In this wildly scatterbrained episode, we break down the biggest reveals from the LA Auto Show, including updates on Honda’s Prelude, the Jeep Recon, the redesigned Telluride, and Stellantis’ ever-confusing EV strategy. We also dive deep into Tesla’s shockingly high German inspection failure rates, and answer a listener's question about how much EV range you really need—especially if you live somewhere brutally hot like Phoenix.
Topics Covered:
LA Auto Show: What’s new, what’s exciting, what’s… confusing
Jeep’s EV lineup and the puzzling brand strategy
Honda Prelude: performance expectations & pricing concerns
Kia Telluride engine updates
Tesla’s poor showing in German TÜV inspections
Real-world EV range needs in extreme climates
BrightDrop, GM decisions, and future EV vans
Nissan’s odd Rogue/Outlander plug-in hybrid mashup
