Tariffs, Car Theft Scams, Military Production & a 1,200 HP Bugatti

The Drive with Lauren Fix & Karl Brauer | Episode 35

This week on The Drive, Lauren Fix and Karl Brauer tackle some of the biggest stories shaping the automotive industry and your wallet.

Are tariffs protecting American jobs and manufacturing, or creating more problems than they solve? Lauren and Karl break down the economic impact, the lessons from Europe's declining auto industry, and growing concerns about Chinese-made vehicles and cybersecurity risks.

They also explore the surprising connection between America's military readiness and the auto industry. With discussions about automakers once again supporting defense production, history may be repeating itself in ways few consumers realize.

Plus:

✅ The alarming rise of digital odometer fraud and how criminals can erase a vehicle's history without rolling back a single mile

✅ The 60-second keyless car theft scam that can turn your own keys against you while you sleep, and the simple steps you can take to protect your vehicle

✅ Karl gets behind the wheel of a 1,200-horsepower Bugatti Veyron Super Sport and experiences Bugatti's incredible new configurator, which lets owners reimagine and even rebuild their existing hypercars

✅ First impressions of the all-new 2027 Chevrolet Bolt

✅ A preview of the latest Lexus ES, one of the vehicles that helped launch the Lexus brand nearly 40 years ago

If you love cars, industry news, automotive technology, and the stories shaping the future of transportation, this episode is packed with insights you won't want to miss.

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