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Episode Synopsis
Nicole had a last minute family emergency and couldn't make it, but Sam drove the Subaru WRX tS and Robbie provides an update on the Verge electric motorcycle he recently rode.In the news the least surprising announcement of the week came from Ram with the return of the TRX plus a diesel version of the heavy duty Power Wagon. Over on the Rich Rebuilds Youtube channel, Sam stumbled across his merger of a Honda Beat and an Arcimoto electric trike. We've been talking for a while about what a terrible idea electronic door releases are and now some Rivian owners are coming up with DIY mechanical solutions. Some college students in Japan are transforming a Daihatsu Copen Kei Roadster into a cool mini GR Supra for the Tokyo Auto Salon. We discuss some cool pickup truck bed features and a nearly 20 year old Ford sedan concept. Is the Fisker Karma the cockroach of the automotive world? VW shows the interior of the ID Polo and hurray! it's got physical controls.We also answer some listener messages.LinksThe Ram TRX Is Back For 2027, One-Trick Pony?You Asked, Ram Delivered: Ram Power Wagon With 6.7-Liter Cummins HO Turbo Diesel and Best-in-Class 1,075 lb.-ft. of TorqueBuilding a Budget Tesla RoadsterHonda e-BeatHonda Beat-offRivian Owners Are Adding DIY Emergency Door Releases for Their Kids - AutoblogJapanese Students Turn a Kei Car Into a Mini Toyota GR Supra - AutoblogThese 9 Trucks Have Super Cool Bed Features - JalopnikThis Ford Concept Could’ve Been a Modern Crown Victoria - AutoblogLive from Dearborn: Driving the Ford Interceptor ConceptIt Feels Like The Fisker Karma Will Never Actually, Truly Die - The AutopianVolkswagen unveils a new cockpit generation – debuting with the all-new ID. Polo 02Verge TS Pro electric motorcycle with solid state batteryOur Sponsors:* Check out Aura.com: https://aura.com/remove* Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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