# 2027 Kia Seltos, Honda Cancels Another EV, More Flock Cameras and More

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Podcast: [The Drive Car Show](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-drive-car-show-7624749)
Published: 2026-07-25T10:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://thedrivecarshow.com/thedrive/2027-kia-seltos-honda-cancels-another-ev-more-flock-cameras-and-more
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## Resource

The Drive with Lauren Fix and Karl Brauer – Episode 42 With special guest Al Vazquez for an action-packed show covering the latest automotive news, industry trends, and consumer issues affecting drivers across America. The show kicks off with a discussion about the all-new 2027 Kia Seltos an exclusive interview with Russell Wager, Vice President of Marketing for Kia, who shares insights into the brand's latest products and future direction. Then Karl, Al and Laure ngive your their view on the 2027 Seltos. Next, the hosts break down surprising new data from iSeeCars showing used EV prices climbing for the third consecutive month while the broader used car market softens. They also examine why Tesla registrations are improving and whether higher gasoline prices are helping drive renewed EV demand. Then the conversation shifts to Honda's latest EV retreat. With the Prologue now canceled, additional electric vehicle programs shelved, and the company pivoting aggressively toward hybrids, Lauren, Al and Karl discuss what this means for the future of electrification and why more automakers are changing course. The show also takes a closer look at the rapid expansion of Flock camera systems, including their growing use on school buses, garbage trucks, delivery vehicles, parking lots, and other locations. Lauren, Al and Karl discuss the privacy concerns, expanding surveillance, and what these systems could mean for drivers. Finally, they cover California's decision requiring approximately 11,000 drivers to retake their DMV driving test after suspected cheating allegations, raising questions about fairness, transparency, and government accountability. What a nightmare to have to redo your drivers test. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share to stay up to date with the latest…

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