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Episode: 187
Broadcast date: October 1, 2023
Guest: Robby DeGraff
Bargain Jeep Grand Cherokee, Future Car Features, Fake Car Colors
Jill and Tom opened a busy show by discussing ways that Tom might exploit Jill’s would-be celebrity to expand the popularity of the show. The hosts went on to review the 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee Altitude, which both agreed feels like a pretty strong value.
Jill and Tom opened the second segment by welcoming Robby Degraff of AutoPacific to the program. Robby shared the findings of AutoPacific’s Future Attribute Demand Study (FADS). Robby walked the hosts down the top-ten list of features car shoppers are expected to want on vehicles purchased in the near future, including a very-cool autonomous-driving safety feature.
Robby also shared some insights into the Fisker Ocean, a small electric crossover from EV startup Fisker, which he spent some time driving recently. Delivery of the Fisker Ocean has begun in parts of the U.S., though initial volumes are low.
Jill is subjected to Tom’s “Car Color or Pop Song” quiz, which wrapped up with a Star Trek bonus question.
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Discussed this week:
Bright Enough? 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee L At Night Review
Test Drive: 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Altitude
Test Drive: 2023 Jeep Compass Trailhawk
AutoPacific FADS findings (complete top-ten list)
2021 Los Angeles Auto Show: 2023 Fisker Ocean
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