Rivian R1S & Hannah Visits IAA Mobility in Munich
About this episode
Hannah and Matt dive into Rivian's R1S electric SUV and share insights from Hannah's recent visit to the IAA Mobility show in Munich. While Rivian faces challenges, including job cuts and software issues, Hannah expresses disappointment after finally driving the R1S, citing problems with its internet-dependent features and key card system. The discussion also touches on the latest EV releases from major automakers, the polarizing nature of European transport regulations, and the potential of the upcoming Scout vehicle backed by Volkswagen. The episode blends industry news with personal anecdotes and critiques.
On this episode, Matt takes a turn in the Rivian R1S and Hannah reports back on the debuts from the IAA car show in Munich.
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Rivian R1S
"...b cuts, but I finally got the chance to drive the R1S. I'm like the last person on the planet to drive ..."
Mercedes-Benz GLC
"were kind of EV releases. We talked about the new GLC with Ola Colonius last week. We've talked about t..."
Porsche 911
"...f incremental changes, did they also show the new 911 Turbo? They did, the 992.2."
Porsche Taycan
"It's like a marketing badge. And the Taycan obviously has no turbo. Exactly, and they're stil..."
Jeep Grand
"It reminds me of like a modern version of an old Jeep grand wagon here. Yeah, I can totally see that."
Chevrolet Tahoe
"So we'll have the rugged, usability of like a Tahoe or an expedition, right? And it looks big."
Ford Expedition
"... have the rugged, usability of like a Tahoe or an expedition, right? And it looks big."
Cadillac Escalade
"...u know what this is making me think of? How's the Escalade doing? The Escalade EV."
Chevrolet Suburban
"...t have an EV version, I'm just going to go with a suburban, like a Chevy suburban."
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