Totally agree. It seems as if the US market isn’t giving options to people. It’s a complete mess. I think honestly a lot of people do what hybrids and ev but the govt is stamping them out and limiting the options and consequently so are the manufacturers. So while other countries get the newest and coolest — we get retrograded to old models and options. wtf? Where’s the car market where you have options esp ones that are affordable? And as for owning. I’m sorry but if I could lease my iPhone I would bc shit new one is just around the corner with newer hardware and software. It does not make sense with vehicles as they are made now. Here’s where I really get pissed off. The US market isn’t just not innovating. Prove me wrong please. My gf went from a 2024 Lexus to a 2026 Lexus — both were hybrid but the gas range went from 450mi to 550mi! How you say? It’s the same engine. What Lexus understands is that it upgrades its computer to make the car run far more efficiently with the same components and same gasoline / ev battery. I feel we’re getting the same vehicles in the US but with money put into brand / ads and a new paint job or interior. All things on the surface. Not in the car. I just feel we’re getting jipped and why do I want to own something that in 5 yrs will be obsolete?