THIS CAR POD! NEW 4RUNNER SOON? GOODBYE R8! $12K MODERN PORSCHES? CYBERTRUCK MARKET & MORE | EP02

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This episode of 'This Car Pod' delves into several significant automotive topics, including the highly anticipated new Toyota 4Runner, the dire financial situation of Fisker, and the discontinuation of the Audi R8. The hosts express confusion regarding Toyota's positioning of the new 4Runner within its lineup, especially with the Land Cruiser and Sequoia already occupying higher price points. They speculate it might become a smaller, more affordable model. The discussion on Fisker is definitive: the company is considered finished, with drastic price cuts on the Ocean model highlighting their desperation. The demise of the Audi R8 is lamented, with hosts praising its usability and design, though acknowledging its role in elevating Audi's brand image. Other news includes Genesis's new 'Magma' performance brand, the end of the R8, and McLaren's full acquisition by a Bahraini investment fund. The market report covers depreciating F10 M5s, cheap 987 Porsches, and falling Hellcat prices, while the Cybertruck's polarizing design and reception are debated. The episode concludes with a discussion on the high cost of maintaining older performance cars and the freedom found in selling off excess vehicles.