Small Car

First seen at the 1994 Chicago Auto Show, the Plymouth Expresso was a compact concept built on a heavily modified and shortened version of the brand’s Neon small-car architecture. It was roughly two feet shorter in length but about 15 inches taller than a production Neon—giving it a high, boxy, upright silhouette with a bubble-like profile.

We really could not be more impressed by the Polestar 4. From its sleek and modern design, roomy cabin, sporty attitude, and top-notch cabin quietness and ride quality, this compact Polestar leaves a lasting—and overwhelmingly positive—impression.

The hosts welcome Brian Moody of Kelley Blue Book to the show. Brian shares his take on the new-car market in 2026, as well as KBB’s Best Buy picks.

While Chevy did NOT redesign the Camaro in response to calls for improved fuel economy—nor did General Motors update the similar Firebird—it did begin to offer upscale variants of its small and affordable Monza—meeting the Mustang II in about the same place marketwise.

So, what is synthetic motor oil, and why are carmakers so keen for you to maintain your vehicle with the stuff? And, why does it cost so much? Here’s what you need to know: