Daily Recap: Monday, May 4, 2026
38 episodes · If you only listen to one: AAH #789 - Remanufacturing Unlocks Profits and Slashes Carbon Footprints, Autoline After Hours
Two of today's signals point opposite directions: Honda is absorbing a $15.8 billion charge to back away from EVs, while Ireland's April plug-in share tops 42% and used Model Ys are turning in 34.6 days.
Episode Spotlights
May 4th, 2026 | UAW strike vote at Stellantis Ram plant; Honda extends model life cycles
On Honda's extended model cycles after EV retreat:
"Honda is extending life cycles for several key models after taking a $15.8 billion hit backing away from its EV plans. They include the Accord, Odyssey, and HR-V."
On Tesla Model Y resale speed and market demand:
"...34.6 days to sell one of these bad boys."
On Ireland's EV market penetration in April 2026:
"Over 42% of cars in April had a plug socket on it with one in four cars being fully electric."
On Longbow Speedster pricing for British electric roadsters:
"So we priced this car, it's about 110,000 US for the Speedster, and then the Roadster is around 85,000 US."
The Worst Overlander Ever Succeeds
On upgrading an overlander with modern components and systems:
"They replaced all the rusty and broken parts: newer headlights with additional LED lights to the front bumper, Mazda MX-5 Mark Two seats, more modern seat belts, a van-life battery and inverter setup, and a 30-liter fuel tank."
If You Only Listen To One
AAH #789 - Remanufacturing Unlocks Profits and Slashes Carbon Footprints
Covers the economics of remanufacturing, why it pays off, and how products get designed for it from the start.
By the Numbers
Most-Mentioned Cars
Mention counts across today's episodes; not every car here appears in a dedicated story section.
| Car | Mentions |
|---|---|
| Porsche 911 | 8 |
| Chevrolet Corvette | 7 |
| Dodge Charger | 5 |
| Dodge Challenger | 5 |
| Honda Legend | 5 |
| Tesla Model S | 4 |
| Porsche Cayenne | 4 |
| Chevrolet Camaro | 4 |
Trending Terminology
Mention counts across today's episodes; not every term here appears in a dedicated story section.
| Term | Mentions |
|---|---|
| EV | 7 |
| horsepower | 4 |
| infotainment | 4 |
| mileage | 4 |
| V8 | 4 |
| CVT | 4 |
38 episodes. 530 car mentions. 2628 terms explained. Browse every episode with searchable annotations and plain-language term definitions in the Car Curious app.