The Darth Vader Edition

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This week Nicole has been driving the Hyundai Santa Cruz trucklet and Sam had the Genesis GV80 Coupe in Prestige Black (aka the Darth Vader edition).In the news, Infiniti unveiled the its own crossover coupe, the QX65 and Nicole spoke with product marketing manager Brian Maragno. Chevrolet took the wraps off the new Corvette Grand Sport and its 6.7-liter LS6 small-block V8. Afeela is finally calling it quits. VW CEO Thomas Schafer blames his predecessor for allowing the company to go with so many touch controls and bad door handles. We look back at the Audi R8 V12 TDI that never made it to production. Nissan has refreshed the Versa for the Mexican market but America can't have it. GM has started road testing of its hands-off, eyes-off level 3 automation. We remind all of our listeners to not be jackasses. E15 is coming to your local gas pump soon and Hyundai plans to launch 36 models by 2030.Links2027 Nissan Versa Specs Revealed—Is the U.S. Missing Out? - AutoblogAudi R8 V12 TDI: The 738lb ft diesel monster they couldn't build | AutocarIn the AutoblogGreen Garage: Audi Q7 4.2 TDIThe All-New Mercedes-Maybach VLS: A Grand Limousine Offering Peerless Comfort and A True Luxury Experience for PassengersGM begins supervised public-road testing of next-generation automated technologyDiscontinuation of Development and Launch of AFEELA 1 and the Second Model of AFEELA VehiclesInfiniti Adds Coupe-ified QX65 Midsize Crossover – Wheel BearingsChevy Is Bringing Back The LS V8, And This Time It’s A 6.7-Liter Lump Of American Muscle - The AutopianGenesis Might Be Building a 600-HP V8 GV70 Magma - AutoblogVolkswagen boss: “proper door handles and buttons are a non-negotiable for me” | Top GearBMW Driver Arrested After Road Raging Against Cyclists Then Trying To Arrange A Fight With One Of Them Over Instagram - The AutopianThe Feds Plan To Start Diluting Gasoline This May: ExplainedHyundai Accelerates North American Growth With 36 New and Enhanced Vehicle Launches Through 2030 - ReleasesAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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This week Nicole has been driving the Hyundai Santa Cruz trucklet and Sam had the Genesis GV80 Coupe in Prestige Black (aka the Darth Vader edition). In the news, Infiniti unveiled the its own crossover coupe, the QX65 and Nicole spoke with product marketing manager Brian Maragno. Chevrolet took the wraps off the new Corvette Grand Sport and its 6.7-liter LS6 small-block V8. Afeela is finally calling it quits. VW CEO Thomas Schafer blames his predecessor for allowing the company to go with so many touch controls and bad door handles. We look back at the Audi R8 V12 TDI that never made it to production. Nissan has refreshed the Versa for the Mexican market but America can't have it. GM has started road testing of its hands-off, eyes-off level 3 automation. We remind all of our listeners to not be jackasses. E15 is coming to your local gas pump soon and Hyundai plans to launch 36 models by 2030. Links 2027 Nissan Versa Specs Revealed—Is the U.S. Missing Out? - Autoblog Audi R8 V12 TDI: The 738lb ft diesel monster they couldn't build | Autocar In the AutoblogGreen Garage: Audi Q7 4.2 TDI The All-New Mercedes-Maybach VLS: A Grand Limousine Offering Peerless Comfort and A True Luxury Experience for Passengers GM begins supervised public-road testing of next-generation automated technology Discontinuation of Development and Launch of AFEELA 1 and the Second Model of AFEELA Vehicles Infiniti Adds Coupe-ified QX65 Midsize Crossover – Wheel Bearings Chevy Is Bringing Back The LS V8, And This Time It’s A 6.7-Liter Lump Of American Muscle - The Autopian Genesis Might Be Building a 600-HP V8 GV70 Magma - Autoblog Volkswagen boss: “proper door handles and buttons are a non-negotiable for me” | Top Gear BMW Driver Arrested After Road Raging Against Cyclists Then Trying To Arrange A Fight With One Of Them Over Instagram - The Autopian The Feds Plan To Start Diluting Gasoline This May: Explained Hyundai Accelerates North American Growth With 36 New and Enhanced Vehicle Launches Through 2030 - Releases Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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