Show Notes
We drove the new Prius; Jaguar unveiled their official Type 01 design; Tesla gonna blow; and more!
Patreon questions include:
Are new cars TOO easy to...carjack?
Touch-up vs repaint
Is 'canyon vs track' a thing?
Rivian disables a feature we love
How to drive a RHD car
Which Clarkson car would we buy
Phantom Drophead vs Ghost vs Wraith
Is a manual Audi S8 worth the trouble?
Lotus Exige or manual-swapped SLK55 AMG?
The BEST mod-per-dollar
Sport trucks return!
Small commuter: Honda Fit vs classic Wagovan
Nice watch or coilovers?
Recorded October 9, 2026
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CHAPTERS: 00:00 Show start 02:30 Do aftermarket wheels help the Cybertruck? 07:30 Wagoneer ratio 17:00 Tesla's new patent 24:00 Toyota Prius review 39:00 Toyota vs Toyota 45:00 Jaguar Type 01 thoughts 57:00 Do people USE frunks? 58:00 Patreon questions begin
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