Mercedes-AMG GT EV Unveiled, ID. Buzz is Back, Rivian R2 Arrives: TWC Podcast 271
By Phil Royle — May 21, 2026
The Mercedes-AMG GT EV is unveiled, with some interesting styling choices. Does this car have what it takes to become a Porsche Taycan killer? That’s just one of the topics discussed on this week’s podcast. We also talk about federal EV fees, Rivian R2 pricing, Honda reversing course, and more.
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SHOW NOTES
Bill in Congress proposing national fee for EVs/PHEVs: https://www.autoblog.com/news/ev-owners-lost-tax-credits-now-lawmakers-want-a-yearly-fee
Mercedes shows AMG GT EV: https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a71337669/2027-mercedes-amg-gt-4-door-ev-revealed/
ID.Buzz is back for ‘27, adds new trims: https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a71305922/2027-volkswagen-id-buzz-return-details/
Official specs drop on ID.Polo GTI: https://insideevs.com/news/796000/vw-id-polo-gti-reveal/
Rivian R2 configurator opens: https://electrek.co/2026/05/15/rivian-r2-configurator-live-pricing-options/
Honda retreats from all-EV by 2040 pledge: https://www.teslarati.com/honda-gives-up-on-all-ev-future-not-realistic/
California launches Clean Fuel Reward program for commercial trucks: https://ww2.arb.ca.gov/news/california-launching-1-billion-rebate-program-electric-trucks
Cybertruck stuck on beach yanked out of trouble by Toyota Sienna: https://www.thedrive.com/news/minivan-to-the-rescue-beached-cybertruck-extracted-by-a-rental-spec-sienna
This week’s hosts: Phil Royle and Edward A. Sanchez
Episode art courtesy Mercedes-AMG
Music courtesy Twisterium at Pixabay
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