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Since they are on the minivan topic, it's time to talk about Pete Davidson's tricked out minivan. Are you over the \"I'm getting a COOL minivan\" cliche?  Kelly and Lizz also have some new base model luxuries. Some are better than others... \n\nChecking in with Industry News, Mitsubishi continues to try and find their way in automotives. So far they haven't been successful, could that change soon? Speaking of success, Stellantis sales are down once again for 2025. What can save them? \n\nIn Ditch the Drive-Thru, Kelly made a beef soup that impressed the entire family on New Year's Day. 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