In this lively episode of The Thing About Cars, the gang reunites with Dawn, who unveils her brand-new 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe Calligraphy. She shares her excitement about its retro design, dual sunroofs, Bose speakers, UV phone sanitizer, and even a hidden compartment perfect for valuables (or a shotgun, as the crew jokes). The conversation takes a hilarious turn as they discuss the car’s powerful seat coolers, earning comparisons to Japanese toilets.
Meanwhile, Mickey dodges questions about his never-ending car-buying saga, while Misty threatens another rant about driver-assist features. The crew also tackles listener mail, including mysterious blue powder on cars and a frustrating AAA towing experience that left an elderly woman waiting nine hours in the heat.
Trivia takes center stage as Tim quizzes the group on Chrysler’s "Safe Hold" feature—spoiler: it’s not hill assist, but an automatic parking brake to prevent rollaways (dubbed the "Anton feature" after a tragic Hollywood incident).
Catch all the laughs, rants, and automotive insights in this episode, and stay tuned for upcoming guests and more madness!
Highlights:
- Dawn’s Hyundai Santa Fe deep dive (00:26)
- Misty’s near-rant about driver-assist tech (02:35)
- The mystery of the blue car powder (25:41)
- AAA vs. insurance towing debate (29:45)
- Trivia fail: What is "Safe Hold"? (39:15)
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