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Episode: 337
Broadcast date: July 27, 2026
Guest: Jamie Butters
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Lucid Gravity Review, Chinese Carmaker Builds in Spain, Chicago Drive-In Magic
(Show Notes)
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Jill and Tom open the show by wishing Chicago radio friend and legend Steve King a happy birthday. Steve shares his birthday with none other than Mick Jager.
Tom shares details–what few there are–regarding a new Range Rover model due in U.S. showrooms within the next 36 months. The Range Rover GT is a sedan-like midsize/large crossover that will debut as an EV, and be made available later as a gasoline/hybrid model. Given its low profile, Tom questions the extent to which the GT will be a true off-road performer, like other Range Rover models.
The hosts talk about the planned hiatus of the Honda Ridgeline midsize pickup truck. The truck is schedule to disappear from Honda showrooms after the 2026 model year, reappearing for the 2028 or 2029 model year. The new Ridgeline will be completely redesigned, and is said to feature a hybrid V6 powertrain.
Still in the first segment, Jill and Tom review the new Lucid Gravity electric midsize crossover. The high-design EV mostly impresses, but a few software glitches left the hosts scratching their heads.
In the second segment Jill and Tom welcome industry analyst Jamie Butters to the program. Jamie shares news regarding his new radio show, and walks the hosts through a number of big stories that broke this past week, including Ford opening a factory in Spain to Chinese-car production.
In the last segment, Jill is subjected to Tom’s “Which is Cheaper?” quiz, and the duo chat with producer Margaret about the team’s group visit to Chicago’s legendary Superdawg Drive-in. Listen in to hear what Tom, a vegetarian, orders at the Midwest’s most-popular Drive-in.
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Discussed this week
Lucid Gravity “In-Laws” Review
Interview with Superdawg’s Don Drucker
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