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This week the Unnamed Automotive Podcast is so revved up it's putting Benjamin to sleep! Even while Benjamin does tons of PR for his upcoming book (www.modeluncomic.com) he has time to review a car for us. He jumps into the pilots seat of the 2025 BMW M2, which has been totally redesigned on a new platform and feels very close to its M3/M4 cousins. While boasting plenty of power, and a manual gearbox, Benjamin wonders if there's something missing in the M2's typically exciting sauce. Then Sami climbs into the 2026 Honda CR-V TrailSport Hybrid, and comes away unimpressed. Yet another off-roading cosplaying trim arrives on the street with minimal real upgrades to capability and it sends out hosts into disassociation mode. What does Honda think its doing? Listen to find out!

- PHEVs No Cleaner Than ICE - German Chancellor Favors CO2 Reg Flexibility - Stellantis Proposes Cash for Clunkers in Europe - SAIC MG Fails Euro NCAP Test Spectacularly - Tesla's Door Handles Called Dangerous - BMW Goes All-In on V2G EVs - VW and Elli Back Bidirectional Charging - Ferrari Unleashes 849 Testarossa - Chinese Automaker Blatantly Rips Off Bugatti Chiron

- PHEVs No Cleaner Than ICE - German Chancellor Favors CO2 Reg Flexibility - Stellantis Proposes Cash for Clunkers in Europe - SAIC MG Fails Euro NCAP Test Spectacularly - Tesla's Door Handles Called Dangerous - BMW Goes All-In on V2G EVs - VW and Elli Back Bidirectional Charging - Ferrari Unleashes 849 Testarossa - Chinese Automaker Blatantly Rips Off Bugatti Chiron

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Aitor Navarro, Concejal de VOX, nos explica por qué hay que prohibir las ZBE ZBE en el punto de mira Analizamos el “reel” que se hizo viral sobre las Zonas de Bajas Emisiones (ZBE) con su autor, Aitor Navarro (concejal de VOX en Santa Coloma de Gramenet), y contrasta sus tesis con datos reales de emisiones. Navarro sostiene que la ZBE “es clasista”: penaliza por antigüedad, no por lo que contamina cada coche. Pone como ejemplo un Opel Corsa 2000 (sin etiqueta) que declara 155 g/km frente a un Corsa 2005 (B) con 127 g/km y un Corsa 2017 (C) con 119 g/km; y remata con el PHEV de 232 g/km con CERO. En su ciudad, de 125.000 hab. y renta baja, el 37% del parque (sin etiqueta + B) sería el afectado real, aunque el informe municipal hable de solo 1,2% de impacto inicial. En Santa Coloma, además, la propuesta extiende la ZBE al 99,8% del término (cuando la ley nacional obliga a implantarla, como mínimo, en un 25%). Vox ha presentado alegaciones y avisa de recurso si se aprueba en octubre para entrar en vigor en enero. Su argumento técnico: la estación de calidad del aire local registra valores por debajo de los límites legales (NO₂ ~29 μg/m³ con tope en 40; PM10

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If you're after the latest reviews of some three-row crossovers of varying sizes, then you're listening to the right podcast! The Unnamed Automotive Podcast starts off with Benjamin's review of the 2026 Mitsubishi Outlander, loaded with three rows and a gas-powered motor, the Outlander begins to boil Sami's blood due to its lack of competitiveness in a field full of excellent options. Benjamin has more than a few nice things to say about the Outlander, but none of them are about the barely-useable third row. Then Sami chimes in about his plug-in experience with the 2025.5 Volvo XC90. Loaded with 455 ponies and 30-ish miles of range, the XC90 is sure to be a hit. But then Sami's attention turns to the Swedish automakers attempts at designing an infotainment system, and things fall apart a bit. While not as bad as the EX90, the XC90 has a few glitches of its own that make it hard to recommend. Then it's time for a classic Nissan Pathfinder cow adventure. Thanks for listening!

Wildlife Watch: Ring's Rip-Roaring Ring-In of Aussie Animals.  Vacuum's Vivid Vanishing: Robo-Runner Runs Rogue.  Power Packed Performance: EcoFlow's Rapid Recharge Revolution.  Dissolvable Designs: 3D-Printed PCB Prototypes for Plastic-Friendly Prototyping.  Spreadsheet Showdown: Spreadsheet-Savvy Stars Scrutinise Excel Excellence.  Robot Rhapsody or Human Hands? Hyundai's High-Tech, Human-Hearted Hub.  Plug-in Popularity or Progress Problem? PHEVs Power Past Predictions.  Dog Recon-struction: Digitial Dogs Dashing into the Digital Domain.  Mars Mutts: LASSIE's Legged Lab-rador Learning Lunar and Martian Landscapes. 

This week, we discuss the 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9. This sleek, futuristic-looking three-row electric vehicle shares its basic technology and design with the Kia EV9. We cover the similarities and differences between the two vehicles, share our driving experiences, and lament (once again) the use case of electronic door handles. We also answer questions about fuel savings on hybrid vehicles and the longevity of plug-in hybrid vehicle batteries.   Test results here: https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT Exclusive CR discount for Talking Cars viewers: https://www.cr.org/jointalkingcars?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT SHOW NOTES: 0:00: Intro 0:17:  Hyundai Ioniq 9 overview 5:26: EV Charging 7:50: Interior, controls, and cabin storage 16:50: Access 21:57: Regenerative braking 26:22: Driving impressions 29:27: Safety systems 33:50: Hyundai Ionia 9 vs. Kia EV9 37:35: Question #1: Is buying a hybrid still a better choice than a non-hybrid? 42:50:  Question #2: Does daily charging degrade a PHEV battery quicker?

This week, we discuss the 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9. This sleek, futuristic-looking three-row electric vehicle shares its basic technology and design with the Kia EV9. We cover the similarities and differences between the two vehicles, share our driving experiences, and lament (once again) the use case of electronic door handles. We also answer questions about fuel savings on hybrid vehicles and the longevity of plug-in hybrid vehicle batteries.   Test results here: https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT Exclusive CR discount for Talking Cars viewers: https://www.cr.org/jointalkingcars?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT SHOW NOTES: 0:00: Intro 0:17:  Hyundai Ioniq 9 overview 5:26: EV Charging 7:50: Interior, controls, and cabin storage 16:50: Access 21:57: Regenerative braking 26:22: Driving impressions 29:27: Safety systems 33:50: Hyundai Ionia 9 vs. Kia EV9 37:35: Question #1: Is buying a hybrid still a better choice than a non-hybrid? 42:50:  Question #2: Does daily charging degrade a PHEV battery quicker?

This week, we discuss the 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9. This sleek, futuristic-looking three-row electric vehicle shares its basic technology and design with the Kia EV9. We cover the similarities and differences between the two vehicles, share our driving experiences, and lament (once again) the use case of electronic door handles. We also answer questions about fuel savings on hybrid vehicles and the longevity of plug-in hybrid vehicle batteries.   Test results here: https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT Exclusive CR discount for Talking Cars viewers: https://www.cr.org/jointalkingcars?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT SHOW NOTES: 0:00: Intro 0:17:  Hyundai Ioniq 9 overview 5:26: EV Charging 7:50: Interior, controls, and cabin storage 16:50: Access 21:57: Regenerative braking 26:22: Driving impressions 29:27: Safety systems 33:50: Hyundai Ionia 9 vs. Kia EV9 37:35: Question #1: Is buying a hybrid still a better choice than a non-hybrid? 42:50:  Question #2: Does daily charging degrade a PHEV battery quicker?

ESTUDIO LA NUEVA MOVILIDAD EN ESPAÑA: SITUACIÓN ACTUAL Y RETOS FUTUROS Alberto Martinez hoy nos presentas su nuevo estudio que ha publicado en el blog Movilidad Actual. El título es “La nueva movilidad en España: situación actual y retos futuros”. ¿En qué consiste? Sí, eso es, después del que hice sobre la movilidad compartida en Madrid ya había ganas y energía para sacar otro estudio de esta índole. En este caso me he propuesto analizar por mí mismo cómo evolucionan las matriculaciones en España y cuáles son las principales tendencias de movilidad que afrontamos en el corto plazo. De igual manera, también he conseguido detectar algunos debe o retos que todavía están por resolver. Es el caso de la situación de la red de recarga ultra rápida de coches eléctricos En varios titulares cuales son las conclusiones del estudio - 1 las normativas de movilidad de las grandes ciudades promueven el transporte público y la movilidad activa en detrimento del vehículo privado - 2 Los españoles compran coches híbridos etiqueta ECO, pero no eléctricos puros. - 3 El mercado de los vehículos pesados y comerciales sigue siendo diesel y el de las dos ruedas de gasolina - 4 la red de recarga en España se está ampliando, pero queda estructurar una red de recarga ultra rápida realmente útil - 5 falta pedagogía y conocimiento sobre la electromovilidad. La mitad de los conductores españoles nunca han conducido un coche eléctrico y 7 de cada 10 no han usado nunca un punto de recarga Si te parece, vamos desarrollando uno a uno. En el primer punto hablabas sobre las normativas de movilidad de las grandes ciudades. Aquí se pretende incentivar el transporte público, promover el uso de los medios de movilidad activa y pacificar el tráfico. Además, los ayuntamientos quieren reducir el flujo del tráfico privado. Eso es, las nuevas tendencias urbanísticas proponen una nueva concepción del espacio de las grandes ciudades. Aquí el coche privado estorba y hasta “molesta”. Se apuesta todo al transporte público y al uso de otros sistemas de movilidad como por ejemplo es la bicicleta. Además, algunas ciudades quieren recordar que andando también se puede ir de un sitio a otro. Por ejemplo, y pese a lo que pueda creer la gente, Madrid es una ciudad que camina mucho. Esto se ve reflejado por ejemplo con la creación de zonas de bajas emisiones o con la cada vez más amplia zona de aparcamiento regulado. Otra muestra es el establecimiento de servicios de alquiler de bicicletas y el aumento de los itinerarios ciclistas segregados o la creación de nuevas áreas peatonales. Un reto no resuelto es el de la distribución urbana de mercancías, que crece con el comercio online. Pese a que hay proyectos interesantes, la realidad es que las furgonetas diesel son las protagonistas. Has hecho una encuesta a los conductores, ¿qué opinan de este aspecto? Preguntando a los conductores en una encuesta he detectado esta realidad. La gente tiene conciencia medioambiental un poco “de boquilla” y por muchas restricciones y políticas de movilidad existentes, se van a seguir moviendo en coche. El mayor cambio que están dispuestos a hacer es pensar en una futura compra de un coche con “etiqueta buena”. Obviamente no están ciegos, conocen las etiquetas de DGT y la existencia de una zona de bajas emisiones. Además, también detectan que hay más zonas peatonales o que el número de VMP ha crecido. Valora del 1 al 10 tu grado de concienciación con la sostenibilidad en el transporte cabe destacar que prácticamente 5 de cada 10 encuestados ofrecen una valoración de entre 7 y 8 En materia de movilidad sostenible los conductores españoles están bien informados. La mayoría de los encuestados (72%) conocen la existencia de una zona de bajas emisiones (ZBE) en su ciudad, aunque aún no esté activa. Tan solo 1 de cada 10 residentes de una gran ciudad española no sabe de la existencia de una zona de bajas emisiones (ZBE). De igual manera, la mayoría de los encuestados conocen los distintivos de medioambientales de la DGT y entienden cuál es su función. Comprenden que sirven para diferenciar los vehículos por su potencial contaminante (56,3%) y también son conscientes de que se están utilizando para implementar las restricciones al tráfico dentro de las políticas en materia de movilidad (57,5%). ¿Piensas en cambiar tu modelo de movilidad debido a las restricciones que se están implantando en las grandes/medianas ciudades españolas (poblaciones de + de 50.000 habitantes)? Hay que destacar que 7 de cada 10 conductores españoles no van a cambiar en gran medida sus costumbres de movilidad. El 37,5% de los encuestados determinan que seguirán actuando de la misma manera, manteniendo su vehículo actual pese a las restricciones de movilidad que puedan implantarse en el presente y en el futuro.”Otro 35,6% concluye que, aunque seguirá optando por el vehículo privado, en su próxima compra tratará de adquirir un vehículo con distintivo medioambiental C, ECO o CERO. Seguimos para bingo. Además has analizado la evolución de las matriculaciones de los últimos años en España. ¿Qué ha pasado? ¿Cómo respira el sector automotriz? Sí, eso es. Hice un análisis de las matriculaciones de los tres últimos años. Desde el COVID las ventas crecen. El único segmento que va a menos es el de los ciclomotores. Por lo general el motor de combustión interna es el gran protagonista, aunque la electrificación va entrando poco a poco. Aquí no nos volvemos locos y hemos aceptado la tecnología híbrida, pero la eléctrica sigue siendo un nicho relativamente pequeño. Obviamente, el mercado no funciona como los políticos europeos habían soñado. Electrificación sí, eléctrico puro aún no. En el sector de las dos ruedas la gasolina es la gran protagonista y se ha desinflado el globo de hace unos años con los scooter y las motos eléctricas. Ni siquiera en el segmento de los ciclomotores los scooter eléctricos son mayoría. En los turismos nos encontramos una situación inédita. En 2024, por primera vez en España las matriculaciones de híbridos son mayores a las de los puros de gasolina. Esto se entiende por la atracción de la etiqueta ECO, que es “la buena”, y por la cada vez más nutrida oferta. Los eléctricos e híbridos enchufables se conforman con un 5,6 y 5,8 % de cuota de mercado respectivamente. En titulares. - El coche más vendido en España es híbrido y tiene etiqueta ECO - 1 de cada 10 coches es enchufable. - Los coches etiqueta CERO (EV y PHEV) se venden más que los diesel Pasamos del particular a la empresa. Para trabajar, el diesel sigue siendo el compañero ideal. Sí, eso es. Tanto en los comerciales ligeros como en los camiones es la tecnología que gana por goleada. Aquí se nota que no hay margen de error y no hay tantas probaturas. Personalmente me llama la atención lo de los comerciales ligeros. Yo pensé que con la distribución urbana de mercancías y el reparto de última milla iba a haber mas cuota de eléctricos. Aquí es cierto que el mercado aún no ofrece soluciones realmente eficaces y que muchas naves logísticas “no tienen enchufes”. La electrificación de las flotas es un gran reto. En los camiones, más de lo mismo. Diésel, diesel y más diesel. Esto no va a cambiar a corto plazo, y menos con una red de recarga ultra rápida que aun no está del todo desarrrollada. El tema de los autobuses es interesante. Aquí está todo mas repartido y se nota que las flotas de buses son una herramienta de marketing político. Existe una matriculación importante de híbridos y de 100% eléctricos. Si analizamos la tendencia de la electrificación, ¿Qué pasa? Aquí hablamos de cómo ha evolucionado año tras año todo aquel vehículo que tiene instalada una batería. Detectamos lo siguiente: Los turismos híbridos aumentan año tras año. La tecnología PHEV se mantiene estable y los EV van ganando cuota poco a poco. La electrificación de las dos ruedas va a menos, incluso en los ciclomotores que llegaron a suponer un 33% en 2022. Las flotas de moto sharing y los repartos de última milla sustentan este mercado, que es residual en el canal de particulares. Es ahora cuando las grandes marcas sacan algún modelo 100% eléctrico, pero “no se lo creen del todo todavía”. En un estudio de la revista amiga formulamoto compararon el coste de tenencia de un scooter 125, otro eléctrico equivalente y el uso de las opciones de sharing y gana el de combustión. En los autobuses llama la atención el crecimiento de los eléctricos y que son el único tipo de vehículo donde la propulsión de hidrógeno tiene cierto peso. Vamos con el tercer apartado. Has analizado la evolución de la red de recarga de vehículos eléctricos en España. Aquí que tenemos. Pues en tres titulares. - Cada vez hay más cargadores en España, aunque según la fuente que revises los números bailan - La red ultra rápida, que es esa que ofrece cargas en viaje de 20-30 minutos aun tiene que seguir creciendo - Existen muchos punto de carga instalados a falta de que se pongan en funcionamiento por problemas burocráticos Has hecho una encuesta a los conductores, ¿qué opinan? MOVILIDAD Preguntando a los conductores en una encuesta he detectado esta realidad. La gente tiene conciencia medioambiental un poco “de boquilla” y por muchas restricciones y políticas de movilidad existentes, se van a seguir moviendo en coche. El mayor cambio que están dispuestos a hacer es pensar en una futura compra de un coche con “etiqueta buena”. Obviamente no están ciegos, conocen las etiquetas de DGT y la existencia de una zona de bajas emisiones. Además, también detectan que hay más zonas peatonales o que el número de VMP ha crecido. Valora del 1 al 10 tu grado de concienciación con la sostenibilidad en el transporte cabe destacar que prácticamente 5 de cada 10 encuestados ofrecen una valoración de entre 7 y 8 En materia de movilidad sostenible los conductores españoles están bien informados. La mayoría de los encuestados (72%) conocen la existencia de una zona de bajas emisiones (ZBE) en su ciudad, aunque aún no esté activa. Tan solo 1 de cada 10 residentes de una gran ciudad española no sabe de la existencia de una zona de bajas emisiones (ZBE). De igual manera, la mayoría de los encuestados conocen los distintivos de medioambientales de la DGT y entienden cuál es su función. Comprenden que sirven para diferenciar los vehículos por su potencial contaminante (56,3%) y también son conscientes de que se están utilizando para implementar las restricciones al tráfico dentro de las políticas en materia de movilidad (57,5%). ¿Piensas en cambiar tu modelo de movilidad debido a las restricciones que se están implantando en las grandes/medianas ciudades españolas (poblaciones de + de 50.000 habitantes)? Hay que destacar que 7 de cada 10 conductores españoles no van a cambiar en gran medida sus costumbres de movilidad. El 37,5% de los encuestados determinan que seguirán actuando de la misma manera, manteniendo su vehículo actual pese a las restricciones de movilidad que puedan implantarse en el presente y en el futuro.”Otro 35,6% concluye que, aunque seguirá optando por el vehículo privado, en su próxima compra tratará de adquirir un vehículo con distintivo medioambiental C, ECO o CERO AUTOMOCIÓN Aunque sí que entienden la función de las etiquetas de DGT, se ven abrumados con tantos tipos de tecnología. La mitad de los encuestados no diferencian los diferentes grados de hibridación. Respecto a los híbridos encufables, tienen dudas de si son eco o cero. Al preguntar sobre los criterios de decisión de compra, la etiqueta de la DGT no parece ser un argumento concluyente, tan solo 3 de cada 10 compradores lo tienen en cuenta. También se pregunta a los encuestados si saben diferenciar los vehículos por el tipo de tecnología de propulsión (coche bi-fuel, micro híbrido (MHEV), híbrido (HEV), híbrido-enchufable (PHEV) y 100% eléctrico (EV))y tan solo 5 de cada 10 saben hacerlo detalladamente.Por el contrario, el 32,2 % de los encuestados destacan no conocer la diferencia entre los de tipología híbrida y un 8,4% restante tan solo determinan conocer que para ellos los híbridos son ECO y los eléctricos tienen etiqueta CERO, pero no van más allá. A la hora de preguntar por el distintivo medioambiental de la DGT, los encuestados definen bien cuál le corresponde a los coches micro híbridos (ECO), a los coches híbridos (ECO) y a los coches eléctricos (CERO) pero ofrecen dudas con los coches híbridos enchufables (PHEV). En este tipo de tecnología, el 42,3% de los encuestados dicen que son ECO y el 57,7 % comentan que son CERO. Ante la pregunta de ¿A la hora de elegir tu coche actual tuviste en cuenta la etiqueta medioambiental de la DGT?,tres de cada 10 conductores dicen haber condicionado la compra por el distintivo medioambiental de la DGT, mientras que el 57,9% dicen que esto no ha sido un condicionante en su decisión de compra. ELECTRIFICACIÓN De momento el coche eléctrico no acaba de convencer. Aquí no tengo claro si es una duda constructiva o puro desconocimiento. El 77% de los encuestados declaran no tener claro que su próximo coche será eléctrico. 4 de cada 10 conductores españoles nunca han probado uno y 7 de cada 10 nunca han utilizado un punto de recarga. Está claro que falta MUCHA PEDAGOGÍA aquí. Por último, se realizan una serie de preguntas relacionadas con la experiencia con los coches 100% eléctricos. Se pregunta si alguna vez han conducido un vehículo 100% eléctrico y el 44,1% dicen no haberlo hecho nunca. La prueba esporádica de estos vehículos, ya sea al haberlos utilizado en alguna feria o evento o a la hora de utilizar servicios de car-sharing, ocupa al otro 47% de los encuestados. El 8,8 restante comenta que es usuario habitual de un vehículo cero emisiones. También se pregunta si ¿su próximo coche será 100% eléctrico? y aquí hay grandes controversias. Prácticamente un cuarto de los encuestados está convencido en mayor o menor medida de que esto será así mientras que el 77% restante declara no tenerlo claro por el momento. El 72,8% de los encuestados declara no haber utilizado nunca un punto de recarga, y tan solo el 8% se destacan como usuarios habituales. Ante la pregunta de si sabrían localizar un punto de recarga, la mayoría de los encuestados optarían por utilizar un navegador con un cargador como destino (62,5%), y un 26,4% se verían con dudas para hacerlo correctamente. 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Our hosts have plenty of energy and stuff to talk about following Benjamin's road-trip vacation. After Benjamin's discussion of hot dog prices and charitable clowns, this weeks show starts off with a review of the 2026 BMW iX xDrive60. With over 350 miles of range on tap, this EV should have been the perfect chariot for a road trip, but Benjamin did have a few issues along his trip. Additionally, the guys go into a deep discussion about carbon fiber, clamshell hoods, and other premium EVs. Then Sami goes nuts over news following this year's Monterey Car Week and Pebble Beach Concours. From Lexus to Infiniti to Nissan and BMW, there's all kinds of fun news to pour over, and laugh about. Thanks for listening!

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Shoot us a Text.Episode #1133: Cox Automotive Chief Economist Jonathan Smoke joins Paul to talk tariffs, pent-up demand, and why Q3 might be best experienced with a little Abba. It's a data-rich conversation with serious implications for dealers navigating policy shifts, EV adoption, and consumer behavior.ASOTU's coverage of the 45th Annual NAMAD Annual Meeting is brought to you by Connected Dealer Services.Jonathan Smoke, Chief Economist at Cox Automotive, offers a deep dive into today's economic headwinds and consumer sentiment:Tariffs Echo the 1930s: Jonathan compares today's tariffs to policies that sparked the Great Depression, but says their current impact is more of a "roller coaster" than a collapse.Stabilization Surprises: Despite the policy shakeups, consumer spending has rebounded this summer. July auto sales were stronger than expected and August showed continued momentum.7 Million Buyers Still Waiting: Pent-up demand remains real. First-party data from AutoTrader, KBB, and dealer websites shows strong shopping interest, even among buyers still hunting for affordable payments.Best Time in 4 Years to Buy (If You Have Credit): Incentives, leasing deals, and EV discounts make this a prime moment for well-qualified buyers—especially for electrified vehicles.EV Adoption Is Not Slowing Down: July marked the highest market share ever for EVs in the U.S. at 9.1%. EVs are now priced lower than ICE vehicles, and the replacement cycle is kicking in.Electrification Is Inevitable: Jonathan predicts most multi-car households will have at least one EV. He drives a PHEV himself and sees plug-ins as an optimal choice for daily commutes.China May Be the Wildcard: Smoke believes Chinese EVs entering the U.S. market is a matter of when, not if—and that it may be the key to returning to a consistent 17M SAAR.Bonus Track: For Q3, Jonathan's playlist is inspired by ABBA's Gold—think "Money, Money, Money" meets “Gimme! Gimme! Gimme!” as a soundtrack to the Big Beautiful Bill (BBBBA).Join Paul J Daly and Kyle Mountsier every morning for the Automotive State of the Union podcast as they connect the dots across car dealerships, retail trends, emerging tech like AI, and cultural shifts—bringing clarity, speed, and people-first insight to automotive leaders navigating a rapidly changing industry.Get the Daily Push Back email at https://www.asotu.com/ JOIN the conversation on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/asotu/

Plug-in hybrids are gaining traction - I’ve been driving the new GWM Haval H6 GT Ultra plug-in hybrid or PHEV, this fast back style SUV has been around in pure petrol form for several years and it has a nice profile. The plug-in hybrid version utilises a 1.5-litre turbo petrol engine with front and rear electric motors, a performance model with 342kW and 762Nm of torque, more powerful to the petrol model and gaining bigger brakes in the process but $9,000 dearer at $53,990 drive-away. It features 180kms of electric only range from a high voltage 35.4kWhour battery. Overall, a comfortable five-seater, nicely finished and very highly equipped apart from the lack of a space saver spare wheel, replaced with the dreaded tyre repair kit. But retaining nice seats in combination suede and leather, power heated and ventilated in the front, a power tailgate, heated steering wheel, a 360-degree camera, a few more drive modes to the petrol model and a swag of driver assist systems. The Haval H6 GT Ultra, a performance skewed plug-in hybrid features the usual touchscreen, not user friendly, and at times a frustrating to use interface. Warranty 7-years/unlimited kilometre, battery warranty 8-years with capped price servicing most reasonable.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’ve seen a swag of new Chinese models in recent months and the competitive nature of the new vehicle market just gets more intense – and with continual price cuts and incentives one wonders where it will end up but the Chinese brands are intent on gaining significant market share in a short time. I’ve just driven GWM’s first plug-in hybrid – the Haval H6 GT Ultra PHEV SUV with an impressive electric only range of 180kms, combining a 1.5-liltre turbo-petrol engine with front and rear electric motors and a high voltage 35.4kWhour battery. This plug-in hybrid is $9,000 dearer to the pure petrol model, $53,990 drive-away plus a free wall charger for a limited period. Highly equipped and with numerous drive modes. This coupe-styled SUV is well built with more than acceptable quality but as a driver I did not enjoy it as much as the Jaecoo J7 SHS plug-in hybrid of a few weeks back. Part of the problem is that the Chinese want you to think you driving a computer on wheels – everything is activated by a touchscreen and its simply frustrating. Warranty 7-7years/unlimited km with battery warranty at 8-years. The Haval H6 GT Ultra PHEV offers much but for me there are better options.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Benjamin fires up the show with his take on the 2026 Cadillac Vistiq, an electric three-row crossover that seems to be replacing Caddy;s own XT6. With 102 kWh of battery on tap, and over 600 hp, this is a big player in the world of EVs, but what else makes it stand out? While the world of three-row EVs is relatively slim, Benjamin suggests that the Vistiq might have a chance to be the best in its class, if only GM could sort out some small teething issues first. Then the show turns towards plug-in hybrids, as Benjamin and Sami quickly discuss the 2025 Toyota Prius PHEV. Formerly crowned as car of the year, the guys pinpoint what makes this Prius special compared to previous ones, and whether this plug-in variant is one of the best commuter cars on the market. Thanks for listening!

Esto es un extracto de la Tertulia de AutoFM que se emite cada jueves en Onda Cero Regresan los motores V8 Mercedes AMG, adiós al 4 cilindros Mercedes-AMG ha reconocido públicamente que su estrategia de sustituir el emblemático bloque V8 por un sofisticado cuatro cilindros híbrido enchufable en modelos clave —como el reciente C 63 S E-Performance— ha resultado un fracaso comercial. El propio consejero delegado de la división, Michael Schiebe, admite que “han perdido clientes” porque su base de aficionados asocia la identidad de AMG al bramido y la entrega de par de los grandes V8, no a la mera potencia máxima ni a la ingeniería de vanguardia. Aunque el 2.0 turbo asistido por un motor eléctrico rendía 680 CV y 1.020 Nm, las ventas y la demanda del modelo se han situado “cerca de cero”, en parte por su escasísima autonomía eléctrica –unos 13 km– que complica cumplir la inminente norma Euro 7. Ante esta realidad, fuentes internas de la firma confirmaron a Autocar que el V8 regresará a los próximos modelos de referencia y el tetracilíndrico se retirará “de forma gradual”. AMG ya trabaja en un nuevo ocho cilindros de cigüeñal plano basado en el del GT Black Series, y en una evolución del seis en línea, ambos apoyados por electrificación ligera (48 V) o híbrida convencional para ajustarse a los límites de emisiones. La marca considera más viable adaptar estos bloques de mayor cilindrada a Euro 7 que invertir en la compleja optimización del actual PHEV de cuatro cilindros. La maniobra forma parte de una estrategia dual: por un lado, Mercedes-AMG lanzará modelos 100 % eléctricos —adelantados por el concept GT XX— para competir en el segmento cero emisiones; por otro, mantendrá una gama de alto rendimiento con motores de combustión “emocionales”, asistidos por sistemas eléctricos, para satisfacer a los clientes tradicionales que valoran la acústica y la entrega de un V8. Así, la oferta abarcará desde vehículos puramente eléctricos hasta variantes mild-hybrid o híbridas no enchufables con potencias elevadas y un sonido característico. Además del problema de aceptación, la marca señala que la inversión requerida para adaptar el cuatro cilindros híbrido a Euro 7 es “demasiado alta” para un propulsor con tan escasa demanda. Mientras el nuevo tren motriz V8 se prepara, el bloque de cuatro cilindros seguirá en producción a corto plazo en modelos como el SL 43 o el CLE, antes de ser “eventualmente reemplazado”. Con todo, Mercedes-AMG asume que rectificar a tiempo —y recuperar el ADN sonoro y emocional de sus V8— es esencial para retener a sus compradores más fieles y seguir siendo referencia en el ámbito de los deportivos de lujo. Todos los podcast: https://www.podcastmotor.es Twitter: @AutoFmRadio Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/autofmradio/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AutoFM Contacto: info@autofm.es

Passend zur Urlaubszeit sprechen wir über unsere Erfahrungen mit Auto- und Motorradfahren im Ausland. Was macht Frankreich so angenehm, warum gilt Italien zu Unrecht als chaotisch und wie wirken sich kulturelle Unterschiede auf den Straßenverkehr aus? Außerdem: Clemens testet den VW T7 California Ocean 4Motion und Sebastian kämpft weiter mit seinem Tesla.

This week, the Unnamed Automotive Podcast jams out with some subcompact crossovers. The show starts with Sami's review of the 2025 Hyundai Kona Electric, a perfectly fine EV that is a bit overshadowed by its market. With the competition offering better value, Sami and Benjamin argue that a used Hyundai Kona Electric is the smart choice for EV shoppers on a tight budget. Then the guys turn their focus to the 2026 Honda HR-V. Using Sami's previous experience as background information on his tester, Benjamin starts off thinking the Honda subcompact is pretty solid, but after spending more time with it, he wonders if there's a worse choice in the segment. Thanks for listening!

Our hosts at the Unnamed Automotive Podcast are perfectly synchronized (unlike the 3rd gear in Sami's car) which means they can come to this weeks show to talk about their vastly different experiences in the same car. Up for review is the 2025 Cadillac Optiq, which both Benjamin and Sami had the pleasure of testing out, and both of them have plenty to say about. Sami seems charmed by its more mainstream roots, while Benjamin thinks the Optiq is the embodiment of GM's recent push for EVs. With plenty of range and space, there's a lot to like about the Optiq, but there are a few oddities too, including its class-exclusive hands-free driving mode too, which wasn't working so smoothly with one of our hosts. Then the guys talk about T-Tops, upcoming EVs and track cars, all questions asked by our fantastic listeners. Don't hesitate to head on over to the site to send us more questions, or connect with us on social media. Thanks for listening!

- Stellantis Faces Tough Decisions After Losing Billions - China Central Government Takes Over Changan - Waymo Expanding to Dallas - Shanghai Wants 6 Million L4 Cars by 2027 - Cheap Chinese EV Aces Crash Tests - Lexus Dropping V8s and Gaining an EV Supercar - Audi Warns of Used-Car Scam - Opel Astra PHEV Gets More Power and Range - Corvette Hypercar Concept Poll Results

- Stellantis Faces Tough Decisions After Losing Billions - China Central Government Takes Over Changan - Waymo Expanding to Dallas - Shanghai Wants 6 Million L4 Cars by 2027 - Cheap Chinese EV Aces Crash Tests - Lexus Dropping V8s and Gaining an EV Supercar - Audi Warns of Used-Car Scam - Opel Astra PHEV Gets More Power and Range - Corvette Hypercar Concept Poll Results

This week, the Unnamed Automotive Podcast discusses Benjamin's newest addition to his garage; a second-generation Nissan Pathfinder! Find out what led him to this Japanese SUV, and what makes it so interesting (hint, it has something to do with its transmission!) Then Benjamin shares how his latest trip to Canadian Tire Motorsports Park went as he towed his way to the track in a Silverado HD 2500. Hear answers to questions like "did it have adaptive cruise control?" and "how much worse was the fuel consumption while towing?" and "do you need all that truck to tow a car?" Thanks for listening!

來賓： Lexus新莊營業所 銷售協理 曾筱筑(小筑) 主題：《汽車銷售的日常，Lexus小筑來啦》 節目時間：每週日 11:00-12:00 本集播出日期：2025.07.20 本集重點： 7:33 我賣出的第一輛車 12:15 「只是看看」的客人 26:41 競賽月是買車好時機？買車折扣眉角 本集簡介： 在現今資訊發達的時代，一個好的汽車銷售顧問需要具備哪些特質呢？ 汽車銷售，服務不會在交車後畫下句點。售後服務決定了你的成敗。 今天的Super夢想家邀請到Lexus新莊營業所的銷售協理 曾筱筑來到節目中，分享她的心路歷程。 一起來聽筱筑的故事，告訴你成功的心法與她專注的細節。 你也想成為汽車銷售顧問嗎? 不要錯過筱筑的故事。 鎖定本週的Super夢想家！ 詳情請上網搜尋 ▶我是Lexus的小筑：https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063885584561 ▶及時接收節目最新資訊，和我們討論最新汽車新聞，來Super夢想家 Super夢想家粉絲團：https://www.facebook.com/Alven.ufo Super夢想家 IG：https://instagram.com/cardream_alven?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= ▶ 飛碟聯播網Youtube頻道http://bit.ly/2Pz4Qmo ▶ 飛碟聯播網FB粉絲團 https://www.facebook.com/ufonetwork921/ ▶ 網路線上收聽 http://www.uforadio.com.tw/ ▶ 飛碟APP，讓你收聽零距離 IOS：https://reurl.cc/3jYQMV Android：https://reurl.cc/5GpNbR ▶ Podcast各大平台 https://link.chtbl.com/yXHy5KMl ▶ Podcast

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In this episode we talk with Scott deMoulin the CEO of www.earthkind.com Earthkind has non poison pest control products that can keep rodents out of your cars, trucks, RV, and boats. If you order from Earthkind, and put "protect" in the order form, you can save a little money. BTW this Volvo is quite the car. We also get to talk with some of our longtime listeners. 

In this episode we talk with Scott deMoulin the CEO of www.earthkind.com Earthkind has non poison pest control products that can keep rodents out of your cars, trucks, RV, and boats. If you order from Earthkind, and put "protect" in the order form, you can save a little money. BTW this Volvo is quite the car. We also get to talk with some of our longtime listeners. 

• Australian auto sales rose in June, but year-to-date totals remain down, with plug-in and hybrid growth outpacing traditional segments. • Chinese carmakers surge in the UK, disrupting the market with value-packed electric offerings as legacy brands falter. • China's EV sector faces major consolidation, with only 15 brands expected to survive intense competition by 2030. • Oxford RF's radar tech may reduce AV blind spots and hardware needs while enhancing pedestrian safety and public trust. • Mitsubishi's 3D Triton configurator lets buyers visualise and price their dream ute online and in augmented reality. • Salford e-mobility trial aims to improve disabled access to e-scooters and e-bikes through training and tech support. • “Apology” to Elon Musk delivers a wry cultural take on influence and innovation. • Big car, bigger memories segment reflects on a Dodge from childhood and contrasts with more modest family cars. • Road test: Haval H6 GT PHEV delivers thoughts on performance, presence, and its place in the evolving SUV market.

Ram's huge V-8 demand, potential for a V-8 RHO, SRT is back, and increased payload. GM's next-gen half-tons caught testing, $1,000 vehicle payments, Ford Ranger PHEV a no-go for North America, the Stellantis California problem, and recall news. The Truck Show Podcast brought to you by AMSOIL, Kershaw Knives, UEM Pistons, and OVR Mag.

As part of our fun, special summer episodes, the Unnamed Automotive Podcast plays a game of "Remembering Some Cars." Take a trip down short-term memory lane, and see what Benjamin remembers from cars he reviewed a short time ago. Does he know the names of the trims he tested? How much power those cars had? Whether he even liked them or not? Any funny experiences he had while testing those cars? Hear it all on today's show. Thanks for listening!

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The Unnamed Automotive Podcast takes a look at some of the popular trends, and what happened to them. Dive deep into the world of T-tops, wood panelling, gesture controls, and more! And don't forget to tell us what you favorite dead trend is by heading over to our website or reaching out on social media.

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How much should an optional extra cost? Paint, bedliner, safety features? Today's episode is the debut of our "Market Price" feature, where Sami quizzes Benjamin about various optional extras on a few popular cars, both mainstream and exotic. How much paint can adaptive cruise control cost? Why won't the guys discuss wheel pricing? What about center caps? How much is it all worth? Enjoy and thanks for listening.

The Unnamed Automotive Podcast jumps right into summer with a fun review of the 2025 Ford Mustang GT Convertible. A droptop with a V8? You got it! Benjamin details the ins and outs of this nearly-500-hp machine, and Sami questions him on the progress that Ford has made with its pony car over the past few decades. Then Sami recaps his thoughts on the 2025 BMW X3 M50, which boasts tons of power and a funky approach to interior design. It has Sami rethinking his entire thought process revolving the German automaker, and the hosts talk more about what that means. Then the guys give a short primer for what to expect in the next few episodes. Thanks for listening!

We can thank TECHNOLOGY for bringing us the Unnamed Automotive Podcast this week, but we can also BLAME it for making Sami's life difficult during his week-long test of the 2025 Volvo EX90 EV. With a huge battery, over 500-hp and plenty of driving range, the EX90 should be a slam dunk in the world of three-row EVs, but Sami shares the many frustrations he experienced while driving this vehicle. Most issues revolve around the infotainment system and a minimalist approach to controls, which makes usually easy tasks quite distracting. Then Benjamin shares his thoughts on the all-new, and finally available in the US, 2025 BMW M5 Touring (Wagon.) The big, plug-in hybrid, high-performance wagon shows it can be a bit of everything in one tidy package. Is that special enough? Why is Sami so over it already? The guys talk about their thoughts on this amazing BMW and figure out 'why now?" And finally, the hosts tackle some listener questions and comments about the Hyundai Santa Cruz, and the scary future of used car software. Thanks for listening!

There was a time when the typical family car was a four-door sedan, not unlike the 2025 Hyundai Sonata. But then the SUV craze hit, and families defected to crossovers like the 2025 Mazda CX-90. So this week, we litigate this issue with road tests of the hybrid version of the Sonata and the plug-in hybrid version of the CX-90. Host Jack Nerad road-tested the 2025 Mazda CX-90 PHEV Premium Plus, a three-row SUV that blends a 323-horsepower plug-in hybrid powertrain with upscale features. Its e-Skyactiv PHEV system offers an estimated 26-mile all-electric range and a total range of 490 miles. Beyond its power and fuel economy, it features an eight-speed automatic transmission, several drive modes, and i-ACTIV all-wheel drive. Inside, the seven-passenger cabin features Nappa leather, ventilated front seats, heated second-row captain's chairs, a 12.3-inch infotainment display, and a 12-speaker Bose system. A full suite of advanced safety features ensures peace of mind, while its 3,500-pound towing capacity adds versatility. Across the country, co-host Chris Teague spent a week behind the wheel of the 2025 Hyundai Sonata Limited Hybrid, a midsize sedan that combines style, comfort, and strong fuel economy. Powered by a 2.0-liter engine and electric motor that delivers torque through a six-speed automatic transmission, the handsome four-door delivers an impressive 47 mpg combined. Key features include a panoramic sunroof, 17-inch alloy wheels, and leather-trimmed heated and ventilated front seats. From the tech perspective, the Sonata offers a 12.3-inch touchscreen with navigation, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Bose premium audio, and a surround-view monitor. Advanced safety technologies such as forward collision-avoidance assist, blind-spot collision warning, and highway drive assist round out the package. So, which of these is the better family car, circa 2015? We'll share our thoughts. Turning to the news, we examine how tariffs are impacting U.S. car prices. While average prices rose only 0.8% year-over-year in April, tariffs have led to somewhat sharper increases on some imported vehicles. As pre-tariff inventory thins, supply is tightening, and affordable new cars are becoming harder to find, especially as models like the Nissan Versa exit the sub-$20,000 segment. We also take a look at AAA's newest survey, which shows consumer interest in EVs is declining. Only 16% of respondents said they would likely choose an EV for their next vehicle, while 63% are unlikely to do so. Top concerns include battery repair costs and high purchase prices, despite improving durability and falling prices in some EV segments. We'll give you our thoughts as well. In response to slowing demand, Lucid Motors is slashing prices on its 2025 Air lineup, offering up to $31,500 in savings on the Air Grand Touring. Other trims see discounts as well, as Lucid seeks to better compete with Tesla and other luxury EV makers. Finally, we highlight Volkswagen of America's celebration of International Volkswagen Bus Day. VW is restoring the 1977 T2 “magic bus” that survived Southern California's Palisades fire, honoring the VW bus legacy, from the classic T1 to today's all-electric ID. Buzz. This week's listener question comes from Ronald in Stockton, California, who asks: “I've had trouble with my windshield wipers over the years, and I'm wondering if I just don't replace them often enough. Do you have any thoughts on windshield wipers? Should I clean my windshield when I install them?” Chris and Jack will have the answers from the experts. Jack Nerad's newest book Jack is now offering his newest crime novel, Only One Thing Stays the Same, at a pre-publication price of just $4.99. Click here to buy from Amazon at this special limited-time price. Matt DeLorenzo's Book Pick up a copy of co-host Matt DeLorenzo's terrific new book How to Buy an Affordable Electric Car: A Tightwad's Guide to EV Ownership.

The Unnamed Automotive Podcast tackles a pair of uncommon vehicles this week. The show starts with Benjamin's review of the 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz XRT model, which emphasizes a more rugged and tough approach to compact trucking. Benjamin explains how it compares to the recently reviewed 2025 Ford Maverick, and whether Hyundai is capable of building a truck that works for North American needs. Then Sami chimes in with his review of the 2025 Nissan Ariya, which offers a lot of the same features and technologies found on other EVs on the market. Our hosts ask what makes the Ariya special in this segment, and struggle to come up with a definitive answer, despite Nissan's past leadership in the EV space. Thanks for listening!

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SCOTTISH JUDGES ALLOW RENAULT NISSAN CASE TO PROCEEDFollowing an appeal to block the case, by Nissan, the Inner House of the Court of Session has concluded that the ‘dieselgate' class-action can proceed against the Japanese company and Renault. The claim is that the brands fitted defeat devices in their vehicles and 8,500 people are stating they suffered loss as a result. Click this article link from The Standard to read more. GOVERNMENT PARKING APP TRIAL PROVES SUCCESSFULTrials, by the UK Government, have resulted in three of the largest parking payment firms agreeing to use one single app. RingGo, JustPark and PayByPhone will enable drivers to pay for parking at the sites run by them, via the National Parking Platform. If you wish to read more, click this Autocar link here. FREIGHT HUB EV CHARGERS FOR LORRIESMaritime Transport will have EV lorry chargers at three site by the end of the month. Tilbury, Doncaster and Wakefield are the first to enable the use of electric lorries, with a further nine following before the end of the year. To read more, click this article link here from Current News. DISABLED DRIVERS LEFT BEHIND BY PUBLIC CHARGING NETWORK The Public Accounts Committee, has published a report to Parliament, that highlights and criticises the public charging network roll-out's failure of installations when it comes to disabled drivers. You can find out more, by clicking this Autocar article link here. ‘CHARGE UP CHANGE' CAMPAIGN LAUNCHEDEVA England, an organisation that states it is the voice of EV drivers to aid in policy creation. They have created an online tool that allows you to write to your local MP to help highlight issues facing the switch over to EVs. Click this MotorTrader article link here to read more. For the link to the EVA England Charge Up Change page, click this link here. If you like what we do, on this show, and think it is worth a £1.00, please consider supporting us via Patreon. Here is the link to that CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST NEW NEW CAR NEWS - Nissan MicraNissan has revealed the next generation Micra and it will be electric. This is a reworked Renault 5. Apparently it is aimed at the European market and is trying to shed the previous generation's reputation of being for older drivers. To find out the specifications and more details, click this Autocar link here. Toyota RAV4Toyota has tweaked the looks of the new RAV4, making it more boxy but also improved the technology side of things. Additionally, in the UK, we will only be able to buy the PHEV version. If you want to learn more,

This Weeks Unnamed Automotive Podcast begins with a thorough review of the 2025 Ford Maverick, which has been refreshed. Featuring a new drivetrain and a new street truck Lobo trim, the pickup gives Benjamin plenty to talk about, but its new price point seems to be a silver bullet in this whole cheap truck thing. Then Sami reviews the 2025 Macan 4 EV, which boasts tons of range and plentiful performance, leaving our host to ask "what else do you want?" It turns out, a cheaper MSRP, nicer interior and a reason for two charge ports would be the answer to that question. Finally, Benjamin shares some barely coherent thoughts on the 2025 Toyota Crown Signia. Dismissed by Sami as something that is barely more than a Toyota Camry, Benjamin shows up to defend the Signia's honour, while completely ignoring its price and performance. Sometimes vibes is all you need.

In this episode: full breakdown on the newly released specs and pricing on the GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV. (The Chinese carmaker's new 300kW plug-in hybrid dual-cab ute.)

The Unnamed Automotive Podcast gets their helmets on, beefs up their suspension, and hits the unpaved road this week as our hosts review two rally-inspired cars. The show starts off with Benjamin's review of the Ford Mustang Mach-E Rally, which gets more power, stylish upgrades and extra armor for its battery, all for tackling the great unpaved wilderness. However, weight and grip may have shifted Benjamin's experience with this all-weather EV. Then Sami jumps into an honest-to-goodness, high-performance Toyota, with the GR Corolla. Yes, it's designed by Toyota, developed by Toyota and made by them too, but in this episode, Sami gets to try out the automatic version of this rally-oriented hot hatch. The conversation drifts its way through the typical hot-hatch territory, as the guys talk about some of their favorites in the segment. Thanks for listening!

APRIL 2025 NEW CAR REGISTRATION FIGURESAs expected, the new car registration figures for April 2025, were down following the jump in March prior to the tax changes. The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) explained how there was a ten percent drop, year-on-year. However, BEV and PHEV registrations rose, but are not near the levels needed to comply with the ZEV mandate. Once again the SMMT called on the Government to assist the industry and buyers. Click this link to read more, from SMMT. GOVERNMENT FUNDING FOR SUNDERLAND BATTERY FACTORYThe planned factory, by AESC, in Sunderland, which will make batteries for Nissan is to receive Government funding. £350 million has been allocated, with an expectation of a thousand well paid jobs, according to the chancellor Rachel Reeves. You can find out more, by clicking this Sunderland Echo article link, here. NISSAN CANCELLING JAPANESE BATTERY FACTORYNissan is not going to build the planned battery factory in Kitakyushu, Japan. This will save the company $1.1 billion, it is reported. If you wish to read more, click this Yahoo Finance article link here. UK - INDIA TRADE AGREEMENT ANNOUNCEDDetails are a bit sketchy, but the UK and Indian Governments announced that they had reached a trade agreement. One beneficiary is the car industry or at least those who produce “high end cars”, whatever they are. Until more information is more forthcoming it is difficult to confirm if it is good or not. Click this Autocar article for more. EU TWEAKS CO2 EMISSION RULES The EU has made changes to the rules for car manufacturers about CO2 emissions. They will now allow brands to average their fleet output over three years rather than annually. If you wish to read more click this Yahoo Finance article link here. FOXCONN AND MITSUBISHI AGREE PRODUCTION DEALFoxconn has announced the first deal to develop and produce a car for a brand. Mitsubishi has agreed to allow them to bring a car to the Australian and New Zealand markets in late 2026. To read more, click this electrive article link here. CONFUSION OVER FRENCH ZEVSThe future of French Clean Air Zones is in doubt as the country's parliament is voting on making daily life more simple. After hearing Alan explain some of the intricacies it is easy to see why people are suggesting it is not the most straightforward thing. Click this Connexion article to read more. VOLTA TRUCKS GOES BANKRUPT AGAINIn late 2023 the Swedish arm of Volta Trucks went into receivership, alas now the UK and Austrian elements have followed suit. This is a sad end to what looked like a promising venture that was let down by relying on technology from a company that themselves went bankrupt. To read more,

You are cordially invited to the episode 405 of the Unnamed Automotive Podcast, where the hosts will deliberate on two of the most high-end SUVs available on the market. Grab your monocles, have a plate of caviar, and take a seat upon one of our exclusive thrones made solely of materials mined only from the dark side of the moon. This weeks show starts off with Benjamins sharp witted review of the 2025 Mercedes-Benz G550. A high-end SUV with humble beginnings and limited generational changes, this time around it's got a whole new motor, design and high class interior, one so fancy that Benjamin had to take extra precautions when hauling stuff around. What does the G-Class mean these days? Is it something to be celebrated or shunned for being too excessive? Then the guys take some time to talk about the 2025 Land Rover Range Rover Autobiography, a seven-seat ode to royal British motoring. Outfitted with the right equipment for towing, hauling, and ferrying passengers around, Benjamin explains how the experience in this SUV was totally different than the Benz, even though the two vehicles share similar price points. Thanks for listening!

Why isn't a minivan considered a "long roof"? Why don't we name all cars based on their roofs? What's the right plural of roof? These questions and more are answered this week on the Unnamed Automotive Podcast! The show starts off with a review of the 2025 Honda Odyssey minivan, as Sami wonders why this Japanese van lacks the fun features many of its rivals have (and explains where the HondaVac went to.) But he comes across loving its single-minded approach to family transportation. What's holding the Odyssey, and other minivans, from getting widepsread appreciation? The guys give you the definitive answer. Then Benjamn shares his thoughts on the 2025 Cadillac CT5 - the entry-level model to boot! A tweener sedan with a high-tech cabin, the CT5 is likely missing on many buyers short-lists, but Ben says it may have earned a spot among those checking out smaller and less featured European options. Finally, our guys talk about the new Slate EV, a bare-bones $25,000 EV pickup a ton of customizability. Is this what people want? Let us know through our contact form or reach out to us on social media!

First the show starts off with a review of the 2025 Aston Martin DBX 707, a ultra-high-performance exotic from one of the top British automakers. Faced with all kinds of inclement weather during his testing, Benjamin has a thorough take on this hyper SUV, and comes to a decisive conclusion about it, especially in comparison to some other high-hp SUVs out there. Then Sami offers several impressions of the 2025 Acura MDX A-Spec, which gets a mild exterior refresh and some important interior changes too. While the vehicle feels responsive with a well-tuned powertrain and ride, Sami says it fails to make an impact in a very competitive segment. The guys also jump through a few thoughts about in-car audio systems, and if 31 speakers is too many or just enough. Thanks for listening!