{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"8th-Gen Lexus ES First Drive, Volvo EX60 is Revealed, & a Federal EV Tax?","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/8th-gen-lexus-es-first-drive-volvo-ex60-is-revealed-a-federal-ev-tax","audioUrl":"https://motorweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Motorweek-Podcast-378.mp3","description":"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIn Podcast #378, John Davis and the MotorWeek crew dive into two vehicles that are a big deal for their respective brands. First, we start off with some experience driving the all-new 8th-gen Lexus ES which is available as both a hybrid and all-electric. Then we explore the details of the recently revealed Volvo EX60, which previews some big updates to their EVs. 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