Daily Recap: Friday, April 3, 2026
30 episodes · If you only listen to one: BEST M3 Generations & Are New Cars Ruining Future Enthusiasts?, MartiniWorks Podcast
The FTC is ordering Lindsay Automotive Group to refund up to $75 million to customers over deceptive pricing practices, while Hyundai posted record Canadian market share and strong U.S. sales growth that now challenge Ford's position. BMW's iX3 took home multiple 2026 World Car Awards, and Stellantis is in early talks to build Chinese EVs at an idled Canadian plant.
Headlines
FTC Cracks Down on Deceptive Dealership Pricing: Lindsay Automotive Group Faces Up to $75 Million in Customer Refunds
The FTC and Maryland Attorney General secured a settlement against Lindsay Automotive Group for deceptive pricing practices, with up to $75 million in charges eligible for customer refunds.
More than 88% of customers in a random sample from April 2020 to March 2023 paid more than the advertised price, with most paying over $2,000 more.
"FTC, Maryland Attorney General, secure full refunds and additional penalties against Lindsay Auto Group for deceptive pricing practices and unwanted add-ons. More than 75 million in charges may be eligible for refunds."
A survey found that 38% of Lindsay customers were told they had to use Lindsay's financing to get the advertised price, despite the company confirming to advertising partners that prices were not contingent on financing.
Hyundai Surges: Record Canadian Market Share and Strong U.S. Sales Growth Challenge Ford
Hyundai Canada achieved its fifth consecutive year of record market share in 2025, finishing at 8.1%, and continued momentum into 2026 with an all-time January sales record.
Meanwhile, the Hyundai Group is closing the sales gap with Ford in the U.S. market. A new hybrid Palisade variant hit number one in its segment in January, a first in Hyundai's history.
ANC Podcast Replay: Apr. 3, 2026 | A fireside chat with Hyundai Canada CEO Steve Flamand
"It was our fifth year in a row of record market share. We finished the year at 8.1%, all-time record in sales."
Episode Spotlights
On the BMW iX3's performance at the 2026 World Car Awards:
"The BMW iX3 just swept both the World Car of the Year and World Electric Vehicle Awards at the New York Show last week."
On Stellantis's plans to produce Chinese EVs in Canada:
"Stellantis is discussing options for building EVs with its Chinese partner Leap Motor at its idled Canada plant. The companies are in early stage talks, according to people familiar with the matter. If they decide to move forward, this would mark the first major Chinese auto investment in Canada since the nation reached an agreement with China to reduce tariffs on these vehicles."
AI Friend or Foe? Andor S2, NSX Drama & Easter Vibes
On the NSX's durability during cross-country road trips:
"I have about 23,000 miles on my NSX type S. I've driven that thing to California half a dozen times and back. I've taken the car to Texas and back. I just took the car to Tacoma/Seattle on a road trip through Yellowstone National Park, through Glacier National Park in Montana"
If You Only Listen To One
BEST M3 Generations & Are New Cars Ruining Future Enthusiasts?
Ranks the M3 across generations, then pivots to whether modern cars, with their weight, tech complexity, and financing costs, are locking out the next generation of enthusiasts. Good mix of nostalgia and real talk about where the hobby is headed.
By the Numbers
Most-Discussed Cars
| Car | Mentions |
|---|---|
| BMW M3 | 8 |
| BMW M5 | 8 |
| Honda Civic | 8 |
| Chevrolet Corvette | 8 |
| Toyota Corolla | 6 |
| Ford Mustang | 6 |
| Dodge Charger | 6 |
| Chevrolet Spark | 5 |
Trending Terminology
| Term | Mentions |
|---|---|
| donuts | 3 |
| V8 | 2 |
| plug-in hybrid | 2 |
| EV | 2 |
| ICE | 2 |
| powertrain | 2 |
30 episodes. 506 car mentions. 656 terms explained. Browse every episode with searchable annotations and plain-language term definitions in the Car Curious app.