Spike's Car Radio

Spike and Jonny dive into the future of EVs, autonomous vehicles, and unexpected automotive partnerships. The car talk continues with a deep dive into the impressive Chevy Equinox EV and solid-state battery technology from CES. ______________________________________________ 🪙 Coinbase - Buy and Sell Crypto with Trust Trade Bitcoin, Ethereum, USDC and more with ease. https://www.coinbase.com Don't miss the Acura NSX-T auction at Cars & Bids! 🛠️ RaceDeck - Transform Your Garage Get 15% off plus free shipping with code SPIKE356 https://RaceDeck.com 📅 Odoo - Modern Management Made Simple All your business on one platform. Try it at https://www.odoo.com 🕵️ Surfshark - VPN and All-In-One Cybersecurity Go to https://surfshark.com/spike or use code SPIKE at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark VPN! GRAB SOME SCR MERCH: https://spikescarradio.com GET MORE SCR ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/spikescarradio ______________________________________________ The Chevy Equinox EV RS steals the spotlight as Spike highlights its surprising quality and value in the $35k-$42k range. Meanwhile, Jonny shares his experience testing nine Chinese vehicles at CES, revealing how brands like Zeekr are already making inroads into the American market through companies like Waymo. The guys break down game-changing solid-state battery technology unveiled at CES that promises 5-minute charging and 100,000 charge cycles, plus discuss Red Bull's audacious $6.7 million V10 RB17 hypercar. Don't miss the debut of "Oh, Those Wacky Waymos" - a hilarious new segment featuring autonomous vehicles creating chaos on public roads. Plus, Jonny recounts his skiing accident and Zuckerman's brutally honest legal advice. _____________________________________________ 📧 To advertise with Spike’s Car Radio, contact Neon Tiger Media: [email protected] 🌐 or visit: https://scrpod.com/sponsor Produced by Skyview Entertainment & Q6 Media https://q6.media Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Spike and the guys discuss everything from holiday travel adventures, dream cars, and automotive news. Highlights include Zuckerman's Mexico BMW trip, Spike and Lieberman's passionate Bentley Bentayga review, and a fascinating deep dive into the Lamborghini Diablo's controversial design history. ______________________________________________ 🛠️ RaceDeck - Transform Your Garage Get 15% off plus free shipping with code SPIKE356 https://RaceDeck.com 🔋 Battery Tender - Premium Battery Chargers & Power Products Get 15% off your order with code SPIKE911 https://www.batterytender.com 🪙 Acre Gold - Gold Investment Has Never Been Easier Visit https://GetAcreGold.com/SPIKE911 to start building your gold stash! 🕵️ Incogni - Data Broker Removal Take your personal data back with Incogni! Use code SPIKE at the link below and get 60% off an annual plan https://incogni.com/spike GRAB SOME SCR MERCH: https://spikescarradio.com GET MORE SCR ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/spikescarradio ______________________________________________ From holiday driving adventures to restoration projects, this episode covers it all. Paul shares his Mexico driving experience in a modern BMW and offers practical advice on dealing with local law enforcement. Jonny reviews the impressive Rivian quad and Bentley Bentayga Speed while revealing his future car ownership aspirations. The crew debates the sentimentality of inheriting cars from deceased friends, discusses the dangerous Angeles Crest Highway, and dives into the fascinating design history of the Lamborghini Diablo involving Chrysler and Gandini. Other topics include Porsche's new color-changing paint technology, BMW's steering wheel malfunction recall, and Johnny's surprising revelation about once owning an art gallery in Chinatown. _____________________________________________ 📧 To advertise with Spike’s Car Radio, contact Neon Tiger Media: [email protected] 🌐 or visit: https://scrpod.com/sponsor Produced by Skyview Entertainment & Q6 Media https://q6.media Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Spike is joined by James Pumphrey from Speeed to wrap up the year with cars, watches, and comedy. They debate whether Porsches are still cool, review the impressive Bentley Bentayga Speed, and share listener New Year's resolutions while celebrating with party favors. ______________________________________________ 🛠️ RaceDeck - Transform Your Garage Get 15% off plus free shipping with code SPIKE356 https://RaceDeck.com GRAB SOME SCR MERCH: https://spikescarradio.com GET MORE SCR ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/spikescarradio ______________________________________________ James and Spike kick off their New Year's Eve special by diving into James' upcoming Dakar trip with Tudor watches. The conversation shifts to what makes watches cool (or not), with insights about how wearing a Rolex can sometimes put people off. James then unveils his "Cool Cars for Cool Guys in 2026" recommendations, boldly declaring that Ferraris under $100,000 are the new cool while Porsches have lost their edge due to market inflation. The guys analyze a viral video of a California mom using her G-Wagon to ram suspected burglars (Mercedes, take note for your next Super Bowl commercial). Spike delivers a glowing review of the Bentley Bentayga Speed, praising its performance in all conditions and functional luxury. The episode concludes with listener New Year's resolutions and car dreams, including a vintage manual Jaguar story from Netflix's "Unfrosted" set. _____________________________________________ 📧 To advertise with Spike’s Car Radio, contact Neon Tiger Media: [email protected] 🌐 or visit: https://scrpod.com/sponsor Produced by Skyview Entertainment & Q6 Media https://q6.media Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's a car-packed episode this week with Matt Farah! Matt talks driving the new Ferrari 12Cilindri, Jonny shares his experience with the Ferrari Amalfi, and the crew breaks down the simple perfection of Matt's 2005 NSX. ______________________________________________ Check out Matt's 2005 NSX on Cars & Bids: https://carsandbids.com/auctions/30XpvWMG/2005-acura-nsx-t 🛞 Vredestein - Car, SUV, Van, and Light Truck Tires Demand a better tire. Demand Vredestein. https://vredestein.com 💼 NEXT Insurance - Affordable Coverage for Your Business Insurance tailored for small businesses for as little as $29 a month! https://nextinsurance.com/spike 🛠️ RaceDeck - Transform Your Garage Get 15% off plus free shipping with code SPIKE356 https://RaceDeck.com ______________________________________________ The crew kicks off with a deep dive into the Ferrari 12Cilindri, debating who gets first dibs and lamenting its surprisingly uncomfortable seats despite the hefty price tag. Jonny shares his recent experience driving the refreshed Ferrari Amalfi (formerly Roma) in Portugal, praising its return to physical buttons and impressive handling characteristics. Matt announces he's selling his immaculate 2005 NSX with just 20,000 miles on Cars & Bids, sparking a discussion about the driving experience of Honda's legendary supercar and whether PPF is worth the investment. The conversation shifts to the Mercedes Unimog's cult following and potential import loopholes, before diving into modern driving tests conducted over Zoom and the technological inevitability of self-driving cars. The episode wraps with universal frustrations about wireless phone chargers in cars and a laugh-out-loud compilation of Glendale's worst driving offenders. _____________________________________________ 📧 To advertise with Spike’s Car Radio, contact Neon Tiger Media: [email protected] 🌐 or visit: https://scrpod.com/sponsor Produced by Skyview Entertainment & Q6 Media https://q6.media Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Spike and the crew clarify the confusion around the state of Jaguar, discuss the most expensive cars of 2025, and share a bizarre story of a man found in the back of a Waymo vehicle. The highlight? Discovering random pliers in Zuckerman's 1951 Porsche 356 engine bay. ______________________________________________ 🛠️ RaceDeck - Transform Your Garage Get 15% off plus free shipping with code SPIKE356 https://RaceDeck.com 🔋 Battery Tender - Premium Battery Chargers & Power Products Get 15% off your order with code SPIKE911 https://www.batterytender.com 🔵 BlueChew - Get Bricked Up with BlueChew Gold Try it for 10% off with code SPIKE911 https://BlueChew.com 🛏️ Brooklyn Bedding - Premium Affordable Mattresses Get 30% off all products with code SPIKE https://brooklynbedding.com 🎧 Raycon - Pocket-Sized Sound for Active Days Get 20% off the Essential Open Earbuds and MORE https://buyraycon.com/spikeopen ______________________________________________ The guys dive into Jaguar's continued branding confusion and critique their marketing strategy before discussing Zuckerman's Alfa Romeo 1750 GTV purchase. Zuckerman's first-generation 1951 Porsche 356 takes center stage as they explore its unique features, from the city-based Telefunken radio to its non-synchronized shifter requiring double-clutching techniques. The crew also dissects Waymo's safety protocols after a passenger discovered a stowaway, shares insights from Rivian's Autonomy Day, and discusses the FBI's seizure of a rare Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR Roadster from a former Olympic snowboarder turned drug trafficker. _____________________________________________ 📧 To advertise with Spike’s Car Radio, contact Neon Tiger Media: [email protected] 🌐 or visit: https://scrpod.com/sponsor Produced by Skyview Entertainment & Q6 Media https://q6.media Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices