The Tariff Edition, Lotus Lessons, The Iron Man Effect | Episode 1,005

The Tariff Edition, Lotus Lessons, The Iron Man Effect | Episode 1,005

Author: Everyday Driver July 29, 2025 Duration: 1:45:09
Car companies worldwide are grappling with tariffs, but they’re also facing the EV downturn and an immediate product pipeline that isn’t encouraging to car enthusiasts. Paul D. Is moving to Switzerland for a few years, and wonders what’s in his driving future. Then, Andy in Australia doesn’t care about the brand, he just wants something interesting for his next car. Listeners write their great deals in Car Conclusions, and on social media, if the guys were to eliminate one of the German brands, what would it be? Audio-only MP3 is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and 10 other platforms. Look for us on Tuesdays if you’d like to watch us debate, disagree and then go drive again! 00:00 - Intro 55:18 - Stellantis Not Doing So Hot 08:47 - Porsche Business Model Not Working 16:24 - E-Fuels Still Being Developed? 20:28 - Lotus Lessons 47:51 - Car Debate 1: Fun Cars In Switzerland 1:09:03 - Car Debate 2: No Prejudice In Australia 1:15:52 - Car Conclusion 1: The More Things Change… 1:17:42 - Car Conclusion 2: Discovering Volvo 1:20:51 - Did You See This? Discommon Goods 1:26:27 - Social Media Questions Rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, and subscribe to our two YouTube channels. Write to us your Topic Tuesdays, Car Conclusions and those great Car Debates at everydaydrivertv@gmail.com or everydaydriver.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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