Episode 7: Citizens getting hit by cars EVERYDAY in Victoria for 2026. Canada places its order for 49,000 Chinese EV's; will you get one? And we pour one out for an old abandoned Lotus.

Matt and Curtis come back for 2026 to discuss the startling statistic of civilians getting hit by cars in Victoria for every day in 2026 so far! Canada to receive 49,000 EV's from China with reduced tariff rates in exchange for canola seed product. And the automotive landmark in James Bay that was the abandoned Lotus Espirit is finally gone; the boys speculate where it could be.

Victoria BC pedestrians getting hit by cars daily in 2026:
https://cheknews.ca/rcmp-seek-driver-who-hit-pedestrian-after-running-red-light-in-langford-1300788/

https://www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/article/a-cyclist-or-pedestrian-has-been-hit-by-a-driver-every-day-in-2026-victoria-police-say/

Canada and China economic deal:
https://www.pm.gc.ca/en/news/news-releases/2026/01/16/prime-minister-carney-forges-new-strategic-partnership-peoples

https://www.pm.gc.ca/en/news/statements/2026/01/16/joint-statement-canada-china-leaders-meeting

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/doug-ford-chinese-electric-vehicles-carney-9.7054922

Comparative EV pricing to $35,000 Chinese EVs:

Chevrolet Bolt (MSRP $43,443): https://www.chevrolet.ca/en/electric/bolt-ev
Nissan Leaf (MSRP $44,998): https://www.nissan.ca/vehicles/electric-cars/leaf.html
Ford Mustang Mach E (MSRP $45,690): https://www.ford.ca/suvs/mach-e/ 

Music: Evening Jazz - Soundore

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Curtis and Matt discuss the hot topics of the automotive world and Vancouver Island car news. Vroom!!!