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EPISODE · Dec 8, 2025 · 2H 2M

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Friend of the show Perry Stern is back to talk about the Honda Prologue and some Nissans. Sam drove the Chevrolet Silverado EV Trail Boss.We discuss driving the third generation of Nissan's e-Power series hybrid in the Qashqai as a preview of the next Rogue as well as the interim Nissan Rogue plug-in hybrid. Nissan has also implemented the first Qi2 wireless charger in the 2026 Pathfinder and Murano. Toyota went high performance this week the debut of the GR GT sports car, the GR GT3 racer and Lexus LFA electric concept. Donald Trump wants to give Americans access to kei cars and 1970s station wagons, but it's doubtful most Americans actually want them. Jaguar Land Rover has ditched long-time design chief Gerry McGovern. Encor has created a magnificent Lotus Esprit S1 restomod and Jason Fenske is disappointed with his Lucid Air. Finally Sam has a conversation with Marc-Andre Forget, the CEO of DCBEL Energy. You can help out the many people that are food insecure this holiday season by donating to Feeding America and Robbie will write and record a song for you or at your local food bank. There are also dogs in need of assistance and Sam will be joining a crew of volunteers helping to transport them to forever homes in December and you can help by donating to Operation Frodo. Links are below.LinksOperation FrodoFeeding AmericaLet The Rage Flow Through You: Mercedes Wants To Charge Owners $200 For These Built-In Features - The AutopianNissan Qashqai | e-POWER or Mild Hybrid SUVThe New 2026 Nissan Rogue PHEV Is the Most CONTROVERSIAL Car of the Year!2026 Nissan Pathfinder Press KitTOYOTA GAZOO Racing World Premieres GR GT & GR GT3 | Toyota | Global NewsroomLexus World Premieres Lexus LFA Concept BEV Sports Car | Lexus | Global Newsroom | Toyota Motor Corporation Official Global WebsiteTrump invites ‘cute’ Japanese kei trucks to come to America | The VergeRemember the Crazy Jaguar 00 Concept? The Man Behind It Just Got Fired.Reimagining the Lotus Esprit S1Jason Fenske Is Disapointed by his LucidAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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