The Weekly Driver Podcast https://theweeklydriver.com Hosted by James Raia and Bruce Aldrich, The Weekly Driver Podcast dives deep into the highways and byways of the automotive world. Each week, we put you in the driver’s seat, exploring unique, unusual, and often untold stories from across the industry’s spectrum. Wed, 15 Apr 2026 17:32:58 +0000 en-US hourly 1 James Raia James Raia [email protected] The Weekly Driver Podcast https://theweeklydriver.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/TWD-Podcast-Logo-Car-White-1.png https://theweeklydriver.com The Weekly Driver Podcast Hosted by James Raia and Bruce Aldrich, The Weekly Driver Podcast dives deep into the highways and byways of the automotive world. Each week, we put you in the driver’s seat, exploring unique, unusual, and often untold stories from across the industry’s spectrum. false Nissan Xterra Returns for 2028: Body-on-Frame, V6 Hybrid, and Five SUVs on One Platform https://theweeklydriver.com/2026/04/nissan-xterra-2028-return-body-on-frame-suv/ https://theweeklydriver.com/2026/04/nissan-xterra-2028-return-body-on-frame-suv/#respond Wed, 15 Apr 2026 17:32:43 +0000 https://theweeklydriver.com/?p=66456 2028 Nissan Xterra teaser image showing bluff front end with stamped NISSAN wordmark in dramatic rain lighting

Nissan confirms the Xterra returns in 2028 as a body-on-frame SUV with V6 and hybrid options. Here is everything we know about pricing, platform, and competition.

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6 Easiest Ways to Get Free Removal for Your Junk Car https://theweeklydriver.com/2026/04/6-easiest-ways-to-get-free-removal-for-your-junk-car/ https://theweeklydriver.com/2026/04/6-easiest-ways-to-get-free-removal-for-your-junk-car/#respond Wed, 15 Apr 2026 05:17:10 +0000 https://theweeklydriver.com/?p=66462 6 Easiest Ways to Get Free Removal for Your Junk Car

If your car is old, damaged, broken, or completely non-running, it can quickly become more trouble than it’s worth. Sitting in your driveway or yard, ... Read more

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Slate Truck: Price, Specs, Range, and the Amazon Playbook Behind It https://theweeklydriver.com/2026/04/slate-truck-electric-pickup-price-specs-range/ https://theweeklydriver.com/2026/04/slate-truck-electric-pickup-price-specs-range/#respond Tue, 14 Apr 2026 19:26:56 +0000 https://theweeklydriver.com/?p=66448 2026 Slate truck front three-quarter view in industrial warehouse setting

The Slate truck starts at $27,500 with up to 240 miles of range. Here's what Bezos' ex-Amazon team is really building in Warsaw, Indiana.

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2027 Toyota Highlander Goes EV-Only, Kills the Gas and Hybrid Engine for Good https://theweeklydriver.com/2026/04/2027-toyota-highlander-ev-nyias-2026/ https://theweeklydriver.com/2026/04/2027-toyota-highlander-ev-nyias-2026/#respond Sun, 12 Apr 2026 23:25:24 +0000 https://theweeklydriver.com/2026/04/2027-toyota-highlander-ev-nyias-2026/ 2027 Toyota Highlander EV Limited in Spellbound two-tone exterior at the 2026 New York International Auto Show

Toyota eliminated gas and hybrid options from the 2027 Highlander. The all-electric three-row SUV makes 338 hp with up to 320 miles of range.

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Complete Guide to the 2026 New York International Auto Show: Every Major Reveal https://theweeklydriver.com/2026/04/nyias-2026-complete-guide/ https://theweeklydriver.com/2026/04/nyias-2026-complete-guide/#respond Sun, 12 Apr 2026 22:20:37 +0000 https://theweeklydriver.com/2026/04/nyias-2026-complete-guide/ 2026 New York International Auto Show at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center

Every major vehicle at the 2026 New York International Auto Show, from the $27,600 Chevy Bolt to the $2.83M Zenvo hypercar, plus links to full coverage.

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Hypercars and Exotics at NYIAS 2026: From a $2.8M Danish V12 to Travis Pastrana’s Stunt Bentley https://theweeklydriver.com/2026/04/hypercars-exotics-nyias-2026/ https://theweeklydriver.com/2026/04/hypercars-exotics-nyias-2026/#respond Sun, 12 Apr 2026 22:20:11 +0000 https://theweeklydriver.com/2026/04/hypercars-exotics-nyias-2026/ Exotic car display at the 2026 New York International Auto Show

Zenvo Aurora Agil, Lamborghini Temerario, Porsche 911 GT3 Manthey, Rolls-Royce Spectre Black Badge, and more exotics at the 2026 New York Auto Show.

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Stellantis at NYIAS 2026: Pacifica Refresh, Charger SIXPACK, Durango Hellcat, and Six Brands Under One Roof https://theweeklydriver.com/2026/04/stellantis-roundup-nyias-2026/ https://theweeklydriver.com/2026/04/stellantis-roundup-nyias-2026/#respond Sun, 12 Apr 2026 22:19:48 +0000 https://theweeklydriver.com/2026/04/stellantis-roundup-nyias-2026/ Stellantis vehicle lineup at the 2026 New York International Auto Show

Stellantis brought six brands to the 2026 New York Auto Show, including the refreshed Pacifica, Charger SIXPACK, Durango Hellcat Jailbreak, and America250 editions.

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Ram Brings Back the HEMI V8 and a 777-HP TRX, Calls It a Course Correction https://theweeklydriver.com/2026/04/ram-hemi-return-trx-777hp-nyias-2026/ https://theweeklydriver.com/2026/04/ram-hemi-return-trx-777hp-nyias-2026/#respond Sun, 12 Apr 2026 22:19:32 +0000 https://theweeklydriver.com/2026/04/ram-hemi-return-trx-777hp-nyias-2026/ 2027 Ram 1500 TRX Bloodshot Night Edition at the 2026 New York International Auto Show

The 5.7L HEMI V8 returns to the 2026 Ram 1500 after customer backlash, and the 2027 Ram TRX makes 777 supercharged hp for $99,995 at the New York Auto Show.

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Jeep Cherokee Returns and 650-HP Recon EV Headline Jeep’s 85th Anniversary at New York Auto Show https://theweeklydriver.com/2026/04/jeep-cherokee-recon-ev-nyias-2026/ https://theweeklydriver.com/2026/04/jeep-cherokee-recon-ev-nyias-2026/#respond Sun, 12 Apr 2026 22:19:17 +0000 https://theweeklydriver.com/2026/04/jeep-cherokee-recon-ev-nyias-2026/ 2026 Jeep Cherokee and Jeep Recon EV on display at the New York International Auto Show

The 2026 Jeep Cherokee returns as a hybrid starting at $36,995 and the all-electric Recon delivers 650 hp for $65,000 at the New York Auto Show.

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EVs Sweep All Six 2026 World Car of the Year Awards for the First Time https://theweeklydriver.com/2026/04/world-car-of-the-year-awards-2026-nyias/ https://theweeklydriver.com/2026/04/world-car-of-the-year-awards-2026-nyias/#respond Sun, 12 Apr 2026 22:19:02 +0000 https://theweeklydriver.com/2026/04/world-car-of-the-year-awards-2026-nyias/ 2026 World Car of the Year Awards ceremony at the New York International Auto Show

The BMW iX3 won World Car of the Year and World EV at NYIAS 2026. All six category winners are electric vehicles for the first time in the awards' history.

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Ford Mustang Dark Horse SC Brings 700-Plus Supercharged Horsepower to New York Auto Show https://theweeklydriver.com/2026/04/ford-mustang-dark-horse-sc-tld-nyias-2026/ https://theweeklydriver.com/2026/04/ford-mustang-dark-horse-sc-tld-nyias-2026/#respond Sun, 12 Apr 2026 22:18:44 +0000 https://theweeklydriver.com/2026/04/ford-mustang-dark-horse-sc-tld-nyias-2026/ Ford Mustang Dark Horse SC supercharged V8 on display at the 2026 New York International Auto Show

The supercharged Ford Mustang Dark Horse SC packs well over 700 hp from a 5.2L V8 starting at $108,485. Plus the 550-unit Troy Lee Designs Edition.

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2027 Infiniti QX65 Revives the Coupe-SUV Infiniti Invented, Starting at $55,535 https://theweeklydriver.com/2026/04/infiniti-qx65-2027-fastback-suv-nyias-2026/ https://theweeklydriver.com/2026/04/infiniti-qx65-2027-fastback-suv-nyias-2026/#respond Sun, 12 Apr 2026 22:18:26 +0000 https://theweeklydriver.com/2026/04/infiniti-qx65-2027-fastback-suv-nyias-2026/ 2027 Infiniti QX65 in Sunfire Red at the 2026 New York International Auto Show

The 2027 Infiniti QX65 debuts at NYIAS with a 268-hp VC-Turbo engine, real gold paint, Klipsch audio, and 6,000-lb towing from $55,535.

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Genesis G90 Wingback Concept and 641-HP GV60 Magma Debut at New York Auto Show https://theweeklydriver.com/2026/04/genesis-g90-wingback-gv60-magma-nyias-2026/ https://theweeklydriver.com/2026/04/genesis-g90-wingback-gv60-magma-nyias-2026/#respond Sun, 12 Apr 2026 22:18:12 +0000 https://theweeklydriver.com/2026/04/genesis-g90-wingback-gv60-magma-nyias-2026/ Genesis GV60 Magma performance electric SUV at the 2026 New York International Auto Show

Genesis revealed the G90 Wingback luxury wagon concept and the 641-hp GV60 Magma, its first production Magma performance model, at the 2026 New York Auto Show.

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2027 Volkswagen Atlas Redesigned From the Ground Up on New Platform https://theweeklydriver.com/2026/04/2027-volkswagen-atlas-redesign-nyias-2026/ https://theweeklydriver.com/2026/04/2027-volkswagen-atlas-redesign-nyias-2026/#respond Sun, 12 Apr 2026 22:17:59 +0000 https://theweeklydriver.com/2026/04/2027-volkswagen-atlas-redesign-nyias-2026/ 2027 Volkswagen Atlas three-row SUV revealed at the 2026 New York International Auto Show

The 2027 Volkswagen Atlas debuts on the MQB Evo platform with 282 hp, ChatGPT voice control, and a premium interior at the 2026 New York Auto Show.

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2027 Kia EV3 and All-New Seltos Debut at New York Auto Show https://theweeklydriver.com/2026/04/2027-kia-ev3-seltos-nyias-2026/ https://theweeklydriver.com/2026/04/2027-kia-ev3-seltos-nyias-2026/#respond Sun, 12 Apr 2026 22:17:38 +0000 https://theweeklydriver.com/2026/04/2027-kia-ev3-seltos-nyias-2026/ 2027 Kia EV3 electric SUV at the 2026 New York International Auto Show

Kia revealed the 2027 EV3 with 320 miles of range and a redesigned Seltos with three powertrains at the 2026 New York International Auto Show.

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2027 Subaru Getaway and Forester Wilderness Hybrid Debut at New York Auto Show https://theweeklydriver.com/2026/04/2027-subaru-getaway-forester-wilderness-hybrid-nyias-2026/ https://theweeklydriver.com/2026/04/2027-subaru-getaway-forester-wilderness-hybrid-nyias-2026/#respond Sun, 12 Apr 2026 22:17:04 +0000 https://theweeklydriver.com/2026/04/2027-subaru-getaway-forester-wilderness-hybrid-nyias-2026/ 2027 Subaru Getaway all-electric three-row SUV at the 2026 New York International Auto Show

Subaru unveiled the 420-hp all-electric Getaway three-row SUV and the first-ever Forester Wilderness Hybrid at the 2026 New York Auto Show.

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