Consumer Guide Car Stuff Podcast Episode 278: Hemi is Back, Cybercab Realities, Driving the Rolls-Royce Ghost

Can the Cybercab turn things around at Tesla?

2025 Best BuysWhether you drive a car, need a car, or just occasionally bum a ride with friends, you’ve come to the right place. Join Jill and Tom as they break down everything that’s going on in the auto world. New-car reviews, shopping tips, driving green, electric cars, classic cars, and plenty of great guests. This is the Consumer Guide Car Stuff Podcast.- Cybercab Realities.

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Episode: 278

Broadcast date: June 9, 2025

Guest: Sam Fiorani

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(Show Notes)

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First Segment

Paul Herrold of the Sons of Speed sits in for Jill this week. Tom opened the show noting Ram’s decision to return the Hemi-brand V8 to the 1500 powertrain lineup. Ram had replaced the engine with a more-powerful and efficient turbocharged six, but customers have rejected the new motor.

Still in the first segment, Paul recaps his time in the 2025 Rolls-Royce Ghost II. Paul and Sons of Speed partner Brendan Appel share a video of their test drive of the ultra-luxury British sedan below.

Second Segment

In the second segment Sam Fiorani of AutoForecast Solutions joins the show. Sam shared his insights into the new, Jeff Bezos-backed Slate Auto EV start-up. The new company is scheduled to have affordable vehicles ready to sell by the end of 2026.

Sam also shared his thoughts on the autonomous Tesla Cybercab. The 2-seat, driverless taxi—at least in concept form—has no steering wheel. Tesla plans to have Cybercabs operating in Austin, Texas in the near future.