Daily Recap: Saturday, April 18, 2026
18 episodes · If you only listen to one: Sandy Wilkins of Wilkins Racing Engines, Hidden Horsepower by Total Seal
Used vehicle supply fell to a 37-day multi-year low in March as the Mannheim Used Vehicle Index climbed 6.2% year over year, putting pressure on buyers across the market. Technical episodes covered diesel fuel aeration, turbocharger maintenance intervals, and a deep dive into racing engine development with Sandy Wilkins of Wilkins Racing Engines.
Used Vehicle Market Remains Tight with Low Inventory and Rising Prices
Used vehicle prices continue to climb as inventory tightens. The Mannheim Used Vehicle Index rose 6.2% in March compared to a year ago, while vehicle supply fell to just 37 days, translating into higher prices for consumers shopping the used market.
2026 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid Test: Effiency & Fun to Drive Too?
"Cox Automotive has said that the Mannheim Used Vehicle Index rose 6.2% in March compared to a year ago."
Car Pro Radio Show April 18 26 Hour 1
"Cars in dealer inventory that have been there for more than roughly 90 days become significantly discounted."
Episode Spotlights
DONINGTON PARK BTCC 2026 QUALIFYING REVIEW
On BTCC qualifying format's entertainment value:
"The first part of qualifying, which sets the grid, is a complete borefest. It's rubbish. You just watch 15 minutes of cars going round."
Major Flaw with Diesel Fuel Isn't Talked About Enough
On aerated diesel fuel damaging engine components:
"Would you want hot foamy aerated engine oil protecting the bottom end of your factory diesel, much less your $100 plus thousand dollar race build? No."
On oil change intervals for turbocharged engines:
"I strongly believe 5,000 miles is the interval you need to change oil for the engine turbocharger and the rest of those components."
April 18, 2026 | Weekend Drive: Ford's tech shakeup; Nissan's new vision
On Ford's leadership transition and software strategy:
"Doug is leaving the company next month. He came from Apple and Tesla back in 2021 to help transform Ford into a software-driven automaker."
On the KGM Taurus EVX's cargo capacity relative to other electric vehicles:
"The KGM Taurus EVX, phenomenal car, big warranty, massive boot. I think when I reviewed it in Turkey, it was, at the time, one of the largest boots for an electric vehicle, bigger than the Škoda Enyaq, which is a fairly good standard to go by."
If You Only Listen To One
Sandy Wilkins of Wilkins Racing Engines
Sandy Wilkins walks through decades of engine building across karting, drag racing, and NASCAR, with detail on how a high-volume racing shop actually operates through the off-season.
"Over the winter, we had over 60 different engines in here. We have different customers, different packages."
By the Numbers
Most-Discussed Cars
| Car | Mentions |
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| Honda Odyssey | 3 |
| Lucid Air | 3 |
| Jeep Wrangler | 3 |
| Chevrolet Silverado | 3 |
| Ford Explorer | 3 |
| Volkswagen Id4 | 2 |
| Acura Integra | 2 |
| Honda Civic | 2 |
Trending Terminology
| Term | Mentions |
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| check engine light | 3 |
| MSRP | 2 |
| infotainment system | 2 |
| extended warranty | 2 |
| insurance premiums | 2 |
| traction control | 2 |
18 episodes. 186 car mentions. 1024 terms explained. Browse every episode with searchable annotations and plain-language term definitions in the Car Curious app.