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Episode: 295
Broadcast date: October 6, 2025
Guest: Rob Newton
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Jeep Drops Wagoneer, Cadillac Optiq Review,
ChargePoint Hones Charging Network
(Show Notes)
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News
Brendan Appel of the Sons of Speed sits in for Jill this week. Brendan and Tom open the show discussing rumors of the Jeep Wagoneer’s demise, which would leave just the Grand Wagoneer in Jeep’s lineup. The hosts share sales numbers for large SUVs–listen in to hear which large ute is the best-selling.
EV Incentives
Brendan shares his thoughts on the post-federal-incentive EV sales environment. For those who don’t know, the incentives of up to $7500 for a new EV ended September 30.
Cadillac Optiq Review
Still in the first segment, Brendan reviews the 2025 Cadillac Optiq small electric crossover. Though generally impressed, Brendan noted several features of the compact Caddy EV he’d change.
Rob Newton of ChargePoint
In the second segment, Brendan and Tom welcome Rob Newton, Senior Director of Marketing at public-charging provider ChargePoint to the show. Rob shares news about a collaboration with Eaton designed to improve charging performance and reduce installation time. Rob also discussed how ChargePoint is improving charger reliability.
Quiz
In the last segment, Brendan is subjected to Tom’s “Did it have a V8?” quiz. Quiz includes special Chex Mix bonus question.
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