What makes a brilliant automotive tremendous?
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Episode: 221
Broadcast date: Could 20, 2024
Visitor: Kirk Bell
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Jill is out this week driving electrical Chevys. In her place are each Sons of Pace, Paul Herrold and Brendan Appel. The dialog opened with Tom noting Jill’s dismay concerning Chevy’s resolution to drop Apple CarPlay connectivity from coming EV merchandise. Brendan echoed Jill’s sentiment, noting that the transfer would seemingly alienate a sure variety of shoppers.
Paul shared his tackle the latest NHRA Nationals occasion at Route 66 Raceway in Elwood, Illinois. He described the sound–and the palpable engine pounding–that defines an NHRA occasion. Paul recommends making use of the free earplugs.
Paul and Brendan mentioned a brand new evaluation video obtainable on TikTok. The blokes lately posted a fast overview of the Genesis G70 small sedan. Brendan applauded the automotive’s wonderful steering really feel, amongst different virtues.
Tom shared his impressions of the Volvo S90 Recharge plug-in hybrid sedan he lately reviewed. Tom’s impressions are largely favorable, however the automotive is way from good. Nonetheless, it seems to be nice.
Within the second section the crew welcome Kirk Bell of Motor Authority to the present. Kirk shared his insights concerning the state of the super-car market, and what it’s that defines a automobile as a brilliant automotive. Kirk additionally mentioned his tackle the electrification of high-performance automobiles.
It the third section Paul and Brendan are subjected to Tom’s “Nonetheless Stick?” quiz. The crew went on to debate latest EV gross sales numbers, noting that although Tesla gross sales are in steep decline, the pioneering electric-car maker nonetheless dominates the North American market. That stated, Ford’s latest EV gross sales enchancment ought to be acknowledged.
Tom’s Volvo S90 Recharge evaluation
Kirk’s Aston Martin Vantage evaluation
Kirk’s Maserati MC20 evaluation
Kirk’s Porsche 911 GTS evaluation
Extra Tesla information and critiques