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EPISODE · Aug 10, 2022 · 1H 7M

The One About the Type R

from Namsayin: Cars & Convos · host Namsayin

The fellas are back in studio with a full plate. Starting with a new segment in the automotive market, adventure vehicles. What is this new vehicle genre, where is it going and what can we gleam from the past, that may show us what's coming in the future for this new type of automobile. Then the guys jump into the electrifying future of the USPS. The USPS plans to have an all electric fleet by 2025. This includes a new modular fleet vehicle for mail and package delivery. What would a fleet of EV vehicles this size mean for the affordable electric car market? Would moving so many cars to EV move the needle when it comes to climate change? The guys discuss the possibility and scenarios. Next up is new models! The boys dive deep into some of the newest and coolest models from major manufacturers. First up, Hyundai's new N74 design. The car, the design, the power train, the history and the future. What does such an exciting design mean for Hyundai?  Will it be built? What can Hyundai use from the N74 in its design language. Second, but first in our hearts, The next generation Civic Type R. The group gives praise to the car Gods for the new civic and go bumper to bumper on the more adult, more powerful and more attractive, Honda Civic FE chassis. The fellas take a break from new models to discuss Jeeps massive recall. What does the Jeep brand mean today compared to 50 years ago. Is it still the all American brand we remember or has it shifted with the times? What does a brake failure of this magnitude mean for the Jeep. Lastly, we discuss the Midori green Civic, goals, shout outs and thanks

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