Drive Thru News #67 - We're going on an Excursion!

Break/Fix's Drive Thru News Episode #67 recaps April's automotive news and oddities, starting with economic turmoil and fuel changes: extended E15 use, ethanol’s impact on economy, evaporation, water absorption, and rubber seals, plus brake-fluid hygroscopy and the wider impact of diesel shortages on shipping and heating oil. The hosts criticize Volkswagen’s EV strategy (Touareg EV talk, China-only Jetta SUV, ID model struggles, layoffs, potential government aid) while noting nostalgia tie-ins like Hot Wheels R32s. Other topics include Stellantis’ Poissy plant shifting to parts/recycling, a modern Fiat three-wheeler, Morgan’s BMW-powered Supersport pricing, Cadillac Blackwing discontinuation, a C8 Corvette stop-sale over turn-signal software, Toyota RAV4 GR Sport badging, a Pininfarina NSX restomod, Nissan heritage parts, Smart’s new EV concept, Tesla Roadster skepticism, Florida drone speed enforcement, insurance non-payment without collision coverage, a truck climbing a Lamborghini, NASCAR EV plans, Lance Stroll’s GT3 result, sim-racing updates, and a Lemons Focus project update plus upcoming events. ===== (Oo---x---oO) ===== 00:00:00 Show Kickoff 00:00:51 Geopolitics Hits Auto Sales 00:02:06 Ethanol Fuel Explained 00:09:10 Diesel Shortage Fallout 00:12:10 VW EV Touareg Debate 00:18:42 VW China Jetta SUV 00:22:19 VW Profit Crash Layoffs 00:25:13 Stellantis Poissy Factory Shift 00:27:38 Fiat Three Wheeler Returns! 00:28:20 Morgan Supersport 400 Reveal 00:30:09 GM Blackwing Farewell 00:31:58 Corvette Stop Sale Recall 00:35:03 Toyota GR Badge Creep 00:36:59 Pininfarina NSX Restomod 00:38:28 Kia's new Stinger Concept 00:39:37 Nissan Heritage Parts 00:41:06 Smart EV Concept Talk 00:44:31 Lost and Found: The Beetle RSI, or should you buy a Porsche 356 instead? 00:53:16 Uncool Wall Nominee! 00:55:14 Tesla Roadster Vaporware 00:57:26 Seriously What Could Go Wrong? 01:04:57 Events and Announcements 01:06:25 Drones Catching Speeders, Trucks Climbing Lambos & other Florida Man stories! 01:13:49 Motorsports News Roundup 01:17:18 Sim Racing Updates 01:20:49 Lemons Project Update 01:23:20 Support and Sign Off ==================== 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: Visit Our Website Become a VIP at: Patreon Online Magazine: Gran Touring Follow us on Social: Instagram