#264 - Subaru Says It’s Not Their Fault, Fed Ex is a Shady Used Car Dealer, and Armless Man Keeps Car Culture Going!

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Subaru addresses oil issues in the 2021 Subaru BRZ and Toyota GR86, defending the design integrity of the FA24 engine for road use. Meanwhile, a Philadelphia towing company, TDI Towing, faces charges in a multi-million dollar catalytic converter theft ring. On a historical note, Thomas Edison's promotion of electric cars in the early 1900s is highlighted, as well as Lordstown Motors Corp.'s recent Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing. Looking ahead, Alpine, Renault's sports car sub-brand, plans to expand to the United States and Asia by 2027, introducing a comprehensive range of electric sports cars. In a legal development, FedEx is accused of participating in a major odometer fraud scheme, while vehicle data collection and privacy concerns are brought to attention by Privacy4Cars. Lastly, Geraldo Pereira, an armless man from Brazil, gains recognition for his remarkable ability to build toy cars with his feet, serving as an inspiration to car enthusiasts and encouraging children to engage with car culture.