Consumer Guide Car Stuff Podcast Episode 253: Honda and Nissan Merge, Ram Delays EV, Chatting With Scout Motors

Honda and Nissan Merge

Jill and Tom opened the display by way of addressing the bombshell announcement that Honda and Nissan are merging. The hosts proportion their ideas on one of the vital biggest company mergers in car historical past.

Ram Delays EV

Additionally mentioned used to be Ram’s determination to lengthen launching the all-electric Ram REV pickup, and push up creation of the Ramcharger extended-range electrical truck. The Ramcharger operates on electrical energy isolated, till the battery is depleted, and next fees the battery by the use of an on-board gas engine. The Ramcharger is focused at EV intenders fearful about differ.

Jill Evaluations the Mercedes-AMG C63S

Jill shared her impressions of the Mercedes-Benz AMG C63S, a high-performance variant of the emblem’s prevalent C-Magnificence sedan.

Chatting With Scout Motors

In the second one section, the hosts welcome Ryan Decker of EV start-up Scout Motors to the display. Ryan mentioned the corporate’s founding plans, together with main points relating to its firsts merchandise, the Terra pickup, and Traveler SUV. Consistent with Ryan, U.S.-built Scouts must see supply as early as 2027.

Quiz

Within the endmost section, Jill is subjected to Tom’s “Is it a 2.0-Liter?” quiz. To wrap up the display, Tom shared his considerations about an rising development, dealership provider/restore financing.