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After last week's travel challenges, Robbie and Nicole are back. Nicole has driven the Chevrolet Equinox EV and the Honda Pilot Elite while Sam had the Mazda MX-5 Miata 35th Anniversary Edition. Robbie tells us about the new Mercedes-Benz GLE and GLS and we discuss the company's new drive by wire system. GM is apparently going to build a new Buick sedan as well as a new Camaro. Nissan has a new electric Juke for the rest of the world and Porsche has a convertible 911 GT3 S/C with a manual transmission. Uber is pouring $10 billion into robotaxis. VW has a revamped with ID3 Neo with all the switches. Doug Field is leaving Ford and that might signal the end of the Model E division as it basically gets rolled back into the main Ford. Ford's cancelled 3-row electric crossover has been visible on Field's linkedin page for at least a year. Honda is killing it's e:Ny1 in the UK and the Ontario government and Unifor have rejected Stellantis' plan to assembly Leap Motor knockdown kits in Canada. The NTSB has issued its report on a pair of fatal BlueCruise crashes. Nicole interviews Mazda director of safety strategy and communications Jennifer Morrison and Lucid head of Air and Gravity product Rob Whitley. Links Mercedes-Benz GLE and GLS Mercedes-benz steer by wire GM preps new Buick sedan alongside redesigned Cadillac CT5, Chevrolet Camaro, source says The First Electric Nissan Juke Is A Radical Departure The 2027 Porsche 911 GT3 S/C Is a Manual, Drop-Top Salute to the NA Flat-Six Uber eyes $10B robotaxi investment: Financial Times | Smart Cities Dive World premiere of the ID.3 Neo: new name, new design, new interior and new technologies | Volkswagen Newsroom Doug Field leaves and Ford Reorgs Honda e:Ny1 Withdrawn from Sale in U.K. — DefinitelyNotAGuruStellantis Brampton plant plans stall after Leapmotor kit cars pitch rejected Ford's Never-Seen, Canceled Moonshot EV Has Been Hiding in Plain Sight Online for a Yearlain-sight-online-for-a-year https://www.gminsidenews.com/threads/ford-aeros-photos-cancelled-3-row-ev.311092/?post_id=7445625&utm_click_loc=title&utm_source=threadloom&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=ed1081&utm_content=iss445&utm_campaign=ed1081&utm_content=iss445&utm_medium=email&utm_source=threadloom#post-7445625 NTSB Finds Automation Overreliance Contributed to Two Fatal Ford BlueCruise Crashes Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Robbie and Nicole both ran into travel delays today so Chad Kirchner is jumping in. Sam makes the case for buying an Acura Integra A-Spec over the ADX. Nissan has revealed its next-generation Rogue and teased the upcoming XTerra. Kia is laying out its plans through 2030 including a midsize pickup with hybrid and EREV drivetrains and more EVs. Hyundai is launching an Ioniq sub-brand in China. BYD wants 20 dealers in Canada by the end of this year and is planning to install 300 1,500-kW charging stations in the UK in the next 12 months. VW has ended production of the ID4 in Chatanooga and the Scout Traveler and Terra might be delayed. Listener Michael Burns jumps in from the Discord to tell us about his recent car shopping experience and we have Nicole's interview with Nissan CMO Allyson Witherspoon from the NY Auto Show. Chad's Star Trek podcast Greyhound Nation Links 2026 Kia CEO Investor Day: Kia to Drive Exponential Growth and Manufacturing Innovation by Expanding Its Full Electrified Vehicle Lineup and Strengthening Future Business Capabilities Next-Gen Toyota GR86 Set for Hybrid Era Without Losing Its Soul - Autoblog BYD confirms UK's fastest EV chargers: 1500kW network detailed | Autocar Volkswagen Updates Chattanooga Production Strategy | Releases Scout's Terra Pickup May Not Arrive Until 2030: Report BYD to open 20 Canada stores, eyes local EV factory - Automotive News Hyundai Motor Company Launches IONIQ Lineup Brand in China with the Premiere of Two New Concept Cars - Releases Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Unfortunately, it's Robbie's turn to lose his voice this week so our pal Perry Stern stepped in which worked out well because he was also at the New York Auto Show with us last week and we have lots to talk about. Before that Nicole shares her thoughts on the Dodge Durango Hellcat, Perry drives the Toyota Tundra TRD Pro and Sam has the VW Jetta GLI. From the New York show we have the Hyundai Boulder, Kia Seltos, Kia EV3, Kia PV5 taxi, Volkswagen Atlas, and Subaru Getaway. Stellantis wants to build Leap Motor EVs in Canada and ride hail drivers are paying exhorbitant fees to rent cars. We also have a conversation with Gentex VP Craig Piersma about full display mirrors and Dodge/Chrysler CEO Matt McAlear. Links Hyundai Boulder Concept Takes Aim at Jeep Wrangler and Ford Bronco 2027 Kia Seltos HEV Overview 2027 Kia EV3 Overview All-new 2027 Volkswagen Atlas debuts at the New York International Auto Show | Releases Kia and BraunAbility Unveil an All-Electric Wheelchair-Accessible Taxi Concept for New York 2027 Subaru Getaway EV: 420 HP Three-Row Family SUV | KTLA These Are The BEST And WORST Trucks At The 2026 New York Auto Show! - YouTube Stellantis wants to build Chinese Leapmotor EVs at its idled Canadian plant | Electrek How a Family of 3 Lives on $25,000 in Corona, Queens Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week Nicole has been driving the Hyundai Santa Cruz trucklet and Sam had the Genesis GV80 Coupe in Prestige Black (aka the Darth Vader edition). In the news, Infiniti unveiled the its own crossover coupe, the QX65 and Nicole spoke with product marketing manager Brian Maragno. Chevrolet took the wraps off the new Corvette Grand Sport and its 6.7-liter LS6 small-block V8. Afeela is finally calling it quits. VW CEO Thomas Schafer blames his predecessor for allowing the company to go with so many touch controls and bad door handles. We look back at the Audi R8 V12 TDI that never made it to production. Nissan has refreshed the Versa for the Mexican market but America can't have it. GM has started road testing of its hands-off, eyes-off level 3 automation. We remind all of our listeners to not be jackasses. E15 is coming to your local gas pump soon and Hyundai plans to launch 36 models by 2030. Links 2027 Nissan Versa Specs Revealed—Is the U.S. Missing Out? - Autoblog Audi R8 V12 TDI: The 738lb ft diesel monster they couldn't build | Autocar In the AutoblogGreen Garage: Audi Q7 4.2 TDI The All-New Mercedes-Maybach VLS: A Grand Limousine Offering Peerless Comfort and A True Luxury Experience for Passengers GM begins supervised public-road testing of next-generation automated technology Discontinuation of Development and Launch of AFEELA 1 and the Second Model of AFEELA Vehicles Infiniti Adds Coupe-ified QX65 Midsize Crossover – Wheel Bearings Chevy Is Bringing Back The LS V8, And This Time It’s A 6.7-Liter Lump Of American Muscle - The Autopian Genesis Might Be Building a 600-HP V8 GV70 Magma - Autoblog Volkswagen boss: “proper door handles and buttons are a non-negotiable for me” | Top Gear BMW Driver Arrested After Road Raging Against Cyclists Then Trying To Arrange A Fight With One Of Them Over Instagram - The Autopian The Feds Plan To Start Diluting Gasoline This May: Explained Hyundai Accelerates North American Growth With 36 New and Enhanced Vehicle Launches Through 2030 - Releases Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Sam's getting better but his voice is still a bit hoarse as he drove the Infiniti QX60 Sport AWD. Nicole had her turn in the Kia K4 Hatchback GT-Line without a turbo and was still impressed. In the news, BMW has unveiled its new i3, an all-electric 3 series, with up to 440 miles of EPA range and 400-kW charging while Rolls-Royce has decided to keep offering V12s for a while. Lexus is about to start offering its next-generation ES sedan with the battery electric version arriving before the hybrid. Carvana is expanding from used to new car sales by buying some Stellantis dealers. A couple of people with shady business records are back as Trevor Milton pitches an AI powered business jet and Malcolm Bricklin is pitching an electric 3-wheeler. Stellantis EVs can officially Supercharge now and there are rumors of a more powerful Grand Sport Corvette for 2027. Links The new BMW i3. Second model of the Neue Klasse. 2026 LEXUS ES LAUNCHES WITH BATTERY-ELECTRIC MODELS, NEW HYBRID COMING SOON You Can Now Buy a NEW Jeep or Ram Without Ever Stepping Foot in a Dealership: Here's How! Convicted Nikola Fraudster Trevor Milton Gets The Team Back Together For One Last Job - Jalopnik Stellantis EVs can officially supercharge now BMW Will Make V12 Engines Beyond 2030 Bricklin 3EV: Coming Soon? | The Daily Drive | Consumer Guide® https://archive.abuelsamid.com/?p=3201 Grander Than Grand? Rumors Suggest New Corvette V-8, Two 2027 C8 Grand Sport Models Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week, Sam is a bit under the weather, but he talks about driving the Mazda CX-30 S Aire Edition while Nicole had the Toyota Tundra Platinum Off-Road and Robbie got to try out the Everrati Land Rover Classic. Nicole and Sam both had the chance to drive the new 2027 Kia Telluride in Santa Barbara and Hyundai looks set to follow it's Kia cousin by ditching the V6 engine. Honda has cancelled all of its North American EV plans and Afeela is probably going next. Rivian has dropped pricing on the new R2 and it's not starting as cheap as many hoped. GM steps up to help get an EV1 back on the road. VW is renaming its EVs and so is Cadillac. The FTC is warning car dealers about hidden fees, and Volvo is also dropping the EX30. We also have conversations with Zach Walker and Marc Winterhoff from Lucid and Kurt Kahl from Kia. Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com Links 2027 Kia Telluride Hybrid First Drive: The Sweet Spot Before You Go Full EV | GreenCars https://www.testmiles.com/2027-kia-telluride-hybrid-more-space-better-mpg/ The all-new PALISADE Performance | SUV - Hyundai Worldwide Honda Is Canceling All Its New Electric Cars For America As Gas Prices Soar - The Autopian Honda Killing Its EVs Might Mean Sony Is Screwed, Too - The Autopian Rivian R2 Electric SUV: Price, Range & Features GM Finally Does the Right Thing for an EV1 The successor to the ID.3 is called ID.3 Neo. Digital product updates for ID.4, ID.5 and ID.7 | Volkswagen Newsroom Cadillac’s Naming Convention Is Changing Again Trump FTC warns 97 auto dealership groups about advertised prices - Automotive News.pdf Volkswagen's Component Locking Makes Home Repairs Too Expensive To Be Feasible - Jalopnik For Sale: Volvo EX30 Wheels, Never Turned - Jalopnik Everrati Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week, Nicole tells us about driving home in a remote area of New England in the Range Rover Sport SE Dynamic while Robbie shares some thoughts on the new Mercedes-Benz GLS and GLE. Sam shares thoughts on the gas guzzling Toyota Sequoia and has mixed feelings on the Polestar 4. While visiting his daughter in Denver, Sam saw one of the new Waymo Ojai robotaxis in her neighborhood. Lexus announces pricing of the new 2026 ES which will start cheaper for the electric version than the hybrid. Scout Motors CEO Scott Keogh provides updates on the brand's progress toward production. Kia is dropping the EV6 GT from its US lineup and Hyundai is dropping standard versions of the Ioniq 6. Chris Fuell is out at Chrysler and replaced by Matt McAleer. Kia added a solar canopy to its West Point Georgia factory to protect cars from hail and make some power. BYD has launched a new version of its Blade battery that charges at up to 1,500-kW. Our pals at TFL have acquired a very dubious vehicle and Nicole shares thoughts on the base R/T version of the Hurricane-powered Dodge Charger. Sam recommends a croissant place in Denver. Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com Links Waymo robotaxis are now operating in 10 US cities | TechCrunch 2026 Lexus ES Pricing Revealed, and the EV Costs Less Than the Hybrid 2027 Scout Traveler and Terra Harvester EREV Details, Engine, and Launch Updates Tariffs Just Killed the Kia EV6 GT in America - Autoblog Dodge Brand CEO Matt McAlear Appointed as Chrysler Brand CEO and Head of Alfa Romeo Brand North America Kia Built a Massive Solar Canopy to Shield 15,000 Vehicles From Hail BYD unveils Blade Battery 2.0: 10-70% in 5 mins, 10-97% in 9 mins, and 20,000 flash charging stations in 2026 La Croissanterie Denver Garage Find - This Is By Far The Most Underrated 4x4 AND Now It’s Ours! Nicole Drives the 2026 Dodge Charger R/T in Vermont Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Even as a non-fan of minivans, Nicole found some beauty in the latest Toyota Sienna with a hybrid system and all-wheel-drive, plus 18 cup-holders for all her diet Cokes. Sam drove the Volvo XC90 B6 and really enjoyed the new Kia K4 hatchback. The EPA published its latest annual Automotive Trends Report and US automakers still lag far behind the rest of the industry in fuel economy -- really far behind! Range Rover is preparing an electric replacement for the Velar and it looks like it will adopt a fastback profile. Toyota teased its new 2027 World Rally Championship machine and it might be a preview of a new Celica. The next Nissan Pathfinder might be two very different vehicles. Stellantis' huge 2025 losses mean no profit sharing checks this year. Researchers have found new ways to fool automated driving systems. Ford is reportedly developing a Lincoln SUV based on the Bronco and Rivian has established its Rivian Adventure Department or RAD!.Our complaints about the sound quality of Toyota four-cylinder engines are nothing compared to the cacophany that was GM's infamous Quad 4 of the late 1980s. Links Honda is #1 Full-Line Automaker in Fuel Efficiency in Latest U.S. EPA Trends Report Download the Automotive Trends Report | US EPARange Rover saloon? Sleek new Velar EV sheds SUV cues | Autocar Did Toyota Just Soft-Launch the New Celica as Its Next Rally Car? The 2029 Nissan Pathfinder Will Share the Xterra’s Body-on-Frame Chassis, Report Says ALL-NEW 2026 SUBARU UNCHARTED EV ARRIVES WITH MORE THAN 300 MILES OF RANGE, STARTING AT $34,995 MSRP Stellantis Reports Full Year 2025 Financial Results | Corporate Communications25-financial-results Parking In Her Own Driveway Cost This Florida Woman $165,000 - Jalopnik Research Shows How Self-Driving AI Can Be Hijacked With Nothing But Ink and Paper-and-paper Ford's Rumored Bronco-Based Lincoln Sounds Like It Might Be The Blackwood All Over Again - The Autopianall-over-again/ Rivian Adventure Department Three Decades Ago, Pontiac Managed To Offer More Noise, Vibration, and Harshness Per Liter Than Any Other Sport Sedan - The Autopian Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

We're a little late with this week's show because we were waiting for the embargo to lift on some stuff. Robbie drove the Aston Martin Vanquish Volante, Nicole had the Volvo XC40 and Sam had the 2025 Mazda CX-5. Nicole had the opportunity to drive the all-new 2026 CX-5 and talk with project manager for in-vehicle technologies, Matthew Valbuena. Sam drove the new Toyota bZ Woodland and C-HR. Uber is building out a suite of tools to support the deployment of robotaxis on its platform. First reviews of the 2026 Jeep Cherokee are out. Scout is denying reports that the Scout launch is delayed to 2028 and Sam discusses some of the unobtanium cars he saw while on vacation in Mexico including lots of Chinese vehicles. Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com Links 2026 Mazda CX-5 Makes Infotainment as Easy as Your Smartphone 2026 Mazda CX-5 First Drive: Bigger, Better, And More Tech-Savvy 2026 Toyota bZ Woodland First Drive | GreenCars 2026 Toyota C-HR First Drive | GreenCars https://www.autoweek.com/news/a70406141/uber-investing-100-million-in-robotaxi-charging-hubs/?source=nl&utm_source=nl_aut&utm_medium=email&date=021826&utm_campaign=nl01_021826_AUT44201300&oo=&user_email=cd6c767ba0ce7abd8dfca31552cfbba9f49453eef65cf3c19d7d8f6a4a115cd9&GID=cd6c767ba0ce7abd8dfca31552cfbba9f49453eef65cf3c19d7d8f6a4a115cd9&utm_term=Daily%20Drive%20Sending%20Audience 2026 Jeep Cherokee DRIVEN: Is This New Model WORTHY of Its Jeep Badge? Scout Launch Reportedly Delayed... Or Is It? - Kelley Blue Book Uber Technologies, Inc. - Uber Unveils Uber Autonomous Solutions to Accelerate Autonomous Mobility & Delivery Worldwide Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

While we were in Ojai California last week to drive the 2026 Toyota bZ Woodland and C-HR, friend of the show Tanya Gazdik and Sam sat down for a chat with chief engineer Masaya Uchiyama.  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week Nicole white knuckled it through a tunnel at Boston Logan Airport with a Ford F-250 Platinum diesel and Robbie and Sam had almost identical Toyota Corolla Cross XSE hybrids. Sam and Robbie go deep on the 3D printed pistons that F1 teams might be using to "cheat" on the new power unit rules. The Vinfast VF8 has so much creep torque, it could be a safety issue. Ferrari announced its new EV will be called the Luce and it has an interior designed by former Apple design chief Jonny Ive and his pal Marc Newson. Toyota revealed its next-generation Highlander and its all electric. VW is previewing the 2027 Atlas on the snow and ice in Quebec, and the Trump adminstration has effectively killed the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure program. China is continuing to introduce regulations to address some of the worst design decisions of recent years, including banning steering yokes and requiring physical controls for the most commonly used functions. Sam had a conversation with Mazda North America CEO Tom Donnelly about where the brand is going and we have a couple of tangents about corgis and furniture dollies. Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com Links How 3D-Printed Pistons Let F1 Engines Bend the Rules on Compression - Autoblog VinFast VF8 Creep Torque Insane Problem! I've Never Seen Anything Like This Why ‘Luce’ Is the Perfect Name for the First Electric Ferrari New Ferrari Luce: 1000HP Electric Supercar - INTERIOR Reveal 2027 Toyota Highlander EV Reveal | GreenCars Trump’s Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Updates EV Charger Program to Include Buy America Requirements Here's The ALL-NEW Volkswagen Atlas Before You're Supposed To See It! https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/zvvz9h7u4m7brdndeskoe/China-takes-aim-at-screen-heavy-dashboards-in-new-safety-push-Automotive-News.pdf?rlkey=l05zgpen0kwvzh9z2l1px9w74&st=1d2th28d&dl=0 China Just Banned Steering Yokes, But Not For The Reason You Think - The Autopian Westminster Kennel Club Pembroke Corgis Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Robbie, his wife and the dogs are taking a weekend off at a cabin in Sonoma so it's just Nicole and Sam. After a intro discussion of winter driving, Nicole discusses driving the Hyundai Ioniq 9 in frigid weather while Sam reviews the Mazda CX-70. Hyundai unveiled a camper version of its new electric Staria van in Stuttgart. We have more detail on China's new rules banning retracting door handles. Autocar got to drive the new Jaguar Type 00 prototype in Northern Sweden. Stellantis is doing a major reset under CEO Antonio Filosa and taking a $26 billion dollar charge including selling it stake in a battery joint venture to LG for just $100. Some cars need to be hatchbacks and Jim Farley teases the upcoming $30,000 electric truck and Ford promises its dealers 5 vehicles under $40K. You might soon be able to use other chatbots with Apple Carplay and Nicole discusses a new SAE/NACTOY scholarship for aspiring automotive journalists. Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com Links A New Vision of Travel Freedom: Hyundai Unveils STARIA Camper Concept at the CMT in Stuttgart New China Door Handle Regulations NEW JAGUAR DRIVEN | First review of prototype electric Jaguar 'Type 00' | Autocar Stellantis Resets its Business to Meet Customer Preferences and to Support Profitable Growth | Corporate Communications LG Energy Solution to Acquire Full Ownership of NextStar Energy in Joint Strategic Decision with Stellantis | Corporate Communications These Cars Would Be Better If They Had A Hatchback Or Liftback, According To Our Readers - Jalopnik https://x.com/jimfarley98/status/2019388693866271070?s=42 Ford Promises 5 New Cars Under $40K by 2030, Including Midsize Electric Truck Apple might let you use ChatGPT from CarPlay | The Verge SAE/NACTOY Scholarship Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week both Sam and Nicole had the 2026 Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy although in different colors. Nicole has had several first drives to report on including the Kia K4 hatchback, refreshed Honda Pilot and Honda Prelude. Congress voted not to kill the mandate for a drunk driving disable system while Tesla has decided to kill the Model S and Model X and Hyundai is ditching the Santa Cruz. Rolls Royce is working on an electric Cullinan and Mercedes-Benz has unveiled a next-generation S-Class. Ineos tweaked the steering on the Grenadier and Genesis has a high-performance off-road concept the X Skorpio. Chery is launching an electric mid-size pickup in China for just $18,300 and Mary Barra isn't sure why Canada is going to let people buy cheap Chinese EVs. Use of hands-free Super Cruise and BlueCruise is growing and people are willing to pay for it while Tesla robotaxis are crashing more often than human drivers. Finally we answer some listener e-mails and Nicole talks with Honda sales chief Lance Woelfer. Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com Links 2026 Kia K4 Hatchback Road Test and Review | Autoweb 2026 Honda Pilot first drive: The family hauler gets even better Car ‘kill switch’ rule divides GOP Tesla is killing off the Model S and Model X | TechCrunch Rolls-Royce priming electric Cullinan with dramatic new look | Autocar The 2026 Ineos Grenadier’s Steering Sucks A Bit Less And Its Electronics Suck A Bit More - The Autopian GENESIS UNVEILS OFF-ROAD X SKORPIO CONCEPT; NEW CONCEPT CAR STRATEGY China Just Got an $18,300 Electric Pickup That Puts the U.S. Market to Shame GM CEO 'Can't Explain Why' Canada Would Welcome Chinese EVs - Jalopnik Ford Drivers Logged 264 Million BlueCruise Miles as Comfort With Autonomy Grows - Autoblog Hyundai Santa Cruz faces early end with larger pickup planned - Automotive News Tesla's own Robotaxi data confirms crash rate 3x worse than humans even with monitor | Electrek The new Mercedes-Benz S-Class: Refined in every detail. Robbie rides the Honda Motocompacto Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

At CES 2026 Sam and friend of the show John Voelker sat down for a conversation with Giovanni Lanfranchi, CEO of Zeekr Technology Europe to learn more about the Geely Group's approach to product development Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Unfortunately, Robbie had a migraine this morning so it's just Nicole and Sam. Nicole has been driving the latest Toyota Prius with AWD in New Hampshire snow and Sam had the Cadillac Lyriq Signature Sport AWD in Michigan winter weather. Volvo finally dropped all the details on its new EX60 midsize electric crossover including the missing door handles and touchscreen vents. Tesla has moved the safety monitors from some of its "robotaxis" to a following vehicle. Tesla also killed off Autopilot and moved lane centering to its subscription only full self-driving. GM is moving production of the next-gen Buick Envision to Kansas and the current administration in Washington will no longer seek criminal penalties against businesses that remove diesel emissions devices. Chinese automakers now have 1/5 of the Mexican market and may soon do the same to Canada. Subaru is launching a lower priced base model of the WRX that keeps the 271-hp turbo boxer. Rivian is driving its manufacturing validation R2s across Route 66 and might, maybe, hopefully put some switches and knobs in future models. Finally, a dealer in Michigan is asking nearly $70K for a 35 year old Toyota pickup. Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com Links The car that changes the game – meet the new, all-electric Volvo EX60 | Volvo Cars Media Intl The Tesla Robotaxis Roaming Austin 'Without Safety Monitors' Are Accompanied by Cars Full of Safety Monitors Tesla finally kills Autopilot in a bid to boost FSD subscriptions | The Verge GM to move production of China-built Buick SUV to U.S. plant Rolling-Coal And Emissions Cheating Devices Are No Longer A Criminal Offenses In Donald Trump's America - Jalopnik Don’t Hate — eCVTs Are Genius Transmissions! Led by BYD, China’s cheap EVs, cars take over Mexico’s streets as tariffs take hold 2026 SUBARU WRX BRINGS BACK THE AFFORDABLE RALLY-INSPIRED SPORTS SEDAN STARTING AT $32,495 MSRP Route 66 roadtrip in R2 - Rivian Stories | Electric Vehicle Adventures If You're Willing to Pay $70K for a 35-Year-Old Toyota Pickup, Get Some Help Rivian May Be Giving the R1S a Smarter Tailgate—and Bringing Back Buttons - Autoblog Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy