Self-Driving Hondas
Self-Driving Hondas

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Episode: 273

Broadcast date: May 5, 2025

Guest: Chris Martin

2025 Consumer Guide Best Buys

(Show Notes)

Jill and Tom opened the show noting that of all the car brands affected by the trade tariffs, Buick and Volvo are in a particularly tough spot. Listen in to hear why. Tom made note of all the EV fast charging news of late, and suggests that listeners not get too excited by the hype. Per Tom, the nation’s current electric grid will not be easily tapped for additional power, regardless of how quickly a vehicle is capable of being charged.

 

Still in the first segment, the hosts discussed the newly introduced Kia K4 Hatchback, which Jill insists is a wagon. Jill reviewed the off-road Sasquatch package, newly available for certain Ford Bronco Sport trim levels. Listen in for Jill’s take on the new equipment group.

 

In the second segment, the hosts welcome Chris Martin, Technology Communications Manager for Honda, to the show. Chris updated listeners on Honda’s plans for hands-free driving, and made clear the important differences between level-2 and level-3 autonomous driving. Expect to see advanced hands-free systems first on Honda’s new “O Series” (Zero Series) electric cars due in showrooms soon.

 

In the last segment, Jill is subjected to Tom’s “Buick versus Chrysler” quiz. The hosts wrapped up the show taking note of plunging Tesla resale values. Listen in for the list.

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Buick news and reviews

Guide to Electric-Vehicle Charging

Kia K4 hatchback

2025 Ford Bronco Sport: Sasquatch package can hit dirt hard

Honda news and reviews

Honda 0 cars

Autonomous driving levels explained

Tesla news and reviews

 

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