New Mercedes C-Class! GM Quits EVs Again? New Lamborghini Spied! THIS CAR POD! EP108

TL;DR

This Car Pod episode covers the electric Mercedes C-Class reveal, BMW 7 Series refresh, Ford Mustang Dark Horse SC, GM pausing EVs, and a spied Lamborghini Reventón SV.

Key Points

• 1.The new electric Mercedes C-Class drew heavy internet criticism for its styling. It features an 800-volt architecture, ~350 miles of range, three interior screen configurations, and goes on sale in early 2027 — with the non-electric C-Class remaining unchanged.
• 2.Hosts compared the C-Class front-end design to a 1959 Mercedes-Benz W111 280 SE. The controversial droopy grille and unusual taillights dominated discussion, with one host noting Mercedes is likely converging all models toward this new design language.
• 3.BMW refreshed the 7 Series with a focus on presence and styling rather than mechanical changes. Key updates include a larger rear seat screen with Zoom camera, a new strip-style gauge cluster, passenger display, and interior elements bridging to the upcoming New Class.
• 4.The Ford Mustang Dark Horse SC produces 795 horsepower and 660 lb-ft of torque from a supercharged, hand-built engine. Starting at $103,500 pre-tax, it effectively replaces the GT500 nameplate and positions itself just 20 hp below the $327,000 Mustang GTD.
• 5.GM has paused or cancelled its next generation of EV trucks built on the Ultium platform. Suppliers already building components received stop notices, reflecting collapsed demand in the full-size electric pickup segment alongside the Lightning cancellation and weak Cybertruck sales.
• 6.Hosts warned that American automakers are falling dangerously behind on EVs while European and Chinese markets surge. European EV sales rose 50% in March; hosts cited GM, Ford, and Stellantis as lacking competitive future EV products for the US market.
• 7.Nissan confirmed the new Xterra will start under $40,000, targeting the gap left by the increasingly expensive 4Runner. However, the reveal is years away — late 2028 — drawing criticism for teasing a car on a new platform so far from launch.
• 8.A spied Lamborghini — believed to be the Reventón SV — was photographed testing in Italy wearing fire-themed camouflage. The car adds a rear wing and aggressive aero; rumors suggest up to 1,200 hp, up from the standard car's roughly 1,000 hp V12.
• 9.Hosts debated which Lamborghini SV model was the best, landing on the Murciélago SV. It was noted as super limited, launched during the 2008 financial crisis when Bear Stearns was collapsing, and priced around $600,000 at the time.
• 10.Ferrari's upcoming Luce EV is rumored to be priced at approximately $650,000, likely reaching $750,000+ with options. Hosts were deeply skeptical, pointing to poor SF90 resale values — reportedly selling used for half sticker — as evidence Ferrari EV buyers don't exist at scale.
• 11.Hosts discussed the Ferrari supply-and-demand problem introduced under Luca di Montezemolo's successor. Unlike the era when Ferraris were scarce and appreciated, the current oversupply has led to depreciation, and a $650,000 EV risks further brand erosion.
• 12.Filippo revealed plans to sell his Toyota Sequoia TRD Pro in mid-August and transition to an AMG station wagon. He cited embarrassment over the Sequoia's stereotyped 'freedom-shirt' owner demographic and its lack of Super Cruise, eyeing an LX Overtrail once values drop further.