
About this episode
Matt Farah is back from being the hot shoe for Road & Track's Performance EV of the Year test, where cars were slid, went fast, scared a motorcyclist, and even gave Matt a little "brown moment". He gives us some incredible stories (without giving away the winner) from the test. Something was stolen from Zack Klapman. Then we answer Patreon questions including:
- Which $40k-$80k Porsche for topless summer fun?
- How will EV power-trains let automakers change designs?
- Is the M5 trying to be a Bentley?
- How much of a car is built by the car company vs suppliers?
- Will hybrid systems halt the development of ICE engines?
- How do I get inspired to take car photos?
- Should I test drive a car I love before I buy it?
- How to solve the X3M Comps stiffy problem?
- IS the C6 ZO6 the right step from a Miata?
- How to avoid burn out?
- Can you be content with a car?
- Why are 2020 Nissan GT-Rs holding their value?
Recorded Sept 2, 2024
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