Electric Cars Win Early Races And The New C-HR Feels Like A Rocket

Electric cars finishing first and second in America’s first auto race sounds like a headline from 2026, not 1896. We kick things off with a fast run through automotive history that’s packed with proof points: Peugeot showing early gasoline reliability with a 1,271-mile endurance run, a Rhode Island horse track hosting the first US auto race in front of a huge crowd, and Volkswagen returning to German control after WWII. We even hit a sobering milestone from 1897: the first recorded DUI arrest after a cab crashed into a building.  From there, we take a detour into real-world nostalgia with the Chevrolet Vega going on sale in 1970. We talk ownership memories, why some people still defend the Vega, and how rare trims like the Cosworth Vega look a lot different when you view them through today’s collector lens. It’s a reminder that “good” and “bad” cars are often more complicated than their reputations.  Then we get hands-on with a full 2026 Toyota C-HR EV review. This all-electric compact SUV returns as a second-generation model with standard all-wheel drive, dual electric motors, 338 horsepower, and a 0 to 60 time of 4.9 seconds. We break down design, interior tech like dual phone charging pads, ride and handling, range expectations, pricing from about $39,000 to $43,429 as tested, and key competitors like the Subaru Uncharted, Hyundai Ioniq 5, and Kia Niro Electric. If you’re shopping for an affordable electric SUV or deciding between EVs and hybrids, this one gives you real numbers and honest impressions.  Subscribe for more car reviews and automotive history, share this with a friend who loves EVs or vintage trivia, and leave us a review. What’s the bigger surprise to you: EVs winning in 1896 or a Toyota compact EV doing 0 to 60 in 4.9? Be sure to subscribe for more In Wheel Time Car Talk! (https://www.buzzsprout.com/246908/fan...) The Lupe' Tortilla Restaurants (https://tex-mex.com/grand-parkway/) Lupe Tortilla in Katy, Texas Gulf Coast Auto Shield (https://www.GCAutoShield.com) Paint protection, tint, and more! Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. ----  -----  Want more In Wheel Time car talk any time?       In Wheel Time is now available on Audacy!   Just go to Audacy.com/InWheelTime where ever you are. -----   ----- Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast provider for the next episode of In Wheel Time Podcast and check out our live multiplatform broadcast every Saturday, 10a - 12nCT simulcasting on Audacy, YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Twitch and InWheelTime.com. In Wheel Time Podcast can be heard on you mobile device from providers such as: Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music Podcast, Spotify, SiriusXM Podcast, iHeartRadio podcast, TuneIn + Alexa, Podcast Addict, Castro, Castbox, YouTube Podcast and more on your mobile device. Follow InWheelTime.com for the latest updates! Twitter:   / inwheeltime   Instagram:   / inwheeltime      / inwheeltime     / inwheeltime   For more information about In Wheel Time Podcast, email us at  info@inwheeltime.com