What you have to learn about Volvo’s spinoff EV model.
Whether or not you drive a automobile, want a automobile, or simply often bum a trip with mates, you’?ve come to the correct place. Be part of Jill and Tom as they break down the whole lot that’?s occurring within the auto world. New-car opinions, purchasing suggestions, driving inexperienced, electrical automobiles, traditional automobiles, and loads of nice visitors. That is the Client Information Automotive Stuff Podcast.- Polestar Deep Dive.
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Episode: 294
Broadcast date: September 29, 2025
Visitor: Dean Shaw
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Lexus Drops Mannequin, Driving the Redesigned Leaf,
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Information
Jill and Tom open the present noting that the well-regarded Hyundai Kona EV small electrical crossover is simply supplied in a dozen states, so availability may be very restricted. This level comes into play because the hosts focus on the redesigned Nissan Leaf later within the present.
Truck Tariffs
Tom shares information concerning new tariffs, this time on heavy-duty vans. Curiously, big-truck maker Volvo (Volvo, Mack) produces virtually all of its automobiles within the U.S. Hear in for the place different heavy-duty truck makers construct their merchandise.
Lexus Drops Mannequin
Different necessary automobile information lined: Lexus will probably be discontinuing the LS giant sedan within the U.S. after 2026. For ’26, the luxurious flagship will probably be supplied solely in Heritage Version trim. Manufacturing will probably be restricted.
Nissan Leaf Evaluation
Nonetheless within the first section, Jill opinions the all-new Nissan Leaf, which isn’t solely redesigned, but additionally now a crossover. Jill is impressed by the small electrical Nissan’s trip and dealing with, in addition to its vary and value. Hear in for her full evaluate.
Studying about Polestar
Within the second section, Jill and Tom welcome Polestar North American Communications Chief Dean Shaw to the podcast. Dean discusses Polestar’s relationship with Volvo, its present product lineup, and seller community. Polestar has two new merchandise arriving quickly. Hear in for particulars.
Pontiac Quiz
Within the final section, Jill is subjected to Tom’s “Is it a Pontiac?” quiz. Jill additionally shares particulars of her upcoming Rebelle Rally tour. Jill will probably be out for the subsequent two weeks.
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