{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"Hot Rod Tour of Texas rolls out around the square!","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/hot-rod-tour-of-texas-rolls-out-around-the-square","audioUrl":"https://pdcn.co/e/www.buzzsprout.com/246908/episodes/18157310-hot-rod-tour-of-texas-rolls-out-around-the-square.mp3","description":"Steel meets strings on a warm Texas evening, and that’s not a metaphor—hot rods line Victoria’s square while the symphony plays just steps away. We take you inside the kickoff of the Hot Rod Tour of Texas and show how a thoughtful Main Street strategy turned a historic downtown into a true destination for car clubs, families, and anyone who loves a weekend drive with character. From restaurants that spill onto the square to curated itineraries built by the city team, Victoria shows what happens when a community embraces car culture and pairs it with live music, walkability, and Texas charm.We also dive under the hood of the 2025 Kia Sorento Hybrid SX Prestige AWD. Don shares real-world fuel economy, ride and handling impressions, cabin highlights, and where the Sorento fits versus the Toyota Highlander Hybrid, RAV4 Hybrid, and Honda CR-V Hybrid. If you’re weighing a three-row that looks upscale, sips fuel, and can handle long legs of a tour, this review gives you the details you need—pricing included—to shop with confidence.To round things out, Jeff breaks down the restoration backbone that keeps tours alive in Texas: 1,207 restoration services statewide, most of them independent, and a growing digital presence that helps owners find the right expert for the job. We trade stories about late-night fixes, smart ways to vet shops, and how to use club networks to avoid costly missteps. Whether you’re planning a cruise to Victoria, hunting for a restoration partner, or deciding on your next daily driver, you’ll leave with ideas, routes, and resources to make the most of car culture—Texas style.Love what you hear? 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