{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"Tesla U.S. Sales Drop to Nearly 4-Year Low!","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/tesla-u-s-sales-drop-to-nearly-4-year-low","audioUrl":"https://www.buzzsprout.com/2573159/episodes/18518844-tesla-u-s-sales-drop-to-nearly-4-year-low.mp3","description":"Send us a text  Tesla U.S. sales just fell to their lowest level in nearly 4 years — and it’s sending shockwaves through the EV market. In this episode of Weekly Wheelhouse, we break down what’s driving the slowdown, what it means for EV buyers, and how automakers are responding.This week’s top U.S. automotive stories include:• Tesla’s U.S. sales drop despite price cuts and cheaper trims• Waymo recalling autonomous vehicles over school-bus safety concerns• Ford recalling more than 100,000 vehicles, including Escape models• U.S. automakers warning Congress about Chinese auto competition• EPA considering delays to 2027 vehicle pollution rulesPlus, in our OEM Pressroom Roundup:• Subaru reveals the all-new 2026 Subaru Uncharted EV• Mercedes-Benz debuts a new GLB with 800-volt EV technology• Toyota Gazoo Racing shows off the GR GT and GR GT3 concepts• Lexus previews a new electric LFA-inspired supercar• Toyota expands its massive Arizona proving groundI also recap my review of the 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander Nightshade and share what I’m currently driving — the 2025 Jeep Gladiator High Tide — plus what’s coming next.If you want clear, factual automotive news without the hype, you’re in the right place.2026 Toyota Grand Highlander Review - https://youtu.be/lONzEDU7nDs?si=XoZiiNXiwdhJ_mnn👉 Subscribe to Weekly Wheelhouse for weekly U.S. auto news👉 Like the video if this helped you stay informedOff the Shelf RidesAuto News. Simplified. Support the show"},"annotations":[{"startTime":34.56,"endTime":40.92,"type":"car","title":"Tesla Model Y","url":"/cars/tesla/model-y","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/5c/Tesla_Model_Y_%282025%29_MYLE_Festival_2025_DSC_9565.jpg","quote":"...released cheaper standard range versions of the Model 3 and the Model Y. Three big issues are driving the slowdown.","canonicalId":"car:tesla:model-y","priority":0.5,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4o-mini","data":{"explanation":"The Tesla Model Y is a compact electric SUV that shares many components with the Model 3. It offers more space and versatility, making it a popular choice among families and those needing additional cargo capacity.","simplifiedExplanation":"The Tesla Model Y is an electric SUV that is larger than the Model 3. 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