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EPISODE · Mar 4, 2025 · 35 MIN

Brian's Mazda and Misty's Wombat

from The Thing About Cars

Our guest Brian Phillips and his uniquely named car tells us how he turned a traffic accident into getting a nicer car with an even more unique name via some friendly dealings with a pre-loved vehicle purveyor. We ponder the longevity of cars with cylinder deactivation. Misty and Tim talk about the peculiar events of the 2023 Las Vegas F1 race; regarding rules, flagging, staffing and scheduling. The gang discusses the city of Atlanta's Erica's law if it could lead to less automotive mayhem on the city's streets. We find out why it is hard to get a Tesla off a freighter in Sweden and why Coffee & Cars in Houston banned Camaros, Mustangs and Chargers (at least temporarily). Our trivia question is about the Solar Car Challenge. And Misty needs a wombat. We welcome your support via Patreon and your questions and feedback via our website.

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