Matt Farah modified his watch; the EPA will stop paying attention to cars (and a whole lot more); driving a special Inokinetic Lotus Exige at Willow; and....Patreon Questions include:HELP! My terrible-driving friend wants to go racingA programmer's opinion on the AI discussionBase 981 Cayman: Good intro track car?Is the GR86 a "mini 911"?Ferrari 812 GTS vs 12CillindriShould EVs flash brake lights when using regen?Would Acura ever make an AWD Integra Type R?Cars you could identify by smellAre Hublots...
Matt Farah modified his watch; the EPA will stop paying attention to cars (and a whole lot more); driving a special Inokinetic Lotus Exige at Willow; and....Patreon Questions include:
- HELP! My terrible-driving friend wants to go racing
- A programmer's opinion on the AI discussion
- Base 981 Cayman: Good intro track car?
- Is the GR86 a "mini 911"?
- Ferrari 812 GTS vs 12Cillindri
- Should EVs flash brake lights when using regen?
- Would Acura ever make an AWD Integra Type R?
- Cars you could identify by smell
- Are Hublots cool?
- Best month to buy/sell a car?
- What's wrong with the diesel crowd?
- Why no love for the Porsche 914?
- Efficient commuters for TALL people
- Is a McLaren 570S a good budget supercar?
- How to stop distracted driving
- And more!
Recorded February 13, 2026
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