The hosts welcome Toyota production engineers Samantha Barber and Becky Brophy to the show. Both guests are veterans of the Rebelle Rally, and share how Toyota learns from motorsports, and how returning to the event each year contributes to product development. 

With a looks that is both sporty and purposeful, and prices that come in well under those of stuffy Range Rover-brand models, the Defender has become the most popular ride in U.S. Land Rover dealerships.

I would like to add to Gen Z’s roster of noteworthy characteristics a general disdain for cars and driving. My daughter’s first car, a 2014 Nissan Juke, was foisted upon her by my wife and me because we didn’t want to drive the kid to 6:00 AM water-polo practice. She wanted nothing to do with it.

A quick glance suggests that the ID. Buzz is smaller than other minivans, and that, given its quirky nature, it may not up to the serious task of hauling remodeling supplies or a high-school wrestling team. And while the ID. Buzzer is plenty comfortable for six passengers, it struck us as being a little smaller than other vehicles in the class. So, we broke up the measuring tape…

The hosts are joined by AutoForecast Solutions Vice President Sam Fiorani. Sam shared insights related to the current tariff situation, and what the elimination of “carbon credits” means to EV makers including Tesla, Rivian, and Lucid.