FRIDAY NIGHTS LIVE

EV Channels Review

This episode of 'Friday Nights Live' features a lively discussion on automotive news, with a particular focus on Honda's peculiar 'Zero Series' concepts. The hosts express skepticism about the production viability of both the sedan and SUV variants, finding the sedan's design 'strange' and 'too weird.' They question the rationale behind these concepts, suggesting Honda might be better off electrifying existing models like the Ridgeline or Passport. The conversation also touches upon the naming conventions of the Wagoneer and Wagoneer S, the controversial design of the Tasman and Aztec, and the standardization of EV plugs, including the NACS and J3400 standards. The hosts also debate which legacy automakers are leading the EV charge, favoring Hyundai/Kia over GM's broader but perhaps less focused approach. Finally, they discuss the capabilities of Toyota's e-all-wheel-drive system, the future of VinFast, and the design of the BMW X3 and Tesla Model Y refreshes, with a shared sentiment that the Model Y's new light bar feels out of place.