How does a carmaker study from motorsports?
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Episode: 291
Broadcast date: September 8, 2025
Visitor: Samantha Barber and Becky Brophy
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Chinese language Door Handles,
Volkswagen Tiguan Evaluation,
Toyota Learns from Motorsports
(Present Notes)
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Information
Jill and Tom open the present by sharing details about a Chicago occasion, Electrify Expo, coming to the realm September 12-13. Subsequent, Tom shares some information about Chinese language new-car door handles, and the way a few of them will quickly be unlawful.
Toyota Highander Pricing
The hosts additionally mentioned the connection between the Toyota Highlander and Grand Highlander. With the “Grand” gaining reputation, the Japanese maker is tweaking the usual Highlander’s trim-level lineup—making it costlier for 2026. Hear in for extra particulars.
Telsa Raises Cybertruck Costs
Likewise, Tesla is elevating costs on its sluggish promoting Cybertruck pickup truck, particularly the top-trim Cyberbeast. The EV maker is elevating the Cyberbeast base worth by $15,000, however making quite a few choices and options commonplace. Jill and Tom focus on Telsa’s motives for adjusting Cybertruck costs.
Volkswagen Tiguan Evaluation
Nonetheless within the first phase, Jill opinions the compact Volkswagen Tiguan crossover. Hear in to get Jill’s tackle the top-trim SEL R-Line.
Toyota on the Rebelle Rally
Within the second phase, the hosts welcome Toyota manufacturing engineers Samantha Barber and Becky Brophy to the present. Each company are veterans of the Rebelle Rally, and share how Toyota learns from motorsports, and the way returning to the occasion annually contributes to product improvement.
Quiz
Within the final phase, Jill is subjected to Tom’s “Spelling!” quiz. Hear in to see if Jill can spell BISCAYNE, in addition to 4 different difficult mannequin names.
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