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. Tue, 28 Apr 2026 06:49:27 +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 Exploring the World of Car Workshop Manuals: A Guide to Navigating Your Options https://theweeklydriver.com/2026/04/exploring-the-world-of-car-workshop-manuals-a-guide-to-navigating-your-options/ https://theweeklydriver.com/2026/04/exploring-the-world-of-car-workshop-manuals-a-guide-to-navigating-your-options/#respond Tue, 28 Apr 2026 06:49:17 +0000 https://theweeklydriver.com/?p=66895 Exploring the World of Car Workshop Manuals: A Guide to Navigating Your Options

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Is a 2026 PHEV SUV Worth It? The Five-Year Math, Model by Model https://theweeklydriver.com/2026/04/phev-suv-worth-it-2026-five-year-math/ https://theweeklydriver.com/2026/04/phev-suv-worth-it-2026-five-year-math/#respond Tue, 28 Apr 2026 01:38:01 +0000 https://theweeklydriver.com/?p=66883 2026 Lexus NX 450h+ Premium AWD front three-quarter exterior view in champagne

I ran the math on 2026 plug-in hybrid SUVs against their gas counterparts. Recovery percentage, charging access, premium fuel, and what changed when the federal credit ended.

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Is a 2026 Hybrid SUV Worth It? The Five-Year Math, Model by Model https://theweeklydriver.com/2026/04/hybrid-suv-worth-it-2026-five-year-math/ https://theweeklydriver.com/2026/04/hybrid-suv-worth-it-2026-five-year-math/#respond Mon, 27 Apr 2026 21:41:22 +0000 https://theweeklydriver.com/?p=66876 2026 Honda CR-V Hybrid Sport Touring AWD in blue exterior front three-quarter view parked at a park with sports fields in the background

I ran the math on 2026 hybrid SUVs across every major model. Premium, fuel savings, breakeven year, and the verdict by buyer profile. Updated April 2026.

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Scout Truck vs. F-150 Lightning, Cybertruck, R1T, and Silverado EV https://theweeklydriver.com/2026/04/scout-truck-vs-electric-truck-competitors/ https://theweeklydriver.com/2026/04/scout-truck-vs-electric-truck-competitors/#respond Fri, 24 Apr 2026 19:40:41 +0000 https://theweeklydriver.com/?p=66852 Scout Terra pickup in olive green, front three-quarter view, parked on a ranch with horses

How the 2027 Scout Terra stacks up against the F-150 Lightning (now discontinued), Tesla Cybertruck, Rivian R1T, and Chevy Silverado EV on range, tow, price, and timing.

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Technical Drives and Terrain: Matching Your Ride to Menomonie’s Landscape https://theweeklydriver.com/2026/04/technical-drives-and-terrain-matching-your-ride-to-menomonies-landscape/ https://theweeklydriver.com/2026/04/technical-drives-and-terrain-matching-your-ride-to-menomonies-landscape/#respond Fri, 24 Apr 2026 19:10:02 +0000 https://theweeklydriver.com/?p=66844 Technical Drives and Terrain: Matching Your Ride to Menomonie’s Landscape

For the dedicated enthusiast, a drive is rarely just about getting from point A to point B. It’s about how the car communicates with the ... Read more

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Who Owns Scout Motors? The Complete VW Group Breakdown https://theweeklydriver.com/2026/04/who-owns-scout-motors/ https://theweeklydriver.com/2026/04/who-owns-scout-motors/#respond Fri, 24 Apr 2026 18:39:36 +0000 https://theweeklydriver.com/?p=66840 Scout Traveler SUV and Scout Terra pickup shown side by side at the 2024 reveal

Scout Motors is an independent US company backed by Volkswagen Group. Corporate structure, International Scout heritage, and what VW backing means for 2027 buyers.

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Scout Traveler vs Scout Terra: Which One Fits Your Life? https://theweeklydriver.com/2026/04/scout-traveler-vs-scout-terra-which-to-buy-2027/ https://theweeklydriver.com/2026/04/scout-traveler-vs-scout-terra-which-to-buy-2027/#respond Thu, 23 Apr 2026 20:24:46 +0000 https://theweeklydriver.com/?p=66795 Scout Traveler SUV in blue-sage paint, front three-quarter view, parked in an urban setting

Scout Traveler (SUV) and Scout Terra (truck) share a $60K platform, 350-mile EV range, and 500-mile Harvester option. Here's which fits your life.

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Rivian R2 Production Officially Begins, Spring 2026 Deliveries Next https://theweeklydriver.com/2026/04/rivian-r2-production-begins-spring-2026-deliveries/ https://theweeklydriver.com/2026/04/rivian-r2-production-begins-spring-2026-deliveries/#respond Thu, 23 Apr 2026 03:34:19 +0000 https://theweeklydriver.com/2026/04/rivian-r2-production-begins-spring-2026-deliveries/ Rivian employees celebrate first customer R2 rolling off the line at Normal, Illinois plant, April 2026

Rivian confirmed April 22 that customer R2 production has officially started at its Normal, Illinois plant. First customer deliveries ship later this spring.

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Best SUVs for 2026: The 11 Worth Buying Across Every Size and Budget https://theweeklydriver.com/2026/04/best-suv-2026-buyers-guide/ https://theweeklydriver.com/2026/04/best-suv-2026-buyers-guide/#respond Wed, 22 Apr 2026 20:45:58 +0000 https://theweeklydriver.com/?p=66465 2026 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid XLE Premium AWD in Ruby Flare Pearl photographed at a lakeside overlook

Our 2026 SUV buyer's guide ranks 11 picks by use case, not rank. Best family SUV, best hybrid, best EV under $50K, with verified specs and five-year ownership math.

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2027 Kia Telluride: What the V6-to-Turbo-4 Switch Actually Costs You https://theweeklydriver.com/2026/04/2027-kia-telluride-redesign-changes-pricing-hybrid/ https://theweeklydriver.com/2026/04/2027-kia-telluride-redesign-changes-pricing-hybrid/#respond Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:29:48 +0000 https://theweeklydriver.com/?p=66737 2027 Kia Telluride X-Line, X-Pro, and SX-Prestige lineup photographed in a mountain meadow at golden hour

The 2027 Kia Telluride dropped the V6 for a turbo-4 and added a hybrid. Pricing, five-year ownership math, and whether to buy now or hold for 2028.

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Choosing a Royal Enfield That Feels Nimble Without Losing the Brand’s Character https://theweeklydriver.com/2026/04/choosing-a-royal-enfield-that-feels-nimble-without-losing-the-brands-character/ https://theweeklydriver.com/2026/04/choosing-a-royal-enfield-that-feels-nimble-without-losing-the-brands-character/#respond Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:18:39 +0000 https://theweeklydriver.com/?p=66733 Choosing a Royal Enfield That Feels Nimble Without Losing the Brand's Character

Royal Enfield bikes are usually described with words like “solid”, “unhurried”, and “full of feel”. Yet your everyday ride in India is rarely unhurried. It ... Read more

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Best Diesel Truck Upgrades for Towing and Off-Road Performance in 2026 https://theweeklydriver.com/2026/04/best-diesel-truck-upgrades-for-towing-and-off-road-performance-in-2026/ https://theweeklydriver.com/2026/04/best-diesel-truck-upgrades-for-towing-and-off-road-performance-in-2026/#respond Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:51:15 +0000 https://theweeklydriver.com/?p=66724 Best Diesel Truck Upgrades for Towing and Off-Road Performance in 2026 1

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2026 Lucid Lineup Guide: Every Model, Trim, and Price ($70,900 to $249,000) https://theweeklydriver.com/2026/04/lucid-2026-lineup-guide/ https://theweeklydriver.com/2026/04/lucid-2026-lineup-guide/#respond Wed, 22 Apr 2026 00:47:48 +0000 https://theweeklydriver.com/2026/04/lucid-2026-lineup-guide/ Lucid Air and Gravity lineup together

Full 2026 Lucid lineup. Air Pure to Sapphire ($70,900 to $249,000) plus Gravity Touring and GT. Specs, range, and which trim fits which buyer.

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Lucid Reliability in 2026: What Air and Gravity Owners Actually Experience https://theweeklydriver.com/2026/04/lucid-reliability-2026/ https://theweeklydriver.com/2026/04/lucid-reliability-2026/#respond Wed, 22 Apr 2026 00:45:50 +0000 https://theweeklydriver.com/2026/04/lucid-reliability-2026/ Lucid Gravity cross-section interior detail

Lucid reliability in 2026. 17 Air recalls, 66 NHTSA complaints, Consumer Reports 2025 verdict, plus 3 Gravity recalls on a pre-data SUV. Honest, sourced, no fabricated grades.

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2026 Lucid Gravity Touring Preview: Price, Range, Launch Window https://theweeklydriver.com/2026/04/lucid-gravity-touring-2026-preview/ https://theweeklydriver.com/2026/04/lucid-gravity-touring-2026-preview/#respond Wed, 22 Apr 2026 00:42:34 +0000 https://theweeklydriver.com/2026/04/lucid-gravity-touring-2026-preview/ Lucid Gravity Touring early launch imagery

2026 Lucid Gravity Touring preview. $79,900 three-row EV SUV, up to 560 hp, 811 lb-ft, 337 EPA miles, 3,500-lb tow. What Lucid announced Nov 20, 2025 and first deliveries in Q1 2026.

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2026 Lucid Gravity Grand Touring Buyer’s Guide: 450-Mile Range EV SUV, Specs, Price https://theweeklydriver.com/2026/04/lucid-gravity-grand-touring-2026-buyer-guide/ https://theweeklydriver.com/2026/04/lucid-gravity-grand-touring-2026-buyer-guide/#respond Wed, 22 Apr 2026 00:41:22 +0000 https://theweeklydriver.com/2026/04/lucid-gravity-grand-touring-2026-buyer-guide/ Lucid Gravity Grand Touring exterior

2026 Lucid Gravity Grand Touring buyer's guide. $98,900 three-row EV SUV, 828 hp, up to 450 EPA miles, 926V platform. Specs, charging, recalls, vs Rivian R1S, Tesla Model X, Mercedes EQS SUV, Cadillac Escalade IQ.

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