Daily Recap: Saturday, March 21, 2026
17 episodes · If you only listen to one: Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor - Deputy Frank Sloup, Fridays With Frank, Interview - March 21, 2026 - Hour 2 — Ron Ananian The Car Doctor
The shows dug into the FTC's crackdown on misleading dealer advertising, while also covering practical battery maintenance and listener diagnostic questions. New launches included the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV and Infiniti QX65, and hybrid sales trends came up across multiple episodes. Mark Groves walked through his Thunderbird restoration, and hosts revisited the history of the World of Wheels show.
FTC Takes Action Against Deceptive Dealership Advertising Practices
The Federal Trade Commission has sent warning letters to 97 dealer groups about deceptive advertising and bait-and-switch pricing schemes.
This regulatory action reflects ongoing concerns about dishonest pricing practices in the used car market, where dealers have been accused of misleading consumers about vehicle prices and availability.
From Car Pro Radio Show:
"The Federal Trade Commission has sent warning letters to 97 dealer groups about the same thing. That's a lot of dealers too. 97 dealer groups that could be hundreds of dealers."
CarEdge also covered the FTC's enforcement push in the context of broader used car market instability.
Episode Spotlights
Spring Training Special: 2026 Volvo XC90 Plug-in Hybrid Takes on Arizona Heat
On testing the 2026 Volvo XC90 plug-in hybrid in Arizona's spring heat, plus a look at the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV's expanded electric range and upcoming launches.
Driven Radio Show #345: Larry Way and Rick Hunter
On Larry Way's decades judging American car shows:
"I started judging 45 years ago... I was also for 23 years for Super Chevy shows... I was judging 26 shows a year. So that's every other weekend."
The Car Show with Dane Donovan - 3/14/2026
On why BMW and Mini battery replacement requires professional service:
"A lot of people go, well, I could go to, you know, so-and-so car parts place and get one for $150. Well, you know, on a BMW and a Mini, you have to properly... you can't do this at home."
#547 John Clay Wolfe Show 03.21.26
On whether a 1964 Corvette is a smart collector car investment:
"I think he's a little strong on the Mopar, and real strong — too strong — on the '64 Corvette. '64's the worst bet of the year, right?"
Brake Noise, Cold Starts & 10-Year-Old Cars: What You Should Fix Now (Q&A Saturday)
On diagnosing brake noise, cold-start quirks, and what to fix first on 10-year-old cars before small issues snowball.
If You Only Listen To One
Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor - Deputy Frank Sloup, Fridays With Frank, Interview - March 21, 2026 - Hour 2
Deputy Frank Sloup joins Ron Ananian to talk traffic enforcement in Arizona — from DUI checkpoints and speeding crackdowns to how distracted driving is changing the way officers patrol. It's an unusually candid law-enforcement perspective on driving safety, told through real stories from the road.
By the Numbers
Most-Discussed Cars
| Car | Mentions |
|---|---|
| Ford F150 | 4 |
| Chevrolet Corvette | 4 |
| Toyota Highlander | 4 |
| Chevrolet Camaro | 4 |
| Hyundai Palisade | 3 |
| Ford Mustang | 3 |
| Nissan Rogue | 3 |
| Jeep Wrangler | 3 |
Trending Terminology
| Term | Mentions |
|---|---|
| V8 | 3 |
| extended warranty | 2 |
| hybrid | 2 |
| used car market | 2 |
| V6 engine | 2 |
17 episodes. 166 car mentions. 408 terms explained. Browse every episode with searchable annotations and plain-language term definitions in the Car Curious app.