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Can Fiat's solo electric dance in North America with the 500E lead the charge, or will it trip over market realities? This episode puts the spotlight on Fiat's bold decision to play the North American market with just one electric minicar, the 500E. We raise hard questions about the car's high price tag and the feasibility of Fiat's fashion-inspired 'drops' strategy. With the automaker's shaky sales history in the U.S., we ponder the risk for dealerships and Fiat alike, challenging the manufacturer's chief claims and dissecting the economic practicality of betting big on a single model.

As we shift from the pavement to the cosmos, prepare to have your mind expanded with the audacious concept of a space sunshade to combat climate change. Reminiscent of the innovative spirit that gave rise to the Chrysler LH cars, this episode navigates the logistical hurdles and mind-boggling scope of deploying a colossal shade in space. We consider the daring long-term commitment required to manage space debris and the potential cooling effects on our warming planet. It's a conversation that reaches for the stars while firmly grounded in the urgent need for climate action.

Finally, we turn our attention back to Earth and the changing dynamics of certified pre-owned vehicle programs. Spotlighting Toyota's recent inclusion of older, high-mileage cars in their CPO program, we examine the benefits these vehicles offer consumers, such as thorough inspections and extended warranties. This move by Toyota could reshape the auto industry landscape, providing buyers with affordable, quality options without the new-car sticker shock. We explore how such shifts introduce a new era of value and reliability, presenting consumers with protected choices that were once deemed too aged or high-mileage to consider. Join us for an episode that revs up the conversation on the electric vehicle market, climate intervention, and the evolution of car buying.

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During this episode, I review the Ford Bronco Sport Heritage SUV.  We discuss the latest goings on at EV maker Rivian Automotive; and we talk about musical concerts in space. 

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Extreme weather in California has created a lake in the driest and lowest place in North America.  We discuss the particular importance of a group of Walmart employees that are very important to the retailer; and your final (resting) frontier. 

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During this episode, I share my impressions of the Chattanooga-built 2024 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport crossover SUV;  If you thought Y2K was a trip, its time to talk about technical debt.  Finally, Southwest Airlines invests big in Sustainable Aircraft Fuel, better known as SAF. 

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After ten years of on-again, off-again speculation, the Apple Car as we have come to know it is dead.  We also revisit the question, are EVs DONE?  Finally, we have a chat about orbital space junk, and how it just might impact your ability to access the internet or place a call. 

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During this installment, I review the all-new 2024 Lexus TX 350 crossover SUV; discuss the dangers concerning birds and powerlines; and finally talk about how a United Nations cyber directive being implemented in Europe may impact your next vehicle here in the United States. 

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With the explosion of conversational AI across the business landscape, its easy to be lulled into a sense of perfection when using it.  Problem is, AI is fine, until it isn't.  I share a cautionary tale.  VinFast, the rapidly growing Vietnamese automaker, is introducing two all-new vehicles at the opposite ends of the automotive marketing spectrum.  I stop by for an update.  Finally, just how safe is a pregnant woman when buckling up a seltbelt?  We discuss. 

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During this episode, I review the 2024 Subaru Crosstrek; How EVs Reached Cost Parity with Gasoline Vehicles in 14 American cities; and finally hydrogen has come to the recreational boating industry with better fuel economy and less environmental impact. 

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Despite years of construction and trillions of dollars spent, the US Highway system has some nasty bottlenecks - and I know two of the top ten personally!  Twenty tech companies have united to combat deceptive AI - with a non-binding agreement - of course I have questions!  Finally, a specialty chemicals company is using a new process to turn carbon dioxide into useable consumer products! 

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Zoom-zoom!  This week, I slide behind the wheel of the 2024 Mazda CX-5 compact crossover SUV.  According to Operation Lifesaver, a rail safety non profit organization, every three hours, a person or a vehicle is hit by a train in the United States.  We can do better.  Finally, how can you assess the condition of an EV battery  after the vehicle has been in a minor to moderate accident?  There is a new system that has the ability to do just that.  

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