Show Notes
Matt Farah reviews the new Mercedes AMG GT Pro; Zack Klapman tested the Volvo EX30 Twin Performance; a clutch replacement that costs both arms; and we answer Patreon questions including:
What do you think about fake manual transmissions?
Before you become a car content creator....
Why did the U.S. love JDM cars more than cool UK cars (Carlton, Escort, etc)?
Who pays when a racer/drifter hits another competition?
Non-V8 commuter coupes for under $40k
Teachers that drove cool cars
Are "Porsche people" missing out?
Are BMW's EVs selling as well as we think?
Fun coupes for under $20k
Hot take: ultra-high performance SUVs are stupid
Euro delivery or nah?
And more! Recorded September 23, 2026
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