Shopper Information Automobile Stuff Podcast Episode 305: Failing EV Startups, Redesigned Kia Seltos, Chicago Auto Present Information | The Every day Drive

December 17, 2025

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Auto exhibits are altering. Right here’s how the Chicago present is protecting tempo.

Failing EV Startups

Whether or not you drive a automobile, want a automobile, or simply often bum a journey with associates, you’ve come to the fitting place. Be part of Jill and Tom as they break down the whole lot that’s occurring within the auto world. New-car opinions, procuring ideas, driving inexperienced, electrical vehicles, traditional vehicles, and loads of nice company. That is the Shopper Information Automobile Stuff Podcast. – Failing EV Startups

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Episode: 305

Broadcast date: December 15, 2025

Visitor: Jim OBrill

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Failing EV Startups, Redesigned Kia Seltos,

Chicago Auto Present Information

(Present Notes)

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Information

Jill and Tom open this week’s present acknowledging that Vietnamese EV startup VinFast is more likely to stop U.S. operations within the very close to future. The hosts additionally word that one other EV startup, Bollinger Motors, has known as it quits.

Jeep Wrangler

Tom discusses his time within the Jeep Wrangler, this instance powered by the out there 2.0-liter turbocharged engine, as an alternative of the favored 3.6-liter V6. Tom prefers the smaller engine. Pay attention in to listen to why.

Jeep Wagoneer S

The hosts additionally focus on an obvious social-media wave of dislike for the Wagoneer S, Jeep’s first U.S.-market all-electric mannequin. Tom’s assessment of the Wagoneer S posts shortly.

Kia Seltos Redesign

Nonetheless within the first phase, Jill discusses the redesigned Kia Seltos small crossover, due out quickly as a 2027 mannequin.

Chicago Auto Present Information

Within the second phase, Jill and Tom welcome Chicago Auto Present Communications Director Jim OBrill to the present. Jim talks concerning the altering nature of the main auto exhibits, and what’s on faucet for this yr’s Chicago occasion.

Quiz

Within the final phase, Jill and Jim are subjected to Tom’s “$25,000?” quiz–which features a query about Wendy’s in Japan. Jim additionally discusses his present, Drive Chicago, which airs each Saturday morning in Chicago, and might be heard later as a podcast.