one of the new Waymo Ojai robotaxis in her neighborhood. Lexus announces pricing of the new 2026 ES which will start cheaper for the electric version than the hybrid. Scout Motors CEO Scott Keogh provides updates on the brand's progress toward production. Kia is dropping the EV6 GT from its US lineup and Hyundai is dropping standard versions of the Ioniq 6. Chris Fuell is out at Chrysler and replaced by Matt McAleer. Kia added a solar canopy to its West Point Georgia factory to protect cars from hail and make some power. BYD has launched a new version of its Blade battery that charges at up to 1,500-kW. Our pals at TFL have acquired a very dubious vehicle and Nicole shares thoughts on the base R/T version of the Hurricane-powered Dodge Charger. Sam recommends a croissant place in Denver. Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com Links Waymo robotaxis are now operating in 10 US cities | TechCrunch 2026 Lexus ES Pricing Revealed, and the EV Costs Less Than the Hybrid 2027 Scout Traveler and Terra Harvester EREV Details, Engine, and Launch Updates Tariffs Just Killed the Kia EV6 GT in America - Autoblog Dodge Brand CEO Matt McAlear Appointed as Chrysler Brand CEO and Head of Alfa Romeo Brand North America Kia Built a Massive Solar Canopy to Shield 15,000 Vehicles From Hail BYD unveils Blade Battery 2.0: 10-70% in 5 mins, 10-97% in 9 mins, and 20,000 flash charging stations in 2026 La Croissanterie Denver Garage Find - This Is By Far The Most Underrated 4x4 AND Now It’s Ours! Nicole Drives the 2026 Dodge Charger R/T in Vermont Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | 1h 43m 30s | ||||||
| 2/28/26 |  Can't Share Non-Existent Profits | 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 Report Download the Automotive Trends Report | US EPA Range Rover saloon? Sleek new Velar EV sheds SUV cues | Autocar Did Toyota Just Soft-Launch the New Celica as Its Next Rally Car? The 2029 Nissan Pathfinder Will Share the Xterra’s Body-on-Frame Chassis, Report Says ALL-NEW 2026 SUBARU UNCHARTED EV ARRIVES WITH MORE THAN 300 MILES OF RANGE, STARTING AT $34,995 MSRP Stellantis Reports Full Year 2025 Financial Results | Corporate Communications25-financial-results Parking In Her Own Driveway Cost This Florida Woman $165,000 - Jalopnik Research Shows How Self-Driving AI Can Be Hijacked With Nothing But Ink and Paper-and-paper Ford's Rumored Bronco-Based Lincoln Sounds Like It Might Be The Blackwood All Over Again - The Autopianall-over-again/ Rivian Adventure Department Three Decades Ago, Pontiac Managed To Offer More Noise, Vibration, and Harshness Per Liter Than Any Other Sport Sedan - The Autopian Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | 1h 30m 14s | ||||||
| 2/24/26 |  We All Know The Truth | We're a little late with this week's show because we were waiting for the embargo to lift on some stuff. Robbie drove the Aston Martin Vanquish Volante, Nicole had the Volvo XC40 and Sam had the 2025 Mazda CX-5. Nicole had the opportunity to drive the all-new 2026 CX-5 and talk with project manager for in-vehicle technologies, Matthew Valbuena. Sam drove the new Toyota bZ Woodland and C-HR. Uber is building out a suite of tools to support the deployment of robotaxis on its platform. First reviews of the 2026 Jeep Cherokee are out. Scout is denying reports that the Scout launch is delayed to 2028 and Sam discusses some of the unobtanium cars he saw while on vacation in Mexico including lots of Chinese vehicles. Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com Links 2026 Mazda CX-5 Makes Infotainment as Easy as Your Smartphone 2026 Mazda CX-5 First Drive: Bigger, Better, And More Tech-Savvy 2026 Toyota bZ Woodland First Drive | GreenCars 2026 Toyota C-HR First Drive | GreenCars https://www.autoweek.com/news/a70406141/uber-investing-100-million-in-robotaxi-charging-hubs/?source=nl&utm_source=nl_aut&utm_medium=email&date=021826&utm_campaign=nl01_021826_AUT44201300&oo=&user_email=cd6c767ba0ce7abd8dfca31552cfbba9f49453eef65cf3c19d7d8f6a4a115cd9&GID=cd6c767ba0ce7abd8dfca31552cfbba9f49453eef65cf3c19d7d8f6a4a115cd9&utm_term=Daily%20Drive%20Sending%20Audience 2026 Jeep Cherokee DRIVEN: Is This New Model WORTHY of Its Jeep Badge? Scout Launch Reportedly Delayed... Or Is It? - Kelley Blue Book Uber Technologies, Inc. - Uber Unveils Uber Autonomous Solutions to Accelerate Autonomous Mobility & Delivery Worldwide Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | 1h 50m 11s | ||||||
| 2/17/26 |  A conversation with Toyota EV Chief Engineer Masaya Uchiyama | While we were in Ojai California last week to drive the 2026 Toyota bZ Woodland and C-HR, friend of the show Tanya Gazdik and Sam sat down for a chat with chief engineer Masaya Uchiyama. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | 11m 48s | ||||||
| 2/14/26 |  Heirloom Furniture Dollies | This week Nicole white knuckled it through a tunnel at Boston Logan Airport with a Ford F-250 Platinum diesel and Robbie and Sam had almost identical Toyota Corolla Cross XSE hybrids. Sam and Robbie go deep on the 3D printed pistons that F1 teams might be using to "cheat" on the new power unit rules. The Vinfast VF8 has so much creep torque, it could be a safety issue. Ferrari announced its new EV will be called the Luce and it has an interior designed by former Apple design chief Jonny Ive and his pal Marc Newson. Toyota revealed its next-generation Highlander and its all electric. VW is previewing the 2027 Atlas on the snow and ice in Quebec, and the Trump adminstration has effectively killed the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure program. China is continuing to introduce regulations to address some of the worst design decisions of recent years, including banning steering yokes and requiring physical controls for the most commonly used functions. Sam had a conversation with Mazda North America CEO Tom Donnelly about where the brand is going and we have a couple of tangents about corgis and furniture dollies. Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com Links How 3D-Printed Pistons Let F1 Engines Bend the Rules on Compression - Autoblog VinFast VF8 Creep Torque Insane Problem! I've Never Seen Anything Like This Why ‘Luce’ Is the Perfect Name for the First Electric Ferrari New Ferrari Luce: 1000HP Electric Supercar - INTERIOR Reveal 2027 Toyota Highlander EV Reveal | GreenCars Trump’s Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Updates EV Charger Program to Include Buy America Requirements Here's The ALL-NEW Volkswagen Atlas Before You're Supposed To See It! https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/zvvz9h7u4m7brdndeskoe/China-takes-aim-at-screen-heavy-dashboards-in-new-safety-push-Automotive-News.pdf?rlkey=l05zgpen0kwvzh9z2l1px9w74&st=1d2th28d&dl=0 China Just Banned Steering Yokes, But Not For The Reason You Think - The Autopian Westminster Kennel Club Pembroke Corgis Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | 1h 33m 09s | ||||||
| 2/8/26 |  Finnicky Door Handles | Robbie, his wife and the dogs are taking a weekend off at a cabin in Sonoma so it's just Nicole and Sam. After a intro discussion of winter driving, Nicole discusses driving the Hyundai Ioniq 9 in frigid weather while Sam reviews the Mazda CX-70. Hyundai unveiled a camper version of its new electric Staria van in Stuttgart. We have more detail on China's new rules banning retracting door handles. Autocar got to drive the new Jaguar Type 00 prototype in Northern Sweden. Stellantis is doing a major reset under CEO Antonio Filosa and taking a $26 billion dollar charge including selling it stake in a battery joint venture to LG for just $100. Some cars need to be hatchbacks and Jim Farley teases the upcoming $30,000 electric truck and Ford promises its dealers 5 vehicles under $40K. You might soon be able to use other chatbots with Apple Carplay and Nicole discusses a new SAE/NACTOY scholarship for aspiring automotive journalists. Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com Links A New Vision of Travel Freedom: Hyundai Unveils STARIA Camper Concept at the CMT in Stuttgart New China Door Handle Regulations NEW JAGUAR DRIVEN | First review of prototype electric Jaguar 'Type 00' | Autocar Stellantis Resets its Business to Meet Customer Preferences and to Support Profitable Growth | Corporate Communications LG Energy Solution to Acquire Full Ownership of NextStar Energy in Joint Strategic Decision with Stellantis | Corporate Communications These Cars Would Be Better If They Had A Hatchback Or Liftback, According To Our Readers - Jalopnik https://x.com/jimfarley98/status/2019388693866271070?s=42 Ford Promises 5 New Cars Under $40K by 2030, Including Midsize Electric Truck Apple might let you use ChatGPT from CarPlay | The Verge SAE/NACTOY Scholarship Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | 1h 25m 48s | ||||||
| 2/1/26 |  Adios To A Pioneer | This week both Sam and Nicole had the 2026 Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy although in different colors. Nicole has had several first drives to report on including the Kia K4 hatchback, refreshed Honda Pilot and Honda Prelude. Congress voted not to kill the mandate for a drunk driving disable system while Tesla has decided to kill the Model S and Model X and Hyundai is ditching the Santa Cruz. Rolls Royce is working on an electric Cullinan and Mercedes-Benz has unveiled a next-generation S-Class. Ineos tweaked the steering on the Grenadier and Genesis has a high-performance off-road concept the X Skorpio. Chery is launching an electric mid-size pickup in China for just $18,300 and Mary Barra isn't sure why Canada is going to let people buy cheap Chinese EVs. Use of hands-free Super Cruise and BlueCruise is growing and people are willing to pay for it while Tesla robotaxis are crashing more often than human drivers. Finally we answer some listener e-mails and Nicole talks with Honda sales chief Lance Woelfer. Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com Links 2026 Kia K4 Hatchback Road Test and Review | Autoweb 2026 Honda Pilot first drive: The family hauler gets even better Car ‘kill switch’ rule divides GOP Tesla is killing off the Model S and Model X | TechCrunch Rolls-Royce priming electric Cullinan with dramatic new look | Autocar The 2026 Ineos Grenadier’s Steering Sucks A Bit Less And Its Electronics Suck A Bit More - The Autopian GENESIS UNVEILS OFF-ROAD X SKORPIO CONCEPT; NEW CONCEPT CAR STRATEGY China Just Got an $18,300 Electric Pickup That Puts the U.S. Market to Shame GM CEO 'Can't Explain Why' Canada Would Welcome Chinese EVs - Jalopnik Ford Drivers Logged 264 Million BlueCruise Miles as Comfort With Autonomy Grows - Autoblog Hyundai Santa Cruz faces early end with larger pickup planned - Automotive News Tesla's own Robotaxi data confirms crash rate 3x worse than humans even with monitor | Electrek The new Mercedes-Benz S-Class: Refined in every detail. Robbie rides the Honda Motocompacto Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | 2h 00m 30s | ||||||
| 1/29/26 |  A Conversation With Zeekr's Giovanni Lanfranchi | At CES 2026 Sam and friend of the show John Voelker sat down for a conversation with Giovanni Lanfranchi, CEO of Zeekr Technology Europe to learn more about the Geely Group's approach to product development. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | 48m 50s | ||||||
| 1/25/26 |  How Much For That Old Truck? | Unfortunately, Robbie had a migraine this morning so it's just Nicole and Sam. Nicole has been driving the latest Toyota Prius with AWD in New Hampshire snow and Sam had the Cadillac Lyriq Signature Sport AWD in Michigan winter weather. Volvo finally dropped all the details on its new EX60 midsize electric crossover including the missing door handles and touchscreen vents. Tesla has moved the safety monitors from some of its "robotaxis" to a following vehicle. Tesla also killed off Autopilot and moved lane centering to its subscription only full self-driving. GM is moving production of the next-gen Buick Envision to Kansas and the current administration in Washington will no longer seek criminal penalties against businesses that remove diesel emissions devices. Chinese automakers now have 1/5 of the Mexican market and may soon do the same to Canada. Subaru is launching a lower priced base model of the WRX that keeps the 271-hp turbo boxer. Rivian is driving its manufacturing validation R2s across Route 66 and might, maybe, hopefully put some switches and knobs in future models. Finally, a dealer in Michigan is asking nearly $70K for a 35 year old Toyota pickup. Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com Links The car that changes the game – meet the new, all-electric Volvo EX60 | Volvo Cars Media Intl The Tesla Robotaxis Roaming Austin 'Without Safety Monitors' Are Accompanied by Cars Full of Safety Monitors Tesla finally kills Autopilot in a bid to boost FSD subscriptions | The Verge GM to move production of China-built Buick SUV to U.S. plant Rolling-Coal And Emissions Cheating Devices Are No Longer A Criminal Offenses In Donald Trump's America - Jalopnik Don’t Hate — eCVTs Are Genius Transmissions! Led by BYD, China’s cheap EVs, cars take over Mexico’s streets as tariffs take hold 2026 SUBARU WRX BRINGS BACK THE AFFORDABLE RALLY-INSPIRED SPORTS SEDAN STARTING AT $32,495 MSRP Route 66 roadtrip in R2 - Rivian Stories | Electric Vehicle Adventures If You're Willing to Pay $70K for a 35-Year-Old Toyota Pickup, Get Some Help Rivian May Be Giving the R1S a Smarter Tailgate—and Bringing Back Buttons - Autoblog Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | 1h 25m 52s | ||||||
| 1/18/26 |  Chinese EVs North of the Border | We're back and this week all voices were recorded all the way through the show. Sorry again about last week. Nicole lucked out and had the Land Rover Defender Octa during some serious New Hampshire winter weather and Sam had a Porsche Macan 4S Electric with winter tires during a Michigan snow storm. Ahead of the Detroit Auto Show this week, Ford previewed the new Mustang Dark Horse SC taking the place of the former Shelby GT500 and the Bronco RTR that's been breathed on by Vaughn Gittin Jr. Sam spokee with Mustang color and materials manager Sarah Watson and Dark Horse SC chief engineer Arie Groeneveld. Chevrolet dropped some details on the acceleration capabilities of the Corvette ZR1X and it is insanely quick off the line. Honda is ending production of the current Acura RDX while it prepares a new hybrid replacement and it has also developed a lightweight camper that can be pulled by a CR-V. Alfa Romeo brings the refreshed Tonale to America sans the plug-in hybrid and drops the Hornet. Nicole and Sam talked with Stellantis head of North American brands Tim Kuniskis and the Jeep Gladiator will live on for another generation. Canada has signed a trade deal with China will lower tariffs on Chinese EVs north of the border and imported vehicles have become significantly more expensive in the past year. Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com Links Ford’s GT500 Successor Arrives As The 2027 Mustang Dark Horse SC – Wheel Bearings Born in the Desert, the Bronco RTR Is the Fun High-Speed Racer That Won’t Break the Bank What's New for 2026: Alfa Romeo Tonale America's Quickest Production Car: Corvette ZR1X Does 8.675-Second ¼-Mile, Sub 2 Second 0-60 Next-Generation Acura RDX Will Go Hybrid Honda Unveils Base Station Prototype: A Lightweight Towable Travel Trailer with Modular Design, Smart Technology & Clever Packaging to Democratize Camping Canada wants to be 1st in North America to build EV with Chinese knowledge: senior official | CBC News That Dodge Charger Got a Hemi In It? Only If It’s a Hellcat. That New Car Is About $6,400 More Expensive Than Before, Here’s Why Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | 1h 48m 48s | ||||||
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