October 07, 2024

Stellantis and Renault Merger Rumor, Ioniq 5 N on the Track, Driving the Bentley Continental GT Speed

Episode Segments:

Stellantis and Renault Merger Rumor, Ioniq 5 N on the Track, Driving the Bentley Continental GT Speed Paul Herrold of the Sons of Speed sits in for Jill this Week. Paul and Tom opened a topic-packed first segment discussing the coming off-road ready Ford Explorer Tremor. That conversation was followed up by news that Kia vehicles were recently compromised by a group of white-hat hackers, using the maker’s app. More on this story as news is released. Still in the first segment, Paul recounted the events surrounding his and fellow Sons of Speed editor Brendan Appel's efforts to drive an all-electric Hyundai Ioniq 5 N from the Chicago area to the Gingerman Raceway in South Haven, MI. The tale includes not only charging issues, but track woes as well. In the second segment Paul and Tom are joined by Robert Duffer, Senior Editor at the Car Connection. Robert recently spent time with both the redesigned Bentley Continental GT Speed and the Kia Carnival Hybrid minivan. Robert also shared his impressions of the legendary Goodwood Festival of Speed. In the last segment Paul and Robert are subjected to Tom's "Touring, Limited, or Platinum?" quiz. Paul wrapped up the show by sharing his impressions of the Ford Bronco driven in serious off-road conditions.
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