About this episode
A lively discussion centers on the competitive landscape of electric pickups, particularly comparing Ford's upcoming model to the minimalist Slate truck. The hosts also delve into Cadillac's new customization program for the CT5 Blackwing, allowing extensive personalization options. They explore new models showcased at Monterey Car Week, including Acura's RSX prototype and Infiniti's bold new designs. The episode wraps up with a candid listener email addressing quality concerns in the automotive industry, highlighting the complexities of brand loyalty amidst varying experiences.
This week Nicole has 2 "SUVs", the Nissan Kicks and Ford Expedition King Ranch while Sam discusses the Toyota Tacoma Trailhunter and Subaru Forester Hybrid.
Ford announced plans to build low cost EVs in Louisville Kentucky, Cadillac announced a new custom build program and we have a first look at the Hyundai Ioniq 2. At Monterey Car Week, debuts included the Acura RSX, the Lexus Sport Concept, the Cadillac Elevated Velocity, Karma Gyesera and Infiniti QX65 and QX80 concepts.
Links
Ford to build $30K electric pickup in Louisville
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Ford Maverick
"... I think especially, you know, if it's, if it's a maverick size truck, I mean, we'll call popular maverick i..."
Dodge Viper
"[SPEAKER_05]: Yeah, these one of one programs, I think are pretty interesting. [SPEAKER_05]: Dodge did it with the last run of Viper's, the last few hundred Viper's, a few years back. [SPEAKER_05]: They did a one of one program, so each customer could order and customize theirs, however they wanted, and then whatever combination they picked, that was off the table for any subsequent customers."
Cadillac Lyric
"... name on a car on a utility based on the Cadillac lyric, a more wagon-like vehicle. [SPEAKER_05]: And the..."
Mercury Monterey
"...ouse-built EV. [SPEAKER_05]: And now this week in Monterey, they have showed it as the RSX prototype. [SPEAK..."
Nissan Leaf
"[SPEAKER_05]: Oh, and the leaf. [SPEAKER_05]: They showed us the new leaf, which..."
Nissan Pathfinder
"...ixy, which is an infinities version of the Nissan Pathfinder, with the third row removed, and the roof chopped..."
Ford Mustang
"..., it's similar to the idea that Ford did with the Mustang Machi. [SPEAKER_05]: which was, you know, to have..."
Ford Expedition
"...ze SUV. [SPEAKER_05]: Not much different from the expedition you were driving. [SPEAKER_01]: Correct."
Jeep Grand Cherokee
"...at else? [SPEAKER_05]: It was the Cherokee or the Grand Cherokee track hoc. [SPEAKER_02]: Okay."
Delorean DMC-12
"...his when I look at this and that mean pictures of Delorean. [SPEAKER_02]: That's all I see when I look at th..."
Hyundai Genesis
"...ook me back to New York this year when we saw the Genesis concept, which, I mean, it's a very different veh..."
Toyota GR GT
"...enty two Toyota first showed a concept called the GR GT three concept. [SPEAKER_05]: So this was a concep..."
Hyundai Ionic
"... at the IA mobility show in Munich. [SPEAKER_05]: Hyundai Ionic II. [SPEAKER_01]: Another Ionic."
Jeep Wrangler
"... that when I bought that. [SPEAKER_02]: We have a Wrangler. [SPEAKER_02]: He have, and it's had problems oft..."
Dodge Charger
"... had their vehicles before. [SPEAKER_02]: I had a charger. [SPEAKER_02]: We had a Cherokee and, you know, w..."
Toyota Tundra
"...and fuel injectors Toyota had a big recall on the tundra for the three point four liter twin turbo V-sixes..."
Volkswagen Passat
"... caller earlier, we had a two thousand Volkswagen Passat wagon with the one point eight leader for cylinde..."
Volkswagen Beetle
"...you're going to, and I've had, I had a Volkswagen Beetle. [SPEAKER_02]: I had a, I had a Jetta once, and t..."
Volkswagen Jetta
"...Volkswagen Beetle. [SPEAKER_02]: I had a, I had a Jetta once, and then I replaced it with a Beetle. [SPEA..."
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