Honda and Nissan Merge, EV start-up Scout comes on-line.
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Episode: 253
Broadcast date: December 23, 2024
Visitor: Ryan Decker
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(Present Notes)
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Honda and Nissan Merge
Jill and Tom opened the present by addressing the bombshell announcement that Honda and Nissan are merging. The hosts share their ideas on one of many largest company mergers in automotive historical past.
Ram Delays EV
Additionally mentioned was Ram’s resolution to delay launching the all-electric Ram REV pickup, and push up introduction of the Ramcharger extended-range electrical truck. The Ramcharger operates on electrical energy alone, till the battery is depleted, after which prices the battery by way of an on-board gasoline engine. The Ramcharger is focused at EV intenders apprehensive about vary.
Jill Opinions the Mercedes-AMG C63S
Jill shared her impressions of the Mercedes-Benz AMG C63S, a high-performance variant of the model’s fashionable C-Class sedan.
Chatting With Scout Motors
Within the second phase, the hosts welcome Ryan Decker of EV start-up Scout Motors to the present. Ryan mentioned the corporate’s launch plans, together with particulars concerning its firsts merchandise, the Terra pickup, and Traveler SUV. Per Ryan, U.S.-built Scouts ought to see supply as early as 2027.
Quiz
Within the final phase, Jill is subjected to Tom’s “Is it a 2.0-Liter?” quiz. To wrap up the present, Tom shared his issues about an rising development, dealership service/restore financing.
Mentioned this week
Honda information and opinions
Nissan information and opinions
Scout information and opinions
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