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Audi is making a HUGE bet on America with a planned $4 BILLION investment in a new Georgia manufacturing plant, but why is the automaker finally making this move? Meanwhile, used EV prices are climbing, electric vehicles are selling faster than gasoline-powered cars, and Audi is preparing to take on the full-size luxury SUV market with its all-new Q9 and SQ9. On Episode 57 of **The Drive with Laur...

Is Tesla really building a flying car, or is it another marketing stunt? Why does China want its vehicles in America's Waymo fleets? And should your car have the power to decide whether you're fit to drive? Lauren Fix and Karl Brauer tackle some of the biggest automotive stories making headlines in Episode 56 of The Drive with Lauren and Karl. This week, we're looking at the growing influence of t...

Porsche is bringing back the kind of performance enthusiasts want, Acura is planning TWO new SUVs without going all-electric, and Europe is putting limits on Chinese hybrid imports. Meanwhile, an EV battery CEO wants Washington to do more to push electric vehicles. Who benefits, and what do American drivers actually want? Welcome to Episode 55 of The Drive with Lauren and Karl, where automotive ex...

GM is officially ditching the manual dipstick on its new trucks, diesel prices are hitting eye-watering peaks, and hybrid sales are crushing both pure gas and EVs! On Episode 54 of The Drive, Lauren and Karl break down the wildest market shifts in the auto industry right now—from online fake dealership scams to Honda's massive production shakeups. IN THIS EPISODE: • Fake Dealerships: How scammers...

Are automakers betting on the wrong cars? From struggling small EVs to the SUVs that could save major brands, Lauren Fix and Karl Brauer break down the biggest stories shaping the automotive industry on The Drive with Lauren and Karl, Episode 53. Plus, Karl has a little car regret after Doug DeMuro puts his former GT up for sale on Cars & Bids. Will he wish he never sold it even more after see...

One year. Some of our favorite guests. And 10 automotive technologies we could live without. Lauren Fix, Karl Brauer and Paul Fix celebrate the one-year anniversary of The Drive with a special episode featuring some of the guests who have helped make the show a success, including Michael Harley, Anton Wahlman, Henry Payne and Alan Taylor. Lauren and Karl look back at some of the biggest automotive...

Get the latest automotive news on this week's episode, covering Stellantis updates, new driving policies, and car longevity data. Lauren Fix and Karl Brauer return to break down the most recent shifts in the industry. We start with the major changes happening at Stellantis and how these corporate moves might impact your future vehicle options. We also examine a new proposal in New York State regar...

Lauren Fix and Karl Brauer are joined by Henry Payne of The Detroit News to break down the latest automotive and transportation stories, including the America 250 GP IndyCar race, Michigan’s plans to study and pilot a mileage-based road usage charge, and the future of flying cars. We also take a close look at Honda’s shift toward off-road vehicles, including the Passport TrailSport, and ask what t...

Gas-powered cars are NOT going away as fast as automakers once promised, and this week on The Drive with Lauren and Karl, we dig into why. Cadillac is delaying the end of several gas models, Honda is shifting the CR-V toward hybrids, Volkswagen is bringing back big gas-powered SUVs, and Audi is doubling down on large gasoline-powered SUVs. Meanwhile, EV charging costs are raising some serious ques...

California is coming after your car again — with new tire rules, mileage tracking and another potential $900-a-year vehicle tax. But that’s not all on this week’s The Drive with Lauren and Karl. Lauren Fix and Karl Brauer break down the biggest automotive stories of the week, including California’s latest anti-car moves and what they could mean for drivers across the country. We also take a look a...

The Drive with Lauren and Karl – Episode 47 | Monterey Car Week, $756M Auctions & Lamborghini Revuelto SV Monterey Car Week delivered massive car reveals, record-breaking auction prices and some seriously rare machinery, and Lauren Fix and Karl Brauer break it all down in Episode 47 of The Drive. Lauren and Karl kick off the show from Monterey Car Week with a look at the biggest reveals, inclu...

On The Drive with Lauren and Karl, Episode 46 takes a deep dive into some of the biggest stories affecting drivers, buyers and car enthusiasts right now. We start with a growing issue that goes far beyond Flock cameras: the expansion of vehicle surveillance technology and what it could mean for privacy, constitutional rights and everyday drivers. How much of your driving history is being collected...

Are your car, money and privacy being protected, or are you paying more while getting less? Lauren Fix and Karl Brauer tackle some of the biggest issues facing drivers in Episode 45 of The Drive . First, the debate over Flock surveillance cameras heats up. Flock’s CEO says the technology has already passed Fourth Amendment scrutiny, but legal experts argue the constitutional questions are far from...

This week, Lauren and Karl discussing Monterey Car Week, exciting new test vehicles, and what's ahead in the industry. Special guests join them on the show. They sit down with the Ford Garage team to explore the Bronco Desert Rising concept, Ford's growing lineup of factory-backed accessories, and how over-the-counter branded performance parts are changing vehicle customization. The show also dive...

The Drive with Lauren Fix and Karl Brauer returns with special guest Michael Harley for another fast-paced look at the biggest automotive stories shaping the industry. Join us on Episode 43. This week, Ram brings back the legendary TRX with a supercharged 777-horsepower HEMI V8, making it the most powerful Ram truck ever built. Is this the return of American performance enthusiasts have been waiti...

The Drive with Lauren Fix and Karl Brauer – Episode 42 With special guest Al Vazquez for an action-packed show covering the latest automotive news, industry trends, and consumer issues affecting drivers across America. The show kicks off with a discussion about the all-new 2027 Kia Seltos an exclusive interview with Russell Wager, Vice President of Marketing for Kia, who shares insights into the b...

On this week's episode of The Drive, Lauren Fix and Karl Brauer tackle the biggest stories shaping the automotive world, from your right to repair your own vehicle to the latest industry shakeups affecting manufacturers around the globe. The show kicks off with a discussion on the growing Right to Repair movement and why it matters to every vehicle owner. Then, TJ Campbell from Tire Rack joins us...

Summer is road trip season, and on Episode 40 of The Drive with Lauren Fix and Karl Brauer, we're covering the latest vehicles, industry news, and consumer issues that every driver should know. Lauren and Karl kick off the show by sharing their favorite summer road trip experiences, from spontaneous adventures to testing the latest driver assistance technology, including Ford BlueCruise. This week...

Celebrate America's 250th anniversary with The Drive with Lauren Fix and Karl Brauer as we explore the incredible history, innovation, and future of the American automobile. From the very first automobile, the 1886 Benz Patent-Motorwagen, to Henry Ford's revolutionary Model T that put America on wheels, Lauren and Karl take you on a journey through the vehicles and innovations that changed the wor...

The Drive with Lauren Fix and Karl Brauer – Episode 38! This week we're diving into the biggest stories shaping the automotive world, from outrageous concept cars to consumer rights, tire technology, and the future of vehicle repair. Audi's stunning new Nuvolari concept has everyone talking, but is a $500,000 price tag for a limited-run halo car really justified, or is it just an expensive Jaguar...

🏁 The Drive with Lauren Fix & Karl Brauer | Episode 37 This week on The Drive, Lauren Fix and Karl Brauer cover everything from the excitement of the Indianapolis 500 to the future of electric luxury cars, autonomous driving failures, and an exclusive look at the upcoming Polestar 5. Automotive journalist Henry Payne joins us to discuss the closest Indy 500 finish in history, the unforgettabl...

The Drive with Lauren Fix & Karl Brauer | Episode 36 This week on The Drive, Lauren Fix and Karl Brauer get exclusive early access to the all-new 2026 Lexus ES, including a first look at the complete lineup featuring three hybrid models and two fully electric variants. We sit down with Lexus executives and engineers to learn how the next-generation ES is evolving and what it means for luxury c...

The Drive with Lauren Fix & Karl Brauer | Episode 35 This week on The Drive, Lauren Fix and Karl Brauer tackle some of the biggest stories shaping the automotive industry and your wallet. Are tariffs protecting American jobs and manufacturing, or creating more problems than they solve? Lauren and Karl break down the economic impact, the lessons from Europe's declining auto industry, and growin...

The Drive with Lauren Fix and Karl Brauer | Episode 34 Guest Al Vazquez This week on The Drive, Lauren Fix and Karl Brauer welcome automotive journalist @alvazquez to break down the biggest stories shaping the automotive industry and your freedom behind the wheel. The conversation starts with Formula 1 and the growing backlash against hybrid powertrains following the Miami Grand Prix. Is F1 ready...

Episode 33 of The Drive with Lauren Fix and Karl Brauer. This week, Lauren and Karl are joined by special guest Jordan Dotson, Michelin Tire Brand Manager, for an in-depth conversation about today’s changing automotive market, vehicle longevity, premium tires, and what drivers can expect in the years ahead. In this episode: Why more Americans are keeping their vehicles longer than ever, and how pr...