If you’re in the market for a new car, you’ve probably noticed that prices are higher than ever in 2025. A major factor behind this surge is President Trump’s latest round of tariffs, which have significantly impacted the automotive industry. With tariffs imposed on key trading partners like Canada, Mexico, and the European Union, car manufacturers are scrambling to adjust—and consumers are paying the price.
So, what do these tariffs mean for you? Let’s break it down.
We’re flying without a guest or a plan in this previously un-released vintage episode. Dave is befuddled, Misty is stabby, and Tim is racy! Ben had to miss this one and it’s a damn shame because his father worked with the criminally insane and owned a pair of Alfa Romeos, both of which get mentioned in the trivia question. The shopping is fabulous in Tangent-Land! Why are we building more gas stations when EVs are on the rise? Mickey wants to see a doctor while charging an EV. We shame the French for their ham and cheese sammiches. Much rambling but it provides a look into our twisted psyches!
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We welcome Rebecca Vollman to the table to learn all about her adventures in engineering! It’s a fascinating tale based on the idea that life’s too short to drive a boring car and she shares a lot of wisdom learned from seeing the automotive industry from the inside. Tim dials 911 for the trivia question.
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If you’ve noticed that your car insurance premiums are higher this year, you’re not alone. Auto insurance rates have been rising steadily, and while the rate of increase has slowed compared to 2024, many drivers are still feeling the pinch. But Why Are Car Insurance Rates Rising So Much in 2025? Let’s dive into the key factors driving up car insurance rates in 2025 and what you can do about it.
Dave is surprisingly mellow and Misty wonders why there are bells. Mickey has got a little list. Misty is steamed at Europe’s left-lane bandits, and wonders if US drivers are driving plaid. Whose Schwartz is bigger? Dave’s singing voice is unequaled! Ben is annoyed at the poor quality of US drivers, Dave clutches his pearls, and Mickey wonders why we need a check engine light and Dave says Mickey is the Susan Lucci of cars. Tim thinks we should all wear GoPros on our foreheads, oh my! Ben feels schadenfreude about the express lane, and knows how he can be obscenely rich with nothing but a red button. Special shout-out to our former panelist Beka in the trivia answers!
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