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Tesla May Introduce CarPlay, Mazda May Reenter the EV Market, and more: TWC Podcast 249
Nov 20

Nov 20 Tesla May Introduce CarPlay, Mazda May Reenter the EV Market, and more: TWC Podcast 249

Phil Royle
Podcast

Tesla is reportedly introducing Apple CarPlay to its cars — but why? Has Tesla lost its sparkle and now the auto disruptor needs something mainstream…

BY PHIL ROYLE

Elon Musk's $1 Trillion Deal, Ford F-150 Lightning on the Chopping Block: TWC Podcast 248
Nov 13

Nov 13 Elon Musk's $1 Trillion Deal, Ford F-150 Lightning on the Chopping Block: TWC Podcast 248

Phil Royle
Podcast

Is Elon Musk asking for too much money? Is RJ Scaringe asking for too little? Is Ford scrapping the F-150 Lightning? Is Toyota going to win the EV battery war…

BY PHIL ROYLE

Toyota's Corolla Concept is a Looker, Kia Delays the EV4, the Mazda 6e Disappoints: TWC Podcast 247
Nov 6

Nov 6 Toyota's Corolla Concept is a Looker, Kia Delays the EV4, the Mazda 6e Disappoints: TWC Podcast 247

Phil Royle
Podcast

Toyota wows audiences at the 2025 Japan Mobility Show (aka Tokyo Auto Show) with its Corolla concept. What does the future hold in store for this looker…

BY PHIL ROYLE

Could EVs Actually Be a Case of National Security? TWC Podcast 246
Oct 30

Oct 30 Could EVs Actually Be a Case of National Security? TWC Podcast 246

Phil Royle
Podcast

With the U.S. government and several automotive manufacturers stepping back from EVs, is this the beginning of the end for electrification…

BY PHIL ROYLE

PHEV Pollution Problems, Scout Boots its BEV, Porsche Adds GTS EV: TWC Podcast 245
Oct 23

Oct 23 PHEV Pollution Problems, Scout Boots its BEV, Porsche Adds GTS EV: TWC Podcast 245

Phil Royle
Podcast

There’s an emissions scandal brewing, this time around PHEV and EREV technology. Could this be the next Dieselgate? We talk about that, plus…

BY PHIL ROYLE

Mercedes-Benz Vision Icon Unveiled, Chevy Bolt Returns, Ferrari Gets Amped: TWC Podcast 244
Oct 16

Oct 16 Mercedes-Benz Vision Icon Unveiled, Chevy Bolt Returns, Ferrari Gets Amped: TWC Podcast 244

Phil Royle
Podcast

What a Vision! The Mercedes-Benz Vision Icon concept is unveiled, and it’s a bold move — but is it also the right move? We talk about that…

BY PHIL ROYLE

"Affordable" Tesla Model Y Revealed, Hyundai Ioniq 5 Price Drop, Zeeker Ups Power: TWC Podcast 243
Oct 9

Oct 9 "Affordable" Tesla Model Y Revealed, Hyundai Ioniq 5 Price Drop, Zeeker Ups Power: TWC Podcast 243

Phil Royle
Podcast

Tesla’s base model is finally here…and it’s a Model Y overflowing with a lack of features. The price is also dangerously close to the next trim level, which begs the question…

BY PHIL ROYLE

Are EVs Too Fast? Maybe: TWC Podcast 242
Oct 2

Oct 2 Are EVs Too Fast? Maybe: TWC Podcast 242

Phil Royle
Podcast

Are EVs too fast? What a ridiculous question! Other than…maybe? The question is not actually so much about outright acceleration, but more about what the industry is…

BY PHIL ROYLE

Ram Gives its Electrified Pickup All the Names, Jeep Axes Gladiator 4xe, Yangwang Breaks Records: TWC Podcast 241
Sep 25

Sep 25 Ram Gives its Electrified Pickup All the Names, Jeep Axes Gladiator 4xe, Yangwang Breaks Records: TWC Podcast 241

Phil Royle
Podcast

Ram’s battery electric pickup is dead while the range extended version lives on…with ALL the names. The Ram Ramcharger REV will be Ram’s only “electrified” pickup…

BY PHIL ROYLE

Inside Konect's New EV Charging Survey: TWC Podcast 240
Sep 18

Sep 18 Inside Konect's New EV Charging Survey: TWC Podcast 240

Phil Royle
Podcast

This week, we sit down with Konect’s president Merrick Glass to discuss findings in Konect’s most recent EV charging survey…

BY PHIL ROYLE

Tesla Unveils Multipass, Private Label Superchargers, and $1 Trillion Payday: TWC Podcast 239
Sep 11

Sep 11 Tesla Unveils Multipass, Private Label Superchargers, and $1 Trillion Payday: TWC Podcast 239

Phil Royle
Podcast

Tesla is trying new things, but will it pay off? From the Netherlands-exclusive Multipass to private-labeling Superchargers, things are getting interesting in Tesla’s charging world…

BY PHIL ROYLE

EV Plugs Hiding in Garages, EV Supercars Break Records, Porsche Cayenne EV: TWC Podcast 238
Aug 28

Aug 28 EV Plugs Hiding in Garages, EV Supercars Break Records, Porsche Cayenne EV: TWC Podcast 238

Phil Royle
Podcast

Are messy garages hampering EV adoption? A recent article says yes, in fact, they are! We dive into why that might be the case…

BY PHIL ROYLE

The Real Cost of Tesla Ownership, Six Years In: TWC Podcast 237
Aug 21

Aug 21 The Real Cost of Tesla Ownership, Six Years In: TWC Podcast 237

Phil Royle
Podcast

What is the real cost of ownership of an EV? This week, Ed goes through his experience with his 2019 Tesla Model 3 SR+, and he brings the receipts…

BY PHIL ROYLE

Ford Unveils Affordable EV Platform, the Camaro's Return, Lucid Struggles: TWC Podcast 236
Aug 14

Aug 14 Ford Unveils Affordable EV Platform, the Camaro's Return, Lucid Struggles: TWC Podcast 236

Phil Royle
Podcast

Ford unveils its universal EV platform, but when you consider where these vehicles will be made, it turns out we may be left with no Escape…

BY PHIL ROYLE

Silverado EV goes 1,000+ Miles on a Charge, Tesla Sales, the Chevy Bolt Returns: TWC Podcast 235
Aug 7

Aug 7 Silverado EV goes 1,000+ Miles on a Charge, Tesla Sales, the Chevy Bolt Returns: TWC Podcast 235

Phil Royle
Podcast

Perhaps Chevrolet’s engineers were so busy trying to drive a Silverado EV 1,000+ miles on a single charge that they never asked whether they should…

BY PHIL ROYLE

Tesla's Affordable EV, Chip Making Moves to Texas, Ferrari Tests Xiaomi: TWC Podcast 234
Jul 31

Jul 31 Tesla's Affordable EV, Chip Making Moves to Texas, Ferrari Tests Xiaomi: TWC Podcast 234

Phil Royle
Podcast

The new, more affordable Tesla is coming…and it’s probably going to be a decontented Model Y. Could this generic future car be the next big thing for Tesla? We chew…

BY PHIL ROYLE

Scout Tackles Dealerships, Tesla Opens Drive-in, China EVs Head to Europe: TWC Podcast 233
Jul 24

Jul 24 Scout Tackles Dealerships, Tesla Opens Drive-in, China EVs Head to Europe: TWC Podcast 233

Phil Royle
Podcast

Scout Motors is taking the battle to the dealerships in an attempt to get a direct-to-consumer sales model launched. The dealers, as expected, are fighting back…

BY PHIL ROYLE

Bentley Goes EV, VW Halts ID. Buzz Imports, Lucid Unseats Tesla: TWC Podcast 232
Jul 17

Jul 17 Bentley Goes EV, VW Halts ID. Buzz Imports, Lucid Unseats Tesla: TWC Podcast 232

Phil Royle
Podcast

Bentley has unveiled its first EV, and it’s interesting. Featuring a blocky design, a ho-hum dashboard, a dog seat, and the ability to tailgate, we’re not sure who the target audience…

BY PHIL ROYLE

Rivian's Tank Turn Returns, Tesla Goes Off Grid, Honda Reneges on SUV: TWC Podcast 231
Jul 10

Jul 10 Rivian's Tank Turn Returns, Tesla Goes Off Grid, Honda Reneges on SUV: TWC Podcast 231

Phil Royle
Podcast

For good and bad, Rivian’s in the news. From the return of Tank Turn to falling sales numbers and additional investments, Rivian’s on a rollercoaster of an adventure…

BY PHIL ROYLE

Xiaomi Hits the Nürburgring (Again), Tesla's Autonomous Delivery, RAV4 Sales Spike: TWC Podcast 230
Jul 3

Jul 3 Xiaomi Hits the Nürburgring (Again), Tesla's Autonomous Delivery, RAV4 Sales Spike: TWC Podcast 230

Phil Royle
Podcast

Under optimal conditions, anything can happen. The Xiaomi SU7 Ultra Prototype can smash a Nürburgring record, the Escalade IQ can go more than 600 miles on a charge…

BY PHIL ROYLE

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