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Waymos Start Honking Again, New Jersey Turnpike Boots Tesla, Dodge Accelerates: TWC Podcast 226

Waymos Start Honking Again, New Jersey Turnpike Boots Tesla, Dodge Accelerates: TWC Podcast 226

By Phil Royle — June 5, 2025

Waymo’s in the news, for honking a lot…again. Same honks, different city. We discuss the many questions surrounding this phenomenon. Also on this week’s podcast, New Jersey boots Tesla Superchargers from the turnpike, Dodge experiences unintended acceleration, VinFast closes stores, and more!

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SHOW NOTES
New Jersey Turnpike Authority cancels contract with Tesla, decommissions 64 Supercharger stalls: https://insideevs.com/news/761428/tesla-superchargers-removed-from-new-jersey-turnpike/

Waymos are honking again: https://yovenice.com/2025/06/02/waymo-faces-escalating-tensions-in-santa-monica-over-noise-complaints-report/

Dodge’s unintended acceleration: https://www.motor1.com/news/761547/dodge-charger-daytona-unintended-acceleration/

VinFast closing half of its stores in Canada: https://driving.ca/auto-news/industry/vinfast-closing-five-stores-canada

Mate Rimac says turbos don’t make sense on hybrids: https://www.motor1.com/news/761384/bugatti-boss-criticizes-hybrid-supercars/

Mate Rimac’s daily driver: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DKK_EM_MmVu/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==

This week’s hosts: Phil Royle and Edward A. Sanchez
Episode art courtesy Waymo
Music courtesy Twisterium at Pixabay
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Cadillac's Ioniq-V Impresses, GM EV Sales Hit New Highs, Tesla Goes Autonomous: TWC Podcast 227

Cadillac's Ioniq-V Impresses, GM EV Sales Hit New Highs, Tesla Goes Autonomous: TWC Podcast 227

Afeela Feels Out the Market, Trump Tackles California Emissions Exemption, and More: TWC Podcast 225

Afeela Feels Out the Market, Trump Tackles California Emissions Exemption, and More: TWC Podcast 225

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