Daily Recap: Sunday, March 08, 2026
13 episodes · If you only listen to one: 342: Keyless Access Module Registration, How Hard Can It Be? — Automotive Diagnostic Podcast
Formula 1 dominated Sunday's episodes — Mercedes swept the Australian GP with a 1-2 finish while podcasters dissected Ferrari's virtual safety car strategy and the 2026 season's new hybrid regulations. Beyond F1, shows covered EV charging infrastructure battles, Austin Cabot's Acura TSX purchase, and a deep dive into keyless access module diagnostics.
2026 Formula 1 Season Features New Hybrid Motors with Increased Electrification
The 2026 Formula 1 season introduces a completely new regulation featuring hybrid motors with significantly increased electrification.
The new cars proved unpredictable in early races, with Oscar Piastri experiencing a crash before the formation lap at the Australian Grand Prix, citing 100 kilowatts more power than anticipated as a contributing factor.
Toyota GR Corolla 2026
"Nuevo reglamento, motores híbridos, mucho más electrificación"
Australian GP race review
"He said a large part is me, but also mentioning that there was 100 kilowatts more power than he anticipated."
Episode Spotlights
Australian GP 2026 Debrief | Mercedes vs Ferrari at the front & Piastri heartbreak
On Mercedes' dominant 1-2 finish at the 2026 Australian GP:
"George Russell, he did it. He's our first race winner of 2026, followed by Kimi Antonelli. So it's a Mercedes 1-2."
On Austin Cabot's return to cars with a TSX purchase:
"royal blue pearl. So like the really dark blue TSX, not the Arctic blue that you see a lot, black interior, six speed, has some nice parts on it, the body's straight, no rust, 134,000 miles on it."
287 - The Supermarket Charging Episode
On Motor Fuel Group's EV charging expansion at Morrison's sites:
"MFG Motor Fuel Group and Morrison's came to an agreement where Motor Fuel Group purchased 337 of the Morrison's petrol four courts and 40 associated sites and will be using them for ultra rapid EV charging development... This $2.5 billion deal meant that Genie Point were out, MFG were in."
Episode 553: Rivian Gets RAD
On Tesla's February market recovery in Norway:
"Tesla reclaimed the top spot in Norway's auto market for the month of February as EVs captured 98% of all new car registrations."
Can A Flush Kill A Transmission? and More Calls Under The Hood
On transmission fluid flushes and pre-existing damage:
"There's nothing that a service can do to harm that transmission that wasn't already, that had already happened to it. It had already failed. You just removed the superglue in there that was holding it together and fluid should never hold a transmission together. That's just a band aid in there."
If You Only Listen To One
342: Keyless Access Module Registration, How Hard Can It Be?
A detailed walkthrough of keyless access module registration on a 2018 Acura RDX — what should be straightforward turns into a diagnostic puzzle involving immobilizer systems and module replacement quirks.
By the Numbers
Most-Discussed Cars
| Car | Mentions |
|---|---|
| Toyota Corolla | 2 |
| Tesla Model S | 2 |
| Tesla Model Y | 2 |
| Tesla Model 3 | 2 |
| Dodge Charger | 2 |
| Ford Mustang | 2 |
| Chevrolet Avalanche | 2 |
| Dodge Journey | 2 |
Trending Terminology
| Term | Mentions |
|---|---|
| podium | 2 |
| Formula One | 2 |
| qualifying | 2 |
| range | 2 |
| pole position | 2 |
| Keyless Access Control Unit | 1 |
13 episodes. 90 car mentions. 240 terms explained. Browse every episode with searchable annotations and plain-language term definitions in the Car Curious app.