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The roof rack shown at CES had satellite internet, not "solar". What are you referring to?

The chances of seeing a VW-sourced diesel in the USA are zero. Too much baggage from Dieselgate. The average American car buyer doesn't want to pay more for diesel and doesn't want to buy DEF.

I think it's about time to close this. The original topic was dumb and it's been all downhill since.

Bronco has rear vents for 2025 (at least the 4-door does).

I heard a rumor that I'm going to wake up with a full head of hair tomorrow, but I don't think that's happening either.

Have you read MT's most recent test of the new tri motor? The rear motors overheated when rock climbing. https://www.motortrend.com/reviews/2025-rivian-r1t-tri-max-first-test-review/

RAM canceled the huge battery version that was to have a range of 500 miles. The version with a smaller battery will still be made but the RAMcharger will be built first.

Sure. Scout can start over and re-engineer the platform. It will only delay the vehicle by a couple of years. It's a fantastic idea!

The VW EA888 2 liter is a good motor. The biggest issues are a leaky water pump and carbon buildup from direct injection. I don't know anything about the reliability of the 1.5 TSI EVO engine. These are 2 likely candidates and both are made in Mexico.

Dual-motor Rivian 0-60 is 3.4 seconds. That's comparable with a dual-motor Scout. The Tri-motor Rivian is $20k more and starts around 100k. The quad-motor is over $110K. Performance comes at a price. `Scout will not be a boring vehicle.

Scout has always said 3.5 since the Tennessee reveal. I haven't heard any quoted number that was better.

The AI summary performance figures are wrong. They are the 3.5 and 4.5 figures I quoted in my summary. Everything else looks okay.

It was not mentioned in the podcast.

VW group uses air suspensions in many of their brands, including SUV'S. I would not assume Rivian will be their first choice.

Scout has said air suspension won't be the only one available. I wouldn't be surprised if the air suspension gave the most ground clearance though.

Ford has already stated they will: https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a63704691/ford-range-extended-plug-in-hybrids-plans/

If EV's do achieve cost parity in the next few years, there should be no reason for EV incentives. Money is better spent upgrading our electrical grid and charging infrastructure.

The deposits are refundable.

It's pointless to worry about things we can't control. We'll have an idea of pricing in 2 years. Many experts predict EV's will achieve cost parity with ICE vehicles by the time Scout is for sale. If the batteries come from Canada and the Harvester engine from Mexico, then prices will rise...

https://www.kbb.com/car-news/tesla-finds-a-workaround-for-state-laws-dealerships-on-tribal-lands/