GM and Ford Just Found a MAJOR LOOPHOLE That BREAKS The Car Market | Episode 935
About this episode
A significant loophole in the electric vehicle tax credit system is explored, revealing how GM and Ford are leveraging it to benefit consumers while potentially bending the rules. By placing deposits on vehicles before the tax credit deadline, these companies can still offer the $7,500 incentive to future lessees. The hosts debate the ethical implications of this strategy, questioning whether it constitutes fraud or a clever workaround. They also discuss broader trends in the auto market, including declining consumer sentiment and rising interest rates, indicating a challenging landscape for buyers.
Lotus Elise
"...you read before was a legal and binding contract. Elise doesn't have a legal and binding contract until s..."
Ford Mustang
"... $7,500 from them having to be spent on that Ford Mustang Machi. There is a benefit here. It's a lot of gro..."
Hyundai Santacruz
"...tively large amount for help in purchasing a 2026 Hyundai Santacruz. But I knew from past history that dealing with a..."
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