We explore a new kind of car passion gaining popularity: luxury garage condos. Imagine climate-controlled suites with glass doors, club lounges, event areas, and on-site services for exotic cars—a vibrant community built around the love of high-performance machines. These luxury garage condos offer enthusiasts a secure, stylish space to store their prized vehicles, socialize with fellow car lovers, and enjoy exclusive amenities. As this trend grows, it's transforming the way passionate collectors and automotive aficionados experience their hobbies, blending convenience, luxury, and community.

During this episode, we delve into the innovative and bold concept of a personally owned autonomous vehicle, or robocar. Tensor’s design is particularly sophisticated, incorporating over 100 sensors that provide comprehensive environmental awareness, along with redundant electronic systems to ensure reliability. The vehicle features folding controls for adaptability and utilizes a data-driven autonomy system that relies on real-time information processing. This ambitious design approach not only pushes the boundaries of automotive technology but also prompts critical discussions about legal considerations, liability issues, insurance requirements, and the protocols that need to be in place in case of system failures or accidents.

This week, we review the 2025 Kia Telluride. Built in Georgia and packed with thoughtful features—such as an adult-friendly third row, flat-fold cargo area, genuine climate control for every row, and a cabin that exceeds its price—the Telluride remains a compelling mid-size crossover. We also highlight the flaws: a sluggish eight-speed transmission, soft midrange performance, underbody spare tire placement, and infotainment menus that hide simple settings. Most importantly, the market is ready for a Telluride hybrid that increases torque and fuel economy without sacrificing the SUV’s everyday appeal. If you prioritize space, comfort, and reliability over quick sprints, it still deserves a spot on your shortlist.

In this episode, we take a clear look at supplier stress: one-fifth of automotive suppliers are already struggling financially, with tariffs and specialty material constraints that could push more over the edge. With vehicles built from hundreds of globally sourced parts, a single failure at the tier-two or tier-three level can halt assembly lines. That ripple effect quickly reaches buyers—lean inventories tighten, used car prices rise, and shopping feels like the pandemic all over again. We explain why re-shoring is slow, why just-in-time leaves no slack, and how contract pressure on suppliers fuels uncertainty you’ll feel at the showroom.

During this episode, we confront the realities of meeting current and future demand for reliable power. Coal still exists; heavy industry and exports keep trains running from the Powder River Basin, while modern underground mines automate and improve safety. We outline the realities of baseload power, the pace of the transition, and why gas and coal remain essential bridges until nuclear and storage can scale.

In the city center, vacant offices are being turned into vertical farms. We follow a team growing lettuce, mushrooms, and microgreens on 18-foot racks, shrinking what used to take 'hundreds of acres' into just a few thousand square feet. By locating the farm closer to consumers, they reduce miles traveled, waste, and costs—redefining urban real estate as food infrastructure and bringing fresh produce to areas that need it.

Safety takes center stage as we review new IIHS results for seven EVs. The unexpected cause? Headlights. Despite LEDs and modern designs, none received a “good” rating, and some models performed poorly in rear-seat protection under stricter standards. We clarify what the ratings mean, why rear occupants are now a focus, and how these findings should influence both EV buyers and automotive engineers.

What if being “late” saved you billions—but cost you the future? We examine Stellantis’ decision to cancel the pure-electric Ram 1500 and explore the larger question behind it: whether pausing EV investments during a downturn preserves cash or erodes the expertise needed to succeed later. From GM’s Ultium investment to Nissan’s early lead with the Leaf—and how it slipped—we connect the dots on how timing, tooling, and relentless R&D influence who leads and who follows.