{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"Honda Drops 2 Models, Audi Q3 Reivew, Buying a Car in Uncertain Times","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/honda-drops-2-models-audi-q3-reivew-buying-a-car-in-uncertain-times","audioUrl":"https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/1385/injector.simplecastaudio.com/acaf4dd6-46d2-4c27-bf92-b499221aec9a/episodes/89a09e53-c50c-4bee-a2bc-4e666b336f4e/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=acaf4dd6-46d2-4c27-bf92-b499221aec9a&awEpisodeId=89a09e53-c50c-4bee-a2bc-4e666b336f4e&feed=YUUOu_sR","description":"Jill and Tom open the show again sharing word of electric-vehicle cancellations. This time EVs from Honda and Volvo are being dropped.\nTom discusses a new Texas DMV law which makes it difficult for undocumented shoppers to register a new or used vehicle. Though the regulations are relatively new, some area dealers are reporting small but measurable downturns in sales.\nTom notes having recently reviewed the Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited, which was priced at $40,000. Tom made the point that in an era of $50,000-60,000 midsize crossovers, a midsize sedan--especially in hybrid trim--might make a lot of sense.\nStill in the first segment, Jill reviews the subcompact Audi Q3 crossover. The price-leading Audi has been redesigned for 2026, and features updated connectivity features, more power, and tweaked styling. Listen in for Jill's complete review.\nIn the second segment, the hosts welcome Sean Tucker of Autotrader to the show. Sean talked about the volatility in the new- and used-car marketplace, but suggested that, despite economic uncertainty, this may be a good time to make a vehicle purchase. Listen in for details.\nIn the last segment, Jill is subjected to Tom's \"100,000\" quiz. Jill also shared news of an important Hyundai recall involving faulty 2nd-row seat sensors in the Palisade midsize crossover which my fail to detect the presence of a person in the path of seat travel. One death has been attributed to this defect.\n  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising."},"annotations":[{"startTime":266.7,"endTime":268.4,"type":"car","title":"Volvo EX30","url":"/cars/volvo/ex30","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/37/Volvo_EX30_1X7A1945.jpg","quote":"First is the Volvo EX30. That was the bad news that I had. This was a vehicle with so much promise. 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