What it’s good to find out about Volvo’s spinoff EV model.
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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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(Present Notes)
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Information
Jill and Tom open the present noting that the well-regarded Hyundai Kona EV small electrical crossover is barely supplied in a dozen states, so availability may be very restricted. This level comes into play because the hosts talk about the redesigned Nissan Leaf later within the present.
Truck Tariffs
Tom shares information relating to new tariffs, this time on heavy-duty vehicles. Apparently, big-truck maker Volvo (Volvo, Mack) produces nearly all of its automobiles within the U.S. Pay attention in for the place different heavy-duty truck makers construct their merchandise.
Lexus Drops Mannequin
Different necessary automobile information lined: Lexus will likely be discontinuing the LS massive sedan within the U.S. after 2026. For ’26, the posh flagship will likely be supplied solely in Heritage Version trim. Manufacturing will likely be restricted.
Nissan Leaf Evaluation
Nonetheless within the first section, Jill evaluations the all-new Nissan Leaf, which isn’t solely redesigned, but additionally now a crossover. Jill is impressed by the small electrical Nissan’s journey and dealing with, in addition to its vary and worth. Pay attention in for her full evaluation.
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 supplier community. Polestar has two new merchandise arriving quickly. Pay attention 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 likely be out for the subsequent two weeks.
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