Lauren Fix and Karl Brauer are joined by automotive journalist Michael Harley and Hollywood Car Reporter Josh Hancock for another fast-paced discussion on the biggest stories shaping the automotive industry.

Mike Harley joins the show to catch up on what he’s been working on a new driving simulator that has a free download, XP1 - https://www.xp1drive.com/

The hosts also revisit California’s proposed per-mile road usage tax, which could become a model for other states. Plus the EV market faces more turbulence.

Could the booming AI industry trigger the next semiconductor shortage for cars? The team explains how demand for DDR4 memory chips could impact vehicle production.

A surprising new enforcement effort in Hilton Head Island aims to fight rat infestations by fining drivers $500—or even jail time—for leaving trash in their vehicles. The hosts debate whether such a rule could ever work in cities like Los Angeles.

Hollywood Car Correspondent Josh Hancock joins the show to talk about the latest cars in movies, TV, and entertainment, giving listeners a behind-the-scenes look at automotive culture on screen.

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