Podcasts · THIS CAR POD! with Doug DeMuro & Friends!

Rivian R2 îs the Perfect Car? New Ferrari Reveal and Ford in Trouble!

13 Feb 2026 · 1 h 39 min

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Chapters

00:00:00 THIS CAR POD!

00:00:12 Ferrari's New Interior

00:08:04 Doug Drove The Rivian R2

00:18:19 New Grand Tour Hosts

00:22:53 Toyota's New CEO

00:27:18 The New Toyota Highlander

00:35:23 Nio Battery Swapping

00:38:10 Ford's Rough Year

00:43:25 AMG Brings Back The Inline Six

00:47:36 Talk Cars

00:48:13 Euro Car Road Trip

00:53:39 Nick Bought A Car On The Site!

00:59:33 Doug Wants An AMG Wagon

01:02:55 Doug Went On Twitter

01:09:24 Filippo's F250

01:11:28 Doug's Diecast Shout Out

01:13:17 Market Report

01:14:07 Ferrari 458

01:19:08 Community Questions

01:21:28 Is Doug Sad The A140 Died?

01:22:07 Why Haven't You Reviewed A Pajero Evolution?

01:24:41 How Much Mail Does Sean Get?

01:25:00 Why Is The Carrera GT's Shifter Mounted Where It Is?

01:27:46 Does Nick Regret Selling The Murcielago?

01:30:44 How Does Nick Have So Much Time?

01:31:41 Is There A Negative Connotation to Owning An American Car?

01:34:17 Parting Thoughts

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