Glossary / General

reset

8 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

A reset means the car market is changing or slowing down after a busy time. It's like taking a break to figure things out.

Technical Definition

A reset in the automotive market refers to a significant adjustment or correction in sales, production, or consumer demand patterns, often after a period of rapid growth or hype.

Hear It Discussed

"[2925.9s] And if you get like a false positive or something, [2930.8s] or have to have it reset or something, [2933.2s] they charge you all this money for all this shit,"
Replica or Recreation?; THAT New Car Law; GT500 Review The Smoking Tire 48:50

"They sent our favorite yellow vans, the AA. Yes. Actually, it was yesterday... he said, well, I can either take your car on a truck to the local dealer and they'll reset it. But then your spare key..."
How would you design a new Ferrari? | The Car Podcast #90 The Car Podcast with Chris Harris & Friends 30:58

"So I think it's a sign really of just this broader reset that's ongoing and everyone sort of taking this view of,"
March 15, 2026 | Weekend Drive: Automakers pay big to retreat on EVs, but could the market make a comeback? Automotive News Daily Drive 05:01