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Jul 29
1h 45m

The Tariff Edition, Lotus Lessons, The I...

EVERYDAY DRIVER
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Car companies worldwide are grappling with tariffs, but they’re also facing the EV downturn and an immediate product pipeline that isn’t encouraging to car enthusiasts. Paul D. Is moving to Switzerland for a few years, and wonders what’s in his driving future. Then, Andy in Australia doesn’t care about the brand, he just wants something interesting for his n ... Show More
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