Bye-Bye Nicole

This week Sam had nothing scheduled so he drove his 1990 Miata around. Robbie joined in a bit late to tell us about the Lucid Gravity and Kia Telluride X-Pro SX Prestige while Nicole shared some thoughts on driving her spouse's Wrangler PHEV. Jalopnik provided a reader listicle on concepts that didn't translate well to production. Recurrent provided some data on rising prices of used EVs. Ford invited us out to Michigan Speedway to sample some products from its custom garage and see the new Bronco Desert Rising Edition. Ford also announced a partnership with GenerLink to make connecting an F-150 to the house for power backup easier. Ford is also going to be the first automaker to use Apple Maps in its upcoming Universal Electric Vehicle platform. Stellantis is adopting Mobileye's REM maps to enhance its ADAS systems and Mobileye CEO Amnon Shashua is retiring. Honda teased the next-gen Ridgeline that is still 2 years away and has stopped producing the Civic Si and Integra A-Spec with manual transmissions. We also have some listener emails. Finally we end the episode with some sad news, but don't worry, the show is going on. Links These Concept Cars Spawned The Most Disappointing Production Vehicles - Jalopnik These Are The 5 Best Used EV Deals For Range: Study Used EV values climbing Apple Maps to Power the Navigation Experience for the Ford Universal Electric Vehicle Platform Ditch the Extension Cord Spaghetti: An Easier, More Affordable Way to Power Your Home Mobileye to Supply Cloud-Enhanced ADAS for Select Future Stellantis Vehicles Some People Love DIY Customization. Ford Built a Shortcut for Everyone Else How Utah's Desert Landscape Inspired New, Bold Ford Bronco Design Mobileye announces planned leadership transition Honda Confirms Third-Generation Ridgeline Midsize Pickup with More Rugged Design, Arriving Within Two Years Honda Civic Si And Manual Acura Integra Are Going To Die, But Only For A Little While - Jalopnik Hyundai’s 2027 Kona Shows Boxy Exterior Look, New Cockpit Design in Fresh Renderings - autoevolution Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy