Mercedes Is Bringing Back Buttons, Fords New Giant HQ, The Voice Command Future, & More
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The episode dives into the evolving landscape of car dealerships and consumer preferences, particularly the push for direct-to-consumer sales and the potential return of physical dealerships. The hosts discuss the recent trend of automakers like Mercedes reverting to physical buttons over touchscreens due to consumer demand. They also touch on the future of voice commands in vehicles, the significance of Ford's new headquarters, and the challenges of maintaining classic car collections. The conversation is lively, filled with personal anecdotes and insights into the automotive market.
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Ford Bronco
"...you want to say that's the market because you had Bronco at one point that could sell above MSRP. You had ..."
Chevrolet C8
"... at one point that could sell above MSRP. You had C8 Corvette that could sell above MSRP. By the way, ..."
Porsche Cayman
"...y you guys are unaware of that get put into these Cayman Island accounts and whatnot. So, and by the way, ..."
Toyota Grand Highlander
"..., look, and by the way, let's not forget, you had Grand Highlanders or Toyota RAV4 selling for exorbitant amount of m..."
Toyota RAV4
"...s not forget, you had Grand Highlanders or Toyota RAV4 selling for exorbitant amount of money for basica..."
Mercedes-Benz GLC
"I don't think that does a whole lot. The GLC is the bigger one. If I remember correctly, I'll ..."
Ford Ranchero
"...we were talking about, I don't know if it was the ranchero, we were making some jokes and I was like,"
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross
"...e're driving or she's driving. It's like a 24, 25 Eclipse Cross. What, like a Mitsubishi?"
Mercury Cougar
"...ot that ever existed, right alongside the Mercury Cougar for those that weren't there."
Chrysler Pacifica
"...e Chrysler, what's the Chrysler van called? Oh, a Pacifica? Chrysler Pacifica, you have that,"
Jeep Compass
"Yeah, there you go. Jeep compass, big on the EVs, then you got to imagine those th..."
Mustang Fox Body
"That is super cool. I know of a Fox body that has the same setup, but I mean, yeah, it's c..."
Jeep Gladiator
"...t it really looks like, man, we wanna make a Jeep Gladiator, but how can we make it look like it'll break"
Hyundai Genesis
"... the grief I've given Hyundai for the fake luxury Genesis brand, this is more on par with something they ne..."
Type Super Beetle
"... eclectic car collection, two GMBs, one GMB GT, a Super Beetle convertible and a Sunbeam Tiger."
Chevrolet Camaro
"...of you guys may have dreamed of having your dad's Camaro or your dad's Chabelle or whatever, but the vast ..."
Ford F-150 Lightning
"and I really want to buy this truck, this Ford Lightning. It's the one I want to get away."
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