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F-150 Lightning Killed, ID. Buzz Halted, Restoring Classics Rides for Modern Drivers

F-150 Lightning Killed, ID. Buzz Halted, Restoring Classics Rides for Modern Drivers

Update: 2025-12-23
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Jill and Tom open the show addressing two high-profile electric vehicle cancellations announced this past week. First the hosts discuss the end of production for the Ford F-150 Lighting, which came as something of a surprise to both Jill and Tom. 

Also covered is news that Volkswagen will not be importing a 2026 edition of the spunky ID. Buzz electric minivan. Will the ID. Buzz be back for 2027? Jill and Tom speculate. 

Still in the first segment, Jill reviews the Ford Maverick Lobo. Lobo is a new sporty Maverick variant, and it sounds like fun. Listen in for Jill’s take on the potentially entertaining-to-drive small pickup truck. 

In the second segment, the Hosts welcome Rob Howard, CEO of Kindred Motorworks to the podcast. Kindred restores classic cars, some of which become battery powered in the process. Rob talks about the restoration process, and the level of engineering that is invested in each new model the company adds to its lineup. Listen in for details. 

In the last segment Jill is subjected to Tom’s “Is it a Mercury?” quiz. 

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F-150 Lightning Killed, ID. Buzz Halted, Restoring Classics Rides for Modern Drivers

F-150 Lightning Killed, ID. Buzz Halted, Restoring Classics Rides for Modern Drivers

Consumer Guide Automotive, Tom Appel, Jill Ciminillo