Auto Buyers Guide Podcast by Alex On Autos

Reliable Cars Aren't Satisfying? Why does GM have so many EV trucks? Audi Gets A Q6,

According to the latest Consumer Reports data, Rivian is a paradox, they are the least reliable new car brand in America but also the one the most people would buy again. This makes us wonder: is new car reliability, well, unreliable? The answer is yes, and we may never know how reliable a new car is ever again...

Happy Thanksgiving, The future of EV Tax Credits, Can Someone Just Stick With Something?

Travis and Alex discuss the turkeys, tofurkeys and turduckens. Then they really dive into the sauce: What will Trump do to the EV tax credit? What might happen if it changes or gets eliminated, and how the IRA has boosted domestic production of new cars. Also, cars are too expensive. No surprise there.

Best & Worst Car Gifts, Honda Passport & Acura ADX, PHEV vs EV

Travis and Alex spend way, way too much time talking about the best and worst gifts for car people, or, really anyone that owns a car. They also dive into the latest Honda and Acura SUVs, hate on the term "extended range EV" because they are just plug in hybrids, and then they talk about why PHEVs are fantastic. 

Scout Reboot, Toyota's PHEV Party, EV Winter Range & We Bought A Thing!

Scout Reboot, Toyota's PHEV Party, EV Winter Range & We Bought A Thing!

Tesla's Robotaxi, Toyota's recent production and reliability woes, and GR Corolla with an automatic

Toyota has had some stumbles lately. From recalling every Lexus LX, and non-hybrid Tundra for engine replacements, to the stop-sale and recall on every Grand Highlander and Lexus TX for airbags that aren't working right they have a great deal on their plate. However, like a juggling act at a carnival, Toyota seems to have all those plates up in the air and spinning for now. Interest in their products is still high and Toyota is tripling down on hybrid tech with their Mazda and Subaru partnerships. 

One Pedal Driving May Be Over (In China), Charge Connectors, & Terrible New Car Features

It looks like China is on the brink of banning one pedal driving in new vehicles from 2026. Why? Well, it's not in the name of efficiency. Apparently China's watchdog agency says one pedal driving is less safe than having a second pedal around. 

Hybrids, Leasing vs Buying, Viewer Questions, GM Joins the NACS party and more!

In this episode, Travis and Alex discuss leasing versus buying, what hybrids are and what they are not, General Motors joining the Tesla supercharging network, and of course we answer a bunch of viewer questions. If you're curious about how leasing works what you need to know before you sign for a lease, and whether a lease is right for you or not hopefully we can answer that today. If after several decades, you are still curious about where you plug in a hybrid, if you're not, we talk about that too.

The Best Cheap New Car For 2025, Hyundai Goes NACS, & More

The first non-Tesla with a native J3400/NACS port is here and it's... a Hyundai? Yep, Hyundai, despite joining the NACS party later than Ford and GM is going to be the first to actually put them in customer's hands. By the end of this year Ioniq 5s built in the USA will have the new port followed shortly thereafter by the Kia EV6. In this episode we also cover the most affordable new cars in America and which one we think is the best. 

The Auto Buyers Podcast Is Baaaack!

The ABG Pod is back and we're trying something a big different. This time we're incorporating viewer and listener feedback, so be sure to drop us your questions and thoughts!

Let’s Talk Lexus TX, EV Tax Credit Changes, UAW Strikes and Talks

In this episode Alex and Tim discuss the new Lexus TX three row SUV. Which trims are a good idea and where Lexus went wrong with their new family hauler. We also cover the new point of sale tax credits and what we know now.