Drive Thru News #43 - Real Talk! The Cost of EV Ownership in 2024

In this latest episode of The Drive Thru, hosts discuss various automotive and motorsport news, starting with the cost and hassle of owning an EV, including a deep dive into upgrading household infrastructure for electric vehicles. They review updates on Cybertruck resale prices and compare its performance against Rivian and Ford Lightning. The episode covers unexpected high auction prices for classic cars, ridiculous car thefts, and misuse of gas pump rewards cards. They also delve into the fate of Hertz's Tesla fleet and vibrant conversations about F1 races and other motorsport events. Additionally, they touch on upcoming automotive releases and provide updates on sponsor activities and events. ===== (Oo---x---oO) ===== 00:00:00 Season Five Kickoff 00:01:08 Cybertruck Update 00:02:54 Real Cost of EV Ownership 00:05:39 Home Upgrades for EVs 00:16:05 Chrysler Hybrid Issues 00:32:06 Future Electric Vehicles 00:36:14 Remembering Marcello Gandini 00:37:01 Volkswagen's Farm-Ready Polo 00:39:33 Porsche's Unsellable Collection 00:41:41 Mercedes' New AMG GT 43 00:45:55 Chevy Bolt's Impressive Mileage 00:47:55 Buick's Surprising Comeback 00:49:52 Kia and Hyundai's EV Innovations 00:57:50 Ford's Affordable EV Plans 00:59:22 Polestar's Future with Geely 01:00:16 Lost and Found: Classic Cars 01:04:34 The $100,000 Porsche 944 Debate 01:05:52 Tesla's Rental Car Fiasco 01:08:32 Electric Truck Showdown 01:15:05 The Ferrari Movie and Other Must-Watch Films 01:16:37 Nebraska Woman's Gas Rewards Scheme 01:24:01 Florida Man's Motorcycle Chase 01:25:50 Motorsports News and Updates 01:32:46 Wrapping Up and Thank You ==================== The Motoring Podcast Network : Years of racing, wrenching and Motorsports experience brings together a top notch collection of knowledge, stories and information. #everyonehasastory #gtmbreakfix - motoringpodcast.net More Information: https://www.motoringpodcast.net/ Become a VIP at: https://www.patreon.com/gtmotorsports Online Magazine: https://www.gtmotorsports.org/