The EV Tax Credit is Gone. Here's What Happens Next
About this episode
The episode dives into the automotive industry's current state, focusing on the impending end of the EV tax credit and its potential impact on car buying. Tim Healy and guest Kyle Choromka discuss how this change could affect pricing and consumer behavior, alongside the challenges posed by tariffs and inflation. The conversation also touches on NASCAR events, including a recent race in New Hampshire, highlighting driver dynamics and the implications of playoff standings. Insights into eBay's guaranteed fit program for car parts add a practical angle to the discussion.
Mitsubishi Mirage
"...oing a set of front brakes on a little Mitsubishi Mirage, you know? And real quick, you know, you just, I ..."
Dodge Challenger
"...ly. Sometimes, let's see, so Ford is working on a challenger and depending on what a break option you have on ..."
Hyundai Elantra
"...ng to replace the two front knuckles on a Hyundai Elantra. And I ended up getting two driver side ones inst..."
Toyota RAV4
"...ears ago when you could charge $10,000 over for a RAV4 because people were just that desperate for it. A..."
Nissan Leaf
"...e price point and Nissan just just relaunched the leaf or launched the second generation, sorry, third g..."
Hyundai Ionic 5
"...t of no return. And so I got rid of it and got in Hyundai Ionic 5 on a really cheap lease. And this was admittedly ..."
Tata Motors Aria
"...ed they're going to discontinue production of the Aria, their first electric SUV that had a higher price..."
Ford F-150 Lightning
"...t point, it was just on like the eve of the F-150 Lightning launch. They had already launched the Mustang Mac..."
Ford Mustang
"...0 Lightning launch. They had already launched the Mustang Mach-E, the F-150 Lightning was next. They were a..."
Ford Model T
"...of Ford. It's the most important launch since the Model T, blah, blah, blah. And if you recall, or if anyon..."
Mercedes-Benz EQE
"...o are using or driving, you know, I sevens, EQSs, EQEs, and they don't live in a place where they can ch..."
Porsche Cayenne
"...you know, when I was I test drove the new Porsche Cayenne electric prototype in June, and Porsche is very p..."
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