Daily Recap: Monday, March 09, 2026
34 episodes · If you only listen to one: Why I Sold My GT3 RS for a "Lesser" 911 — 9WERKS Radio : The Porsche and Car Podcast
The shows covered BYD's approach to fast charging versus battery swapping, Zeekr's refreshed 009 minivan and its push into Europe, and a detailed look at a 2000 Dodge Viper ACR's original window sticker and specifications. Nathan Merz walked through his recent purchase of a 997 Turbo Tiptronic with a rare paint-to-sample Zanzibar color and full leather interior, while another segment recapped the latest Scripps Ranch Cars and Coffee gathering.
Episode Spotlights
On BYD's nationwide flash charging infrastructure rollout:
"BYD launched its second generation blade battery on the 5th of March and set out its flash charging China strategy... BYD wants 20,000 megawatt level charging stations by the end of this year. They currently have just over 4,200 of the existing flash charge stations"
024 | 2000 Dodge Viper ACR Specs, Window Sticker & Hummer EV vs Ferrari
On the 2000 Dodge Viper ACR's original pricing and options:
"According to this window sticker, the base price of the vehicle is $72,000... Optional equipment, it says ACR package."
On why Tiptronic transmissions suit turbocharged Porsche GT cars:
"a 997 Turbo is very much a GT car. It's a fast but kind of lazy car. It's effortless... somehow that melds well with the power delivery on the tip. It doesn't lose boost between gears. It's super smooth."
Britain’s Great Car Designer Ian Callum On Bond Cars, Aston Martin’s & more
On designing the Aston Martin DB7 from a Jaguar platform:
"the Aston Martin DB7, which did actually start off ironically as a Jaguar... TWR in association with Jaguar, they said we could do a new sports car for you based on the XGS platform."
The 2026 Car Market RESET PANIC MODE | Episode 1027
On unsold inventory piling up in the 2026 car market:
"400,000 unsold new cars from prior model years that have not sold so far in 2026."
If You Only Listen To One
Why I Sold My GT3 RS for a "Lesser" 911
A Porsche owner explains why he traded his GT3 RS for a GTS — the track-focused RS was too intense for daily use, and the GTS hit the sweet spot between performance and livability. A relatable take on the gap between dream spec sheets and real ownership.
By the Numbers
Most-Discussed Cars
| Car | Mentions |
|---|---|
| Ford Mustang | 9 |
| Porsche 911 | 7 |
| Dodge Ram | 6 |
| Dodge Charger | 6 |
| Chevrolet Camaro | 5 |
| Hyundai Ioniq 6 | 5 |
| Mercedes-Benz S-Class | 4 |
| Honda Civic | 4 |
Trending Terminology
| Term | Mentions |
|---|---|
| horsepower | 8 |
| all-wheel drive | 4 |
| EV | 4 |
| torque | 3 |
| tariffs | 3 |
| manual transmission | 3 |
34 episodes. 407 car mentions. 594 terms explained. Browse every episode with searchable annotations and plain-language term definitions in the Car Curious app.