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Porsche is bringing back the kind of performance enthusiasts want, Acura is planning TWO new SUVs without going all-electric, and Europe is putting limits on Chinese hybrid imports. Meanwhile, an EV battery CEO wants Washington to do more to push electric vehicles. Who benefits, and what do American drivers actually want?

Welcome to Episode 55 of The Drive with Lauren and Karl, where automotive experts Lauren Fix and Karl Brauer cut through the hype and break down the biggest stories shaping the auto industry, new vehicle technology, and your next car-buying decision.

IN THIS EPISODE:

💡 SEGMENT 1: Are Smart Headlights Changing the Rules of the Road? New headlight technology can selectively control where light shines in real time, helping illuminate the road without blinding other drivers. Lauren and Karl kick things off with the latest headlight laws and what this technology means for nighttime driving.

🏎️ SEGMENT 2: Porsche’s Mid-Engine V8 Surprise! Porsche is reportedly preparing the Mission S, a mid-engine sports car featuring a high-revving, flat-plane-crank V8. But while enthusiasts may celebrate the return of a traditional performance engine, Porsche still plans electric replacements for the Boxster and Cayman. Is the company finally listening to its customers?

🚙 SEGMENT 3: Acura Is Planning TWO New SUVs!Acura is looking beyond the traditional luxury SUV market with plans for a larger three-row model, currently referred to as the Acura XL, and a rugged, adventure-focused SUV. With buyers still demanding capable gasoline and hybrid options, is Acura making the right move?

🇪🇺 SEGMENT 4: Europe Puts a Cap on Chinese Hybrid Imports. Europe is looking to limit Chinese hybrid imports to 350,000 vehicles annually as automakers fight to protect their home market. With hybrids gaining popularity worldwide, is this about fair competition, protecting domestic jobs, or keeping Chinese automakers at bay?

🔋 SEGMENT 5: Does America Need More EV Incentives? The LG CEO says America risks falling behind in electric vehicle development without greater support. But does the industry really need more government incentives when automakers sell vehicles globally and American buyers continue to demand V8-powered trucks and SUVs? Lauren and Karl examine the politics, business interests, and consumer realities behind the debate.

🌲 SEGMENT 6: Driving the Toyota RAV4 Woodland PHEV. Lauren takes the Toyota RAV4 Woodland plug-in hybrid through Colorado, reporting approximately 450 miles of driving range per fill-up and exploring its ability to recharge the battery on the road. From impressive hybrid efficiency to capturing energy on the descent from the Eisenhower Tunnel, this RAV4 offers a fresh look at what modern hybrid technology can do.

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0:00 Headlight Glare and Automotive Trends

0:43 Are Headlights Getting Too Bright?

2:25 Smart Headlights and Adaptive Beam Control

6:37 Porsche's High-Profit Strategy Shift

11:37 Acura's New Three-Row Luxury SUV

17:54 The Global Impact of Chinese Auto Imports

26:00 The Reality of Electric Vehicle Adoption

GM is officially ditching the manual dipstick on its new trucks, diesel prices are hitting eye-watering peaks, and hybrid sales are crushing both pure gas and EVs! On Episode 54 of The Drive, Lauren and Karl break down the wildest market shifts in the auto industry right now—from online fake dealership scams to Honda's massive production shakeups.

IN THIS EPISODE:

• Fake Dealerships: How scammers are targeting online car shoppers.

• GM Drops the Dipstick: Electronic sensors replace oil dipsticks in new GM trucks—will truck buyers accept it?

• Cheaper New Cars Incoming? Reduced fuel economy standards could save $1,300 per vehicle. Will automakers pass the savings to you?

• Honda's Strategic Moves: Delaying the next-gen CR-V, moving Civic production out of Indiana, and scaling back EV plans globally.

• The Hybrid Surge: Hybrids reach 19% market share as EVs slip to 7.1%. Plus, Hyundai Motor Group outsells Ford, and Toyota closes in on GM!

• The $8.34 Diesel Crisis: Why diesel prices are skyrocketing and how the federal government is using red-dyed diesel to bring relief.

💬 QUESTION OF THE DAY:

Would you buy a truck with NO physical oil dipstick, or do you trust electronic sensors?

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 - Intro & Online Car Dealership Scams

02:15 - GM Kills the Dipstick: Good Tech or Big Mistake?

06:40 - Will New Cars FINALLY Get Cheaper? ($1,300 Price Drop?)

11:10 - Honda Delays Next CR-V & Pivots Away From EVs

15:55 - Market Shakeup: Hybrids BOOM, Hyundai Beats Ford, GM Drops

22:30 - $8.34/Gal Diesel Emergency & The Red-Dyed Diesel Solution

28:00 - Wrap Up & Final Thoughts

Are automakers betting on the wrong cars? From struggling small EVs to the SUVs that could save major brands, Lauren Fix and Karl Brauer break down the biggest stories shaping the automotive industry on The Drive with Lauren and Karl, Episode 53.

Plus, Karl has a little car regret after Doug DeMuro puts his former GT up for sale on Cars & Bids. Will he wish he never sold it even more after seeing what happens next?

IN THIS EPISODE:

Karl’s GT Hits Cars & BidsDoug DeMuro is selling Karl’s former GT, and it has him wondering why he ever let it go. Lauren and Karl also catch up on the cars they’ve driven and seen over the past two weeks.

2027 Hyundai Tucson Makes Its World DebutCompact SUVs are the backbone of the automotive business. Lauren takes a look at Hyundai’s all-new Tucson and why getting this segment right matters, especially as domestic automakers leave opportunities on the table.

2027 Kia EV3 vs. Chevy Bolt and Nissan LeafCan a small electric vehicle deliver the range, features and value buyers want? Karl drives the Kia EV3, and the discussion turns to the challenges facing affordable EVs and why even the once-dominant Toyota Prius faces tougher competition from other hybrids.

2027 Volkswagen Atlas: Can SUVs Save VW?Lauren and Karl both experience the new Atlas. It still delivers the passenger space and usable third row families want, but where is the hybrid powertrain? With SUVs remaining critical to Volkswagen’s future, the answer matters.

2027 Mercedes-Benz GLE Gets a Major RefreshUpdated powertrains, suspension improvements, a more advanced interior and extensive over-the-air upgrade capabilities bring new technology to Mercedes-Benz’s popular luxury SUV.

Jaguar Type 01: Bold Design, Big QuestionsJaguar is making a dramatic statement with its all-electric reboot. The styling grabs attention, but does the design sacrifice rear-seat practicality? And can an electric luxury sedan win over American buyers?

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0:00 A Packed Show of New Cars

0:28 Behind the Scenes with Doug DeMuro

6:33 Insights from the Automotive Market

7:25 The Global Launch of the Hyundai Tucson

18:58 Volkswagen's Shift in Strategy

37:06 The All-New Jaguar Type 01

One year. Some of our favorite guests. And 10 automotive technologies we could live without.

Lauren Fix, Karl Brauer and Paul Fix celebrate the one-year anniversary of The Drive with a special episode featuring some of the guests who have helped make the show a success, including Michael Harley, Anton Wahlman, Henry Payne and Alan Taylor.

Lauren and Karl look back at some of the biggest automotive stories from the past year, including Flock cameras, Right to Repair, vehicle kill switches, start-stop technology and the industry's dramatic shift from ICE to EVs and now back toward internal combustion engines and hybrids.

Michael Harley joins the conversation to tackle a question enthusiasts have been asking: What happens to the driver's car when regulations keep adding weight, complexity and technology? We talk manual transmissions, steering feel, CVTs, start-stop systems and why McLaren's approach to performance cars deserves attention.

Anton Wahlman weighs in on the EV market, including why electric vehicles continue to face challenges in the new-car market and the latest developments surrounding Tesla, autonomous vehicles and the Cybercab.

Henry Payne joins us to discuss the challenges facing Detroit's automakers as they rethink their EV strategies, competition from China, Ford's international partnerships, GM's changing approach to Apple CarPlay and the uncertain road ahead for companies including Rivian and Lucid.

Then Lauren, Karl and Alan Taylor tackle the 10 Questionable Modern-Day Automotive Technologies, including cabin cameras, cabin microphones, start-stop systems, CVTs, electric-assist steering, keyless entry, connected cars, giant touchscreens, safety systems and glass roofs.

And Alan Taylor checks in on life after radio, his new life as a farmer and a recent local car event.

It's a packed anniversary episode celebrating one year of The Drive with Lauren and Karl.

Thanks for listening, watching and supporting the show during our first year. We're just getting started.

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Get the latest automotive news on this week's episode, covering Stellantis updates, new driving policies, and car longevity data.

Lauren Fix and Karl Brauer return to break down the most recent shifts in the industry. We start with the major changes happening at Stellantis and how these corporate moves might impact your future vehicle options. We also examine a new proposal in New York State regarding driving reduction and what that could mean for your daily commute.

Our focus turns to data-driven insights with the latest reports from iSeeCars.com. We analyze current car longevity trends to help you understand which vehicles are truly built to last. Plus, we cover the real-time status of gas prices and how fluctuating costs continue to affect drivers across the country.

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0:00 Unusual Weather Patterns Across the US

2:32 Why Coastal Living Is Tough on Vehicles

3:46 New Car Sales Trends and Market Shifts

5:19 The Reality of New Car Pricing

11:31 Ram's Bold Future and New Model Lineup

18:04 The Fight for Driving Freedom in New York

26:16 The Longest Lasting Vehicles Revealed

Lauren Fix and Karl Brauer are joined by Henry Payne of The Detroit News to break down the latest automotive and transportation stories, including the America 250 GP IndyCar race, Michigan’s plans to study and pilot a mileage-based road usage charge, and the future of flying cars.

We also take a close look at Honda’s shift toward off-road vehicles, including the Passport TrailSport, and ask what the move says about where consumer demand is heading.

Then we go inside the new 2026 Ford F-150 Carhartt Edition with Ford F-150 Brand Manager John Wallawender. Ford is bringing together two iconic American brands while adding updates including BlueCruise with Towing, refreshed styling and new capability.

Plus, the federal government is moving forward with an eVTOL pilot program in Texas, testing electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft and advanced air mobility.

And the big performance question: Is RTR the new Shelby? Lauren and Karl take a closer look at Vaughn Gittin Jr.’s RTR Mustang and how it stacks up against established performance names such as Shelby and Hennessey.

We also examine the growing push for mileage-based road taxes as states look at alternatives to traditional fuel taxes. Michigan is currently studying a road usage charge and developing a pilot program, while emphasizing that no replacement of the gas tax has been enacted.

ON THIS EPISODE:

• Henry Payne joins Lauren & Karl

• America 250 GP IndyCar

• Michigan’s mileage-based road tax study

• Honda Passport TrailSport and Honda’s EV strategy

• The future of flying cars and eVTOL aircraft

• 2026 Ford F-150 Carhartt Edition

• Interview with Ford F-150 Brand Manager John Wallawender

• #RTR #Mustang vs. #Shelby and #Hennessey

• The future of road funding and mileage-based taxes

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0:00 Racing, Flying Cars, and F-150s

1:29 IndyCar Racing on the National Mall

5:53 The Shift Away from Electric Vehicles

11:02 The Legend Behind the Shirt

12:28 The Future of Flying Cars

17:52 Inside the 2027 Ford F-150

26:37 The Hidden Cost of Fuel Efficiency

Gas-powered cars are NOT going away as fast as automakers once promised, and this week on The Drive with Lauren and Karl, we dig into why. Cadillac is delaying the end of several gas models, Honda is shifting the CR-V toward hybrids, Volkswagen is bringing back big gas-powered SUVs, and Audi is doubling down on large gasoline-powered SUVs. Meanwhile, EV charging costs are raising some serious questions about the claim that electric vehicles are always cheaper to operate.

Lauren Fix and Karl Brauer break down what’s really happening in the automotive industry, including one EV charging mistake that cost a Chevrolet Bolt driver $414 to charge, why public fast charging can rival the cost of gasoline, and whether falling gas prices could completely change the EV cost equation.

We also have some good news from California. Leno’s Law has passed the California legislature with overwhelming support, potentially eliminating annual emissions testing for 1976–1985 vehicles. But there are still restrictions attached that could limit how owners use these classic cars.

Plus, Lauren and Karl explain the difference between start-stop technology and keyless start, reveal the longest-lasting vehicle brands according to a massive iSeeCars study covering nearly 395 million vehicles, and discuss the growing problem of rear-camera recalls affecting millions of vehicles on American roads.

On this episode:Gas-powered cars are making a comebackEV charging costs vs. gasolineA $414 EV charging billLeno’s Law and California’s classic carsStart-stop vs. keyless startThe longest-lasting car brandsMillions of vehicles affected by rear-camera recalls

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California is coming after your car again — with new tire rules, mileage tracking and another potential $900-a-year vehicle tax. But that’s not all on this week’s The Drive with Lauren and Karl.

Lauren Fix and Karl Brauer break down the biggest automotive stories of the week, including California’s latest anti-car moves and what they could mean for drivers across the country.

We also take a look at the new 2028 BMW M3 and how BMW is changing one of its most iconic performance cars, plus an exclusive interview with Constantin Buschmann, CEO of BRABUS, about the incredible new BRABUS BODO, named after the company’s founder and his father.

Then we ask a question every driver wants answered: Will the Venezuelan oil deal actually bring down gas prices, and if so, when?

Fall driving is also here. Lauren and Karl discuss cold-weather driving, leaves and slippery road conditions, and what you should know when choosing tires for the season.

And we expose the truth behind California’s new tire rules and the growing push toward automatic mileage tracking. California may be leading the charge, but other states are watching — and some are already considering similar policies.

On this episode:

• California’s new tire rules

• The truth about California’s tire law

• New vehicle mileage tracking requirements

• California’s latest gas tax

• The potential $900-a-year cost to drivers

• Will gas prices fall after the Venezuelan oil deal?

• Preparing your car for fall and winter driving

• The new 2028 BMW M3

• Exclusive interview with BRABUS CEO Constantin Buschmann

• The new BRABUS BODO

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0:00 Navigating the Automotive Landscape

2:11 The Evolution of the BMW M3

6:52 Market Insights and Vehicle Longevity

12:08 Seasonal Car Care Essentials

18:16 Inside the World of Brabus

28:14 The Future of Tire Regulations

34:27 The Truth About Mileage Taxes

The Drive with Lauren and Karl – Episode 47 | Monterey Car Week, $756M Auctions & Lamborghini Revuelto SV

Monterey Car Week delivered massive car reveals, record-breaking auction prices and some seriously rare machinery, and Lauren Fix and Karl Brauer break it all down in Episode 47 of The Drive.

Lauren and Karl kick off the show from Monterey Car Week with a look at the biggest reveals, including an exclusive interview with Nolan Gray, Product Manager for McLaren Americas, discussing the new McLaren 788 HS and where this high-performance machine fits into McLaren’s 720, 765, 750 and 788 lineup.

Then it’s auction time. Monterey Car Week auctions generated a staggering $756 million in sales, with modern supercars accounting for more than half of the total. A 1964 Shelby Cobra Daytona Coupe shattered the record for an American car at $42.9 million, while a 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport reached $18.7 million, setting a new Corvette auction record. A 1996 McLaren F1 GTR also made history at $34.7 million, becoming the most valuable British car ever sold at auction.

But the auction results weren't all about million-dollar supercars. Lauren and Karl examine what happened to more common 1950s and 1960s classics, many of which sold below condition-appropriate expectations. What does that tell us about today's collector-car market?

The conversation then shifts to something that affects far more drivers: used-car affordability. New iSeeCars data reveals which cities and states have experienced the biggest increases in used-car prices since 2019. Salt Lake City, Atlanta and Charlotte saw increases of more than 46%, while Rhode Island, Utah and Florida led the states, with increases approaching 50%.

Lauren and Karl also take a first look at the all-new 2028 Genesis GV90, the brand’s flagship full-size electric luxury SUV. With more size, power, technology and luxury than any Genesis before it, the GV90 is targeting some serious competition, from Mercedes-Benz and BMW to Bentley and Rolls-Royce.

The show continues with an interview with Mitch Johnson of Harbinger, Head of Electric at Jayco, about the new Jayco Embark, bringing electrification into the motorhome world.

And we finish with Lamborghini. Lauren and Karl sit down with Stephan Winkelmann, CEO of Lamborghini, to discuss the Revuelto Miura 60° Homage, a limited-production V12 celebrating 60 years of the legendary Miura. Only 99 examples will be produced, making this a serious piece of Lamborghini history.

From multimillion-dollar collector cars to the future of electric luxury SUVs and RVs, Episode 47 of The Drive with Lauren and Karl covers the cars, technology and industry stories that matter.

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0:00 Exploring the Monterey Car Week Highlights

0:56 Unveiling the McLaren 788HS

5:50 Record-Breaking Auction Sales at Monterey

11:16 Navigating the Current Used Car Market

18:43 A Deep Dive into the Genesis GV90

25:04 The Range-Extender RV Revolution

32:19 A Conversation with Lamborghini's CEO

On The Drive with Lauren and Karl, Episode 46 takes a deep dive into some of the biggest stories affecting drivers, buyers and car enthusiasts right now.

We start with a growing issue that goes far beyond Flock cameras: the expansion of vehicle surveillance technology and what it could mean for privacy, constitutional rights and everyday drivers. How much of your driving history is being collected, who has access to it, and where does the surveillance state go next?

Then Lauren and Karl break down the latest iSeeCars used-car affordability study, and the numbers are not encouraging. The average price of a three-year-old used vehicle has jumped 38%, or more than $9,000, since 2019. A $20,000 budget once gave buyers access to nearly half of the 1- to 5-year-old used-car market. Today, it reaches just 11.4%. What used to be a relatively new vehicle for $20,000 may now mean an older car with significantly more miles and potentially higher maintenance costs.

The show also takes a close look at the 2027 Toyota Tundra and Sequoia, including the new Trail Hunter package and upgraded TRD Pro trims. Lauren and Karl discuss the changes and are joined by Jack Ferguson, Engineering Manager for Toyota Performance Products, for an exclusive interview about the 2027 Tundra TRD Pro.

Then we head into the world of Ford Custom Garage with Matt Simpson, Executive Director of Customization, who explains the Ford Performance parts, upgrades and customization options available to owners who want to take their vehicles to the next level.

Finally, Lauren and Karl investigate a controversial question surrounding the exotic car market: Are auction prices always telling the real story? They examine suspicious bidding and pricing activity on online auction sites and discuss why some of today's sky-high exotic-car valuations may not accurately reflect what these cars are actually worth in the real-world market.

From privacy and affordability to performance trucks, factory customization and exotic-car valuations, Episode 46 of The Drive with Lauren and Karl covers the stories that matter to people who actually own, drive, buy and sell cars.

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0:00 The Drive with Lauren and Karl

0:48 The Controversy of Surveillance Cameras

6:23 Used Car Pricing Realities

12:34 Off-Roading in the 2027 Toyota Sequoia and Tundra

19:13 Engineering the New 2027 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro

26:23 Ford Customization and Garage Packages

34:15 Are Collector Car Prices Artificially Inflated?