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.

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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

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®

https://archive.abuelsamid.com/?p=3201

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

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.

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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

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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.

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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

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.

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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

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.

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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