After years featuring the Hemi V8, the 2025 Ram 1500 now offers the new turbocharged 3.0-liter Hurricane straight-six engines, and Co-Host Chris Teague gives the heavily massaged full-sized pickup a thorough test. At the wheel of the off-road-oriented Rebel trim, Teague found rural Maine an exciting venue to check out power delivery, handling and creature comforts. Inside, the Ram 1500 offers a cutting-edge experience with its advanced Uconnect 5 infotainment system. It features a 14.5-inch touchscreen, passenger screen, digital instrument cluster, and available head-up display, alongside conveniences like dual wireless device charging. How did his family like it? We’ll have a full report in this episode.

Across the country on the nation’s Left Coast, Host Jack Nerad tested a vehicle whose profile is a litmus test. Either you like the looks of the Hyundai Ioniq 6 battery-electric sedan or you don’t. Nerad comes down on the side of those who like what is definitely standout styling. The rear-drive Ioniq 6 Long Range model he testeds delivers up to an EPA-estimated 361 miles of range, equalling or outperforming key competitors like the Tesla Model 3. Beyond that, the minimalist, tech-forward cabin includes dual 12.3-inch displays, fast-charging capabilities, and advanced driver-assistance features. But what’s it like to live with day to day? Nerad will have the answer.

This week AOTR welcomes two special guests. Danny Shapiro is VP of Automotive at NVIDIA, and Nerad’s recent interview with him was so filled with information that it was impossible to fit it all in one segment so we’re bringing you the balance of his comments in this show. As a bonus, Nerad also spoke with Adrian Aguirre, chief engineer of the all-new 2025 Ford Expedition, and we’ll bring you that as well.

Topping the news this week, Tesla has just pulled the wraps off two new vehicles and to say they are groundbreaking is under-stating the case. We’ll have all the details.

Electric vehicle sales in the United States hit a new record despite many challenges, and we’ll tell you how the carmakers pulled off that magic trick coming up. Hint: your taxpayer dollars had a lot to do with it.

The current Paris Auto Show previews what could become an epic battle in the United States as European automakers square off against the Chinese, who are flooding European countries with low-priced electric cars. We’ll report on that battle soon.

In a related development, one major global vehicle manufacturer’s admitted troubles have prompted merger rumors. In this episode, we’ll tell you which companies are involved and how this could affect the vehicles you can buy here in the United States.

So we have a lot of show for you this week. Thanks for joining us, and don’t forget to look for new content on our YouTube and Rumble channels. Please subscribe. If you do we’ll like you forever.

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