The Expert Podcast

• The transition from gasoline vehicles (internal combustion engine vehicles) to electric vehicles (EVs) and its impact on car selection and technology.
• Lack of new innovation in gasoline vehicles as manufacturers shift focus to EVs.
  • Example: Chrysler stopped developing new gasoline vehicle technology in 2018.
• The slow ramp-up of the EV market, with delays in the adoption of electric vehicles.
• The years between 2024-2029 may see a shortage of good vehicle options and poor selection.
• What to Do in the Meantime:
  • Consider holding off on purchasing a new car until the early 2030s when better vehicles may be available.
  • For those with multiple vehicles, buying a new car in 2025 or 2026 could serve as a temporary solution.
• Mandatory Kill Switch in New Vehicles (2026-2027):
  • All new vehicles will be required to have a kill switch by 2026 or 2027, enabling remote shutdown or automatic deactivation in certain conditions.
  • Advice: If you don’t want this feature, it might be best to purchase a car just before the mandate takes effect.
• The Sweet Spot for Buying a Car:
  • The next few years (2024-2026) may be the best time to buy before the market faces these challenges.
• Looking Ahead to the 2030s:
  • There's hope that vehicle technology will improve in the early 2030s, but it's uncertain at this stage.

• What are your thoughts on the future of car selection and technology? How do you see the vehicle market changing in the next decade?