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EVs in a Phoenix summer, Dodge brings back the V6, Jeep has too many EVs

EVs in a Phoenix summer, Dodge brings back the V6, Jeep has too many EVs

Update: 2025-11-26
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In this wildly scatterbrained episode, we break down the biggest reveals from the LA Auto Show, including updates on Honda’s Prelude, the Jeep Recon, the redesigned Telluride, and Stellantis’ ever-confusing EV strategy. We also dive deep into Tesla’s shockingly high German inspection failure rates, and answer a listener's question about how much EV range you really need—especially if you live somewhere brutally hot like Phoenix.


Topics Covered:


LA Auto Show: What’s new, what’s exciting, what’s… confusing


Jeep’s EV lineup and the puzzling brand strategy


Honda Prelude: performance expectations & pricing concerns

Kia Telluride engine updates


Tesla’s poor showing in German TÜV inspections


Real-world EV range needs in extreme climates


BrightDrop, GM decisions, and future EV vans


Nissan’s odd Rogue/Outlander plug-in hybrid mashup

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EVs in a Phoenix summer, Dodge brings back the V6, Jeep has too many EVs

EVs in a Phoenix summer, Dodge brings back the V6, Jeep has too many EVs

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