#211 2019 Audi E-Tron First Impressions; Lee Iacocca Automotive Career Highlights

This week our team shares their first impressions on the 2019 Audi E-Tron, the German automaker's first electric vehicle, and discusses how it compares to other luxury EVs. We also talk about the passing of Lee Iacocca, a legendary automotive executive, and share some of the highlights (and lowlights) from his time in the automotive industry. We end the episode with audience questions, touching on topics like the availability of car parts when a vehicle is discontinued, whether or not headlights should be more regulated, and a good compact SUV for senior citizens.

 

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SHOW NOTES

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00:32 - Lee Iacocca Highlights

09:37 - 2019 Audi A8 First Impressions

18:29 - Question #1: What happens to availability of car parts when a vehicle is discontinued

20:32 - Question #2: Why aren’t headlights more heavily regulated?

26:39 - Question #3: What is a good car for senior citizens?

 

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2018 LA Auto Show: 2019 Audi E-Tron

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uBV9nrd6_mo

 

Lee Iacocca Created Legendary Cars. Here's What Consumer Reports Said About Them.

https://www.consumerreports.org/cars-consumer-reports-test-results-of-lee-iacocca-cars/

 

2012 Chrysler 300 first drive

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TH5pFbNpxWI

 

Headlight cleaning tips

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=abaCMHqCCzk

 

2015 Lexus NX Review

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BtJ-m-rI3K8

 

2019 Lexus US Quick Drive

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V0eKMW9wvKA

 

2017 Honda CR-V Quick Drive

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CwN2Tl1A5Z4

 

2019 Toyota RAV4 Quick Drive

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fSAuvdH_oGQ

 

4K Review: 2017 Mazda CX-5 Quick Drive

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KmTVgcuD2V4

 

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