{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"Why California Pays A Weather Tax On Gas And Cars","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/why-california-pays-a-weather-tax-on-gas-and-cars","audioUrl":"https://pdcn.co/e/www.buzzsprout.com/246908/episodes/19037782-why-california-pays-a-weather-tax-on-gas-and-cars.mp3","description":"Gas at $6.50 a gallon changes the mood of any car conversation fast, and it kicks off a wide ranging hang with auto journalist Jack Nerad as we compare California’s pump prices with the rest of the country and unpack the idea of a coastal “weather tax.” We talk about why the Golden State stays irresistible to visit even when the politics, taxes, and cost of living feel like a constant headwind, and what those pressures mean for everyday drivers.From there, we get into the good stuff: what’s actually fun to drive right now. Jack’s pick, the Volvo V60 Cross Country, is a reminder that a great station wagon still has a place in 2026, especially when it’s practical and genuinely enjoyable on real roads. We also dig into electric vehicles with fresh impressions of the all electric Toyota C-HR and Subaru’s newest small EV, including the punchy acceleration that can surprise you even if you think you’re “over” EV hype. If you care about modern car reviews, EV performance, and how these new platforms change cabin space and driving feel, this conversation is for you.Then we zoom out to car culture and automotive media. Why did car TV channels vanish while cooking and remodeling shows took over, and what replaces them now? We trade thoughts on low cost, high honesty content like Vice Grip Garage, and we debate NASCAR’s sliding ratings, confusing race formats, and how “stock cars” became hard to tell apart. Jeff also brings a wild throwback with Goodyear’s glowing illuminated tires, a real experiment that sounded futuristic until road grime and physics showed up.Subscribe, share this with a car friend, and leave a review if you want more smart, funny, real world car talk. What’s the most overpriced thing about driving where you live right now?Be sure to subscribe for more In Wheel Time Car Talk!The Lupe' Tortilla RestaurantsLupe Tortilla in Katy, Texas Gulf Coast Auto ShieldPaint protection, tint, and more!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.----  ----- Want more In Wheel Time car talk any time?     In Wheel Time is now available on Audacy!  Just go to Audacy.com/InWheelTime where ever you are.-----   -----Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast provider for the next episode of In Wheel Time Podcast and check out our live multiplatform broadcast every Saturday, 10a - 12nCT simulcasting on Audacy, YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Twitch and InWheelTime.com.In Wheel Time Podcast can be heard on you mobile device from providers such as:Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music Podcast, Spotify, SiriusXM Podcast, iHeartRadio podcast, TuneIn + Alexa, Podcast Addict, Castro, Castbox, YouTube Podcast and more on your mobile device.Follow InWheelTime.com for the latest updates!Twitter: https://twitter.com/InWheelTimeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/inwheeltime/https://www.youtube.com/inwheeltimehttps://www.Facebook.com/InWheelTimeFor more information about In Wheel Time Podcast, email us at info@inwheeltime.com"},"annotations":[{"startTime":136.2,"endTime":142.48,"type":"concept","title":"weather tax","quote":"Butyouknow,wepayagiganticweathertaxhere. 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