New SIM; Kill Switch Law; Merc Project
Episode description
Matt Farah describes his first BAD ride in a Waymo; he and Zack Klapman talk about the oddities for sale at Barrett-Jackson auctions; the truth about the "kill switch" law Congress passed; the Mercedes project begins; and Patreon questions include:
- Why has the Porsche 911 maintained a consistent look while others can't?
- Favorite tuner for engines with 4,6,8,10, and 12 cylinders?
- Do automakers still take risks?
- Has Porsche reliability gone down?
- Best and worst swag from a press launch?
- Why we think the C8 Corvette ZR1 will depreciate when the C7 didn't.
- What to get for someone who drives a Drakan?
- Will SIM racing cafes work?
- And more!
Recorded January 29, 2026
Show Notes
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