Audi Price Hikes, Driving the New Solterra, Restoring Classic Cars as EVs
About this episode
Jill and Tom dive into the latest automotive news, including Audi's price hikes and the new Subaru Solterra's updates. They discuss the buying experience of a Mazda CX-30, highlighting its performance and features. The episode also features an interview with Justin Lundy, CEO of Everrati, who shares insights on converting classic cars into electric vehicles, emphasizing the blend of modern technology with vintage charm. The hosts explore off-road capabilities, pricing, and the future of electric vehicles in the market.
The hosts open the show briefly discussing Tom’s experiences car shopping with his 25-year-old daughter. After test driving five cars, and much careful consideration, a car has been purchased. Listen in for details.
In the news, Jill and Tom talk about Audi tariff-related price increases, Chrysler’s crazy Grizzly Peak minivan concept vehicle, and the Dodge Durango going V8 only for 2026.
Still in the first segment, Jill reviews the updated 2026 Subaru Solterra, which now enjoys more power and greater range.
In the second segment, the hosts are joined by Justin Lunny, CEO of Everrati. Everrati restores classic cars, fitting them with modern electric powertrains. Listen in to learn what cars the company is currently restoring, and what it costs to bring a vintage Land Rover, Mercedes-Benz, or Porsche 911 back to life with an all-electric drivetrain.
In the last segment Jill is subjected to Tom’s “LX” trim-level quiz. The hosts closed out the show discussing the 2026 Solterra’s off-road ability and AWD drivetrain.
Mazda Cx30
"I'm going to talk about it a little bit right now just very quickly. But she purchased a 2024 certified pre-owned Mazda CX-30 Carbon Edition Turbo. Woohoo."
Toyota Sand
".... No, more of almost like a metallic version of a Toyota sand color. Okay."
Hyundai Kona
"And here's a weird fun fact for you. The Hyundai Kona no longer exists. They have sold out of 2025s."
Kia Seltos
"...ona, either wait a little while or go drive a Kia Seltos. Right, or by used."
Nissan Juke
"Okay. With 2024 Nissan Juke, it looks like a kid took it to college. I would ..."
Dodge Hornet
"...e was she looking at? Oh, she looked at the Dodge Hornet, a very specific one also in a weird color. Okay."
Genesis GV60
"...now if you remember that weird lime green Genesis GV60 color. Yeah."
Mitsubishi Eclipse
"... was a bronze brass that the, the last Mitsubishi Eclipse car was launched in. And every picture of it, eve..."
Volkswagen Id Buzz
"...So actually next week, later this week, I get the ID buzz, the Volkswagen buzz. Okay."
Chrysler Pacifica
"I saw this. The Chrysler Pacifica Grizzly Peak concept. Yes."
Challenger Hellcat
"...nk we're one announcement away from that. And the Hellcat version and the, I mean, it was just so much fun...."
Toyota bZ4X
"Yes. That's no longer the BZ-4X. Hallelujah."
Subaru Solterra
"...well. He's six foot three and previously with the Solterra, a lot of taller drivers had a problem with the s..."
Toyota Prius
"Yeah. Um, because it's like that in the Toyota Prius too. Yeah."
Dodge Charger
"...nstalled and they, I think they're offering a CCS charger for free with the purchase of the car."
Ford F-150 Lightning
"...it for Ford, but the one that came with the F-150 Lightning, huge. Yeah."
Porsche 911
"... on some of these gorgeous, gorgeous cars. So the 911s, we principally focus on the 964 era, which is, y..."
Remastered Singer Vehicle Design
"...iconic. The 964, which if you're into combustion, Singer Vehicle Design have done an excellent job of creating that into ..."
Porsche Taycan
"...s make a late 80s, early 90s Porsche still like a Taycan. You know, we want to keep its character, you kno..."
Porsche 964
"So 911 is a great example. So the Porsche 964 that we is our kind of our mainstay at the moment..."
Honda Civic
"...vorite phrase. It is the twenty twenty five Honda Civic sedan. Is that available in LX trim?"
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross
"...of the way out. The twenty twenty five Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross, a vehicle we talk about all the time"
Toyota Camry
"...wn and underlined it three times. The 2025 Toyota Camry. Now all hybrid."
Wrangler Rubicon
"... it was nothing crazy. It's not like going to the Rubicon Trail or doing any serious rock climbing or anyth..."
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