New SIM; Kill Switch Law; Merc Project

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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