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The Drive Car Show

The Drive with Lauren & Karl 44 episodes Nov 7, 2026

The Drive Car Show is a weekly radio program and podcast that covers the latest automotive industry news, provides car reviews, and features interviews with industry executives. Hosted by the team from The Drive with Lauren & Karl, the show offers insights into new models, trends, and the business of cars. Each episode brings listeners expert opinions and updates from the fast-paced world of automobiles.

Episodes

AUDI BETS $4 BILLION ON USA, USED EV PRICES SURGE & THE NEW AUDI Q9!
AUDI BETS $4 BILLION ON USA, USED EV PRICES SURGE & THE NEW AUDI Q9! Nov 7, 2026 39:12 Audi is making a HUGE bet on America with a planned $4 BILLION investment in a new Georgia manufacturing plant, but why is the automaker finally making this move? Meanwhile, used EV prices are climbing, electric vehicles are selling faster than gasoline-powered cars, and Audi is preparing to take on the full-size luxury SUV market with its all-new Q9 and SQ9.On Episode 57 of **The Drive with Laure
TESLA'S FLYING CAR, CHINA WANTS WAYMO, AND YOUR CAR JUDGES YOU!
TESLA'S FLYING CAR, CHINA WANTS WAYMO, AND YOUR CAR JUDGES YOU! Oct 31, 2026 39:13 Is Tesla really building a flying car, or is it another marketing stunt? Why does China want its vehicles in America's Waymo fleets? And should your car have the power to decide whether you're fit to drive?Lauren Fix and Karl Brauer tackle some of the biggest automotive stories making headlines in Episode 56 of The Drive with Lauren and Karl.This week, we're looking at the growing influence of tec
Porsche’s NEW V8, Acura’s NEW SUVs & Europe’s War on Chinese Cars!
Porsche’s NEW V8, Acura’s NEW SUVs & Europe’s War on Chinese Cars! Oct 24, 2026 39:14 Porsche is bringing back the kind of performance enthusiasts want, Acura is planning TWO new SUVs without going all-electric, and Europe is putting limits on Chinese hybrid imports. Meanwhile, an EV battery CEO wants Washington to do more to push electric vehicles. Who benefits, and what do American drivers actually want?Welcome to Episode 55 of The Drive with Lauren and Karl, where automotive exp
Are Cheaper Cars FINALLY Here? GM Drops Dipsticks & Hybrids Crush EVs
Are Cheaper Cars FINALLY Here? GM Drops Dipsticks & Hybrids Crush EVs Oct 17, 2026 39:13 GM is officially ditching the manual dipstick on its new trucks, diesel prices are hitting eye-watering peaks, and hybrid sales are crushing both pure gas and EVs! On Episode 54 of The Drive, Lauren and Karl break down the wildest market shifts in the auto industry right now—from online fake dealership scams to Honda's massive production shakeups.IN THIS EPISODE:• Fake Dealerships: How scammers ar
Are Automakers Building the Wrong Cars? The Truth About EVs vs SUVs
Are Automakers Building the Wrong Cars? The Truth About EVs vs SUVs Oct 10, 2026 39:13 Are automakers betting on the wrong cars? From struggling small EVs to the SUVs that could save major brands, Lauren Fix and Karl Brauer break down the biggest stories shaping the automotive industry on The Drive with Lauren and Karl, Episode 53.Plus, Karl has a little car regret after Doug DeMuro puts his former GT up for sale on Cars & Bids. Will he wish he never sold it even more after seei
The Drive Turns 1! 10 Car Technologies We’d Ditch + Our Favorite Guests
The Drive Turns 1! 10 Car Technologies We’d Ditch + Our Favorite Guests Oct 3, 2026 39:12 One year. Some of our favorite guests. And 10 automotive technologies we could live without.Lauren Fix, Karl Brauer and Paul Fix celebrate the one-year anniversary of The Drive with a special episode featuring some of the guests who have helped make the show a success, including Michael Harley, Anton Wahlman, Henry Payne and Alan Taylor.Lauren and Karl look back at some of the biggest automotive s
Government Wants You to Drive Less, Ram Wants 777 HP
Government Wants You to Drive Less, Ram Wants 777 HP Sep 26, 2026 39:13 Get the latest automotive news on this week's episode, covering Stellantis updates, new driving policies, and car longevity data.Lauren Fix and Karl Brauer return to break down the most recent shifts in the industry. We start with the major changes happening at Stellantis and how these corporate moves might impact your future vehicle options. We also examine a new proposal in New York State regard
Honda Ditches EVs, RTR Mustang Takes on Shelby & Ford Goes Carhartt
Honda Ditches EVs, RTR Mustang Takes on Shelby & Ford Goes Carhartt Sep 19, 2026 39:13 Lauren Fix and Karl Brauer are joined by Henry Payne of The Detroit News to break down the latest automotive and transportation stories, including the America 250 GP IndyCar race, Michigan’s plans to study and pilot a mileage-based road usage charge, and the future of flying cars.We also take a close look at Honda’s shift toward off-road vehicles, including the Passport TrailSport, and ask what th
Gas Cars Are Back — And EV Charging Is Getting Expensive
Gas Cars Are Back — And EV Charging Is Getting Expensive Sep 12, 2026 39:13 Gas-powered cars are NOT going away as fast as automakers once promised, and this week on The Drive with Lauren and Karl, we dig into why. Cadillac is delaying the end of several gas models, Honda is shifting the CR-V toward hybrids, Volkswagen is bringing back big gas-powered SUVs, and Audi is doubling down on large gasoline-powered SUVs. Meanwhile, EV charging costs are raising some serious ques
California’s New Car Taxes Are Coming — Plus the BMW M3 & BRABUS BODO
California’s New Car Taxes Are Coming — Plus the BMW M3 & BRABUS BODO Sep 5, 2026 39:13 California is coming after your car again — with new tire rules, mileage tracking and another potential $900-a-year vehicle tax. But that’s not all on this week’s The Drive with Lauren and Karl.Lauren Fix and Karl Brauer break down the biggest automotive stories of the week, including California’s latest anti-car moves and what they could mean for drivers across the country.We also take a look at
$756 MILLION IN CARS! Genesis GV90, McLaren 788, Hybrid RV & Lamborghini Revuelto SV
$756 MILLION IN CARS! Genesis GV90, McLaren 788, Hybrid RV & Lamborghini Revuelto SV Aug 29, 2026 39:13 The Drive with Lauren and Karl – Episode 47 | Monterey Car Week, $756M Auctions & Lamborghini Revuelto SVMonterey Car Week delivered massive car reveals, record-breaking auction prices and some seriously rare machinery, and Lauren Fix and Karl Brauer break it all down in Episode 47 of The Drive.Lauren and Karl kick off the show from Monterey Car Week with a look at the biggest reveals, includi
Used Cars Are Up $9,000! Are Exotic Car Auctions Rigged? + 2027 Toyota Tundra + More
Used Cars Are Up $9,000! Are Exotic Car Auctions Rigged? + 2027 Toyota Tundra + More Aug 22, 2026 39:13 On The Drive with Lauren and Karl, Episode 46 takes a deep dive into some of the biggest stories affecting drivers, buyers and car enthusiasts right now.We start with a growing issue that goes far beyond Flock cameras: the expansion of vehicle surveillance technology and what it could mean for privacy, constitutional rights and everyday drivers. How much of your driving history is being collected,

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