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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

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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

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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

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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.
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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
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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.
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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

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