Drive Thru News #64 - The Hofmeister Kink, a Rental Altima, and a Circle K Walk Into a Bar…
JAN 27, 202686 MIN
Drive Thru News #64 - The Hofmeister Kink, a Rental Altima, and a Circle K Walk Into a Bar…
JAN 27, 202686 MIN
Description
In the 64th episode of Break/Fix's, Drive Thru News, our hosts provide a comprehensive winter recap of the automotive industry, covering dramatic changes, new car releases, and motorsports updates. They discuss the EU relaxing its 2035 combustion engine ban, Ford's mixed EV strategy, and the Audi's new diesel-hybrid. The team also covers the 2026 Mecum Kissimmee auction, including rich people's extravagant car purchases, and a humorous personal encounter at a Circle K.
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00:00:00 Hosts Reconnect and Reflect on Past Episodes
00:00:57 Winter Recap: Automotive Industry Updates
00:02:38 EU's 2035 Combustion Engine Ban Relaxation?
00:03:52 Ford's EV Strategy Overhaul
00:06:04 Diesel's Comeback and Hybrid Innovations at VAG
00:08:35 Jaguar's Design Controversy and Audi's New Look
00:12:41 Volkswagen's New Models and Market Strategy
00:14:50 Jeep's Military-Exclusive Wrangler and Other Stellantis News
00:17:27 Hellcat-Powered Pacifica and Grand Wagoneer Review
00:23:30 Asian Cars: Kei Cars and Hyundai's G90 Magma Wagon
00:30:47 Future Electric Vehicles: Concepts and Controversies
00:39:22 Design Quirks: The Hoffmeister Kink!
00:40:11 The Bezos Truck and EV Lineup Speculations
00:40:45 Lost and Found: Rare Car Discoveries
00:43:40 Tesla's Cybertruck Sales in decline!
00:48:58 Rental Car Reviews: Elantra, Soul, and Altima
01:09:32 Florida Man at the Circle K
01:12:19 Motorsports News and Updates
01:21:34 24 Hours of Lemons Racing Adventure
01:23:15 Outro!
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