CAR STUFF PODCAST EPISODE 252: CHARGER DAYTONA, TESLA MARKET SHARE, IMPACT OF TRUMP TARIFFS

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The Car Stuff Podcast hosts discuss the electrifying new Dodge Charger Daytona, noting its attractive design inspired by the 1968 model. While the electric powertrain is praised for its performance, particularly the Scat Pack version with its AWD and performance modes (including drift and donut), the hosts acknowledge the controversy surrounding the shift from V8 engines. They highlight the temporary 'boost shot' feature that inflates horsepower figures and the 'Fratzog' exhaust system's attempt to mimic V8 sounds, which some find gimmicky. The discussion touches on the potential for downloadable performance upgrades, a concept new to mainstream enthusiasts. The episode also covers the impact of potential US tariffs on vehicles from Canada and Mexico, the "Chicken Tax," and the surprising October EV registration data, where Tesla still leads but sees its market share decline, with Chevrolet emerging as a strong second.