Surprises and Disappointments

This week, Nicole continues her stint with the Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid and her family was wondering if it was ok when they heard the sound it makes. Sam had the opposite end of the scale with the Lexus TX 550h+, a 3-row plug-in hybrid crossover.

The team discusses the EVs that InsideEVs is looking forward to in 2026 and what they are expecting and then devolves into the biggest surprises and disappointments of 2025 (at least in the automotive space). Buying a car used is generally a better financial decision than buying new, but there are segments you should stay away from. Consumer Reports suggests the best all-season tires for winter driving. It turns out that just because a car costs millions of dollars, not all of the parts are bespoke. VW launches a very cool new electric crossover in China. Car buyers looking for a cheap ride with a warranty no longer have a choice under $20,000. There are some fascinating options that used to be available on cars and TFL puts their 1927 Model T on the dyno. Finally, we discuss some more suggestions about what car Nicole should buy next and why Ford is making the Mach-E frunk optional.

Links

The cars InsideEVs is looking forward to in 2026

7 Cheap Used Cars That Aren't Worth The Trouble - Jalopnik

Best All-Season Tires for Winter Driving - Consumer Reports

These Supercars Save Money Using Parts From Boring Everyday Cars - Jalopnik

Volkswagen Unveils a 450-Mile China-Only Electric SUV With 800V Fast Charging - Autoblog

America Loses Its Last Subcompact Sedan as Nissan Kills the Versa in 2026

Options to Remember, or Maybe Not

Putting Our 100-Year-Old Ford Model T On The Dyno!

The Order of Time

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