Stellantis "Core" Brands, Forester Wilderness, Used EV Prices
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Toyota Grand Highlander
The Toyota Grand Highlander is a bigger Toyota SUV with three rows of seats. They’re pointing out that the back row is roomy enough for adults, not just kids.
Toyota Sienna
The Toyota Sienna is a minivan. They’re mentioning that it can come with screens/entertainment for people sitting in the back.
Volkswagen VR6
The Volkswagen VR6 is a special type of engine layout. It’s basically a V6 that’s squeezed into a smaller space, so smaller cars can still get V6 power.
Volkswagen Jetta
The Volkswagen Jetta is a small sedan. They’re saying the VR6 engine could be put into it because the engine design was compact.
narrowest-angle V6
A “narrow-angle V6” means the V-shaped part of the engine is squeezed closer together. That helps the engine fit in smaller cars.
Eagle Talon
The Eagle Talon TSI is a sporty version of the Talon. The speaker mentions theirs was all-wheel drive, which matters for how it accelerates and grips.
Volkswagen Jetta GLX
The Volkswagen Jetta GLX is a nicer version of the Jetta. In this story, the important part is that the 1995 had a VR6 engine and a manual gearbox.
five-speed manual
A five-speed manual is a car where you use a clutch and a shifter to pick gears. In this story, it’s notable because the VR6 engine was connected to a manual gearbox.
torque
Torque is the engine’s “pulling power.” More torque usually means the car feels stronger when you start moving, like from a stoplight.
Volvo V40
The Volvo V40 is a smaller Volvo car model. It’s the kind of car you’d look at for normal daily driving rather than something huge. In the podcast, it’s brought up as a possible name that might have been confused with another Volvo model.
Volvo S40
The Volvo S40 is a compact sedan, meaning it’s a smaller four-door car with a traditional trunk. It’s mentioned in the podcast because people sometimes mix up the S40 and V40 names. The point is usually to identify the exact model being discussed.
Ned Car
Ned Car is the company the hosts say built the car in the Netherlands. They bring it up to explain why the car didn’t really feel like it was made with true Volvo parts.
Auto World
Auto World is where the hosts say they saw the news they’re talking about. It’s basically a news source, not a car part or technology.
Stellantis
Stellantis is a big car company that was created by combining two older automakers. In this segment, they’re talking about the company’s new CEO and which main car brands it wants to focus on.
merger of Fiat Chrysler
A merger is when two companies join together to run as one. The hosts are saying Stellantis was formed by combining Fiat Chrysler with another automaker, which is why it ended up with many different brands.
PSA
PSA is a big car company from France. It owned several different car brands, and that’s part of the reason people talk about the group having lots of brands.
Chrysler Pacifica
The Chrysler Pacifica is the main Chrysler vehicle the hosts mention. They’re pointing out that Chrysler doesn’t have many different models available at the moment.
Dodge Durango
The Dodge Durango is a current Dodge SUV they mention. The hosts are saying it’s one of the better-selling or more solid options in Dodge’s lineup right now.
Dodge Charger
The Dodge Charger is another current Dodge model they bring up. They’re saying it’s not doing as well in sales as Dodge would like.
gasoline-powered
Gasoline-powered means the car mainly runs on a gasoline engine. The hosts are talking about a change in how that vehicle is powered.
all-electric
All-electric means the car uses electricity from a battery to move, not gasoline. The hosts are saying that this model changed from that to using gasoline instead.
inline six
An inline six is an engine with six cylinders lined up in a row. It’s a common engine layout, and the hosts are saying the Hurricane uses it.
V8
A V8 is an engine with eight cylinders, shaped like a V. The hosts are saying they hope a V8 version is coming, but it hasn’t been confirmed.
Ram 1500
The Ram 1500 is a pickup truck. The hosts are saying that when Ram changed what engine it offered, sales dropped because many buyers didn’t like the change.
six-cylinder
A “six-cylinder” engine has six combustion chambers. The idea here is that some truck buyers wanted the traditional V8 sound and feel, so they didn’t like the switch to only six cylinders.
Hurricane engine
The “Hurricane engine” is a newer engine option being discussed for Ram trucks. They say it’s designed to be more efficient and lighter, but people still preferred the older V8 setup.
Hemi engine
A “Hemi engine” is a type of V8 engine. The hosts are saying Ram built a lot of its reputation around this engine, so when it wasn’t offered, some buyers lost interest.
V8 Hemi
“V8 Hemi” means a V8 engine with a specific combustion-chamber design. In this conversation it’s basically the engine people wanted, and when it was changed, sales dropped.
Challenger Hellcats
The Dodge Challenger is a performance car, often with a big V8 engine. It’s the kind of car people associate with strong acceleration and a classic muscle-car style. The podcast brings it up when talking about the brand’s focus on those high-performance models.
Red Isle
“Red Isle” sounds like a mishearing of a performance badge name. The point is that the company marketed specific high-performance versions, and that shaped what buyers expected.
DS
DS is a luxury car brand owned by Stellantis. It’s mainly sold in certain markets—here, the host says it’s mostly available in France.
Jeep
Jeep is a well-known car brand, especially for SUVs. Here, they’re saying Stellantis plans to focus on Jeep as one of its main brands, especially in the U.S.
core brands
“Core brands” means the brands the company plans to focus on most. They’re talking about which brands Stellantis will emphasize in different parts of the world.
Pujo
“Pujo” is Peugeot, a car brand. They’re saying Peugeot is aimed more at Europe, as part of Stellantis’ plan to organize brands by region.
Imperials
The Chrysler Imperial was Chrysler’s big, upscale car line. It’s brought up here as an example of the brand’s older luxury lineup.
300
The Chrysler 300 is a long-running large sedan model from Chrysler. The hosts are saying it’s been around for a long time and has had different versions over the years.
livery business
A “livery” is the special paint/graphics on a vehicle. The hosts mean Chrysler could sell cars with those custom looks for fleets or special purposes.
off-road diesel
Off-road diesel is regular diesel, but it’s meant for vehicles that don’t drive on public highways. Because it avoids highway taxes, it’s usually dyed so authorities can tell if someone is using it illegally in a street car.
federal highway taxes
There are taxes on fuel when it’s used for driving on public roads. Off-road diesel is treated differently so it doesn’t pay those highway-related taxes.
dyed red
Some diesel is dyed a specific color so it can be identified later. If someone uses that dyed fuel in a regular street car, it can be detected.
dyed blue
Sometimes off-road diesel is dyed blue instead of red. The dye is there so authorities can tell it apart from the diesel meant for regular driving.
Mitsubishi Outlander
The Mitsubishi Outlander is a Mitsubishi SUV. It’s the bigger, more family-oriented crossover compared with the smaller Mitsubishi models mentioned right after it.
Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
The Mitsubishi Outlander Sport is a smaller SUV than the Outlander. It’s one of Mitsubishi’s “smaller” crossover models.
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross
The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross is a smaller SUV. The hosts are saying some long-time Mitsubishi fans don’t like that the “Eclipse” name is now used for this type of car.
Mitsubishi Eclipse
The Mitsubishi Eclipse is a sporty compact car. Here, they’re talking about the turbo versions and how the drivetrain made it feel quick.
Diamond Star
Diamond Star was a partnership between Chrysler and Mitsubishi to build certain cars together. The hosts are reminding listeners that these Eclipse-based models came out of that joint production.
turbo
A turbo is a device that helps the engine make more power. It does this by pushing extra air into the engine so it can burn more fuel efficiently.
all-wheel drive
All-wheel drive means the car can send power to all four tires. That usually helps it grip the road better and feel more stable when accelerating.
manual only
“Manual only” means you had to shift gears yourself with a clutch pedal and gear stick. The hosts are saying that the turbo version was set up to be driven in a very hands-on way.
dump the clutch
“Dump the clutch” means you let the clutch out really fast to get moving quickly. It’s a more aggressive launch technique that can make the car jump forward.
Mitsubishi Galant
The Mitsubishi Galant was a Mitsubishi car line that came in different versions. Here they’re talking about a more performance-focused setup: turbo power, all-wheel drive, and a manual transmission.
Mitsubishi Gt Mitsubishi
The Mitsubishi 3000 GT is a sporty Mitsubishi coupe from the 1990s. In this discussion, they’re saying the Dodge Stealth was basically the same idea—just sold under Dodge instead of Mitsubishi.
Dodge Stealth
The Dodge Stealth is a sporty Dodge coupe from the 1990s. It shared a lot of engineering with Mitsubishi’s 3000GT, and it could come with different V6 engines, including turbo versions.
valve per cylinder
An engine cylinder has openings controlled by valves. “Valve per cylinder” tells you how many of those openings each cylinder has, and it can change how efficiently the engine runs.
Rivian
Rivian is a company that makes electric vehicles. The hosts are saying a Mitsubishi factory location in Illinois is now used by Rivian to build EVs.
Rivian R2
The Rivian R2 is a smaller electric Rivian vehicle that’s meant to be easier to live with than their bigger models. The hosts think it looks great and hope it can handle rough roads too.
Rivian R3
The Rivian R3 is a future smaller electric Rivian model. The conversation frames it as something that could still be fun and capable, even if it’s not as big as their other cars.
quarterly results
“Quarterly results” are a company’s financial performance reports released every three months. The hosts point out that even with large investments, Rivian’s quarterly losses can still be significant.
forensic accounting
Forensic accounting is like detective work for money. It looks through financial records to figure out where funds went and whether anything shady happened.
Tesla earnings call
An earnings call is when a company talks to investors about how it did financially. It often includes a Q&A where people ask questions about the business.
Bodie Grimm's Kilowatt podcast
Kilowatt is a podcast by Bodie Grimm that focuses on electric vehicles and the EV industry. The hosts reference it as a source for an analysis of Tesla’s earnings call.
Outback Subaru Wilderness
The Subaru Outback is a car with extra ground clearance and a wagon-style body, made for everyday driving and tougher road conditions. Some versions are set up for more rugged use, like the “Wilderness” trim mentioned in the podcast. It’s brought up because it’s a capable, practical choice.
Forester
The Subaru Forester is a popular family SUV/crossover. In this segment, they’re pointing out that the regular Forester got updated first, and the Wilderness version came later.
redesigned
When a car is “redesigned,” it usually gets a bigger update than just small changes. Different trims can be updated at different times, so one version may feel newer than another.
CVT
CVT means the car doesn’t use a set of gears like a normal automatic. It can “blend” between ratios smoothly, so the engine can sound like it’s revving up and down even when you’re just accelerating.
stepped gear automatic
Some automatics shift between separate gears. With a stepped-gear automatic, the car picks a gear instead of smoothly changing ratios all the time, which can feel quicker to respond.
towing
Towing is the maximum weight the car is allowed to pull with a trailer. They’re saying the Wilderness version can tow much more than the standard version.
final drive ratio
Final drive ratio is a gearing setting that helps determine how hard the car pulls versus how fast it can go. If it’s changed, the car can feel better at tasks like towing because the engine and wheels work together differently.
shift
Here, “shift” means the car changing gears. Some transmissions shift in a way you can feel clearly, while others (like CVTs) feel smoother and may not “thunk” into a new gear.
fake ratios
“Fake ratios” means the car is pretending to shift like a normal automatic. The CVT is still changing smoothly, but it’s giving you the feeling of steps.
fuel economy
Fuel economy is how far the car can go on a gallon of gas. If it’s low, you’ll stop for gas more frequently.
miles per gallon
MPG tells you how many miles you can drive on one gallon of gas. Higher MPG usually means you spend less on fuel.
180 horsepower
Horsepower is a rough measure of how much power the engine makes. They’re basically saying the car doesn’t get good gas mileage even though it’s not a super powerful vehicle.
penultimate trim level
Trim level is the version of the car with certain features. “Penultimate” means it’s the second-most expensive version, just below the top one.
Subaru Crosstrek
They’re talking about their current Subaru crossover. The point is that it’s been trouble-free for them, so they’re questioning why they’d replace it.
IC cars
They’re referencing a company called IC cars. The guest works there and studies car-market trends, especially for used electric vehicles.
electric vehicle
An electric vehicle is a car that runs on electricity from a battery instead of gasoline. This segment is about how used electric cars are selling.
available rear seat entertainment system
This is a built-in option that lets people in the back watch videos or listen to audio. It’s usually done with screens and media controls.
car prices
They’re talking about how much cars cost right now and why prices are moving. That matters because it affects what you can afford and what deals are available.
fuel efficiency
Fuel efficiency is how “thrifty” a car is—how far it can go on a certain amount of fuel. Higher efficiency usually means cheaper driving.
odometer reading
The odometer reading is how many miles the car has been driven. It helps you estimate how much wear the car may have.
predicted lifespan
Predicted lifespan is a guess at how long a car will keep running reliably. The idea here is to help you compare cars by how long they might last.
depreciation
Depreciation just means the car is worth less as time goes on. They’re saying some paint colors can make that drop in value faster or slower.
Chevy Colorado
The Chevrolet Colorado is a mid-size pickup truck. They’re using it as an example of a cool, less-common color choice (orange).
EV prices
They’re talking about how electric-car prices are changing. Even if EVs as a whole get cheaper, the used prices can move differently depending on incentives and what buyers want.
incentive to buy EVs
They mean government programs that make EVs cheaper to buy. If those discounts or credits change, more or fewer people buy EVs, and that can change prices.
market share on the used market
They’re talking about how big a slice of the used-car market EVs are taking. If EVs gain market share, it means more people are buying EVs compared with other used cars.
Hybrid
A hybrid is a car that uses two power sources—gasoline and electricity. It can switch between them to improve efficiency.
plug-in
“Plug-in” refers to vehicles that must be connected to an external power source to recharge their battery (typically plug-in hybrids and battery-electric vehicles). The speaker is contrasting the “fuel world” (gas stations) with the “plug-in” world (charging at home or public chargers).
Q1, first quarter of 2026
Q1 means the first three months of the year. They’re saying Tesla’s prices held up better during that time.
Q1.25 to Q1.26
“Q1.25 to Q1.26” means the first three months of 2025 compared to the first three months of 2026. It helps show whether prices are rising or falling over that same part of the year.
year over year price change
“Year over year” means “compared to the same time last year.” It’s a simple way to tell if prices are trending up or down over time.
flat
Here, “flat” means prices didn’t really move much compared to last year. It’s basically “about the same.”
EV pricing
They’re talking about how EV prices change over time. Their main point is that Tesla’s pricing trend doesn’t automatically tell you what every other EV brand is doing.
filter Tesla and separate them out
They’re saying: don’t mix Tesla with every other EV when you analyze prices. Tesla can pull the overall numbers around, so separating it gives a clearer picture of what non-Tesla EVs are doing.
Hyundai
Hyundai sells EVs too, not only gas cars. The point here is that some people don’t realize non-Tesla brands offer electric models.
gas prices are high
They’re saying higher gas prices can push people toward EVs, but it doesn’t always make people jump immediately. Buying an EV is still a major choice.
Tesla Model 3
The Tesla Model 3 is an all-electric car made by Tesla. It’s one of the most popular EVs, and it’s a big part of why EVs became more common.
Tesla Model Y
The Tesla Model Y is an all-electric SUV from Tesla. It’s one of Tesla’s biggest sellers, so people often compare it to other EVs when talking about the market.
Kia EV6
The Kia EV6 is an all-electric crossover SUV. It’s the kind of EV people compare to Tesla when they’re shopping for a practical daily driver.
stigma
“Stigma” here means a negative reputation that makes some people hesitant to buy. The discussion is about whether that bad reputation for EVs (and Tesla) is going away.
margins
“Margins” means how much money is left as profit after paying the costs. If sales get discounted or demand shifts, margins can shrink.
batteries
In an electric car, the battery is what stores the electricity that drives the car. The hosts are saying that, based on lots of cars already on the road, the battery problems people feared haven’t been widespread.
EV market
The EV market is the business of making and selling electric cars. The hosts are saying it’s tough for companies to do well and still make enough money to keep the business running.
Honda
They’re discussing Honda’s decision to focus heavily on electric cars. The point is that the EV plan didn’t work out the way Honda hoped.
write down
A write down is when a company admits something it invested in isn’t worth as much as it thought. Here, it’s treated like a loss related to EV plans.
GM
GM is the company being discussed. The point is that not all of GM’s brands/divisions are doing equally well, which affects how the company handles EV plans.
Cadillac
Cadillac is brought up as a GM brand that doesn’t sell huge numbers. The speaker is using it to explain why EV moves can hit some brands harder than others.
Mini
Mini is mentioned as an example of a brand that committed strongly to electric cars. The speaker is using it to make a broader point about which automakers were aggressive with EV plans.
Jaguar
Jaguar is brought up as another example of a brand that pushed hard toward electric cars. The speaker uses it to compare different automakers’ EV strategies.
EV
EV means electric vehicle. It’s a car that runs on electricity from a battery instead of (mostly) gasoline.
dragged their feet
“Dragged their feet” just means they were slow to move forward. In this case, it means Toyota didn’t jump into electric cars right away.
activist investors
Activist investors are investors who pressure a company to change its plans. Here, they’re portrayed as pushing Toyota to invest more in electric cars.
market appropriate
They mean Toyota’s timing for electric cars felt like the right move for the market. The idea is they waited for the situation to be clearer before spending heavily.
$4 billion
They mention a big dollar amount to show how serious the EV investment would be. The point is Toyota didn’t want to spend that kind of money until it felt like the business made sense.
Ford F-150 Lightning
The Ford F-150 Lightning is Ford’s electric pickup truck. The hosts are saying that when it launched, expectations were high, but the real world brought problems like shortages and higher prices.
EV fuse
“EV fuse” is a figure of speech. It means the point where people thought electric cars were about to really take off.
supply chain shortages
Supply chain shortages mean it was hard to get the parts and materials needed to build cars. When that happens, production slows down and prices often go up.
charging station
A charging station is what you use to charge an electric car. The point here is that setting one up at home can cost money and take effort.
Ford Ltd
The Ford LTD was a Ford car that many organizations used for fleets, including police cars. Here, it’s being compared to the Oldsmobile Cutlass to see which one sold better in the mid-1970s.
fleet car
A fleet car is a car bought in bulk by an organization, like a police department. These cars are chosen for practicality and reliability because they’re used a lot.
Ford Escort
The Ford Escort is a compact car model from Ford that was sold in huge numbers. They’re using it as a “which one sold more?” kind of trivia comparison.
Oldsmobile Cutlass
The Oldsmobile Cutlass was a popular American car model. The hosts mention it because it was also sold in very large numbers.
number one selling car on the planet
They’re saying the Ford Escort was once the top-selling car worldwide. It’s a sales-history point they’re using to compare against another model.
Chevrolet
Chevrolet (often called “Chevy”) is a car brand from the U.S. In the conversation, they’re talking about when Chevrolet started showing up in production/availability.
Ford Model T
The Ford Model T was one of the first cars made in huge numbers, helping make car ownership more common. They’re mentioning it because it had very large production numbers.
Oldsmobile Curved Dash
The Oldsmobile Curved Dash is an early Oldsmobile car known for having a dashboard with a curved shape. It’s a historic model that people talk about because it stands out visually. The podcast mentions it as a specific Oldsmobile example tied to that distinctive design.
General Motors
General Motors is a big company that makes cars and has owned several different car brands. Here, they’re talking about which brands belonged to GM at different times.
Oldsmobile was killed
When someone says a brand was “killed,” they mean the company stopped making cars under that brand name. It’s usually because the brand wasn’t selling well or the company decided to focus on fewer brands.
Kia Rio
The Kia Rio is a small car meant for getting around day to day, especially in the city. It’s usually chosen because it’s practical and typically costs less than bigger cars. In the podcast, it’s mentioned as a possible match for a name people might confuse with something else.
Toyota RAV4
The Toyota RAV4 is a very popular SUV. The hosts say it sold a huge number of units and that the 2026 version is switching to hybrid-only.
Honda Crv
The Honda CR-V is a popular SUV. In this segment, they’re talking about how many are sold and that a big portion of new ones are now hybrids.
2025 Roma Spider Ferrari
Ferrari’s Roma Spider is a fancy, high-end sports car from Ferrari. “Spider” means it has an open-top design, so you get the wind-in-your-hair experience while still driving a supercar.
Peniferrini
Pininfarina is a famous Italian design company that has helped design cars for brands like Ferrari. The host is talking about whether Ferrari’s styling direction changed after that design partnership ended.
supercars
A “supercar” is a very expensive, very fast sports car—usually built for performance more than everyday driving. The speaker is basically saying they’ve had complaints about that whole category.
wind tunnel
A wind tunnel is like a giant indoor fan setup used to study how air flows around a car. Engineers use it to figure out how the car’s shape affects grip and efficiency.
downforce
Downforce is what makes the car feel more planted to the road. At speed, the car’s shape can push the tires harder onto the pavement so it grips better.
Roma
The Ferrari Roma is a Ferrari meant for comfortable, stylish driving rather than racing. The hosts are saying it still has some performance/aero ideas, but it looks more classic and isn’t covered in extreme track-style vents.
GT
GT means “grand touring,” basically a fast car that’s also meant to be comfortable for longer drives. The hosts are saying it’s quick, but it’s not trying to be a full-on race car.
track beast
“Track beast” just means a car built to be really intense on a race track. It’s usually set up for hard driving and fast laps, not just relaxed cruising.
daily car
A “daily car” is the car you drive most days for normal life—work, errands, and commuting. It’s the one you rely on, not a special weekend toy.
BMW M2
The BMW M2 is BMW’s sporty “M” version of a small coupe. The hosts are saying it’s already a fast, fun daily driver, but other cars can make it feel less special after you experience them.
stopping power
“Stopping power” means how well a car can slow down when you hit the brakes. If it has great stopping power, it feels like it stops quickly and confidently.
feel
“Feel” is how the brakes communicate with you—like how the pedal responds and how confident it makes you feel when slowing down. It’s about feedback, not just raw stopping distance.
options
Here, “options” means extra features you can add to a car when you order it. Things like special trim or extra equipment can make the car cost a lot more.
Ferrari 400
The Ferrari 400 is an older Ferrari model. The podcast is mentioning it in terms of cost, suggesting that some versions can be extremely expensive. It’s brought up to illustrate how pricey certain Ferrari cars can get.
S
“S” here means a higher trim level. When they say it’s “not an S,” they’re saying it’s the standard version rather than the upgraded one.
Porsche 911
They mention a Porsche 911. They’re clarifying it’s not the “S” version, which is a more expensive/stronger trim level than the base 911.
carbon fiber
Carbon fiber is a special material that’s very strong but much lighter than steel. Some cars use it for parts or trim to make the car feel more “high-tech” and sometimes to save weight.
Audi SQ8
The Audi SQ8 is a sportier, higher-performance version of Audi’s Q8 SUV. The conversation uses it as an example of a “real” looking, high-end German SUV before they start talking about drivetrain performance.
ZF transmission
ZF is a company that builds car transmissions (the gearbox that changes gears). The host is saying their automatic transmission is fast and smooth compared with others.
automatic transmission
An automatic transmission is the gearbox that changes gears by itself. You just accelerate and brake, and the car handles the shifting.
dual clutch
A dual-clutch transmission uses two clutches instead of one. It can line up the next gear ahead of time, so the car changes gears very fast.
manual transmission with an automated clutch pedal
It’s like a manual gearbox, but you don’t push a clutch pedal yourself. Computers handle the clutch for you so shifting can be quicker and more consistent.
range of motion
They mean how much you can comfortably move your arms while driving. If the armrests or door/center console are in the way, you can’t move as freely.
premium gas
Premium gas is a higher-grade gasoline. Some cars need it to run smoothly and avoid engine knocking.
thirsty
“Thirsty” is slang for high fuel consumption—how quickly a car burns gas. When a driver says a car is thirsty, they’re describing frequent refueling or low fuel economy.