Cars and Comrades

Brandon, Bryant, Conner, and Zach
Cars and Comrades

Fusion of car culture and leftist politics. Doing our part to make car culture more inclusive and approachable. Racing on the road to revolution.

  1. News: Goodbye Supra, Texas vs GM, Chinese EVs Stay Winning

    28 ОКТ.

    News: Goodbye Supra, Texas vs GM, Chinese EVs Stay Winning

    Our roundup of the latest* automotive news, from a leftist perspective. The Supra is going away (again), Texas is suing General Motors, online influencers are destroying their cars for fame, Biden is bailing out Chrysler, and Ford is just realizing that selling more cars makes more money. Meanwhile, China is selling EVs that people actually want. *This episode was recorded over two months ago so some of the news might not be as fresh. Sorry for the delay on that. Also, Bryant sold his Saabaru, so too bad for anyone that wanted it. Conner's Camaro and Zach's Ranger are still for sale, so please email if you're interested. Main topic at 44:26 Email us with tips, stories, and unhinged rants: carsandcomrades@gmail.com // Our social media links etc: www.linktr.ee/CarsAndComrades // Music by King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard: www.kinggizzardandthelizardwizard.com/polygondwanaland // Links/Sources: https://www.instagram.com/breadandroseslaw // https://www.thedrive.com/news/the-toyota-supra-we-all-begged-for-is-going-away-in-two-years-report // https://www.theautopian.com/clout-chasers-are-vandalizing-their-own-cars-for-clicks-and-attention/ // https://electrek.co/2024/08/06/nio-eclipses-50-million-battery-swaps-drivers-prefer-the-charge-method/ // https://www.reuters.com/legal/texas-sues-general-motors-allegedly-collecting-selling-drivers-private-data-2024-08-13/ // https://www.theautopian.com/ukrainian-forces-claim-to-have-used-a-hydrogen-toyota-to-blow-up-a-russian-position/ // https://www.cnbc.com/amp/2024/08/05/ford-pro-fleet-business-profit-driver-gm-stellantis.html // https://www.theautopian.com/why-one-of-the-least-developed-countries-in-the-world-is-going-crazy-for-electric-cars/ // https://chicago.suntimes.com/money/2024/07/13/stellantis-electric-vehicle-energy-grant-uaw-belvidere-manufacturing-plant //

    1 ч. 50 мин.
  2. Left of the Projector: Smokey and the Bandit (1977)

    10 ОКТ. · БОНУСНЫЙ КОНТЕНТ

    Left of the Projector: Smokey and the Bandit (1977)

    In this episode, we analyze the iconic 1977 film "Smokey and the Bandit" with the hosts of Cars and Comrades. We share our personal connections to the movie, discussing how it shaped our views on truck driving and outlaw culture, particularly through Brandon's experience. The conversation revolves around the Bandit's wild quest to transport Coors beer and critiques the comedic representation of law enforcement, exemplified by Sheriff Buford T. Justice. We delve into the film's themes of working-class solidarity and anti-authoritarianism, highlighting the camaraderie among truckers and the Bandit’s folk hero status. Our analysis also touches on the humor, improvised dialogue, and gender roles, particularly through Sally Field's character. As we reflect on the film's lasting legacy, we share personal ratings and recommendations, reiterating its significance for car enthusiasts and fans of classic comedy, all while reinforcing our mission to explore car culture from a leftist perspective. Left of the Projector Links https://www.patreon.com/LeftoftheProjectorPod https://boxd.it/5T9O1 https://leftoftheprojector.com https://instagram.com/leftoftheprojector http://tiktok.com/@leftoftheprojectorpod https://www.threads.net/@leftoftheprojector Cars and Comrades links: www.linktr.ee/CarsAndComrades Email us with tips, stories, and unhinged rants: carsandcomrades@gmail.com

    1 ч. 48 мин.
  3. News: Rideshare Co-op, EV Tariffs, and Child Labor

    28 ИЮН.

    News: Rideshare Co-op, EV Tariffs, and Child Labor

    We've picked some of the finest automotive news stories for you, and isn't it funny that they all prove the ruthlessness, short-sightedness, and unsustainability of capitalism? Also: each of us are selling a car. Email carsandcomrades@gmail.com if you want to buy a Camaro, a Saabaru, a Blazer, or a Ranger. (INB4: "And yet you participate in capitalism. Curious! I am very intelligent.") Main topic at 49:29 Email us with tips, stories, and unhinged rants: carsandcomrades@gmail.com // Our social media links etc: www.linktr.ee/CarsAndComrades // Music by King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard: www.kinggizzardandthelizardwizard.com/polygondwanaland // Links/Sources: https://www.startribune.com/some-uber-and-lyft-drivers-say-theyll-start-their-own-rideshare-co-op/600355084/ // https://www.thedrive.com/news/biden-will-tax-imported-chinese-evs-100-percent-report // https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/mexico-facing-us-pressure-will-halt-incentives-chinese-ev-makers-2024-04-18/ // https://www.thedrive.com/news/subaru-is-finally-making-a-manual-wrx-wagon-for-mexico // https://www.thedrive.com/news/even-being-one-of-chevys-best-selling-models-couldnt-save-the-malibu // https://www.thedrive.com/news/oops-tesla-is-re-hiring-some-charging-personnel-musk-laid-off // https://www.thedrive.com/news/hertz-charging-a-tesla-renter-for-gas-was-not-an-isolated-incident // https://www.thedrive.com/news/feds-sue-hyundai-for-allegedly-working-13-year-old-up-to-60-hours-a-week // https://www.theautopian.com/plug-in-hybrids-come-with-an-insane-warranty-if-you-live-in-one-of-these-11-states/ //

    1 ч. 47 мин.
  4. Hybrids

    17 ИЮН.

    Hybrids

    Have you ever wondered how hybrid cars work, and how they get such good mileage? In this episode we attempt to explain the various types of hybrids, give a little hybrid history, and offer some buying advice. Main topic at 23:51 Email us with tips, stories, and unhinged rants: carsandcomrades@gmail.com // Our social media links etc: www.linktr.ee/CarsAndComrades // Music by King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard: www.kinggizzardandthelizardwizard.com/polygondwanaland // Links/Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hybrid_car#Hybrid_vehicle_power_train_configurations // https://www.thedrive.com/tech/20246/the-real-story-behind-the-worlds-first-hybrid-car // https://www.borail.org/collection/cnj-no-1000/ // https://www.hagerty.com/media/news/1980s-briggs-stratton-hybrid-is-30-mpg-six-wheeler/ // https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toyota_Prius // Demonstrating how an electric continuously variable transmission works in a Toyota Prius https://www.youtube.com/shorts/NHYo68PpApI // Hybrid Power Split Device. eCVT transmission https://youtu.be/jofycaXByTc // https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atkinson_cycle // https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honda_Insight // https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chevrolet_Volt_(first_generation) // https://www.theautopian.com/plug-in-hybrids-come-with-an-insane-warranty-if-you-live-in-one-of-these-11-states/ // https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cadillac_ELR // https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chevrolet_Volt_(second_generation) // GM's Second Generation Voltec Drivetrain Explained (Voltec 2) https://youtu.be/o3-wGOyT2 //

    1 ч. 31 мин.
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