RAM TRX Returns, Lucid's US Problem and China's Car Market Control

The Drive with Lauren Fix and Karl Brauer returns with special guest Michael Harley for another fast-paced look at the biggest automotive stories shaping the industry. Join us on Episode 43.

This week, Ram brings back the legendary TRX with a supercharged 777-horsepower HEMI V8, making it the most powerful Ram truck ever built. Is this the return of American performance enthusiasts have been waiting for?

Then the conversation shifts overseas as Mercedes-Benz reportedly turns to China's Geely for hybrid engine production. Will luxury buyers accept a Mercedes powered by a Chinese-built engine, or does the three-pointed star still stand for German engineering?

The team also examines the growing questions surrounding Lucid Motors. After massive quarterly losses, layoffs, and bankruptcy rumors that sent its stock on a roller coaster ride, is the EV startup running out of time, or will Saudi backing keep it alive?

Next, Lauren, Karl, and Michael discuss the steep decline in sales for Volkswagen, Mercedes-Benz, and BMW in China despite expanding their EV lineups. What does this mean for the global auto industry and the future of electric vehicles?

Modern vehicles are becoming more intrusive than ever. Subaru's latest EyeSight system is warning drivers, vibrating the steering wheel, and even taking control when it thinks you're not paying enough attention. As more automakers adopt similar technology, are we improving safety or giving up too much control?

Finally, we preview one of the biggest automotive events of the year, Monterey Car Week, including The Quail, the 75th Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance, celebrations of the Lamborghini Diablo, Ferrari F40, Japanese GT legends, and the 100th anniversary of Route 66.

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