Automakers are trying to build cheap EVs, flexible hybrids, and gas-powered performance monsters at the same time — and the strain is showing up everywhere.

Today’s episode breaks down hybrids overtaking EVs in California registrations, Honda reportedly turning to Tata Technologies for a flexible gas-hybrid-EV platform, Ford’s 784-horsepower Mustang Dark Horse SC Convertible, massive recall pressure from Ram, Toyota and Mercedes, and why dealership AI only works when the back-end process is clean.

Today's Key Headlines

~Hybrids reportedly overtake EVs in California zero-emission registrations

~Honda reportedly turns to Tata Technologies for a flexible multi-powertrain platform

~Honda’s Triple Half initiative targets 50% cuts in development time, cost and workload

~Ford’s Mustang Dark Horse SC Convertible pac ...