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.

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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

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.

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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

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.

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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®

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Grander Than Grand? Rumors Suggest New Corvette V-8, Two 2027 C8 Grand Sport Models