Episode Details

A movie trailer is one thing, but a movie promotion inside your car’s dashboard hits differently. We react to BMW’s Spider-Man screen takeover and the owner backlash, then zoom out to the real question every driver is about to face: as connected cars become software platforms, who controls the cabin, and how much marketing will we be asked to tolerate after we’ve already paid for the vehicle?

From there, we dig into the next wave of automotive technology, including AI assistants in cars. GM is rolling out Google Gemini, Volkswagen is bringing ChatGPT into voice features, Ford is building toward an in-vehicle assistant, and BMW is leaning into Amazon AI with commerce in mind. We talk about what this could mean for convenience, distraction, personalization, privacy, and the creeping pressure to turn vehicle features into recurring revenue.

We also hit the week’s biggest auto news: Lincoln’s slow-but-real product plans, China’s auto market slump and the export surge that’s reshaping global competition, and Genesis aiming for the ultra-luxury EV conversation with its Neolun concept ambitions. Then we get hands-on with the 2026 Subaru Trailseeker EV review, covering trims, interior tech, regenerative braking feel, charging compatibility surprises, towing rating, pricing, and how it stacks up against rivals like the Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Chevy Blazer EV.

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