Toyota teases the MR2 yet again, while giving us something entirely different. Is this the future for GR? Just a guy Jim Miller joins Matt to discuss that, hyper inflated Land Cruiser prices, insane Colorado Springs front plate restrictions, and more on this edition of the show.
Aug 18
54 min
Does driving a manual transmission actually make you smarter? It does and there's real science behind it. Also drivers education is broken in the US and California's recall of 11,000 licenses might be proof of that. Finally, why would anybody turn down a free car? Matt answers dumb car questions from Reddit. That and more on this edition of the show!
Aug 1
54 min
The Nissan Altima is headed for the automotive graveyard, but does that mean drivers are finally safe? In this bonus episode of the Automotive ADHD Show, Matt breaks down the Nissan Altima driver stereotype, declining sales, CVT reliability problems, and the car’s infamous reputation for highway chaos.
Jul 30
16 min
Could Ford owe new-car buyers money after receiving a massive tariff refund? Matt breaks down the class-action lawsuit that could determine whether drivers deserve a share of the money automakers charged customers to cover tariffs.
Jul 21
51 min
Ferrari says the 12Cilindri Manuale brings back the manual experience, but is a Manuale By-Wire gated shifter connected to an 8-speed DCT really a manual transmission or just a very expensive fake? Matt also talks Pikes Peak Hill Climb race cars with Stryker Motorsports, including a Can-Am Maverick R-based hill climb build, plus what happens when a Colorado wildfire gets close enough that you have to plan how to evacuate eight project cars?
Jul 6
51 min
The world's second oldest continuous auto race is primed to run up Pikes Peak again this year. Jim Miller and I attend PPIHC Fan Fest, the massive motorsports street festival featuring the best of the Pikes Peak Hill Climb and give you our thoughts on this year's race.
Jun 23
49 min
Ford CEO Jim Farley says the quiet part out loud and shares what automotive manufacturers are thinking behind closed doors. Ford is decisively anti-right to repair and claims that it's for your own safety. I discuss that, as well as some Pikes Peak Hill Climb Racing action, Jeep recalls, and more on this edition of the show!
Jun 19
51 min
Automated enforcement on the roads actually makes you LESS safe behind the wheel. I talk with Jay Beeber from the National Motorist's Association about why automated speed and red light cameras no only lead to more unwarranted tickets, but more corruption, more surveillance, and less safe driving conditions.
Jun 12
1 hr 9 min
Car culture is in dire straights, with racetracks closing and communities cracking down on modified cars, it's never been harder to be a car enthusiast. I talk with Tayven from Primul Garage about his car show event which seeks to bring the community back into cars.
Jun 6
13 min
Race tracks are closing across the country and the latest is the Pikes Peak International Raceway in my home town of Colorado Springs. This is disappointing for race fans and grassroots motorsports fanatics alike. I discuss the reason behind it and why it's way harder to combat than we think.
May 30
48 min
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