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We kick things off with a rapid-fire rundown of discontinued sedans, coupes, EVs, and SUVs—and what those cancellations say about where the industry is heading.\nFrom there, we dive deep into EV demand, plug-in hybrid realities, tariffs, pricing pressure, and federal incentives, plus honest answers to audience questions on everything from Kia and Toyota strategy to Volvo wagons, Stellantis indecision, and the real cost of owning modern EVs.\nWe also cover:\n\n\nWhy affordable $25,000 EVs are still a long way off\n\n\nWhether plug-in hybrids actually get plugged in\n\n\nTesla’s robotaxi ambitions and CarPlay rumors\n\n\nUsed EV buying advice (Lightning vs Rivian, Audi vs Mercedes)\n\n\nThe future of minivans, wagons, and midsize trucks\n\n\nAs always, this one blends industry analysis with real-world ownership experience and zero PR spin.\n \n00:00 – Welcome & live show setup\n00:02 – Massive list of vehicles canceled for 2026\n04:45 – Audience Q&A begins\n04:55 – Why there’s no 2026 Kia EV6 yet\n05:36 – Kia & Hyundai’s electric future in the U.S.\n06:21 – EV demand slowdown, tax credits, and pricing math\n07:06 – Toyota warns of multiple price hikes due to tariffs\n07:27 – Volvo wagons: why they stopped working in the U.S.\n08:17 – Refresh vs redesign: when automakers stretch platforms\n09:51 – Are plug-in hybrids dying in America?\n11:09 – Europe vs U.S. plug-in hybrid reality check\n13:20 – GM, Mary Barra, and plug-in hybrid data\n15:09 – Aston Vantage vs Porsche 911 ownership advice\n16:29 – When (or if) $25,000 EVs will exist\n18:09 – Used Mercedes EQ vs Audi e-tron reliability\n18:58 – Why minivan seats don’t fold flat\n19:43 – 2026 Mitsubishi Outlander refresh & warranty thoughts\n20:54 – Blazer EV ownership update (pros, cons, issues)\n23:46 – Solar, batteries, and Chinese subsidy changes\n26:01 – Why EVs cost more in the U.S. than Europe\n28:26 – Automakers writing off billions in EV investments\n29:14 – Grand Highlander vs Honda Pilot buying advice\n31:39 – 2026 Jeep Cherokee vs Dodge Durango\n33:47 – Volvo EX60 vs Rivian R2 expectations\n36:10 – Polestar 3 vs Volvo EX lineup overlap\n37:37 – Stellantis product delays and strategy confusion\n40:31 – Rivian R1T vs Ford Lightning for camping\n42:04 – Tesla CarPlay rumors & software strategy\n43:06 – Honda Accord Hybrid MPG limits explained\n46:00 – Tesla, robotaxis, and the future of carmaking\n48:02 – Frunks, crash safety, and real-world risks\n50:34 – Will the Accord ever get AWD?\n51:52 – RAV4 Plug-In Hybrid: worth the premium?\n53:36 – Wrap-up and sign-off\n"},"annotations":[{"startTime":27.6,"endTime":41.8,"type":"car","title":"Cadillac XT4","url":"/cars/cadillac/xt4","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/6a/CADILLAC_XT4_China.jpg","quote":"...how many vehicle models are being canceled in 2026 or for the 2026 model year as in ending in the 2025 model year. 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