Shopper Information Automotive Stuff Podcast Episode 278: Hemi is Again, Cybercab Realities, Driving the Rolls-Royce Ghost | The Day by day Drive

June 10, 2025

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Can the Cybercab flip issues round at Tesla?

2025 Greatest BuysWhether you drive a automotive, want a automotive, or simply often bum a journey with pals, you’ve come to the suitable place. Be a part of Jill and Tom as they break down every thing that’s happening within the auto world. New-car critiques, purchasing suggestions, driving inexperienced, electrical vehicles, traditional vehicles, and loads of nice friends. That is the Shopper Information Automotive Stuff Podcast.- Cybercab Realities.

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Episode: 278

Broadcast date: June 9, 2025

Visitor: Sam Fiorani

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(Present Notes)

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First Phase

Paul Herrold of the Sons of Velocity sits in for Jill this week. Tom opened the present noting Ram’s resolution to return the Hemi-brand V8 to the 1500 powertrain lineup. Ram had changed the engine with a more-powerful and environment friendly turbocharged six, however clients have rejected the brand new motor.

Nonetheless within the first phase, Paul recaps his time within the 2025 Rolls-Royce Ghost II. Paul and Sons of Velocity companion Brendan Appel share a video of their take a look at drive of the ultra-luxury British sedan under.

Second Phase

Within the second phase Sam Fiorani of AutoForecast Options joins the present. Sam shared his insights into the brand new, Jeff Bezos-backed Slate Auto EV start-up. The brand new firm is scheduled to have inexpensive autos able to promote by the tip of 2026.

Sam additionally shared his ideas on the autonomous Tesla Cybercab. The two-seat, driverless taxi—at the very least in idea type—has no steering wheel. Tesla plans to have Cybercabs working in Austin, Texas within the close to future.