The New Kids on the Block (who will graduate)
About this episode
The BS Car Guys dive into the landscape of new automotive brands, particularly focusing on emerging electric vehicle (EV) companies. They discuss established players like Lucid and Rivian, exploring their market positions and future potential. The conversation shifts to newer entrants like Scout and VinFast, analyzing their strategies and challenges. The hosts also touch on the importance of brand recognition and innovation in the automotive industry, while sharing personal anecdotes about their favorite vehicles and the evolution of car culture. This episode blends humor with insightful commentary on the future of cars.
Tesla is the only EV car brand that has graduated to being an established brand. Will any of the others make it?
Chevrolet Bel Air
"...uld have from watching shows like Fresh Prince of Bel Air, because it's just so far fetched. I mean, not th..."
Mercedes-Benz EQS
"IE Polestar or BMW Electric or Mercedes EQS or Cadillac, something with a Q in the name, righ..."
Lucid Gravity
"...and then like you just put you're just saying the gravity. I think it's going to fail because I mean, you p..."
Tesla Model S
"...Lucid is trying to do 15, 18 years later, put the Model S out there, let it be fancy. Kind of make that."
Rivian R1S
"...k the market for a international scout SUV and an R1S SUV, I feel like there's some difference in that ..."
Infiniti Q45
"affinity was the one that people were chasing. What was the Q 45 when it came out? What was the one? Oh, yeah."
Infiniti M45
"It was it was the one that enthusiast wanted anyway. But the M the M 45 was an enthusiast car that they killed way too quickly just because people said it was ugly."
Acura Integra
"... mean, as much as I kind of would like to have an Integra. If you can get a civic type of iron, do the same..."
Jeep Cherokee
"...hen did you go that own unibody with the with the Cherokee? But 83."
Volkswagen Gti
"It is it is a it is a oversized Volkswagen GTI. And does it do or golf are and does it do golf o..."
Porsche 911
"You should have had a rugged. We can do a rugged 9-11. We can do a rugged McCann."
Porsche Cayenne
"...ion is why is there not a Dakar version McCann or Cayenne? That should be a thing."
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