Drive Thru News #64 - The Hofmeister Kink, a Rental Altima, and a Circle K Walk Into a Bar…

JAN 27, 202686 MIN
BREAK/FIX the Motorsports & Vehicle Enthusiast Variety Show

Drive Thru News #64 - The Hofmeister Kink, a Rental Altima, and a Circle K Walk Into a Bar…

JAN 27, 202686 MIN

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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.  ===== (Oo---x---oO) ===== 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! ==================== The Motoring Podcast Network : Years of racing, wrenching and Motorsports experience brings together a top notch collection of knowledge, stories and information. #everyonehasastory #gtmbreakfix - motoringpodcast.net More Information: Visit Our Website Become a VIP at: Patreon Online Magazine: Gran Touring Follow us on Social: Instagram