Lamborghini Cancels Its EV! Ferrari Manual Comeback? Doug Predicts the Future.
About this episode
Celebrating their 100th episode, the hosts dive into recent automotive news including Lincoln's plan to create a luxury Bronco, debating its feasibility and market appeal. Doug predicts Ferrari will reintroduce a manual transmission, sparking discussion on brand identity and enthusiast appeal. They also cover Lamborghini's decision to cancel its electric supercar, contrasting it with Ferrari's electric ambitions. The episode blends industry insights with playful banter about off-road SUVs, luxury branding challenges, and the future of performance cars.
Ford Bronco
"...podcast the depression was in full swing Lincoln Bronco folks I'm not gonna gloat I'm not gonna gloat ma..."
G-Class Gwagon
"idiot but I'm not gonna gloat however I did say on this podcast that Lincoln should make a Bronco and then they did a Lincoln G-wagon based on the Bronco I want Lincoln to go out there and make a G-wagon like Abraham himself hopefully"
Lincoln Navigator
"...agon like Abraham himself hopefully this isn't a navigator with a different Lincoln grill what happened is a..."
Nissan XTerra
"... cannot you know handle this I also predicted the XTERRA and and years ago I said coming back and years a..."
Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon
""Lexus should make a G-wagon and then they took the GX and made it like a square""
The G-Wagon is a fancy SUV made by Mercedes-Benz that looks like a box and can drive on very rough roads. It's popular for being both tough and luxurious.
The Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon is a luxury off-road SUV known for its distinctive boxy shape, strong off-road capability, and high-end features. It has a long history as a military and civilian vehicle.
refresh
"they said this week that the Broncos not getting a refresh at all because it's selling well it's selling yeah it's been a point you know the Corvette refresh was they took the buttons off the right over they won't even do that this basically is the refresh right"
A refresh means the car maker makes some changes to a car model to keep it looking new and updated, but it's not a completely new car.
A refresh in the automotive industry refers to a mid-cycle update to a vehicle, which can include cosmetic changes, feature updates, or minor mechanical improvements without a full redesign.
Chevrolet Corvette
"the Corvette refresh was they took the buttons off the right over they won't even do that this basically is the refresh right"
The Chevrolet Corvette is a fast sports car from America. Sometimes car makers update the car with new buttons or looks, which is called a refresh.
The Chevrolet Corvette is a famous American sports car known for its performance and distinctive design. A refresh refers to updates or changes made to the car's features or styling during its production cycle.
Ford Expedition
"...avigator but I would argue that the you know the expedition is a much already lends itself to much more it'll..."
doors come off
"very interesting to see how does a Lincoln Bronco the doors come off like do you know what I mean"
Certain cars let you take the doors off so you can feel more open and see better when driving off-road.
Some off-road vehicles, like the Ford Bronco, have removable doors to enhance the outdoor driving experience and improve visibility during off-roading.
Land Rover Defender
"...had a two-door Lincoln Bronco with a V8 like the Defender 90 V8 that would down I'm into it I mean they wi..."
NVH
"because like it the Bronco is not a car where NVH is a thing they're thinking about much"
NVH means how much noise, shaking, and roughness you feel inside a car. Cars with low NVH are quieter and smoother to ride in.
NVH stands for Noise, Vibration, and Harshness, which are factors that affect the comfort and refinement of a vehicle. Lower NVH means a quieter and smoother ride, often prioritized in luxury cars.
chassis
"I do kind of wonder if they'll actually just shorten like the expedition chassis"
The chassis is like the car's skeleton. It holds everything together and helps the car drive properly.
A chassis is the base frame of a vehicle that supports the body and other components. It determines the vehicle's size, strength, and sometimes its driving dynamics.
rear-wheel drive
"well it's the expo remember the Explorer chassis which is rear-wheel"
Rear-wheel drive means the back wheels make the car move. This can help the car handle better, especially for big vehicles.
Rear-wheel drive means the engine's power is sent to the rear wheels of the vehicle. This setup can improve handling and balance, especially in larger SUVs and trucks.
Ford Explorer
"well it's the expo remember the Explorer chassis which is rear-wheel"
The Ford Explorer is a medium-sized SUV that many families use. It drives with power sent to the back wheels and can handle some rough roads.
The Ford Explorer is a midsize SUV that has evolved over generations, currently built on a rear-wheel-drive platform. It balances family-friendly features with off-road capability.
crawl control
"you add a crawl control you're done benchmark this to the Yukon Denali not to the G wagon"
Crawl control is a feature that helps a car drive slowly and safely over rough ground without you having to do much.
Crawl control is an off-road driving aid that automatically manages throttle and brakes to help the vehicle move slowly and steadily over difficult terrain.
Lincoln Blackwood
""blackwood like that was an idea like oh there's so many people love this one great idea let's do a Lincoln well it turns out that the people who want pickup trucks don't want a luxury brand name""
The Lincoln Blackwood is a fancy pickup truck made by Lincoln. It tried to mix a truck's usefulness with luxury, but many truck buyers didn’t want a luxury brand name on their pickups.
The Lincoln Blackwood was a luxury pickup truck produced by Lincoln, a luxury brand of Ford. It was notable for combining pickup truck utility with luxury features, but it was not widely embraced by traditional pickup buyers.
luxury EV demand
"there's no demand for a luxury ev he said it does not have the specific emotional connection that we want with our customers"
Luxury EV demand means how many people want expensive electric cars. Some car makers think people don't feel as connected to electric luxury cars as they do to gas ones.
Luxury electric vehicle (EV) demand refers to the market interest and customer desire for high-end electric cars. Some manufacturers believe that luxury EVs lack the emotional connection that traditional gas-powered luxury cars offer to their customers.
EV
"want an ev lambo so but and yeah I think I think this is a smart move for them both from a branding perspective of just like yeah like being like we're not like ferrari like you feel really stupid and marinello right now yeah but also like you probably wouldn't have done that and those people have seen what that looks like and so they're sitting here looking at their electric hatchback and lambo's out like we ain't gonna do this there's a plug-in version of the uris like do we need the full ev"
An EV is a car that runs only on electricity instead of gas or diesel.
EV stands for electric vehicle, which is a car powered entirely by electricity stored in batteries, producing zero tailpipe emissions.
Lamborghini Urus
"and lambo's out like we ain't gonna do this there's a plug-in version of the uris like do we need the full ev when I was a kid a child a wee lad ferrari was the company for connoisseurs"
The Urus is a big fancy SUV made by Lamborghini that is very fast and looks sporty.
The Lamborghini Urus is a high-performance luxury SUV that combines Lamborghini's sports car DNA with the practicality of an SUV. It is one of the fastest SUVs on the market and has a powerful engine.
V12 engine
"in modern lambos and you got the v12 staying in the revolto like their design language has been great like they're they're making some smart moves"
A V12 engine is a big engine with 12 cylinders that helps cars go very fast and run smoothly.
A V12 engine is a twelve-cylinder piston engine with cylinders arranged in two banks of six, known for smooth power delivery and high performance.
EV supercars
"if you look at all the other ev supercars they've all failed they're all disasters for i shouldn't but they've gone this far"
EV supercars are very fast cars that run only on electricity instead of gas.
EV supercars are high-performance electric vehicles designed to deliver supercar-level speed and handling without traditional internal combustion engines.
Volkswagen Group
"they're owned by outie yep and the Volkswagen group they that development is all commingled with Porsche and outies etc so they can get away with saying we don't want to use that platform and that work"
Volkswagen Group is a big company that owns many car brands. They share parts and technology between these brands to save money.
Volkswagen Group is a large German automotive conglomerate that owns multiple brands including Volkswagen, Audi, Porsche, and Lamborghini. They often share technology and platforms among their brands to reduce development costs.
Honda S500
"...t that's why they call it the s550 instead of the s500 but is that true when like the rs4 has heritage ..."
Audi Allroad
"long time rs6 showed up it is vastly more popular i think it might even be more popular than the all-road version oh certainly i certainly see them about one to one um and then m5 had to come and outie can create their own demand they have customers interested in this stuff and i'm gonna"
Audi Etron
"there's the right financing deal perhaps what's that deal i i don't know what like a lease cost all right all right is that fair no it's not fair a3 base no he's gonna q4 e-tron he's gonna you could get there with like a hundred month uh loan i'll do one of the like ed bullion one time"
Tata Motors Aria
"...riented outie on sale when it comes out with the aria it absolutely i would really believe this will co..."
Suzuki Jimny
"...llow him next news story please oh yes a tzuzuki jimny yeah okay this is a rendering i guess of uh altho..."
Mercedes-Benz G-Class
"say you're driving around in your g but your real g wagon aren't you a little worried... his old rusty bad color g wagon he's worried that it's going to make him seem less legit"
The G-Wagon is a big, fancy SUV made by Mercedes-Benz. It's popular because it looks cool and can drive off-road, and many people see it as a symbol of success.
The Mercedes-Benz G-Class, often called the G-Wagon, is a luxury full-size SUV known for its boxy design, off-road capability, and strong presence. It has a reputation for being a status symbol and is available in various trims including high-performance AMG variants.
Ford Mustang GTD
"when somebody pulls up next to you the Mustang gt or the bronco sport to the baby for gt the the Mustang gt though is baller"
The Mustang GT is a fast and sporty car made by Ford. It has a strong engine and looks cool, making it popular among car fans.
The Ford Mustang GT is a performance variant of the iconic Mustang sports car, featuring a powerful V8 engine and sporty styling. It is well-regarded for its balance of performance and affordability.
Ford Bronco Sport
"...ebody pulls up next to you the Mustang gt or the bronco sport to the baby for gt the the Mustang gt though is b..."
Ford Mustang
"...s like you when somebody pulls up next to you the Mustang gt or the bronco sport to the baby for gt the th..."
Toyota Prius
"...don't know for sure does that matter the g wagon Prius people are going to see these and laugh at them ..."
Land Rover Freelander
"...e full and this isn't the disco sport this is the freelander equivalent like this is look at you sharing your..."
Mazda MX-5 / Miata
"...ut of maserati's european division that the next miata the n e miata first of all is there's like there ..."
Porsche 911
"... like a Porsche direction where there are hybrid 911s they don't have that much weight are you crazy th..."
Honda Civic
"...ly one no i did not the original insight and the civic the original civic high band the crz that all ha..."
manual transmission
"hear this the manual transmission is dying it is whimpering yeah it is it is it is casting its last breath"
A manual transmission means you have to change gears yourself using a stick and a pedal called the clutch. It makes driving more involved but is less common now.
A manual transmission is a type of gearbox that requires the driver to manually shift gears using a clutch and gear stick. It offers more driver engagement but is becoming less common in modern cars.
Honda Accord
"...or me i don't know i don't even answer that honda accord do you think oh five a court hybrid there's alwa..."
CarPlay
"050 court hybrid car play car play yeah uh well this isn't surprising nick your thoughts on the death of the manual transmission"
CarPlay lets you use your iPhone on your car's screen so you can get directions, make calls, or listen to music more easily and safely.
CarPlay is Apple's system that allows you to connect your iPhone to your car's infotainment screen, enabling access to apps, navigation, and calls safely while driving.
Land Rover Range Rover
"... of lago to my weird and quirky cars like my p38 range Rover my multiply and my e55 wagon they make insurance ..."
Mercedes-Benz E55 AMG
"...y cars like my p38 range Rover my multiply and my e55 wagon they make insurance for collectors like yo..."
Aston Martin DBX
"... i personally would blame the product lineup it's dbx also the uk actually has very favorable tariff s..."
Buick Century
"...k different what is astin martin into in the 21st century in 2028 making a g wagon i don't think maybe tha..."
Lucid Gravity
"...ican eevee company okay they have the air and the gravity yeah they're gonna start making a mid-size at ee..."
Toyota Land Cruiser
"...e you know at the airport there yep and it was a land cruiser that's what you have to do i didn't have really h..."
Lamborghini Kuntash
"... and i'm like and the same thing happened when my kuntash broke down a couple of months ago uh when the di..."
Porsche Cayenne
"...1's other than like no all of them are i guess a cayenne i could do the but that's about it you get a crud..."
Porsche 928
"...you get a crudgy t the thing is the thing is 128 928 i don't think those ever hit 400 horsepower no ma..."
horsepower
"a hundred and five horsepower diesel all over california like why it was cool for a minute"
Horsepower tells you how strong a car's engine is and how fast it can make the car go.
Horsepower is a unit of measurement for engine power, indicating how much work an engine can perform. It helps describe a car's performance capability.
Nissan Gtr
"...ve on to market report really quickly and talk to gtr and then we got to do questions questions are be..."
Jeep Cherokee
"... kid my i never forget this we test drove a jeep cherokee wow and my parent an xj and my parents couldn't a..."
Ferrari 458 Speciale
"okay you get a 458 speciale or but here's the thing a mondial yeah which was a predecessor"
The Ferrari 458 Speciale is a fast sports car made by Ferrari with a special V8 engine that makes it very powerful and fun to drive.
The Ferrari 458 Speciale is a high-performance variant of the Ferrari 458 Italia, featuring a naturally aspirated V8 engine and advanced aerodynamics for improved handling and speed.
Ferrari Mondial
"okay you get a 458 speciale or but here's the thing a mondial yeah which was a predecessor"
The Ferrari Mondial is a Ferrari car from the 1980s that has a V8 engine and can seat four people. It has a special type of manual gearbox with a metal gate.
The Ferrari Mondial is a mid-engined V8 grand tourer produced by Ferrari from the 1980s, known for its four-seater layout and gated manual transmission.
gated manual
"yep a little bit i agree i got has a gated manual yeah and i don't think price is going up there no"
A gated manual is a type of stick shift where the stick moves through a metal pattern, making it easier to feel and select the right gear.
A gated manual transmission is a type of manual gearbox where the gear lever moves through a fixed metal gate, providing precise and tactile gear changes often associated with classic sports cars.
naturally aspirated V8
"that already before it was framed as a naturally aspirated v8 to me but now i'm sitting here thinking"
A naturally aspirated V8 is a type of engine with eight cylinders that gets air naturally, without extra help, making a smooth and loud engine sound.
A naturally aspirated V8 engine is an eight-cylinder engine that breathes air without forced induction like turbochargers or superchargers, often prized for its linear power delivery and sound.
Ferrari 360
"... big deal to people like that and number two the ferrari 360 that you guys are talking about you can't put mil..."
crumple zones
"you disappear and you have to have a bunch of crumple zones you make them they don't let you make cars out of steel anymore right back now the crumple these things crumble and that's the entire point point the point that it crumbles and you don't die totally"
Crumple zones are parts of a car that are made to bend or crush in a crash so that the people inside stay safer. They help stop the crash from hurting you too much.
Crumple zones are areas of a vehicle designed to deform and absorb energy during a collision, reducing the force transferred to occupants and improving safety. Modern cars use these zones to protect passengers by sacrificing parts of the car's structure.
Dodge Charger
"...e what would be your choice to replace the dodge charger ford explorer for a police vehicle but using a c..."
Toyota Crown
"...urability it's a fleet use vehicle how about the crown yeah the crowns obviously it's what they do in ja..."
Lexus Is250
"love the sales they would make a great deal and they're forgettable cars you wouldn't notice in traffic all right lexus is because i'm looking at what's live most people have just a regular is 250 you get an is 500 some people get an isf um the uh in aspen they use Toyota highlanders yeah"
Toyota Highlander
"...ple get an isf um the uh in aspen they use Toyota highlanders yeah interested in that no i guess it's like a f..."
Hyundai Ioniq
"...t uh kind of into that i'm i strongly consider an Ioniq five when lease deals are really attractive ther..."
Hyundai 9 Ioniq
"...n the what's it tell you right the k9 the ev 9 ev 9 Ioniq something like that would be fine k9 uh okay the..."
Charger Six Pack
"... the manliest man car not an suv not a truck car charger six pack yeah no but i think one of those wide body charge..."
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