Right here’s what you must know concerning the coming Indycar Freedom 250, and the looming Yen Disaster…
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Episode: 340
Broadcast date: August 17, 2026
Visitor: Harvey Briggs
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4-Door Mustang, Explorer Tremor Overview, Indycar Freedom 250
(Present Notes)
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4-Door Mustang
Jill and Tom open the present by admitting that they’re lower than startled by the information of a 4-door Mustang, which rumor has it, will arrive by the 2029 or 2030 mannequin yr. Whereas Mustang loyalists might resent using the Mustang identify on a sedan, it has, as Jill factors out, already been used on the Mustang Mach-E electrical crossover.
Volvo Consolidates
Tom notes that the Volvo lineup has been pared down for 2027, hear in to be taught what physique kind has been dropped fully on this market by the Swedish carmaker.
Yen Disaster
Tom spoke briefly concerning the “Yen Disaster,” which has the U.S. greenback hovering in worth relative to the Japanese forex. Brief time period, the weakened Yen means better revenue for Japanese carmakers, the low valuation additionally signifies that imported elements and uncooked supplies have gotten dearer.
Explorer Tremor
Nonetheless within the first section, Jill evaluations the 2026 Ford Explorer in new Tremor off-road trim. The Tremor trim stage consists of extra trail-ready gear than many similar-mission crossovers–for a worth. Pay attention in for Jill’s full assessment.
Harvey Briggs and Indycar
Within the second section, the hosts welcome Harvey Briggs of automotive information and assessment website RidesandDrives.com. Harvey talks concerning the state of Indycar racing, and the upcoming Freedom 250 race in Washington D.C. Harvey has three podcasts deliberate to cowl the occasion.
Quiz
Within the final section, Jill is subjected to Tom’s “Gone in 60 Seconds” quiz. Tom wraps up the present with some fast ideas on the redesigned Chrysler Pacifica minivan.
Mentioned this week
Steve and Johnnie Overview the Explorer Lively
Harvey’s Rides & Drives Web site
Harvey’s Rides & Drives Workforce Radio
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