March 2, 2026

Park It Outside And Pray: Subaru’s Fiery Oops?

Park It Outside And Pray: Subaru’s Fiery Oops?
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Park It Outside And Pray: Subaru’s Fiery Oops?
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A fuel tank you shouldn’t fill. Trailer brakes that might not listen when you need them most. We start with straight talk on the week’s biggest recalls—Subaru’s hybrid fire risk and Ford’s 4.3 million-vehicle safety sweep—so you know exactly what to check, how to park, and when to expect a real fix. We cut through the noise around “over-the-air updates,” explain why module communication matters for lights and braking, and outline smart steps to protect your family and your tow.

From there, we take you inside the market’s mood with our “guess what it sold for” tour through Hemmings. A C3 Corvette punching to $42K, a C4 convertible slipping under $14K, a clean 442 stretching into the mid-twenties, and a ’68 Bronco commanding $52.5K reveal what buyers are rewarding right now: originality, presentation, and lifestyle appeal. We also spotlight a sleeper value—a straight ’85 GMC 2500 with dog-dish charm—and a ’73 BMW 3.0 CS that proves design never goes out of style. If you’re hunting a classic, we share the questions and documents that separate a good story from a good buy.

We keep the engine warm with a quick spin through the racing slate—NASCAR at COTA, IndyCar in St. Petersburg, NHRA’s Gatornationals on deck, and F1 launching in Australia—plus a lively lap through auto history, from Rudolf Diesel’s patent to the Watson Roadster and Danica Patrick’s breakthrough. Then we zoom out to the business lane: EV losses squeezing profit sharing at Stellantis, the optics of rising CEO compensation, and why dealership tax schemes land in court. It’s a full-spectrum look at safety, value, and culture for people who live cars, drive daily, or just love a good story on wheels.

Hit play, subscribe, and share with a friend who’s eyeing a classic or towing this weekend. Drop us a review with your pick: Bronco, 3.0 CS, or 442—what’s the smartest buy right now?

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00:00 - Cold Open, Rodeo Banter, Show Setup

01:26 - Major Recalls: Subaru, Ford, Nissan, GM, Lexus

09:20 - “Guess What It Sold For” Hemmings Roundup

26:40 - Racing Weekend: NASCAR, IndyCar, NHRA, F1

29:20 - This Week In Auto History Highlights