<p>EP270 </p><p>Video Available here: <a href="https://youtu.be/4BnZt8DuoaQ" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://youtu.be/4BnZt8DuoaQ</a></p><p>In this episode, various topics related to the automotive world. The show kicks off by exploring tariffs and their implications for the car industry. EU fines automakers $496 million for recycling program collusion. </p><p>The potential impact of a 25% tariff on non-American-made cars and car parts. </p><p>What's up with Facebook Marketplace? Wins and frustrations. Is it time to replace the Infiniti FX? In addition, the episode touches on the political dimensions of transgender athletes in sports and rounds off with a conversational section on car news and industry updates. </p><p><br></p><p>00:00 Introduction and Today's Topics</p><p>00:05 Facebook Marketplace Experiences</p><p>00:37 Transgender Athlete Controversy in Fencing</p><p>04:02 Gas Prices and Consumer Habits</p><p>09:01 Car Buying Decisions and Market Trends</p><p>10:57 Tariffs and the Car Industry</p><p>22:01 Impact of Tariffs on Car Imports and Parts</p><p>24:46 Conclusion and Final Thoughts<br>Contact Hard Parking with Jhae Pfenning</p><p>email: [email protected]</p><p>Website: <a href="www.Hardparkingpod.com" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">www.Hardparkingpod.com</a></p><p><a href="www.Hardparkingpod.com" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"></a>Patreon: <a href="www.patreon.com/hardparkingpodcast/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">www.patreon.com/hardparkingpodcast/</a></p><p><a href="www.patreon.com/hardparkingpodcast/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"></a>Instagram: <a href="instagram.com/hardparkingpod/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">instagram.com/hardparkingpod/</a></p><p>YouTube: <a href="https://youtube.com/@HardParking " target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://youtube.com/@HardParking </a></p><p>Links Referenced in this video:</p><p><a href="https://www.nbcnews.com/nbc-out/out-news/usa-fencing-disqualifies-female-fencer-refusing-fight-trans-opponent-rcna199556 " target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.nbcnews.com/nbc-out/out-news/usa-fencing-disqualifies-female-fencer-refusing-fight-trans-opponent-rcna199556 </a></p><p><a href="https://www.foxnews.com/sports/womens-fencer-reveals-why-she-refused-face-transgender-opponent-accepting-punishment-backlash " target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.foxnews.com/sports/womens-fencer-reveals-why-she-refused-face-transgender-opponent-accepting-punishment-backlash </a></p><p><a href="https://www.eenews.net/articles/eu-fines-15-big-carmakers-496m-for-green-cartel/#:~:text=The%20EU%20has%20doled%20out,terms%20for%20recycling%20old%20vehicles" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.eenews.net/articles/eu-fines-15-big-carmakers-496m-for-green-cartel/#:~:text=The%20EU%20has%20doled%20out,terms%20for%20recycling%20old%20vehicles</a>. </p><p><a href="https://www.binary.org.au/teenage_boys_vs_adult_female_athletes " target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.binary.org.au/teenage_boys_vs_adult_female_athletes </a></p><p><a href="https://ustr.gov/issue-areas/reciprocal-tariff-calculations" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://ustr.gov/issue-areas/reciprocal-tariff-calculations</a></p><p><a href="https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-04-03/trump-reciprocal-tariffs-chart-explained/105131002" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-04-03/trump-reciprocal-tariffs-chart-explained/105131002</a> </p><p><a href="https://hondainamerica.com/news/honda-ties-for-most-models-in-top-10-in-cars-com-2024-american-made-index-leads-all-brands-with-nine-vehicles-in-the-top-20/#:~:text=Honda%20Manufacturing%20in%20America&text=In%202023%2C%2070%25%20of%20all,than%20$520%20billion%20since%201979" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://hondainamerica.com/news/honda-ties-for-most-models-in-top-10-in-cars-com-2024-american-made-index-leads-all-brands-with-nine-vehicles-in-the-top-20/#:~:text=Honda%20Manufacturing%20in%20America&text=In%202023%2C%2070%25%20of%20all,than%20$520%20billion%20since%201979</a></p>
