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Off-Road Mustang, Discontinued Models, Ford's Electric Saga, Cadillac F1
Off-Road Mustang, Discontinued Models, Ford's Electric Saga, Cadillac F1
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About this episode
A lively discussion kicks off with Ford's mixed feelings about electric vehicles, highlighted by CEO Jim Farley's comments on Lincoln's future. The hosts debate the merits of keeping traditional models like the Mustang while exploring the potential for performance upgrades in the Volkswagen Golf R. The episode also covers the unfortunate discontinuation of several models, including the Acura TLX and BMW 8 Series, before diving into reviews of the 2025 Range Rover Sport and the Mustang Mach-E Rally. The episode wraps up with a guest appearance by automotive journalist James Rizwick, who shares insights on his current vehicles and the state of automotive journalism.
Topics:
ford electric vehicles
mustang future
discontinued models
volkswagen golf r
range rover sport review
mustang mach-e rally review
automotive journalism
james rizwick
Cars:
Acura TLX
Acura TSX
Audi Allroad
Audi RS6 Avant
BMW M5
BMW M Coupe (E36)
BMW X5
BMW Z3
Cadillac CT4
Cadillac Escalade
Cadillac Lyriq
Cadillac Optiq
Cadillac XT6
Chevrolet Blazer
Chevrolet Camaro
Dodge Charger
Ford Bronco Sport
Ford Escape
Ford Maverick
Ford Mustang
Genesis G80
Genesis GV70
Honda Civic
Honda Element
Infiniti QX50
Kia Niro
Land Rover Range Rover
Lexus RZ
Mazda RX-3
Mercedes-Benz E-Class
Mercedes-Benz EQB
Mercedes-Benz G-Class
Mercedes-Benz GLE
Mercedes-Benz GLS
Mercedes-Benz S-Class
Porsche 911
Porsche Cayenne
Porsche Cayman
Porsche Panamera
Porsche Taycan
Volkswagen Golf
Volkswagen Jetta
Greg is subbing in again this week, this time for Mike, and he's here to talk about Ford (and Lincoln's) electric saga and a swanky Range Rover. Kyle covers his camping trip in the most fun Mustang Mach-E. The guys also discuss Porsche cribbing from Hyundai, and the rumors of a five-cylinder Golf R.
Afterwards we have special guest James Riswick on to talk about his journey through the automotive journalism world, and where he sees it going next. Colum then joins Greg to talk F1, with the big reveal of Cadillac's driver lineup.
Finally, Kyle and Greg take a look at what's coming up at AutoGuide.
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Hans-Jürgen Neubert (CC BY 4.0)
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Ford Mustang
"...lk about how Ford is not building an all electric Mustang. Yeah, I can't say I'm shocked here."
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ArildV (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Chevrolet Blazer
"...a little bit. I would almost argue Chevy with the Blazer. They could have called that a Camaro as much as ..."
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Ermell (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Chevrolet Camaro
"...vy with the Blazer. They could have called that a Camaro as much as Ford called, you know, the Mach E a Mu..."
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Ermell (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Dodge Charger
"..., it's funny and we can do a whole podcast on the charger electric, because I actually think that is a car ..."
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Alexander-93 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Porsche Cayenne
"...nugget. So Porsche is getting ready to launch the Cayenne EV. And there were some first drives going around..."
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Vauxford (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Volkswagen Golf
"...like there are serious rumors that the Volkswagen Golf R is going to get an additional cylinder and a wh..."
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Dinkun Chen (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Cadillac XT6
"... things all day. Yeah. So moving on, the Cadillac XT6. Forgot they sold this to be honest."
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Dinkun Chen (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Cadillac Lyric
"So look, we're not going to miss it. The the Lyric and the Vistik are the EV alternatives that sort ..."
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Dinkun Chen (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Ford Escape
"... the XT6 never made a dent. So oh, well, the Ford Escape, that's that's a big one. That's a big loss."
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JustAnotherCarDesigner (CC0)
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Ford Bronco Sport
"...n. Now, Ford would tell you they already have the Bronco Sport. They have the Maverick."
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dave_7 from Lethbridge, Canada (CC BY-SA 2.0)
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Ford Maverick
"...they already have the Bronco Sport. They have the Maverick. They're pretty well covered in this segment,"
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Calreyn88 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Genesis G80
"...he rest of the list here. The Genesis Electrified G80 fantastic vehicle. It was sold in a handful of st..."
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Dinkun Chen (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Infiniti QX50
"Yeah, so so that one's unfortunate. Infinity is killing off the QX 50 and 55, which means that for a brief little window of window of time next year,"
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Dinkun Chen (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Mercedes-Benz EQB
"...y funky, small SUV that I really enjoyed. But the EQB just felt like an afterthought. It had slow charg..."
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Vauxford (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Porsche Cayman
"...ng about fun to drive, the Porsche 718 Twins, the Cayman and Boxer are disappearing for good this year."
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David Villarreal Fernández (CC BY-SA 2.0)
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Porsche 911
"..., yep. And they're a better driver's car than the 911. I'm saying it."
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Alexander Migl (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Land Rover Range Rover
"That's a great way to describe it. 2025 Range Rover Sport Dynamic SE. This is the PHEV."
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Hans-Jürgen Neubert (CC BY 4.0)
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Mustang Fox Body
"...ind me a little bit of those that FX Mustang, the Fox body throwback they did, different purpose, but sort o..."
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Diego Delso (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Mercedes-Benz Eclass
"So I got a three-row family vehicle, which is an E-class wagon from 2013. With the rear-facing seat?"
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MercurySable99 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Honda Civic
"... car people. So you're not just going to go buy a Civic. It's like you got to go buy an E-class wagon"
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Alexander-93 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Mercedes-Benz GLE
"...tuff on the roof more easily than if I could on a GLE, for example. So, you know, there's a functional ..."
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Honda Element
"So, you know, there's a functional element. And then the other element is the ridiculous ele..."
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Dinkun Chen (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Audi RS6 Avant
"... use in a way that is a bit silly. So you like an RS6 Avant is a wagon, yet it also has like sports car perfo..."
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Dinkun Chen (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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G-Class Gwagon
"but isn't trying to go around the Nurburgring, right? I think you could have that like a G-Wagon with a lot of power, cool."
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Navigator84 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Cadillac Optiq
"Yes. So my wife just got a Cadillac OPTIQ. She had a Kia Niro EV, which she loved."
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Dinkun Chen (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Audi Allroad
"like the first Mazda 3. Her Audi all-road felt big at the time. And then, yeah, her Nero."
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Dinkun Chen (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Cadillac CT4
"the jump from the last generation, so CT4, XT6, that, which was kind of like discount BMW t..."
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Baron Maddock (CC BY 4.0)
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Cadillac Escalade
"... hour battery, but you know, not a hundred or the Escalade IQ, which is 200, 200, it is more than double"
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Alexander Migl (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Volkswagen Jetta
"For the viewers at home, this would be my 2000 Jetta with me getting it on my 16th birthday,"
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Dinkun Chen (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Mercedes-Benz GLS
"But it's a 2000 Jetta VR6, GLS with the leather package. It was a lovely car, it..."
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Dinkun Chen (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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S-Class Mercedesbenz S580
"Any interesting cars that you're gonna be driving? So I am currently at a Mercedes-Benz S580, which drives like butter."
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Alexander Migl (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Porsche Taycan
"...s week I am in the BMW M5 Touring and the Porsche Taycan GTS Sport Tourismo. Oh man, okay, all right."
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Dinkun Chen (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Porsche Panamera
"...agon comparison. And since Porsche doesn't make a Panamera wagon anymore, we thought we'd go electric, kind ..."
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Dinkun Chen (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Genesis GV70
"... insulting. I'm gonna be driving the 2026 Genesis GV70 Electrified. That was a great car."
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