Welcome back to the CarQuicks Automotive Podcast, your weekly automotive podcast covering car news, industry trends, new vehicle reveals, performance cars, EVs, automotive culture, and honest enthusiast opinions from across the industry.

In Episode 122, we break down Audi’s upcoming Q9 interior reveal and discuss whether legacy luxury automakers are redesigning their vehicles to compete with rapidly growing Chinese EV brands showcased at the Beijing Auto Show.

We also dive into the future of the Fast & Furious franchise as Vin Diesel and Peacock prepare multiple new shows tied to the series, and what this means for automotive entertainment culture moving forward.

Lexus officially announced the upcoming Lexus TZ, a new three-row electric luxury SUV expected to share roots with the Toyota Highlander EV. We discuss the Direct4 AWD system, rear-wheel steering, expected range, luxury features, and whether this upscale EV SUV actually makes sense in today’s market.

Plus:

• Lexus RX500h F SPORT impressions

• 2026 Mazda CX-50 Meridian Edition thoughts

• GR Corolla updates, and community meet discussion

• Toyota Land Cruiser ownership costs

• Rumors of a Toyota RAV4-based pickup truck

• The future of Toyota and Lexus electrification

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Enjoy!

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00:00 Introduction01:12 Audi Q9 |Interior Reveal | Chasing Chinese Interior?07:45 Lexus TZ | 3-Row Luxury EV SUV | Comparing the RX500h F-Sport20:05 What am I driving this Week? | 2026 Mazda CX-50 Meridian Edition21:28 Recognizing how far I've come | Reviewing Cars23:46 Toyota HINTS at a RAV4-based Pickup Truck26:45 Fast & Furious TV Shows | Old Automotive TV Shows I loved28:50 I'm attending the MAMA Spring Rally at Road America30:53 GR Corolla & Land Cruiser UPDATES32:03 Outro