{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"Honda's Product Delays, The RAV4  Is The only PHEV That Makes Sense & Alex Is Still Car Shopping","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/honda-s-product-delays-the-rav4-is-the-only-phev-that-makes-sense-alex-is-still-car-shopping","audioUrl":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/m8vd87kg2t6vmypk/5-9.mp3","description":"The Auto Buyer's Guide podcast is back with a packed episode covering everything from major manufacturer shakeups to savvy used car shopping. This week, the hosts dig into Honda's shocking decision to delay four of its most critical vehicles — the Odyssey, Accord, HR-V, and MDX — past 2030, and what that says about the brand's strategic direction and engineering bandwidth. They also put the Toyota RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid GR Sport under the microscope, break down why the two-door vehicle is nearly extinct, and tackle the real-world challenges of fitting child safety seats in modern cars. The conversation then opens up to the big-picture debate everyone in the auto world is talking about: should Chinese EV brands be allowed to compete in the U.S. market, and what does history tell us about what happens when foreign automakers enter the scene? Rounding out the episode, the hosts get practical and walk listeners through what the used car market actually looks like under $10,000 — including some surprising finds and a few cars to avoid. Whether you're shopping for your next vehicle or just love a sharp take on the auto industry, this episode has something for you. 00:00:00 - Introduction & Episode Overview 00:00:32 - Volvo XC60 First Drive: Why We Weren't Invited (& What's Next for the Host's Family Car) 00:03:24 - Honda Delays Odyssey, Accord, HR-V & MDX Until After 2030 00:10:33 - Honda's China Sales Slump & What It Means for the Brand 00:16:17 - Toyota RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid GR Sport Review & PHEV Market Analysis 00:32:44 - Toyota vs. Honda: Who's Winning the EV Strategy Race? 00:35:27 - The Death of the Two-Door Vehicle: Who Killed the Coupe? 00:36:06 - Child Safety Seats, Rear-Facing Laws & the Cars That Can't Handle Them 00:53:52 - Should Chinese EV Brands Enter the U.S. Market? 01:09:18 - Used Cars Under $10,000: Best Buys & What to Avoid 01:16:19 - Outro & How to Contact the Show\n"},"annotations":[{"startTime":32.120000000000005,"endTime":35.42,"type":"car","title":"Volvo EX60","url":"/cars/volvo/ex60","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/d9/Volvo_EX60CC_fr.jpg","quote":"So Travis, I'm not driving a Volvo EX60 this week... 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