The whole team is back this week with lots of LA Auto Show news. Nicole drove the Audi SQ8 around Los Angeles for the week. Robbie had the new Toyota Land Cruiser.
In the news, Jaguar has launched new branding ahead of the reveal of concept version of its next new EV. Stellantis talked about the STLA Frame platform for its new EV an EREV large trucks and SUVs, and we spoke with Stellantis executives including NA COO Antonio Filosa about where Jeep and the other brands are headed. Nicole got to try out the new GMC Sierra EV Denali. Lotus is also bringing out some EREVs. We also discussed some of the products announced at the LA Auto Show including a refreshed Genesis GV70, new VW Tiguan, the Hyundai Ioniq 9, and the NACTOY finalists. We also answered some listener questions.
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Nissan N7
More on Mercedes-Benz CLA
New JaGUar branding
Stellantis talks about STLA Frame
GMC Sierra EV
2026 Genesis GV70
2025 VW Tiguan
Honda Solid State Battery plant
Acura ADX
Jeep Giving Customers What they Want
Hyundai Ioniq 9
Lotus Shifts to EREVs
NACTOY Finalists
Mercedes-Benz in-drive brakes
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