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This week Jill has been driving the Lexus RX500h, Robbie had the Cadillac Optiq-V and Sam had time with the Volvo EX30 and Infiniti QX65.
Sam and Jill both went to Huntsville Alabama to see the 1 millionth vehicle(s) off the line at the Mazda Toyota Manufacturing plant and see how the joint venture company is supporting local education. Sam also had a conversation with Mazda NA CEO Tom Donnelly. Mazda has also killed off the CX-70 nameplate and the SkyActiv-X engine. Toyota's got a next generation hybrid system coming, GM is going to put hybrids in its 3-row crossovers and Ford is making parts for the Fathom and adding bidirectional charging. Used EV prices are up 10% compared to a year ago and someone is selling a first generation Toyota Rav4 EV. Don't buy engine parts from Temu and you probably shouldn't put a Flock-O-Matic on your car either.
Links
Mazda Is Quietly Killing Off Its Biggest Engine Experiment in the Mazda3 - Autoblog
Toyota develops next-generation hybrid for future multi-pathway vehicle platforms
GM Finally Announces Hybrid Plans | GreenCars
Home Backup Power Gets a Lot More Affordable with the Ford Fathom | GreenCars
Ford Produces More Than 5,000 Unicastings for Fathom Electric Truck – and Counting
2027 Mazda CX-90: Pricing and Packaging - Oct 27, 2026
Used EVs Are Getting More Expensive While Selling Faster Than Gas Cars - iSeeCars.com
Ancient Toyota RAV4 EV for Sale Still Has the Factory Battery
Rivian’s ‘Boring’ Commercial Van Is Turning Into A Secret Weapon
/VW’s EV Factory Is Now Taking Cars Apart. There’s Money In It
YouTuber Invents Device That Hides License Plates From Flock Cameras - Jalopnik
Buying Temu Small-Block Chevy Heads Is an Even Worse Idea Than You Thought
VW Suspends ID.Golf EV Development Amid Financial Pressures: Report
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Jill put a bunch of miles on the Toyota GR Corolla and a few on the Rivian R2. Stephanie Brinley joined us this week and drove the new Audi A6 and the Lexus IS 350 F-Sport. Sam drove the Toyota Rav4 Woodland PHEV
Links
Inside GM's Plan for Its Next-Gen EVs | GreenCars
Meet Mustang Mach-E Trail: Made for the Road to Adventure
Subaru Shares Details of Its New In-House EV PlatformThis Chevy Bolt Has 470,000 Miles. Here’s How Much A New Battery Was
Nissan Kicks joins ranks of IIHS award winners
Feds want robotaxis to signal ‘I’m driving’ with cyan-colored lights | The Verge
Toyota’s Newest GR Racing Prototype Sure Looks Like the Next-Gen MR2
Hey! Pay Attention! Drivers Find Multitasking Tough When Using Touchscreens, Says Study - Jalopnik
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Jill has been driving Mazda CX-90 plug-in hybrid but it came without a charging cord so she couldn't plug it in. She also took a flight in the HondaJet Elite. Back in 2018, Rebecca and Sam also got to try out the original HondaJet https://youtu.be/gvM2bo5k2Xo?si=OI7wOOkewWuQdcsE. Sam drove the Hyundai Palisade Hybrid and the Subaru Trailseeker.
We've got news from Paris, crashing and hopping Teslas, a new Porsche, Acura's upcoming SUVs, new winter tires and listener email.
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Acura Shares Business Roadmap: Includes Three New Models Beginning with Adventure-Ready SUV in 2028
Porsche Mission S: the essence of the sports car reinterpreted
Tesla driver says he was asleep and using FSD when he crashed into highway patrol cars | The Verge
The incredible flying Tesla Roadster is just for show | The Verge
How Did the Tesla Roadster Fly? Here's How It Works
Tesla pauses Model 3 orders in Canada amid China EV quota
These Are the Hottest Cars and Concepts of the 2026 Paris Auto Show—and Why They Matter
Hello Toronto! Waymo is En Route
The Fix For Plug-In Hybrids That Don't Get Plugged In? Smaller Gas Tanks, New Report Argues
We Spied The Facelifted Santa Fe That Will Be Hyundai's First Range-Extender Hybrid - Jalopnik
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Sam has been driving the Kia K5 GT-Line, Jill had the Toyota Tundra TRD Pro and Robbie had the Subaru Trailseeker and Ford Expedition.
This week Jaguar unveiled its first new product in a decade, BMW has killed what was once a top-selling 3 series, a Chinese SUV is the UK's top-seller. Canada has a cheap Model 3, EVs are still selling in Europe, electrified models are now the global majority, watch your dog in your Rivian and the VW ID Tiguan gets buttons.
Sam had a conversation with John Possumato, CEO of DriveItAway and Free2Move's head of mobility Benjamin Maillard about the new vehicle rent-to-own service. It certainly provides flexibility for those in need of transportation, but it's probably not the best value in the world for a new or used vehicle.
Links
BMW Just Quietly Killed Its Most Important Diesel Car - The Autopian
This Chinese SUV Was The UK's Best Selling Car Last Month
How Brexit Led To China Selling Nearly 1-In-4 New Cars In Britain - The Autopian
Canada Gets A $29,500 Tesla Model 3 With Ventilated Seats But There's A Catch - The Autopian
Europeans Still Love Their EVs - Jalopnik
Gas Cars’ Dominance Is Fading: Global Sales Fall Below 50% For The First Time Since The 1920s
Rivian R2 owners can now put a live pet cam on their phone's lockscreen - Engadget
BMW Group in the U.S. Survey Finds Americans Want More EV Range Than They Need Day to Day.
A Volkswagen bestseller goes electric: World premiere of the new ID. Tiguan
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This week our new co-host Jill Ciminillo joins the show and she's been driving the Ford Ranger. Sam had the new 2026 Mazda CX-5.
Our whole team converged on New York for the debut of the new Hyundai Tucson and Sam had a conversation with Eric Wood, head of product experience about the new Pleos Connect infotainment system and Gleo AI voice assistant.
Links
EVgo Announces Next-Generation Charging System Capable of 750kW
Lexus TZ Sharply Undercuts Luxury Rivals With a $65K Starting Price - Autoblog
2027 Hyundai Tucson First Look: What Changes for Hyundai’s Best-Selling SUV? | GreenCars
GM Really Isn't Going To Build That Many Chevy Bolts: Report
How the EV Business Case Shifted Away From the Chevy Bolt
Ultium Cells to bring LMR prismatic battery cell production to Tennessee for future GM EVs
Final Technical Support Document | NHTSA
‘Cannot Give Up’: Hyundai’s R&D Boss On The Solid-State Battery Bet
Nissan Is Targeting a Stacked Hybrid Lineup in the U.S. by 2030
The new BMW 3 Series.Returning to the Stage — How Rallying Is Our Road Car Future
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This week Robbie is driving the BMW M3 Competition and Sam has the Toyota bZ XLE Plus
Links
The Board of Volvo Cars appoints Klaus Zellmer as President and CEO
VEHICLE CARGO SPACE ACCESS PROVIDING METHOD
Ford Patents reveal new clues for Fathom!
Can the 2026 Toyota RAV4 PHEV Keep Up With a V8 Jeep Wrangler 392 in a Drag Race?
Electric future, established name: The new ID. Tiguan premieres in October | Releases
2027 Chevy Silverado 1500 Full Pricing Uncovered
How recycled minerals from GM EV batteries are helping power new ones
Ford Mustang manual may outlive the V8
BYD’s $10,000 EV Is Getting A Huge Upgrade, With 5-Minute Charging
Dodge's Fire-Preventing Ejecting Battery Patent Is American Individualism At Its Finest - Jalopnik
Everybody Hates China’s Hilariously Bad Battery Ejector Idea
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This week Robbie has been driving the Kia Telluride hybrid and the GMC Sierra EV while Sam had the very impression new Kia Seltos.
In the news, VW showed a new EV concept and a lot of people misread the press release. Ford is again refreshing the F-150 and adding hands-free towing capability to BlueCruise. Volvo has upgraded the XC90 and XC60 PHEVs with double the electric range. GM dropped details on the new V8s in the 2027 trucks and the updated user interface. Robotaxis without controls make problems for first responders and Sam and Robbie visit a magnet factory.
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Mission Efficiency - Volkswagen presents the world’s most efficient near-production electric car
TTD September 15, 2026 - Ford Adds Hands-Free Towing to 2027 F-150You Asked, We Listened: BlueCruise Hands-Free Towing Is Coming
Volvo Cars unveils America's longest electric range plug-in hybrids: the new XC60 and XC90
GM Thinks Truck Buyers Want A Bunch Of Screens For Some Reason - The Autopian
Tesla Cybercab's Touchscreen Is Already Proving To Be A Problem For First Responders - Jalopnik
GM’s legendary Small Block V8 enters its next generation with more power and capability
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Sam shares his thoughts on the Dodge Charger Six Pack Scat Pack and Robbie teases the Kia Telluride hybrid and talks about e-bikes.
Honda adds more ground clearance to the Passport Trailsport, Audi fully reveals the new A2 e-tron, Volvo refreshes the XC40 and Range Rover launches an EV. Arbe gets a first production contract for its imaging radar. Donald Trump wants Chinese automakers to build cars in America, but the Senate has opposite ideas. Stellantis wants to sell its Brampton assembly plant and Xiaomi has a new EREV SUV with a popup roof. VW is looking at body-on-frame trucks and utilities for the US and Horse Powertrain opens a Detroit office. Finally, Sam sees the Kindred Bronco EV and we answer listener questions.
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Audi A2 e-tron: Rethinking efficiency
Significant safety, tech, and design updates to Volvo Cars’ new XC40 subcompact SUV
RANGE ROVER ELECTRIC: A NEW ERA FOR THE ORIGINAL LUXURY SUV
Trump says he would allow Chinese automakers to build cars in US
S.4429 - Connected Vehicle Security Act of 2026 119th Congress (2025-2026)
Stellantis has potential deal to sell Brampton plant, frustrating Unifor
Volkswagen Eyes F-150 and Wrangler Territory to Revive U.S. Sales - Autoblog
Maker of a 1,527-HP EV Introduces an SUV With a Pop-Up Roof Cabin - Autoblog
Horse Powertrain expands global capability with new North America office
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This week Robbie finally gets his hands on the new Honda Prelude and Sam drives the Land Rover Discovery.
Links
The Isuzu V8-Powered Chevy Feretta Was GM's Forbidden Camaro-Killer
New Ford Mustang Fox Body: ‘80s Icon Reborn! | 4K - YouTube
The World’s EV Capital Doesn’t Need Fast Chargers Everywhere
Hyundai Dealer Set EV Charging Rates That Led to a $418 Bill - Autoblog
Scout Motors Reveals Two Distinct Expressions of the Scout® Traveler™ SUV
Mitsubishi Motors Unveils the All-New Pajero Cross-Country SUV
Ford Wants To Sell 100,000 Fathom Electric Pickups In Year One. That’s A Huge Goal
Hyundai's Latest Cost-Cutting Trick Is To Remove The Instrument Cluster - Autoblog
Claims of Savings From Gutting Fuel Economy Rules Are a Lie
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This week Robbie has the GMC Hummer EV SUV and Sam has the Kia Telluride X-Pro SX Prestige.
In the news, Hyundai announces at its investor day that the Santa Fe will be its first EREV and Lincoln is bringing the Corsair back as a hybrid from China. Rivian R1s are getting a software update Honda is waiting to see what happens with US trade decisions before it finallizes plans for another factory. The Ford Maverick is getting both cheaper and more expensive and Nevada is getting up to 8,000 robotaxis.
McDonalds won't serve a Benz patent motorwagen in the drive through and Aptera gets independent testing of its solar charging capability. Waking up from the Dreame Dream.
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Hyundai Motor Company Charts Profit-Driven Growth Roadmap at 2026 CEO Investor Day
More for Every Drive: Inside the 2027 Lincoln Corsair Hybrid
Rivian EVs Are Getting A Software Update That Makes It Easier To Dodge The Cops
Honda's Next U.S. Factory Could Hinge On USMCA - Jalopnik
Jeep Is Returning to China to Build Electric SUVs for the World - Autoblog
2027 Ford Maverick EcoBoost Prices Cut By Up To $4,270 - CarsDirect
Dreame’s dream of a rocket-powered car is dead | The Verge
Toyota Celica set to be revived as AWD hybrid | Autocar
New 2028 Lotus Esprit to offer V6 in addition to hybrid V8 | Autocar
Aptera's Solar-Powered EV Can Go 47 Miles On Sun Power Alone—In Theory
BMW Just Hit 2 Million EVs Sold, And The iX3 Is Carrying The Team
Does Ultra-Fast Charging Ruin An EV Battery? BYD Did It 350 Times In 9 Days To Find Out
No Food for You: McDonalds REJECTS the World's Oldest Car
Tesla, Uber, and Waymo all get the OK to operate thousands of robotaxis in Nevada
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This week Robbie and Sam are joined by Craig Cole who has his own thoughts on the 2026 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV. Robbie tells us about hauling band gear in the new Subaru Outback and Sam pontificates on the BMW XM.
In the news, why are some automakers using NACS only for DC charging with a J1772 port of AC? Chinese regulators are forcing a recall of millions of cars with manual door latch backups that are too hard to find. Cadillac's midsize crossover finally gets a PHEV, but only in China for now. A recent rash of thefts from cars has Sam thinking about Faraday bags for key fobs. The next Mini cooper might ditch front wheel drive for the first time ever. Genesis launches a new 3-row electric SUV, the GV90 and puts a hybrid into the GV80 while Hyundai shows a new Tucson. Jalopnik highlights some of the wild machines created by George Barris and now you can protect the tax dollars you paid by putting a Flock Sock on a camera to keep the UV rays away.
Links
GreenCars Review of the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV
\New Bad Trend: NACS Ports That Can Only DC Fast Charge - YouTube
Chinese Regulators Recall Millions Of EVs Because Their Mechanical Door Handles Are Too Hard To Find
Cadillac Launches XT5 PHEV in China
What Is a Faraday Bag and Do You Need One? | Carwow
Why the Next MINI Cooper Might Ditch Front-Wheel Drive
A NEW ICON’S ARRIVAL, GENESIS UNVEILS GV90 FLAGSHIP SUV
Genesis Reveals Details on the Upcoming GV80 Hybrid’s Powertrain
10 George Barris Custom-Built Cars Every Gearhead Should Know - Jalopnik
Hot Album Drops Tied to Fatal Crash Rate Increases: Study
2027 Hyundai Tucson First Look: Bigger, Boxier, Bolder
3D-Printed Flock Sock Covers Flock Cameras To, Uh, Protect Them From UV Rays - Jalopnik
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This week Robbie and Sam are joined by Perry Stern. Perry has two cars to compare that are basically the same, the Lamborghini Revuelto and Chevrolet Bolt. Sam had the new Subaru Outback and Robbie drove the Dodge Charger R/T SixPack.
Sam and Perry also drove the 2026 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, mild hybrid and Eclipse Sportback. Kia has dropped price and range details for the EV3, GM cancelled the battery venture with Samsung, and is expanding its charging network with EVGo. Who buys Mansory cars? There's some new stuff from Acura, Cadillac and McLaren from Monterey car week. Also rich guys spent insane amounts of money at the Monterey auctions. The Ford Fathom is going to longer than we thought and Sam talks with Travis Wattles and Kevin Sittner from Mitsubishi.
Links
The 2027 Kia EV3 Is Almost Here—With 280 Miles Of Range For The AWD Models
2027 Kia EV3 Starts At Just $31,385, And The Model With 321 Miles Of Range Is $36,485 - Jalopnik
GM Walks Away From $3.5B Battery Factory, Leaving Samsung SDI In Full Control
Mansory Turned the Ford GT Into a $1.8 Million Supercar Nobody Asked For - Autoblog
Ford Fathom on Track: Universal EV Production System Comes to Life at LAP
Acura NEXERA Vision Debuts at Monterey Car Week, Redefining the Future of Acura Design
Introducing the McL 6GT - YouTube
McLaren McL 6GT: The new realisation of Bruce McLaren’s supercar dream
Race Bred, Street Cred: The Two Pedigrees of the Mustang Dark Horse SC
Cadillac unveils V-ONE concept
GM and EVGo open new Flagship Charging Station
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This week Robbie and Sam are joined by Stephanie Brinley. Stephanie drove the Mercedes-Benz CLA and Lexus ES350e, Robbie had the Subaru Uncharted and Sam had the Jeep Cherokee
Sam also had a conversation with Dodge CEO Matt McAlear about the new new Super Bee and what's happening with the brand.
Links
A2 e-tron sets new efficiency benchmark at Audi
Electric Ford Fathom to Be Priced From $29,945 | GreenCars
The 'Freedom Car' Aims The Right Idea At The Wrong Villain
Mercedes Boss Says The Auto Industry Went 'Too Far' With Removing Buttons
EVgo SuperchargersDodge Charger Super Bee
The Hyundai Ioniq 5 N Has A Range Problem. Smaller Wheels Helped A Lot
GM, Chinese automaker extend joint venture for 20 years despite geopolitical tensions with U.S.
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It's just Sam and Robbie this week and Robbie has the BMW M5 Touring while Sam drove the Rivian R1T Quad.
Audi took the wraps off its new Q9 three-row SUV this week while Mercedes-Benz went for the opposite end of the scale with the new GLA crossover. Zoox got a NHTSA waiver for its robotaxi and the feds are finally going to start working on AV regulations. Nissan and Honda are expected to partner on next-generation software platforms. If a bill in congress goes through, Mercedes-Benz could get booted from the US market and Jim Farley expects the Chinese to be here within a decade anyway. BYD is launching its new Racco Kei EV in Japan and NHTSA may also try to make door handles safer. Walmart is pushing ahead with deployment of its charging network while Florida wants to use EV charging funds to build infrastructure for eVTOL air taxis.
Links
The 2027 Audi Q9 Is the Largest Model In Automaker’s History and Its New Flagship
Shaq’s One-Off Electric Coupe Just Turned Up In A Salvage Yard - Autoblog
Zoox granted first-ever NHTSA commercial exemption for purpose-built robotaxi
Honda and Nissan to jointly develop next-generation car operating system - The Japan Times
Walmart Is The Future Of EV Charging In America - The Autopian
Ford’s Jim Farley Warns Staff Chinese Cars Could Hit America Within 5-10 Years | Carscoops
Under pressure over China backers, Mercedes CEO pledges to defend U.S. business
Aurora reports Q2 results, details per-mile pricing - FreightWaves
BYD launches the 'world's first' SDV kei EV, starting at just $13,000
It Was a Trap? Electronic Car Door Handles May Finally Get Safer
Florida Got $200 Million For EV Chargers. It Wants To Spend It On Air Taxis Instead
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This week Sam had nothing scheduled so he drove his 1990 Miata around. Robbie joined in a bit late to tell us about the Lucid Gravity and Kia Telluride X-Pro SX Prestige while Nicole shared some thoughts on driving her spouse's Wrangler PHEV.
Jalopnik provided a reader listicle on concepts that didn't translate well to production. Recurrent provided some data on rising prices of used EVs. Ford invited us out to Michigan Speedway to sample some products from its custom garage and see the new Bronco Desert Rising Edition. Ford also announced a partnership with GenerLink to make connecting an F-150 to the house for power backup easier. Ford is also going to be the first automaker to use Apple Maps in its upcoming Universal Electric Vehicle platform. Stellantis is adopting Mobileye's REM maps to enhance its ADAS systems and Mobileye CEO Amnon Shashua is retiring. Honda teased the next-gen Ridgeline that is still 2 years away and has stopped producing the Civic Si and Integra A-Spec with manual transmissions. We also have some listener emails.
Finally we end the episode with some sad news, but don't worry, the show is going on.
Links
These Concept Cars Spawned The Most Disappointing Production Vehicles - Jalopnik
These Are The 5 Best Used EV Deals For Range: Study
Apple Maps to Power the Navigation Experience for the Ford Universal Electric Vehicle Platform
Ditch the Extension Cord Spaghetti: An Easier, More Affordable Way to Power Your Home
Mobileye to Supply Cloud-Enhanced ADAS for Select Future Stellantis Vehicles
Some People Love DIY Customization. Ford Built a Shortcut for Everyone Else
How Utah's Desert Landscape Inspired New, Bold Ford Bronco Design
Mobileye announces planned leadership transition
Honda Civic Si And Manual Acura Integra Are Going To Die, But Only For A Little While - Jalopnik
Hyundai’s 2027 Kona Shows Boxy Exterior Look, New Cockpit Design in Fresh Renderings - autoevolution
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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.
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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 range-extender hybrid uses supercar tech for efficiency boost | Autocar
Volkswagen could build its Chinese saloons and SUVs in Europe | Autocar
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
The Nissan Altima, Once Inescapable, Is Finally Dead
Dongfeng Wants To Sell These Two EVs In Canada Next Year For Less Than $25,000 USD - Jalopnik
General Motors EV drivers can now charge at over 120 IONNA locations nationwide
Flock Says Its Cameras Worked 'Correctly' When Police Tracked and Ambushed Me for No Reason
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This week Robbie was driving the Chevy Trax and Sam had the Ford Maverick XLT Hybrid AWD and Subaru Uncharted GT.
In the news we discuss our friend Joel getting tracked by flock for an allegedly stolen license plate on a press car. We also have longer loans, right to repair, testing driver response time with touch screens, AVs and first responders, the Fiat Topolino, new EU safety rules, an electric hot hatch from MG, and a proposal to require multiple sensor types for AVs in New Jersey.
Links
How Flock Cameras Wrongly Tracked Me For Days over ‘Stolen’ Plates and Sent Police After Me
Almost A Quarter Of New Car Buyers Got 7-Year Loans Last Quarter - Jalopnik
Touchscreens in cars are moving in the wrong direction | Vi Bilägare
Farmers Finally Get a John Deere Right to Repair Agreement That Doesn’t Screw Them Over
NHTSA calls out autonomous cars for interfering with first responders - Engadget
America’s cheapest new EV is smaller than a ping-pong table and tops out at 19mph | The Verge
Safer cars, safer roads: New rules take effect - European Commission
New Lexus LFA aims to win over EV sceptics with V10 feel | Autocar
The robotaxi law that could ban Tesla | The Verge
New Jersey could ban Tesla’s Robotaxi with one line about sensors
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Sam and Robbie both had the Ford Explorer Tremor this week and Nicole rounded out the Ford fest with the F-350 King Ranch PowerStroke duallie.
Diesel cars are fading away in Europe and BMW has launched the next-generation X5 including an all electric iX5. California is bringing back some EV incentives for first-time buyers and the Kia Niro is going hybrid only for 2027. Thieves have been stealing truckloads of batteries from a Tesla factory and Ferrari is bringing back a simulated manual transmission.
Sam also has a conversation with Christopher Maiwald, CEO and Founder of charger manufacturer Lectron.
Links
Diesel's demise nears as Volkswagen axes diesel Golf after 50 years | Autocar
Why Ford's 3.0L Power Stroke Diesel Died An Ignoble Death - Jalopnik
New California Incentive Gives Some First-Time EV Buyers $3,500 Instant Discount - Jalopnik
Our Readers Came Up With These Honest Auto Company Slogans - Jalopnik
Someone Keeps Stealing Entire Truckloads Of Tesla Batteries
Polestar Is Offering Up to $25,000 Off Its 3 and 4 EVs
Toyota Announces $3.6B Expansion, 2,000 New Jobs at its San Antonio Plant
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Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyE460 - 1h 30m - Jul 7, 2026 - Is Slate Cheap Enough
This week Nicole shares her adventure of trying to get a test drive in a BMW, and testing the Subaru Crosstrek hybrid and Ford Maverick hybrid. Robbie went on an adventure in the new Subaru Outback and Sam did truck stuff with the Ford Maverick Lobo.
In the news, Jeep teased the new Cherokee Trailhawk, a Toyota engineer said he's like a Rav4 Ute, and we discuss bad old car ads. IIHS crashed old and new Blazers, Polestar pulled out of the US market, Honda is bringing back the Element, our pal Andre tries a restomoded 23-window VW bus and we look at the new Hyundai Elantra. We also spend a lot of time discussing Slate.
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Thrill To Four Dull Commercials For Dazzlingly Boring '70s And '80s Cars! - The Autopianngly-boring-70s-and-80s-cars/
Toyota RAV4 ute market would be 'quite appealing', says top engineer
2026 vs. 1996 Chevrolet Blazer IIHS crash test
Polestar strengthens its focus on Europe following decision under the U.S. Connected Vehicle Rule
Honda Element Returning in 2029
U.S. Initial Quality Study (IQS) | JD Power
Is This EV-Converted Volkswagen Microbus Brilliant or Blasphemy?
Vintage Vehicles | Modern Classic Cars | Kindred Motorworks
Next-generation Hyundai Elantra brings striking new look | Autocar
GMC introduces the most advanced, luxurious, and powerful Sierra 1500 ever
Study: People Wanted Tech-Savvy Cars, And Now They Can't Afford Them
Everyone Loves The Slate Truck. I'm Not Ready To Celebrate Yet
We Ride Along in Slate's $25,000 Electric Pickup - Mobility Engineering Technology
We Ride Along in Slate's $25,000 Electric Pickup
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Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyE459 - 1h 51m - Jun 29, 2026 - 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.
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Porsche is enhancing the driving experience of all Taycan models
Chevrolet Introduces the Next-Generation 2027 Silverado 1500, the Most Powerful and Advanced Silverado Everen/2026/jun/0516-chevrolet-next-generation-2027-silverado.html
Electrify America Opens New EV Fast Charging Station in Santa Barbara, California
The 2026 Jeep Recon’s EPA Rating Confirms It’s An Energy Guzzler
Hyundai’s Electric Sedan Just Beat The Lexus LFA Around The Nürburgring - Autoblog
Rivian faces a class action lawsuit over self-driving in its early vehicles - Engadget
The New Chevy Bolt Was Driven Until It Died. Here’s What Its Battery Buffer Looks Like
Carvana Quietly Bought Several Stellantis Dealerships And Now Sells New Cars Too - Jalopnik
Here's Where GM Will Install New Sodium-Ion Batteries | Podcast
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