January 30, 2024

Drive Thru News #41 - Winter Recap: The CyberTruck & a bucket of Chicken!

2 hours 7 minutes

This episode of 'The Drive Thru,' GTM's monthly automotive news recap, is packed with sponsorship mentions, the unveiling of episode number 41, and a variety of automotive updates. Key highlights include a discussion about the anticipated Tesla Cybertruck's extremely limited Foundation Series and the frustrations surrounding its orders and delivery timelines. There's also humor about winter weather, dad outfits, and the 'Elmo slide' trend. The episode breaks news about different car models, disparities in car prices, the overstated capabilities of electric vehicles in winter, and offers comedic anecdotes about real-world automotive scenarios. Special segments touch on entertainment, like Shatner's film 'Senior Moment,' and a closing Florida Man story about a peculiar strategy to heat an EV battery.

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00:00:00 Welcome to Episode 41

00:01:44 Breaking News: Tesla Cybertruck

00:02:44 Cybertruck Features and Pricing

00:07:06 Cybertruck Performance and Issues

00:18:59 Tesla's Marketing and Publicity Stunts

00:20:24 Cybertruck's Practicality and Real-World Use

00:36:49 Volkswagen, Audi, and Porsche News

00:40:10 The Decline of Hot Hatches

00:40:53 Volkswagen's Identity Crisis

00:41:12 European Cars We Wish We Had

00:42:09 The Future of Stellantis

00:44:14 The Death of Fiat in the US

00:48:13 The Rise of Car Modding

00:53:05 The Future of EVs and Hybrids

00:59:28 The Struggles of Mitsubishi

01:08:41 The Tesla Dilemma

01:21:42 Tesla's Pricing Chaos

01:22:24 Tesla's New Ventures: Food and Entertainment

01:24:17 Tesla Semi: A Hot Mess

01:29:57 Holiday Gifts and Worst Presents

01:32:16 Movie Reviews: Senior Moment and Gran Turismo

01:33:57 Top Gear and Automotive Entertainment

01:48:33 Florida Man Stories

01:58:43 Motorsports News and Events

02:02:37 Shoutouts and Promotions

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