Daily Recap: Monday, April 13, 2026
36 episodes · If you only listen to one: James Courtney | Part 1 - cut throat karting & losing a good mate, Rusty's Garage
Porsche's first-quarter deliveries dropped 15% as production delays and policy uncertainty weighed on sales, a topic that came up on two shows. The rest of the coverage split between practical truck upgrades for Duramax owners, the mechanics of why pump prices lag behind oil market movements, and weekend car meet planning. Ford Fiestas, Toyota Corollas, and Corvettes rounded out the car talk.
Porsche Deliveries Decline 15% in Q1 Amid Production and Policy Headwinds
Porsche announced a significant drop in deliveries, down 15% year-on-year for the first quarter, with problems attributed to production issues with the 718 model and the removal of EV tax incentives in the United States.
The company's struggles reflect broader challenges facing the automotive industry as manufacturers contend with supply chain complications and shifting regulatory environments.
Your Car-nundrums ANSWERED!
"Porsche has just announced deliveries down 15% year on year for the first quarter of this year, compared to last. Blamed on 718 seating production... And removal of tax incentives for EV production in the States."
"US EV sales were down 27% year on year in the first quarter of this year, an estimated 216,000 units in the same time last year, 296,000."
Episode Spotlights
You Have $5k To Spend Towards A Truck, How Are You Spending It?
On managing Duramax truck upgrades with limited budget:
"these trucks are old, depending on how far back you go. So mileage is a factor, age is a factor. It's all gravity fed systems too. So there's not, there hasn't been a helper pump in a sense, you know, for the CP3."
Gas Prices Do Not Follow Oil Prices Overnight
On why gas prices lag behind oil price drops:
"Oil prices dropped April 8th after President Trump announced a ceasefire with Iran, but the national average price of gasoline remained above four dollars a gallon uh according to AAA."
On the Ford Maverick's hybrid city fuel efficiency advantage:
"The Ford Maverick...gets 42 miles of the gallon in the city and 38 on the highway. And it gets better gas mileage in the city because it's using battery power more often in the city."
#15 - Monday Minute | How to Calculate Cost Per Sale for Your Independent Dealership
On calculating advertising cost per vehicle sold:
"Take your ad spend for each source and divide it by the number of cars sold, right? Super easy. Cost per sale."
On BYD's aggressive expansion of overseas charging infrastructure:
"BYD wants to deploy 6,000 of its flash charging stations overseas, and 3,000 of those earmarked for Europe."
If You Only Listen To One
Covers James Courtney's early karting career and family background, living with severe ADHD and its impact on education and racing.
By the Numbers
Most-Discussed Cars
| Car | Mentions |
|---|---|
| Ford Fiesta | 3 |
| Toyota Corolla | 2 |
| Volkswagen ID.4 | 2 |
| Tesla Model Y | 2 |
| Chevrolet Corvette | 2 |
| Dodge Charger | 2 |
| Dodge Challenger | 2 |
| Toyota Camry | 2 |
Trending Terminology
| Term | Mentions |
|---|---|
| gas prices | 3 |
| F1 | 3 |
| warranty | 2 |
| chassis | 2 |
| rain | 2 |
| summer tires | 2 |
36 episodes. 133 car mentions. 755 terms explained. Browse every episode with searchable annotations and plain-language term definitions in the Car Curious app.