Episode Mentions
Spike's Car Radio · Apr 8, 2026
Why Automakers DON'T Make Cars for You Anymore
“Design language influences noted on Aston Martin Valhalla styling”
Hypercar manufacturing economics and marginsAutomaker product line strategy and market segmentationToyota Land Cruiser 250 redesign and positioning
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The Smoking Tire · Apr 7, 2026
Vantage S Review; that Ford GT Lap; the Peril of Selling a Project
“Agara R and other models referenced as seven-figure hypercars in performance car discussion”
Aston Martin Vantage S performance and handling refinementFord GT Mark IV Nürburgring lap record and gasoline hypercar competitivenessExotic car ownership and maintenance (service intervals, mileage vs. time-based servicing)
View AnalysisThe Smoking Tire · Mar 31, 2026
The Great Aston Martin Valhalla Drive
“Discussed as hypercar alternative; listener question about Valhalla versus Koenigsegg preference”
Aston Martin Valhalla hypercar engineering and performanceHybrid tri-motor powertrain technology and torque vectoring systemsCarbon fiber monocoque construction and manufacturing
View AnalysisThe Smoking Tire · Mar 26, 2026
Singer* DLS Drive; Volvo EX30 Review; Wesley Snipes; Q&A
“Jesko mentioned as Mansory customization subject; praised as spaceship-like aesthetic”
Volvo EX30 electric crossover review and practicalitySinger DLS Porsche 964 reimagined with naturally aspirated engineEV user experience and preference persistence issues
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THIS CAR POD! with Doug DeMuro & Friends! · Nov 21, 2025
WhistlinDiesel Arrest, Koenigsegg Chaos, and the New Honda Prelude Costs How Much?!
“CEO Christian Von engaged in public dispute with collector over vehicle reliability, responding via Instagram reels”
Montana License Plate Tax Evasion EnforcementLicense Plate Reader Technology and PrivacyState Vehicle Registration Laws and Reciprocity
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