Ram CEO Tim Kuniskis on NASCAR and the brand's big January 1 surprise
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Ram CEO Tim Kuniskis joins the podcast to discuss the brand's exciting return to NASCAR, highlighting their innovative 'free agent' truck program that will feature a rotating lineup of drivers each week. The conversation covers Ram's strategy to engage fans and build excitement around their racing efforts, including plans for future announcements and the potential for a Cup Series entry. The episode also touches on the new Jeep Recon electric SUV and updates from the LA Auto Show, making it a rich discussion for racing and automotive enthusiasts alike.
Tim Kuniskis -- Ram CEO and head of all the American Stellantis brands -- joins Gary and Alex to talk about Ram's return to NASCAR, where it will have a new driver every week, and the secret new trucks it has on the way. Gary and Alex also discuss the controversy surrounding the 2026 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Cup Series car and the big reveals at the Los Angeles Auto Show.
Jeep Recon
"... on, we're going to be talking about the new Jeep Recon electric SUV, some of the other stuff from the LA..."
Chevrolet Camaro
"...A Auto Show, and Chevy's controversial new NASCAR Camaro. But we have some other NASCAR news to get to fir..."
Toyota Camry
"...updated the Mustang last year, Toyota updated the Camry last year. Chevrolet, well, it stopped building t..."
Ford Mustang
"...ntly they needed an updated car. Ford updated the Mustang last year, Toyota updated the Camry last year. Ch..."
Chevrolet Equinox
"...s like it would have been more credible to put an equinox nose on it than this. But I just hope that this i..."
Chevrolet Be Chevrolet
"...what's the best outcome here? Obviously, it would be Chevrolet introducing a new sports car that they can enter ..."
Dodge Charger
"... enter NASCAR, especially if Dodd shows up with a charger in a couple of seasons."
Jeep Wrangler
"...se. One of the most popular for years is the Jeep Wrangler. And now Jeep has a new competitor for the Jeep W..."
Rivian R1S
"...that. And it is about 14 grand less than a Rivian R1S, which has 270 miles of range. They're going to b..."
Hyundai Palisade
"...t crushed it. Much better design than the Hyundai Palisade, which it shares architecture with."
Land Rover Range Rover
"...new one looks great. I mean, it's borderline like Range Rover ish outside. The interior looks great."
Ford Bronco
"...eat design. It is entirely in that Wrangler slash Bronco wheelhouse in terms of what they're doing."
Mustang Rtr
"...he only new model that was revealed there was the Mustang RTR, which was a prototype at the time, still not on ..."
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