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Cars and TransportationVenezuela

Venezuela's car crisis — REV

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October 8, 2025

In Venezuela, years of halted imports, sky-high tariffs, and economic collapse have left drivers stuck between aging Toyotas and pricey Chinese SUVs in a distorted market. Plus: REV puts the new Mazda 6e to the test.

Venezuela’s used car market is one of the strangest in the world — prices for decade-old cars often match brand-new imports. With local production gone, high tariffs, and economic instability, buyers face tough choices. REV explores why scarcity, inflation, and shifting market realities have made old cars as valuable as new ones, and how Venezuelans navigate this challenging landscape. From long waits at gas stations to tough financing decisions, the stakes are high. 

Then we shift focus to the Mazda6e, a rare non-SUV electric sedan. REV tests its range, performance, and features to see if it delivers style and substance in a competitive EV market.
 

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New thinking and technology are revolutionizing our cars, our cities, and our way of life. Rev not only wants to know how quickly we get from A to B, but also how we get there.

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