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This week Rebecca discusses the benefits and perils of driving a plug-in hybrid with the BMW X3 xDrive30e and the benefits and challenges of the Fiat 500X. Sam revisits the Honda CR-V hybrid and its weird noises before coming full circle on BMW with the 840i coupe. Meanwhile Dan has moving stuff with Ford’s very pricey F-350 Super Duty Platinum. In the news, Ford finally revealed the Bronco family with big off-roaders that are thoroughly modular and ready to take on the Jeep Wrangler’s stranglehold on the segment. There’s also the smaller Bronco Sport that may cause some confusion. Nissan also took the wraps off its next EV, the Ariya. The team wraps up with a rant on the Stellantis. Links 2021 Ford Bronco 2021 Ford Bronco Sport 2022 Nissan Ariya What is Stellantis Sam’s 2020 BMW 840i review Rebecca’s Honda CR-V Hybrid Review Rebecca’s… Read More »Stash The Doors – Hit The Trails

Episode 016 – Ford/Argo AI, Automakers winning autonomy, more energy crisis musings

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Episode 016 - Ford/Argo AI, Automakers winning autonomy, more energy crisis musings
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Ford will pump $1 Billion into autonomous startup Argo AI over the next 5 years. We talk about what they’ll get for their money, and explain the strategy behind the move. We also weigh in on John McElroy’s recent Autoblog editorial handing the autonomy win to established automakers. Sam caught up with Robert Davis, SVP US Operations for Mazda, and we close out by repeating the case for acting like we’re having an energy crisis. Links Ford invests in Argo.ai Northwest Territories Geological Study Silicon Valley lost the race for autonomous cars