How does a carmaker be taught from motorsports?
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Episode: 291
Broadcast date: September 8, 2025
Visitor: Samantha Barber and Becky Brophy
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Chinese language Door Handles,
Volkswagen Tiguan Assessment,
Toyota Learns from Motorsports
(Present Notes)
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Information
Jill and Tom open the present by sharing details about a Chicago occasion, Electrify Expo, coming to the realm September 12-13. Subsequent, Tom shares some information about Chinese language new-car door handles, and the way a few of them will quickly be unlawful.
Toyota Highander Pricing
The hosts additionally mentioned the connection between the Toyota Highlander and Grand Highlander. With the “Grand” gaining recognition, the Japanese maker is tweaking the usual Highlander’s trim-level lineup—making it costlier for 2026. Pay attention in for extra particulars.
Telsa Raises Cybertruck Costs
Likewise, Tesla is elevating costs on its gradual promoting Cybertruck pickup truck, particularly the top-trim Cyberbeast. The EV maker is elevating the Cyberbeast base worth by $15,000, however making quite a few choices and options customary. Jill and Tom talk about Telsa’s motives for adjusting Cybertruck costs.
Volkswagen Tiguan Assessment
Nonetheless within the first phase, Jill evaluations the compact Volkswagen Tiguan crossover. Pay attention in to get Jill’s tackle the top-trim SEL R-Line.
Toyota on the Rebelle Rally
Within the second phase, the hosts welcome Toyota manufacturing engineers Samantha Barber and Becky Brophy to the present. Each visitors are veterans of the Rebelle Rally, and share how Toyota learns from motorsports, and the way returning to the occasion annually contributes to product growth.
Quiz
Within the final phase, Jill is subjected to Tom’s “Spelling!” quiz. Pay attention in to see if Jill can spell BISCAYNE, in addition to 4 different difficult mannequin names.
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