Breaking News, Extra Episode! Honda Cancels All New US EVs, ZR1X Driven! Warning: We Get VERY Political! | Ep. 328
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A lively discussion unfolds around Honda's surprising cancellation of all new US electric vehicles, coinciding with rising gas prices amid Middle East tensions. The hosts debate the political and economic implications of EV mandates, subsidies, and market realities. They also dive into high-performance cars, including the powerful Corvette ZR1X, BMW M2 CS, Lamborghini Temurario, and the record-setting Yang-Wing U9 Extreme. The conversation balances technical insights, personal car ownership philosophies, and the cultural shifts impacting automotive preferences today.
( https://www.alltfl.com/ ) Check out our new spot to find ALL our content, from news to videos and our podcasts! In this breaking news bonus episode of TFL Car Chat, we’re joined by MotoMan from @MMTVCars to discuss Honda’s massive strategy shift. The automaker has officially pulled the plug on its highly anticipated 0 Series electric sedan and SUV, citing a cooling U.S. market and shifting federal policies. We break down what this $15 billion retreat means for the industry and how it reflects a broader return to affordable gas and hybrid vehicles as EV adoption hits a major speed bump.
The conversation then shifts to high-octane performance, headlined by the mind-blowing Corvette ZR1X. With 1,250 hp and a 0–60 mph time of just 1.68 seconds, it’s officially entered hypercar territory. We also dive into the Lamborghini Temerario’s 10,000-rpm V8 hybrid, the raw analog thrill of the Nilu 27, and the record-shattering Yangwang U9 Xtreme, which recently clocked an absurd 308 mph. Whether it's the track-ready BMW M2 CS or rear-wheel-drive ZR1 purism, this episode covers the absolute limits of modern automotive engineering.
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Chevrolet Corvette
"... the ZR1 which I'm excited to hear all about, the Corvette of course, the BMW M2 CS, the Yang-Wing U2 Extre..."
Dodge Charger
"I love EVs. I've got a 240 charger in the hanger. I love that the big value of an E..."
Dacia Duster
"... the right to cancel that money. That was done in duster, dude. And when you still..."
Toyota Prius
"... at that time there was one hybrid and that was a Prius. And so this was like the second gen, third gen ..."
Chevrolet Tahoe
"It's based on what I'm going through. This memory 2008, 2009, people still went and bought Tahoe's. But basically in Landman, there's a point where on the radio,"
Honda Civic
"...that Mark V that we had talked about was a Honda Civic. And basically what that allowed was Toyota, Hon..."
Toyota RAV4
"...ower rate. So the car that is competing with the RAV4 and a RAV4 should cost 30 to 40 grand, they can ..."
Mazda Miatas
"higher taxes on low production internal combustion cars. Cars like Miata's, cars like Z4s. I think they only sell the manual now, but cars like Z4s, cars like Corvettes."
Porsche 911
"...do you buy? I'm talking about Porsche, of course, 911. Okay, so here I have to give a disclaimer."
Testarossa Testarosas
"And that's, that's just F 50s. I'm not talking about F 40s or Testarosa's. Well, okay."
Vulcan Aston Martin Vulcan
"...ies or something like that. And that Vulcan that Aston Martin Vulcan we were shooting that sold in the time that we sh..."
Ford Gt350
"And I liken it to something you understand because now I understand you grew up in a Ford household. There is there's a thing called a GT 500 and there's a thing called a GT 350. Yeah."
Shelby GT500
"And I liken it to something you understand because now I understand you grew up in a Ford household. There is there's a thing called a GT 500 and there's a thing called a GT 350. Yeah."
Ford Mustang
"Yeah. 500 horsepower in the Mustang platform is perfect. It's beautifully balanced."
Porsche Taycan
"...ike a Tesla Plaid where it hurts your face or our Taycan Turbo S where it feels like it's ripping your fa..."
Model Tesla Plaid
"And the car is so fast. But not in a way like a Tesla Plaid where it hurts your face or our Taycan Turbo S wh..."
Yangwang Yang Wang U9
"...Wang because this is an interesting vehicle. The Yang Wang U9 Extreme. Didn't it just set a record at the Nurb..."
Pontiac Fiero
"...ese statements from when I first bought a Pontiac Fiero. Okay."
Toyota Supra
"Sold it made three grand. Bought a Supra made another three grand. Put the money in the b..."
Volkswagen Beetle
"...adillac because everyone, it's like a Volkswagen Beetle. Everyone's got a story like,"
Porsche Carrera T
"What model? 992.2 Carrera T with a manual or a Corvette E-Ray. Oh, interesti..."
Toyota 4Runner
"...programming at the next week where we're back to 4Runners. So there you go."
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