From Alex on Autos.

In this wildly scatterbrained episode, we break down the biggest reveals from the LA Auto Show, including updates on Honda’s Prelude, the Jeep Recon, the redesigned Telluride, and Stellantis’ ever-confusing EV strategy. We also dive deep into Tesla’s shockingly high German inspection failure rates, and answer a listener’s question about how much EV range you really need—especially if you live somewhere brutally hot like Phoenix.

Topics Covered:

LA Auto Show: What’s new, what’s exciting, what’s… confusing

Jeep’s EV lineup and the puzzling brand strategy

Honda Prelude: performance expectations & pricing concerns

Kia Telluride engine updates

Tesla’s poor showing in German TÜV inspections

Real-world EV range needs in extreme climates

BrightDrop, GM decisions, and future EV vans

Nissan’s odd Rogue/Outlander plug-in hybrid mashup