Paul Herrold of the Sons of Pace sits in for Jill once more this week. Jill returns for the subsequent episode. Paul and Tom opened the present discussing massive pickup-truck gross sales. Tom had heard that the Chevrolet Silverado was outselling the Ford F-150 this yr, which was inaccurate. Tom went down the record of the highest pickup sellers within the third quarter.
The hosts additionally famous Normal Motors’ determination to drop the Ultium model in relation to its electric-vehicle merchandise. Ultium had been utilized by the maker to explain each automobile structure and battery chemistry. Pay attention in for an entire evaluation.
Paul and Tom went on to summarize Tesla’s Robo Taxi reveal. The autonomous EV, supposed initially for business ride-hailing use, options scissor-style doorways, simply two seats, and won’t be geared up with a steering wheel or flooring pedals. The hosts are skeptical. Tesla anticipates the Robo Taxi being accessible to customers earlier than 2027.
Paul then talked a few Sons of Pace “The Lap” video, this one that includes the Subaru BRZ. Paul famous that despite the fact that the little Subaru isn’t particularly highly effective, it’s enjoyable to drive in the precise fingers.
Within the second section, Paul and Tom are joined by TELO CEO Jason Marks. Jason launched the hosts to TELO, and its preliminary product, a pickup truck with the footprint of a Mini Cooper. Jason laid out near- and midterm plans for the TELO, together with manufacturing and battery sourcing, in addition to distribution.
Within the final section, Paul is subjected to Tom’s “Which Died Final?” quiz. To wrap up the episode, Paul shared some ideas on the Subaru WRX, which he and fellow Sons of Pace editor Brendan Appel frolicked with on the observe.
