EVs in a Phoenix summer, Dodge brings back the V6, Jeep has too many EVs

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