EP 214: TESLA ABANDONS $25K MODEL, ALFA ROMEO STELVIO REVIEW, INEOS GRENADIER

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The "Car Stuff Podcast" episode delves into several automotive topics, starting with the news that Tesla is reportedly abandoning its $25,000 Model 2. The hosts then shift to a detailed review of the 2024 Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio. Jill Ciminillo praises its exhilarating performance, comfortable ride for long distances, and eye-catching design, particularly the vibrant Verde Montreal paint. However, she notes challenges for shorter drivers due to high sport seat bolsters and a blind spot created by the A-pillar. The episode also features an interview with Greg Clark of Ineos Automotive, discussing the off-road-focused Grenadier SUV and its upcoming pickup variant, the Quartermaster. The discussion highlights the Grenadier's robust engineering, BMW powertrain, and its positioning as a spiritual successor to the original Land Rover Defender. Finally, Tom Appel shares his impressions of the GMC Sierra AT4X, commending its quiet and efficient diesel engine and comfortable interior, though noting it doesn't quite reach the luxury heights of some competitors.