Consumer Guide Car Stuff Podcast Episode 265: Better Batteries, Tariff Headwinds, Explaining Polestar

Carmakers wrestle to foretell the Administration’s subsequent transfer.

Whether or not you drive a automotive, want a automotive, or simply often bum a trip with pals, you’ve come to the best place. Be a part of Jill and Tom as they break down all the things that’s happening within the auto world. New-car critiques, buying suggestions, driving inexperienced, electrical vehicles, traditional vehicles, and loads of nice visitors. That is the Shopper Information Automotive Stuff Podcast. Excessive-Tariff Headwinds

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Episode: 265

Broadcast date: March 10, 2025

Visitor: Sam Fiorani

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Higher Batteries, Tariff Headwinds, Explaining Polestar

(Present Notes)

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Jill and Tom open the present overlaying a number of information tales. First, Toyota is claiming it can have a solid-state EV battery in a manufacturing car round 2030. Could possibly be large information in regard to EV value and vary. Pay attention in for particulars. The hosts went on to debate Mercedes-Benz’s new turquoise marker- and tail lights. Why are they doing this? Pay attention in.

Nonetheless within the first section, Jill shared particulars of a narrative she wrote about how the similar-size Toyota 4Runner and Land Cruiser crossovers differ. Clue: One is extra household pleasant than the opposite.

Within the second section, Jill and Tom welcome Sam Fiorani of AutoForecast Options to the present. Sam walked the hosts via the headwinds confronted by the auto business because of the present administration’s tariff plans.

Sam additionally mentioned Tesla’s plant capability state of affairs, which can be most acute in Europe, the place the corporate lately opened a brand new manufacturing facility.

Within the final section, Jill is suffering from Tom’s “Pontiac or Oldsmobile?” quiz, and the hosts speak slightly about Polestar, a brand new EV model with Volvo roots.

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