952: Cadillac F1, The Price Of Sim, Naturally Violent Engines
About this episode
Excitement brews as Cadillac gears up to join Formula One in 2026, marking a significant shift in the racing landscape. The hosts discuss the implications of this addition, including engine supply challenges and the potential for new drivers. The episode also dives into the latest concepts from the LA Auto Show, highlighting trends in off-roading and overlanding vehicles. A listener's inquiry about the value of driving simulators sparks a lively debate on their effectiveness compared to real-life driving experiences, with both hosts sharing their differing views on the subject.
Mazda Mx5
"It's a big deal, or there's a lot going on. Another thing's going on this week, in fact, since we won't have a podcast, please remember that some time in the afternoon on Thanksgiving Thursday, when you're in the food coma and the awkward conversations have happened at dinner and you're looking for something to pass the time, may I recommend watching our Mazda MX-5 versus BMW Z4 piece that will drop on the main channel right there in the little Thanksgiving afternoon. We'd love for you to watch it that we're very excited about that piece, cool thing coming also for Christmas Day to really help you with family, but this is the Thanksgiving one."
Toyota A90
"We've got the youngest and the oldest drivers on the F1 grid. That's funny. John Glenn went back to space in his 80s. Yes. They sent William Shatner to space at a 90 years old. I mean, let's push the boundaries. Mario is driving a car. Can you imagine that would get eyeballs?"
Volkswagen Id Buzz
"...rlanding thing like every other company. With the ID buzz. What a cool thing to turn the buzz into an off-r..."
Genesis GV70
"...ew one. It has more. We've got a new 2026 Genesis GV70. The updates look quite fresh. I really love the ..."
Genesis G70
".... The updates look quite fresh. I really love the G70. And another Subaru that you can't have, and won'..."
Acura Integra
"...owered. But this has a 1.5 liter turbo out of the Integra, and it has all-wheel drive. I think this is a sc..."
Ford Mustang
"...hings that like last year's show, the GTD concept Mustang. You know, we're waiting for that to arrive, fina..."
Porsche 911
"...s closes and Porsche is now offering that many in 911s. I get it."
Lotus Amira
"...everyday exotic too. It's the blue version of the Amira. It is."
Toyota Gr86
"...of those cars are like, really? That's not what a GR86 would feel like. And we've tracked that GR86 quit..."
Hyundai Grandeur
"...d there? Because that part of the experience, the grandeur of the experience, it isn't as important on the t..."
Aston Martin Vanquish
"because I'm glad to be here. With my vanquish. V12."
Porsche 928
"...ng. Clearly it happened in the old time with that 928 bill. You know what you could have bought for the..."
Chevrolet Camaro
"...king at Mustangs, you need to drive an equivalent Camaro and drive an equivalent Corvette."
Chevrolet Corvette
"...rive an equivalent Camaro and drive an equivalent Corvette. Why aren't you driving a Corvette?"
Honda S2000
"...blue accents are different. I'm talking about the S2000s that were blue exterior and blue interior. We had..."
Ford Fiesta St
"I saw this. Can it become the new electric fiesta ST with its 1497 kilograms. It's considered light fo..."
5 Renault 5
"...into the Alpine so that is the hot version of the Renault 5 Supermini. It's an all EV car and I feel like wha..."
Hyundai Ionic
"...ne, maybe they will, and that is make it what the Hyundai Ionic 5N has become. Okay, sure."
Subaru BRZ
"...trum of pain for our significant others? He has a BRZ that he loves but his wife has now refused to rid..."
Lotus Elise
"... not just a random pillow. Like I got one for the Elise that, I mean, pardon me, the Amira that works pre..."
Cadillac Escalade V
"But you know what? I take that back because the Cadillac Escalade V series in red, fantastic. It looks great."
Nissan Gtr
"...rove every generation of blank vehicle. Did every GTR, every fiber, every golf. A lot more recently."
Ford Bronco
"A lot more recently. They put out every bronco too. You know, we just kind of fell into it with ..."
Renault Wind
"...p. Some of those were scary both for snow and for wind. Modern tops on like the 911 cabriolet is awesome..."
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