About this episode
Robbie has family commitments today so Perry Stern is sitting in with Nicole and Sam. Perry's been driving the McLaren 750S in Volcano Yellow and Cadillac Escalade. Nicole had the new gas powered Chevy Equinox and Sam had the new 2025 Mini Cooper S 4-door. In the news we discuss Audi's latest attempt to reinvent the steering wheel stalk and BMW's new flax fiber composites. Most of China's auto plants are barely producing any vehicles and Congress is trying to gut fuel economy, emissions standards and kill any incentive for EVs. Hyundai and Toyota think 60 miles of range is enough for a plug-in hybrid. Stellantis is testing Fiat 500e's with swappable battery modules. Changes to the national electrical code could kill DIY EV charger installs. Ram cranks up the powertrain warranty and Honda launches an electric delivery vehicle for Europe. Links Audi Q3 reinvents the stalk BMW creates plant fiber composites China auto plants average 49% utilzation Congessional majority aiming to gut emissions, CAFE, IRA Hyundai/Toyota pausing race for ultra long range PHEVs Stellantis testing battery swap 500e with Ample Electric code change could ban DIY charger installs Ram launches 10year/100K mile warranty Honda launches Fastport eQuad prototype Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy