Check Engine Podcast14 Juni 2024

Less Reliable Than a Stick

After a LOOONG hiatus for Nick to metamorphose into a father, the boys free themselves from their cocoon, shake off the dust and become... something. We're not butterflies, but we're back! In a classic "round table" episode, we discuss the glut of features in modern cars, our slightly updated stance on electric vehicles, and how BADLY we want the Evo back... Speaking of back, WE'RE glad to be back and we hope you're excited to have us back!

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Personal Updates

02:57 The Appraisal of the New Honda Civic Hybrid

15:41 The Appeal of Used Cars and Avoiding Unwanted Features

27:25 The Importance of Finding the Perfect Car

33:38 The Impact of Excessive Features

37:55 The Concerns of AI in Cars

43:59 Prioritizing Simplicity and Reliability

53:13 The Risks of Dry Brake-by-Wire Systems

55:03 Luxury Car Prices

57:09 Testing the Corvette E-Ray

01:06:50 The Limitations of EV Infrastructure

01:14:05 Skepticism Towards Battery Technology

01:19:24 The Intersection of SUVs and Electric Vehicles

01:26:51 Desire for the Return of the Mitsubishi Lancer Evo

01:30:58 Slow Sales of Certain Car Models

01:44:36 Thanking the Listeners and Social Media Channels

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