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🚗 The Drive with Lauren Fix and Karl Brauer is back—and Episode 30 pulls no punches.

Joined by special guest Henry Payne, this episode dives into the growing disconnect between what automakers are building—and what Americans actually want to drive.

Are EVs really the future… or is the market quietly rejecting them?

We break down why World Car Awards are dominated by electric vehicles while U.S. buyers continue to favor trucks, SUVs, and performance machines. Then we take a hard look at Volkswagen’s shifting strategy, as EV momentum stalls and the brand pivots back to gas-powered SUVs like the Atlas.

Meanwhile, Hyundai is making a bold move straight into Detroit’s territory with its rugged new off-road concept—signaling a serious challenge to long-standing American dominance, with a pickup truck likely right behind it.

And if you love performance, this episode delivers: Mustang vs Corvette is no longer a rivalry—it’s an all-out war, with FIVE models each battling for supremacy.

Plus, are sedans officially dead? Automakers seem to think so—but is that a smart move, or a massive mistake?

🔥 No fluff. No spin. Just real insight into where the auto industry is headed.

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