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Prices Hikes Are HERE | Volkswagen RINGS THE ALARM BELL | Episode 928

Prices Hikes Are HERE | Volkswagen RINGS THE ALARM BELL | Episode 928

CarEdge Live Sep 19, 2025 29 min
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Volkswagen's recent price hikes, reaching up to 6.5% for their 2026 models, signal a troubling trend in the automotive industry. As sales for VW plummet by 29% in Q2, the hosts discuss how rising prices are affecting vehicle affordability for the majority of consumers. They also touch on recalls from Hyundai and Toyota, highlighting safety concerns, and the discontinuation of the Subaru Legacy after 36 years, reflecting the declining sedan market. The episode dives deep into the implications of these changes for both manufacturers and buyers.

Topics: price hikes volkswagen vehicle affordability recalls subaru legacy sedan market decline hyundai recalls toyota recalls
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Honda Passport

"... of these vehicles. We've got, for example, Honda Passport, and a 5.1% price increase."
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Kia Sportage

"and a 5.1% price increase. Kia Sportage, 4.3% price increase. Genesis GV70 and the Electr..."
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Genesis GV70

"Kia Sportage, 4.3% price increase. Genesis GV70 and the Electrified version, 3.6 and 3.3 Calac in..."
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Mazda Cx30

"from the screens. Good thing he got a Mazda CX-30, not too many screens for him there."
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Tesla By Model

"...ord should change the recalls to blink it, recall by model. They should recall."
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Mitsubishi Mirage

"...mples of that. You know, as we see the Mitsubishi Mirage bite the dust. We see, I think, the Nissan Versus..."
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Nissan Altima

"..., I think, the Nissan Versus biting the dust. The Altima, I believe, is biting the dust. So we are just no..."
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Volvo S90

"...reminds me to a degree of when you had that Volvo S90. Yeah."
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Toyota Camry

"...nt to pull up from space here. I would get a 2025 Camry SE Hybrid for $30,000 before tax time on license."
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