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953: The Last-Mile Solution, Jacked Up Hatchbacks, Driving Down Stairwells
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About this episode
Exploring the intersection of automotive passion and personal stories, this episode dives into the recent departure of Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares and the implications for the brand's future. The hosts discuss the need for manufacturers to create appealing vehicles amid shifting EV strategies. They also critique Jaguar's new design direction, highlighting the disconnect between concept and reality. Listener Tom's car debate leads to discussions on performance SUVs and the potential of electric vehicles, with recommendations for unique and engaging options.
Topics:
stellantis news
jaguar design critique
electric vehicle strategies
performance SUVs
listener car debate
hybrid options
unique cars
adaptive cruise control
Cars:
Acura MDX
Alfa Romeo Stelvio
Audi S3
BMW X3
BMW X5
BMW Z4
Cadillac Escalade
Cadillac Escalade-V
Cadillac V16
Cadillac XT6
Chevrolet Corvette
Chrysler 300
Ford F-150
Genesis G90
Genesis GV70
Genesis GV80
Hyundai Genesis
Hyundai Ioniq 5
Hyundai Sonata
Jaguar Type 00
Jeep J10
Lotus Emira
Lucid Air
Mazda CX-70
Mazda MX-5 / Miata
Porsche Cayenne
Porsche Cayman
Porsche Macan
Porsche Panamera
Tesla Model 3
Tesla Model Y
Toyota Camry
Toyota GR Yaris
Volkswagen Golf
Volkswagen Karmann Ghia
Volvo XC60
Volvo XC90
The Type 00 from Jaguar has been revealed! The guys don’t usually go in-depth about concept cars, but when was the last time a car company changed itself so dramatically? They debate sporty commuters for Tom in Dallas, a Jeep Scrambler owner who believes life is too short to drive something you don’t love. Social media questions ask what struggling automaker would the guys want to save if they became CEO, what’s the best OE-style interior upgrade, and should you share a dedicated fun car with a friend?
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Mazda MX-5 / Miata
"...ed away from eating too much and watched our MX-5 Miata versus Z4, Hunchlotter package. The manual transm..."
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Chrysler 300
"...ng nose cabin at the back and then saw a Chrysler 300 drive by. It was like, wait a minute. Could be. S..."
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Cadillac V16
"...erested. So if this car has a long nose that says V16 or V12 and yet doesn't and is still built on a sk..."
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Porsche Panamaria
"...us through there. Other than the first generation Porsche Panamaria got to fit people in the back seats. That's what ..."
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Ford F150
"A 1982 Jeep scrambler. Remember those? A 1985 Jeep scrambler. That's right. Two scramblers. I haven't seen that sentence in the history of the podcast. No, it's got scramblers. And you you have it. You've restored it. It's awesome. And a 2013 F-150 4x4 platinum edition quad cab. And then you just inherited a 2014 Lexus ES-300H, which is the exact counterpoint with 45,000 miles. the Cayman came out"
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Volvo XC90
"It did on the day Gifted to him by his mother-in-law when she stopped driving. These are the cars in your garage currently. And this does not include your wife's 2016 XC 90 which you prove is a great SUV. This is your right. This is not small sports car thinking. And that's where you're leaning, which is crazy. He's got two scramblers. Two Jeep scramblers. Not one, but two Jeep scramblers. That is cool. He restored the 85 one. Completely restored it. Wow. Well, Tom has been driving this Lexus to take advantage of the approximate 37 miles per gallon. I didn't know ES-300H has got 37 miles to the gallon."
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Genesis GV70
"... where you are. I want you to look at the Genesis GV70. That is one of our very favorites in the center...."
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Volkswagen Golf
"...u should at least drive the Volkswagen GTI or the Golf R because there's going to be more luxurious. The..."
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Genesis G90
"...because Genesis is awesome. And I experienced the G90, the luxurious sedan. Sure, yeah, yeah. It's abou..."
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Hyundai Genesis
"... selling the F-150. That means three cars go. The Genesis is on my mind because Genesis is awesome. And I e..."
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Genesis GV80
"...t it has. Yeah, fair. Well, now apply that to the GV80 and now think about the GV80 coupe because that's..."
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Mazda Cx70
"...epower. So now there you go. Mazda also makes the CX70 as a plug-in hybrid. That could be a consideratio..."
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Alfa Romeo Stelvio
"... about a BMW X5? I really enjoyed the Alpha Romeo Stelvio Compatizione. I was so impressed by how it drove...."
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Volvo XC60
"...great to drive. I agree with you. Also, the Volvo XC60 Black Edition, that's newer, smaller. What if you..."
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Cadillac Escalade
"...of the whole bunch would be a Tahoe or a Cadillac Escalade, but they're huge. They're too big for your needs..."
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Cadillac XT6
"...ds. You don't need, I mean Cadillac has it on the XT6 and all the other Cadillacs, but whatever. I thou..."
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Tesla Model
"...any EVs. I want you to take a serious look at the Tesla Model 3 Performance because it's going to have plenty o..."
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Tesla Model 3
"...s. I want you to take a serious look at the Tesla Model 3 Performance because it's going to have plenty of ..."
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Hyundai Ionic 5
"...g every automotive outlet on the planet calls the Hyundai Ionic 5 NSUV. Fair."
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Volkswagen Carmen Gia
"Yeah, I know. With that Carmen Gia. No, a few people to do this."
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Hyundai Sonata
"...correctly that my parents got a brand new Hyundai Sonata? How is it?"
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Toyota Camry
"... market they were looking in, Honda, Ford, Toyota Camry, the new Sonata all now available with all-wheel ..."
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Porsche Cayenne
"gray or black, cayenne turbo, because in any downtown area,"
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Cadillac Escalade V
"Tell of you. Could a Cadillac Escalade V series fall into this category"
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Toyota GR Yaris
"like a Yaris, but it's a GR Yaris. And it's super quick and"
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Porsche Macon
"he bought his wife for 2025 Porsche Macon as the daily"
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Porsche Cayman
"that we've compared the Cayman and the C8 and we had high praise"
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Chevrolet C8
"You're now pondering should you trade the C8 Certainly the things"
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Lotus Amir
"and the first time we drove the Lotus Amir, we put those three together."
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