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This week Robbie and Sam are joined by Craig Cole who has his own thoughts on the 2026 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV. Robbie tells us about hauling band gear in the new Subaru Outback and Sam pontificates on the BMW XM.
In the news, why are some automakers using NACS only for DC charging with a J1772 port of AC? Chinese regulators are forcing a recall of millions of cars with manual door latch backups that are too hard to find. Cadillac's midsize crossover finally gets a PHEV, but only in China for now. A recent rash of thefts from cars has Sam thinking about Faraday bags for key fobs. The next Mini cooper might ditch front wheel drive for the first time ever. Genesis launches a new 3-row electric SUV, the GV90 and puts a hybrid into the GV80 while Hyundai shows a new Tucson. Jalopnik highlights some of the wild machines created by George Barris and now you can protect the tax dollars you paid by putting a Flock Sock on a camera to keep the UV rays away.
Links
GreenCars Review of the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV
\New Bad Trend: NACS Ports That Can Only DC Fast Charge - YouTube
Chinese Regulators Recall Millions Of EVs Because Their Mechanical Door Handles Are Too Hard To Find
Cadillac Launches XT5 PHEV in China
What Is a Faraday Bag and Do You Need One? | Carwow
Why the Next MINI Cooper Might Ditch Front-Wheel Drive
A NEW ICON’S ARRIVAL, GENESIS UNVEILS GV90 FLAGSHIP SUV
Genesis Reveals Details on the Upcoming GV80 Hybrid’s Powertrain
10 George Barris Custom-Built Cars Every Gearhead Should Know - Jalopnik
Hot Album Drops Tied to Fatal Crash Rate Increases: Study
2027 Hyundai Tucson First Look: Bigger, Boxier, Bolder
3D-Printed Flock Sock Covers Flock Cameras To, Uh, Protect Them From UV Rays - Jalopnik
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