Are tiny Japanese “Kei” vehicles the reply to the new-vehicle affordability disaster within the U.S.?
Whether or not you drive a automobile, want a automobile, or simply often bum a trip with mates, you’ve come to the best place. Be part of Jill and Tom as they break down all the pieces that’s happening within the auto world. New-car opinions, purchasing ideas, driving inexperienced, electrical vehicles, basic vehicles, and loads of nice friends. That is the Shopper Information Automobile Stuff Podcast. – Micro Automobiles for America
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Episode: 315
Broadcast date: February 23, 2026
Visitor: Zack Pradel
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Cheaper Cybertruck, Lexus TX Evaluate, Japanese Micro Automobiles for America
(Present Notes)
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Information
Brendan Appel of the Sons of Pace sits in for Jill this week. Brendan and Tom open the present speaking in regards to the altering character of automobile engines, and the way small turbocharged examples lack the character—particularly exhaust word—of older, bigger engines.
Cybertruck
Tom shares information relating to deep worth cuts on the Tesla Cybertruck. Per Elon Musk, the brand new, cheaper Tesla pickup might not be obtainable for lengthy, so consumers might need to act shortly. Brendan and Tom focus on what the worth adjustment would possibly imply for the resale worth of present examples of the controversially designed pickup truck.
Lexus TX 350
Nonetheless within the first section, Tom opinions the 3-row Lexus TX luxurious crossover. Hear in for his take.
Kei Automobiles
Within the second section Brendan and Tom welcome Zack Pradel of Taking pictures Automobiles to the present. Zack is simply again from Japan the place he drove a variety of the nation’s “kei” micro vehicles. Because it has been steered that kei vehicles might be the reply to rising new-car sticker costs within the U.S., Zack’s tackle these tiny autos is particularly fascinating.
Quiz
Within the final section Zack joins Brendan for this week’s “Nineties” quiz. The present wraps up with a fast have a look at the present Polestar mannequin lineup.
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