10 Years After Dieselgate
In this episode, hosts Sam Abuelsamid and Nicole Wakelin discuss their recent experiences with the 2025 Toyota Prius Nightshade Edition and the 2026 Genesis GV70. They delve into the performance, design, and driving experience of these vehicles, highlighting the Prius’s hybrid technology and the Genesis’s luxury features. The conversation also touches on insights from the Center for Automotive Research conference, Toyota’s research on plug-in hybrid user behavior, and the automotive industry’s shift back to physical controls in vehicles. Additionally, they review the latest IHS safety testing results for electric vehicles, emphasizing the importance of safety ratings in the automotive market. In this episode, the hosts discuss the evolution of vehicle safety standards, highlighting how modern cars outperform older models despite mixed crash test results. They delve into Nissan’s struggles with the Aria and organizational changes, while Hyundai outlines its ambitious 2030 vision. The conversation shifts… Read More »10 Years After Dieselgate
