{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"Lexus Drops Model, Driving the Redesigned Leaf, Polestar Deep Dive ","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/lexus-drops-model-driving-the-redesigned-leaf-polestar-deep-dive","audioUrl":"https://www.buzzsprout.com/675236/episodes/17927805-lexus-drops-model-driving-the-redesigned-leaf-polestar-deep-dive.mp3","description":"Jill and Tom open the show noting that the well-regarded Hyundai Kona EV small electric crossover is only offered in a dozen states, so availability is very limited. This point comes into play as the hosts discuss the redesigned Nissan Leaf later in the show. Tom shares news regarding new tariffs, this time on heavy-duty trucks. Interestingly, big-truck maker Volvo (Volvo, Mack) produces almost all of its vehicles in the U.S. Listen in for where other heavy-duty truck makers build their products. Other important car news covered: Lexus will be discontinuing the LS large sedan in the U.S. after 2026. For ’26, the luxury flagship will be offered only in Heritage Edition trim. Production will be limited. Still in the first segment, Jill reviews the all-new Nissan Leaf, which is not only redesigned, but also now a crossover. Jill is impressed by the small electric Nissan's ride and handling, as well as its range and price. Listen in for her complete review. In the second segment, Jill and Tom welcome Polestar North American Communications Chief Dean Shaw to the podcast. Dean discusses Polestar's relationship with Volvo, its current product lineup, and dealer network. Polestar has two new products arriving soon. Listen in for details. In the last segment, Jill is subjected to Tom’s “Is it a Pontiac?” quiz. Jill also shares details of her upcoming Rebelle Rally excursion. Jill will be out for the next two weeks. "},"annotations":[{"startTime":90.0,"endTime":120.0,"type":"car","title":"Nissan Leaf","url":"/cars/nissan/leaf","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/62/2017_Nissan_LEAF_%28ZE0_MY17%29_hatchback_%282018-11-02%29_01.jpg","quote":"... little bit, but you recently reviewed the Nissan leaf. Yes, which is all new for 2026. In that review, ...","canonicalId":"car:nissan:leaf","priority":0.7,"confidence":1.0,"source":"fuzzy","data":{"imageAttribution":"EurovisionNim (CC BY-SA 4.0)"}},{"startTime":90.0,"endTime":120.0,"type":"car","title":"Hyundai Kona","url":"/cars/hyundai/kona","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/f9/2018_Hyundai_Kona_SE_1.0.jpg","quote":"...r 2026. In that review, you mentioned the Hyundai Kona. That vehicle. Did they compare it to the Kona. 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