Daily Recap: Wednesday, February 18, 2026

24 episodes

Wednesday's shows spent time on what automakers should revive from their back catalogs, with the Honda S2000 and Prelude getting multiple mentions alongside Nissan's IDX concept. Several hosts questioned whether Nissan should pursue a new R36 GT-R given the brand's current position, while others covered incoming electric models like the BMW iX3 and Mazda 6e with their expected pricing. The recurring thread across episodes was automakers continuing heavy EV investment despite ongoing losses in those programs.

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Ford and Automakers Continue EV Investment Despite Financial Losses

Ford Motor Company reported a $12.9 billion loss related to EV operations but continues to invest in EV production rather than abandoning the technology.

Multiple automakers are doubling down on electric vehicle strategies despite financial headwinds, with Toyota accelerating its EV strategy through models like the 2026 BZ4X and BZ Woodland featuring improved range and performance capabilities.

From My Car Guru Podcast:

"You would think that the $12.9 billion right off that the Ford Motor Company had to endure would have been enough. Let's just forget about the EV thing, but no, they are doubling down."

From Total Car Score:

"With the 2026 model year, the BC4X changed from BC4X to BC, right, and we launched that in late 2025 with a lot of improvements to range, the range topping out at 314, one of the models"

"The BC Woodland has up to 375 horsepower and will be coming to dealers in March"

Used EV Sales Growth and Market Performance

Used electric vehicle sales are experiencing significant growth, rising 35% year-over-year with particularly strong performance in December.

Used EVs are newer and have substantially fewer miles than comparable gas vehicles, making them an increasingly affordable option for consumers entering the EV market.

From Car Dealership Guy Podcast:

"Used EV sales are up 35% year-over-year with December alone up more than 10%... the average used EV is about two years newer and has roughly 40,000 fewer miles than a comparable gas car"

Episode Spotlights

Cars that SHOULD exist, but DON’T… a new S2000, S16, R36? — Konig Behind the Wheel
On how Honda's S2000 outlasted its original plan:

"it came about to celebrate the 50th anniversary for Honda. And so that was brought out like what, like 1999 or late 99. I think it was just supposed to be for a year or two, but then they decided to keep it on."

2026 Mazda 6e Australia Pricing from $49,990 and specs walkthrough — Ludicrous Feed | EV Adoption in Australia
On the Mazda 6e's pricing strategy against ICE competitors:

"$49,990 for the base spec, which is the GT, I think $52,990 for the Atenza, which is the next grade... 560Ks with WLTP range, 78kWh battery and 190kW."

Why your EV future May not be all bad, PLUS, my troublesome "old car" day (and I love them anyhow) — My Car Guru Podcast
On how marketing complexity inflates new vehicle costs:

"I think that the price of a new vehicle is about 30 to 40% higher than it needs to be, just because of all the complicated stuff that the marketing people have insisted put into vehicles."

Suppy on $100k Hondas, NYC Street Racing Tales, Custom Building and Selling fish!? VV011 — Very Vehicular
On funding his first car through breeding fish:

"I was 16... I would buy them for 20 bucks and then I would have this big fish tank at my parents' house... I grew them for six months to sell them hundreds of dollars... I bought my first car selling fish."

Joel McHale's Unhinged Car Collection — Spike's Car Radio
On his early collector car journey from S2000 to STI:

"honda s2000 in california that was my first like collector car yeah that was the first... i sold it to get a Subaru a Subaru sti was the next car one of two stis"

If You Only Listen To One

Cars that SHOULD exist, but DON'T… a new S2000, S16, R36? — Konig Behind the Wheel

A fun deep dive into the cars automakers should bring back — from the Honda S2000 to the Nissan IDX — and whether the R36 GT-R even makes sense for Nissan right now.

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24 episodes. 272 car mentions. 365 terms explained. Browse every episode with searchable annotations and plain-language term definitions in the Car Curious app.