Episode 175 - Late September-October 2026 Car News Part 2

Summary

Teeks and Riri of Induction Noise catch up on new cars, industry news and policy changes, from Subaru’s anniversary editions to a proposed UK pay-per-mile charge. They weigh what the latest launches deliver and where the car market is heading.

In this episode

• Subaru’s limited-run WRX and BRZ editions add distinctive styling but no performance upgrades. The hosts also discuss Subaru’s plans for an EV-only European lineup and whether hybrids are the future for sports cars.

• Jaguar’s electric Type 00 gets headline specs, including 1,015 bhp, a claimed 450-mile range and a £130,000 starting price. Teeks and Riri debate its design, practicality and place among luxury rivals.

• BMW updates the 7 Series and introduces the V8-powered 760, alongside new electric and petrol 3 Series models.

• New concepts and releases include Renault’s seven-seat Espace concept, the DS Fever, Fiat’s Multipla-inspired ideas, BYD’s Atto 8 and Vauxhall’s STX concept.

• UK registrations rise 12% year on year to 350,000 in September, with EVs making up 28.3% of new registrations. The hosts unpack the planned 2028 mileage charge for electric and hybrid cars, including questions about exemptions, mileage reporting and refunds.

• Global EV sales, US vehicle prices and falling American EV sales lead into a wider discussion about incentives, affordability and how quickly different markets are adopting electric cars.

• Industry and safety updates include Hyundai’s US investment, Volvo’s Nvidia partnership, Geely’s megawatt charging plans, vehicle recalls and Euro NCAP’s approach to touchscreen controls.

• The hosts round up the hybrid Audi RS 5, upcoming Volkswagen ID. Up and Nissan Pixo, then debate what struggling automakers such as Maserati should do next.

Timestamps

00:00 - The second half of the car news roundup
00:58 - Subaru’s anniversary editions: fresh badges, familiar performance
03:19 - Subaru’s European future and the case for hybrids
06:25 - The MX-5, the Fiat 124 Spider and iconic sports cars
08:28 - Tata’s CNG SUV and other Indian-market changes
11:04 - Jaguar Type 00: power, range and a £130,000 price tag
14:25 - Can Jaguar’s new luxury EV stand out from its rivals?
18:21 - The Type 00’s missing rear window, frunk and cabin space
22:45 - BMW 7 Series update and the V8-powered 760
27:19 - New 3 Series: drift mode, power and electric range
30:46 - Renault’s Espace concept and seven-seat layout
33:40 - BYD, DS, Fiat, Geely and Vauxhall concepts
39:58 - UK registrations rise as EV sales gain ground
42:29 - The UK’s planned pay-per-mile charge explained
46:19 - Mileage estimates, refunds and possible loopholes
53:02 - Who could pay more under the mileage scheme?
57:02 - Global EV sales and China’s growing share
58:58 - US vehicle prices and the drop in EV sales
62:25 - Hyundai’s investment after worker detentions in Georgia
66:34 - Volvo and Nvidia team up on vehicle safety systems
67:45 - China’s export rebate changes and Geely’s fast chargers
71:56 - Genesis and Tesla recalls, plus EV safety questions
75:51 - Euro NCAP, touchscreens and the case for physical controls
79:55 - The heavy, high-powered hybrid Audi RS 5
81:50 - Volkswagen ID. Up and electric Nissan Pixo plans
84:24 - Nissan’s profit sparks a discussion about automaker finances
86:00 - Maserati’s future and Stellantis’ luxury brands
90:53 - The roundup wraps, with motorsport news to come

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