BUGATTI RECLAIMS THE SPEED WORLD RECORD, AND A BAD 2025 FOR ELECTRIC PICKUPS! THIS CAR POD! EP41

EV Channels Review

This episode of 'This Car Pod' kicks off with a somber discussion on recent incidents involving electric pickup trucks, specifically the Ford F-150 Lightning and a Tesla Cybertruck, used in tragic events. The hosts explore the potential implications of the vehicles' silent operation and weight. The conversation then shifts to the dwindling availability of manual transmissions, noting that only 27 models still offer them, primarily in performance-oriented trims. A significant portion of the podcast is dedicated to the Bugatti Mistral setting a new world record for the fastest production convertible, reaching 282 mph. The hosts debate the significance of this record for a limited-production, high-performance convertible. They also discuss Lamborghini benchmarking the Hyundai Ioniq 5N, highlighting the potential for performance EVs to incorporate simulated gear shifts. The episode touches on the new Toyota Camry, with Doug DeMuro expressing a peculiar sense of ownership over the first drive. Filippo shares his positive long-distance driving experience in a Mercedes E-Class wagon, praising its comfort and practicality, while lamenting the lack of a comparable electric luxury wagon. The market report reveals a significant drop in value for NAS Defenders and Tesla Roadsters, attributed to increased import availability for the former and a general cooling of the EV market for the latter. The hosts express surprise at the depreciation of the Roadster, a historically significant Tesla model.