CHEAP CARS ARE GOING EXTINCT. DOUG CALLS OUT THE PURISTS! CYBERTRUCK SUCCESS? THIS CAR POD! EP27

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This episode of 'This Car Pod' delves into several significant automotive topics, starting with the controversial bans on Kei cars in various US states, highlighting the regulatory overreach and lack of understanding from DMVs. The discussion then shifts to Jaguar's decision to take a year off from sales, which the hosts attribute more to excess inventory and a struggling product line than a strategic refresh, contrasting it with the strong performance of Land Rover. A notable segment covers the end of the manual window crank in cars, lamenting the loss of a simple, mechanical feature and calling out the hypocrisy of enthusiasts who champion manual transmissions but ignore manual windows. The podcast also touches on the surprising sales success of the Tesla Cybertruck, outperforming other EV pickups, and the significant fine levied against Cobb Tuning for diesel emissions violations, signaling a crackdown on such modifications. Finally, the hosts discuss the discontinuation of the Mitsubishi Mirage, the cheapest new car under $20,000, and the challenges of finding affordable new vehicles. The episode concludes with personal car stories, including a problematic Maserati Quattroporte purchase and a tire blowout on a Toyota Sequoia.