In this wildly scatterbrained episode, we break down the biggest reveals from the LA Auto Show, including updates on Honda’s Prelude, the Jeep Recon, the redesigned Telluride, and Stellantis’ ever-confusing EV strategy. We also dive deep into Tesla’s shockingly high German inspection failure rates, and answer a listener's question about how much EV range you really need—especially if you live somewhere brutally hot like Phoenix.

Topics Covered:

LA Auto Show: What’s new, what’s exciting, what’s… confusing

Jeep’s EV lineup and the puzzling brand strategy

Honda Prelude: performance expectations & pricing concerns
Kia Telluride engine updates

Tesla’s poor showing in German TÜV inspections

Real-world EV range needs in extreme climates

BrightDrop, GM decisions, and future EV vans

Nissan’s odd Rogue/Outlander plug-in hybrid mashup