Show Notes
Matt Farah reviews the all new C8 Corvette Grand Sport and compares is to the Z06 as well as the new base model; he also tells of his week in the blistering Lamborghini Temerario (the good, bad, the mud flaps); Zack Klapman discusses Flock's PR nightmare regarding its inability to read license plates; and Q&A answers questions including:
Do economy cars look TOO edgy? Are used car salespeople STILL sus? Which of these 3 dreams cars to sell? M Roadster vs 2008 Vantage Roadster automatic Does this make fancy cars look cheap or vice versa? Soft road build: RX300 or Rav4? Pivotal childhood road trips? Why did Polestar leave but Waymo's Zeeker stays? How to Road America Choose: a car with a steering wheel on the ceiling or pedals all mixed up The perfect car for long Utah trips is... Why are restomods so expensive? And more!
Recorded July 23, 2026
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