Matt Farah and Zack Klapman discuss the new record set by the Corvette ZR1; give a tour of Matt's trip to the land of Mercedes engine swaps; a Tesla crashes into a house; someone lied to the EU; and a review of the 2026 Genesis GV80.

Patreon questions include:

Why content creators are backing away from crazy swaps

Best used manual to learn on? $15k budget

Worth getting an EV JUST to commute in?

Does the auto industry underpay because CARS?!

Which of our cars should be a LEGO?

Do carbon ceramics effect resale value?

Which EV is best for camping?

Best sandwich to eat while driving

New cars that feel like a step back

Modern feature we can't live without

Are bigger cars actually more dangerous?

How to befriend a feral cat

And more!

Recorded June 24, 2026

Show Notes

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