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Jun 14, 2024 1 hr 40 min

Less Reliable Than a Stick

from Check Engine Podcast Hosted by Check Engine Podcast

After a LOOONG hiatus for Nick to metamorphose into a father, the boys free themselves from their cocoon, shake off the dust and become... something. We're not butterflies, but we're back! In a classic "round table" episode, we discuss the glut of features in modern cars, our slightly updated stance on electric vehicles, and how BADLY we want the Evo back... Speaking of back, WE'RE glad to be back and we hope you're excited to have us back! Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Personal Updates 02:57 The Appraisal of the New Honda Civic Hybrid 15:41 The Appeal of Used Cars and Avoiding Unwanted Features 27:25 The Importance of Finding the Perfect Car 33:38 The Impact of Excessive Features 37:55 The Concerns of AI in Cars 43:59 Prioritizing Simplicity and Reliability 53:13 The Risks of Dry Brake-by-Wire Systems 55:03 Luxury Car Prices 57:09 Testing the Corvette E-Ray 01:06:50 The Limitations of EV Infrastructure 01:14:05 Skepticism Towards Battery Technology 01:19:24 The Intersection of SUVs and Electric Vehicles 01:26:51 Desire for the Return of the Mitsubishi Lancer Evo 01:30:58 Slow Sales of Certain Car Models 01:44:36 Thanking the Listeners and Social Media Channels

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