Daily Recap: Saturday, April 11, 2026
16 episodes · If you only listen to one: CVT Transmission Trouble, Take Care of Your Coolant, Suspicious Vehicle Sounds, WCCO's Car Care
Subaru's upcoming electric vehicles drew attention across three shows, with discussions centered on performance specs and practical features for the 2026-2027 model years. The British Touring Car Championship held its media day at Brands Hatch, revealing new entries and driver lineups for 2026. Other topics included JDMSupply.com's shift from an auction platform to a classifieds model, Hyundai's Bolder concept with body-on-frame construction, and a proposed Minnesota restriction on vintage vehicle driving.
New Subaru Electric Vehicles Showcase High Performance and Practical Features for 2026-2027
Subaru is expanding its electric vehicle lineup with two new models offering substantial power and capability.
The 2027 Subaru Getaway is an all-electric three-row SUV with 420 horsepower and standard all-wheel drive, positioning itself as the company's most powerful vehicle ever.
Can Practical be Fun? We Test 2026 Honda Civic Hybrid
"Subaru is rolling out its most powerful vehicle ever, an all-electric three-row SUV with 420 horsepower, standard all-wheel drive and off-road capability."
The 2026 Subaru Trail Seeker, priced at $41,000 before discounts, offers 280 miles of range and can tow 3,500 pounds, making it practical for both daily driving and recreational use.
Car Pro Radio Show April 11 26 Hour 2
"This nicely equipped Subaru is forty one grand on the sticker. Man. And that's before any discounts any incentives anything like that."
Episode Spotlights
BTCC 2026 MEDIA DAY VLOG
On the confirmed grid size for BTCC 2026 season:
"Unless we see something miraculous in the next few days, it's going to be a 21 car grid. Yeah, only two BMWs confirmed. The other one is still up in the trailer."
Alek & Vitaly From JDMSupply.com EP.177
On JDMSupply.com's early marketplace launch and first sale:
"We launched a couple months after Cars and Bids. The first car we did was actually Alex's Quicksilver Supra... it ended up selling for over 200 on the platform. Mine had 17,000 original miles. It still smelled brand new inside."
#2629: The Babysitter Tells All
On maintenance costs after timing belt replacement:
"I got it at 145,000 miles, and ever since then, all I've done is oil."
#550 John Clay Wolfe Show 04.11.26
On selling a 2023 Porsche Cayman through Give Me the VIN:
"She finally listened to me now said go to GiveMeTheVIN.com...within within about three days. You had three guys out there picking up the car. She got the price she wanted...it was a 2023...Cayman...8,000 miles"
If You Only Listen To One
Covers CVT transmission technology and maintenance, pothole damage, and suspension issues.
By the Numbers
Most-Discussed Cars
| Car | Mentions |
|---|---|
| Buick Roadmaster | 2 |
| Chevrolet Corvette | 1 |
| Hyundai Genesis | 1 |
| Genesis GV60 | 1 |
| 2026 Toyota Tundra Platinum iForce Max | 1 |
| Toyota Tacoma | 1 |
| GMC Canyon | 1 |
| Honda Civic DX | 1 |
Trending Terminology
| Term | Mentions |
|---|---|
| EV | 3 |
| battery | 2 |
| remote start | 2 |
| tread | 2 |
| extended warranty | 2 |
| serpentine belt | 2 |
16 episodes. 38 car mentions. 408 terms explained. Browse every episode with searchable annotations and plain-language term definitions in the Car Curious app.