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Automotive ADHD
by Matt West
This is the car podcast and syndicated talk radio show where poor financial decisions are not only welcomed but embraced. Whether it’s Toyota, Honda, Chevy, Ford, Dodge, or -yes- even Subaru, all are fair game. Join Matt West as he descends into automotive madness, while also interviewing racecar drivers, automotive industry insiders, and influencers. Questionable mechanical advice free of charge. Live on the Radio! AM1460 & FM 101.1 The Answer - Saturdays at 2pm, Sundays at 9am & 6pm100.7 The Word KGFT - Saturdays at 7pm91.7 KLZR - Saturdays at 10:30am
Episodes
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The Tesla Roadster Has One Problem I Can’t Ignore. Also Porsche Mission S & Winter Wrenching!
Tesla Roadster, Porsche Mission S, and the electric sports car debate: Matt West questions whether spectacular technology makes driving more enjoyable. Tesla’s new Roadster brings thrusters, fan-assisted downforce, and a name Matt takes personally. Porsche’s Mission S concept brings physical...
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Modern Trucks Are Too Complicated, California Tire Rules & Cheap Off-Roading - Ft. Justin Fort from Hank Watsons Garage Hour
Toyota Tundra V8 values, turbocharged truck reliability, California tire rules, and affordable off-roading drive this conversation with automotive journalist and professional test driver Justin Fort. Justin, host of Hank Watson’s Garage Hour, joins Matt West to explain what separates a competent...
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Fear of Driving? This is The Cure Nobody is Talking About
We all know at least one person who will not get behind the wheel of a car and not for medical or financial reasons. Some hate cars out of selfishness, and others fear. On this bonus Reddit reaction edition of Automotive ADHD, Matt discusses how to definitively cure somebody afflicted with…
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Can the Regs Keep up with Flying Cars? Why America Needs To Beat China
Flying cars, FAA regulations, air taxis, and America’s race with China take center stage in this bonus conversation with Tim Jackson, author of Dude, Where’s My Flying Car? Matt West and Tim examine whether regulators can move quickly enough to support eVTOL technology—and what could happen if…
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Flying Cars Are Finally Coming, What Will They Look Like? - One On One with Author Tim Jackson
Flying cars, eVTOL air taxis, and autonomous vehicles are closer than most drivers realize. Author, private pilot, and automotive-industry veteran Tim Jackson joins Matt West to explore the past, present, and possible future of personal transportation. Tim explains why more than 200 companies are...
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California Attacks Tires, GM's Dumpster Fire L87, and HUGE Plans for My Cheap Toyota Century
GM L87 engine failures, California's INSANE tire regulations, the cheapest Toyota Century in the country, and more on this edition of the Automotive ADHD Show. Matt examines the growing controversy surrounding General Motors’ 6.2-liter L87 V8, from bearing and machining concerns to reports of...
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A New GR From Toyota, Is It REAL This Time??? Crackdown on Front Plates, and Is This Land Cruiser Really Worth $170K?
Toyota teases the new MR2 and Celica yet again, while giving us something entirely different. Is this the future for Gazoo Racing? Just a Guy Jim Miller joins Matt to discuss that, hyper inflated Land Cruiser prices, and insane Colorado Springs front plate restrictions. Jim also discusses what he...
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Manual Transmissions Make You SMART? California Takes Back 11,000 Licenses, and the DUMBEST Reason to Turn Down a Free Car
Does driving a manual transmission actually make you smarter? New research from Japan suggests that operating a stick shift may stimulate the brain’s prefrontal cortex. Matt breaks down the science behind manual transmissions, why stick-shift cars may create safer and more attentive drivers, and...
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A Legend is No More... Here’s everything I will miss about the Nissan Altima
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...
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Ford’s $1.3 Billion Tariff Refund: Do Car Buyers Get Paid Back?
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. He also recounts evacuating an entire collection of JDM cars and...
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Ferrari’s FAKE Manual, Can a Can-Am Conquer Pikes Peak, & Wildfire Prep with 8 Project Cars?
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…
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What Happens When Your JDM Classic is WRECKED? Also The Best At This Year's Pikes Peak Hill Climb Ft. Jim Miller
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. I interview rookie Pikes…
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Ford CEO Wants To Ban Repair. It's for "Safety"
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...
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Red Light Cameras Don't Make Roads Safer. Here's Why.
Automated enforcement on the roads actually makes you LESS safe behind the wheel. I talk with Jay Beeber, Executive Director of Policy for the National Motorist's Association about why automated speed and red light cameras no only lead to more unwarranted tickets, but more corruption, more...
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[Bonus!] How Do We Bring Back GOOD Car Culture? Let's Start Local
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 right here in Colorado Springs....
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The REAL Reason Racetracks Are Closing Is Worse Than You Think
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....
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A Motor Oil Shortage Could Happen Any Second, Confirmed By Toyota & Nissan
Gas prices are up and now motor oil itself could become more scarce. Toyota and Nissan confirmed industry concerns. Working on your project car or daily driver might get more expensive and will people start hoarding motor oil like we did toilet paper in 2020? I discuss that, my recent Honda S2000...
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[Bonus] Best Car Foods RANKED! Ft. Jim Miller
What is the BEST food to eat in the car? The Toyota God himself joins me to rank what you should and shouldn't eat in the car. Your project car might be crusty, but your upholstery shouldn't be. Whether you enjoy wrenching on cars, optimizing performance, or just want to understand what’s going...
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[Bonus!] I'm Defending Spirit Airlines
I take a break from talking cars and instead focus on the big wheelless cars of the sky! Spirit Airlines kicked the bucket, seemingly to the relief of everyone across the country. I discuss why we SHOULD want Spirit Airlines to exist and what will happen now that they don't. Whether you enjoy...
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Speed Cameras Just Got WORSE, Ford and Shelby Breakup, and This 4Runner Could Change The Future
Colorado just made speed cameras far worse and this tech changes how they will ticket drivers. I discuss the MAJOR problem I have with automated enforcement systems on the roadways as well as my experience with them. The system is yet another step toward a surveillance state. I also discuss why...
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Toyota Celica returns as a Hybrid and why the TRD "Hammer" Will Be Disappointing
Toyota is the KING of teasing us with new Celica information, but now they're saying the AWD rally car legend really is coming back this time... as a Hybrid. Will this kill our hopes for the car or usher in a new era of affordable hybrid performance cars? I discuss that with "The Toyota God"...
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Your Performance Tuner Has It All WRONG. Stop Building Cars This Way.
For YEARS tuning your performance car's ECU has been considered black magic and only understandable by a select few tuners who have unlocked its mystical secrets. That just isn't the case anymore. I talk with mechanic and tuner Brian Conrad about why so-called "Speed Shops" get it wrong. We also...
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More Ethanol In Gas Is Coming. Is It Good or Bad? (Tuner Explains)
With increasing gas prices, is flex fuel the way to go? I talk with mechanic and automotive tuner Brian Conrad about tuning engines for E85, ethanol fuel blends, and why more ethanol is being mixed into gasoline at the pump. This isn’t just about project cars. Ethanol fuel impacts daily drivers,...
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The INSANE $175 ECU Keeps Improving! Plus a NEW Budget 8HP Controller Confirmed!
The only ECU you need for your project car build is rusEFI, and at $175 for the entry level UAEFI it can't be beat! I talk with Andrey from rusEFI about past, present, and future development, as well as some incredible news about his latest product to support 8HP transmissions. If you're a…
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Volkswagen Has Been Blocking Repair for YEARS (Now it's Backfiring)
Volkswagen has been blocking your right to repair for years with systems like "Component Protection" and after nearly two decades, a new bill has been introduced to stop this. Without that, it's only a matter of time until other manufacturers like Chevy, Ford, Dodge, Toyota, and Nissan do the…
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Exploding Fuel Prices -How it Differs From Other Conflicts, INSANELY Cool Tire Tech, & The Ultimate Truck Dilemma!
It doesn't matter if you like trucks, muscle cars, or JDMs, we all need to fill up at the pump and you've certainly noticed the major spike in fuel prices. I explain the situation in the middle east and break down why it matters whether your a car guy or not. I also discuss some incredibly cool...
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Self Driving AI Hacked In The STUPIDEST Way & The Olympics Need Motorsports ASAP
Forget, Toyota, Honda, Chevy, Dodge, BMW, or any of the automakers, self driving tech is barreling toward us with an insane vulnerability. I also talk about how Chevy now lets you build your own motor, with a catch or two, and why your car's tire pressure monitoring system can be used to track…
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When are replica cars okay? Is the Alibaba AE86 just SLOP? My thoughts as an original 86 owner
I love my old JDMs and there will always be a rusted away soft spot in my heart for a crusty Corolla. The Toyota AE86 is a great chassis, but existing examples are worn with decades of drifting and abuse. When the Chinese made Alibaba replica body was announced I had hopes that this could be a…
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Time to Boycott New Cars as "Kill-Switch" Mandate Stands & Will Toyota's New CEO Axe Sports Cars?
In a short amount of time, it won't matter whether you buy a Chevy, Ford, Toyota, or BMW, the automotive kill-switch mandate stands. Congressman Thomas Massie proposed a bill which would eliminate federal funding from being used to implement it, and it was shot down. I discuss the major...
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Car Super Bowl Ads RANKED! Jeep Ruins The New Cherokee and Why Some OEMs Sat This One Out
Jeep, Toyota (twice), Nissan, Volkswagen and Cadillac are the players in this year's Super Bowl ad show down. At $10mil an ad, was it well spent? I review and rank each of this year's automotive entries where I discuss why there were so few compared to years prior, and give my analysis on the new...
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Toyota's MR2 Bait And Switch & My Experience At The Tokyo Auto Salon!
I spent some time firsthand at the Tokyo Auto Salon drooling over the Toyota GR GT, as well as various AE86s, a classy Nissan 280Z racecar, a widebody Autozam AZ1, and so much more JDM goodness. I also managed to drag along YouTuber Wesley Kagan where he mysteriously fell in love with the Suzuki...
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Japan's Obsession with American Cars, How AI Will Destroy Used Car Sales, & Colorado's Crazy Fuel Problem
Just back from Japan where I saw loads of JDM cars! Whether it was GTRs, S15s AE86s, Toyota Supras, NSXs and Honda Acty Kei Trucks, they had it all. But surprisingly there were lots of Ford Mustangs, Chevy Camaros, and Jeep Wranglers. I discuss the American car culture in Japan, as well as a…
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Get the Gals into Motorsports! - Courtney Vertz with Clutch Kickin' Cuties
Courtney Vertz is on a mission to get more women into motorsports through drift events with a focus on mentorship and an inviting atmosphere of friendly competition. Jim Miller fills in for Matt and interviews Courtney about that. He also gets her take on project cars, the BRZ/GT86 as a drift...
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This $175 ECU Blows Everything Out of The Water! | Interview with rusEFI Founder
The car enthusiast and performance world is SLEEPING on this incredibly good standalone ECU. If you have a track car, or crazy off-road project car, then this is the solution. I am running my K24 swapped Honda S2000 track car on it and couldn't be happier. I talk with @Rusefi founder Andre about...
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We're Blown Away By New Kei Car Prices! Why Trump's Plan is Genius, Toyota GR GT, & More!
It's not the announcement of The Toyota GR GT or the new LFA which has the car world ablaze, instead it's the US President's approval of small "Kei" cars like those made by Toyota, Honda, and Subaru for the Japanese market. Jim Miller and I look up prices of new Kei vehicles where we are blown…
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Nissan is Trying To Kill Its ONLY Cool Car
The Nissan Z is a far cry from the 240Z of old. While it is technically superior to the 240Z of the 1970s, it is dramatically more expensive, even when you account for inflation. The Z was supposed to be an affordable everyman's sportscar. Yet, the new Z's price competes with the Supra, Corvette,...
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Right to Repair is Under Attack!
Hyundai does not want you working on your own car! Heck, they don't even want your independent mechanic working on it either. Jim Miller joins me to talk about how Hyundai's requirement for a $2000+ scan tool and software subscription to do a brake job go against everything right to repair. We…
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BREAKING: Trump Approves Kei Cars in The US
Kei Cars are on the President's radar and this is an important move not just for car enthusiasts, but for the general public. I discuss why it's a win for US drivers, debunk objections, and give you my thoughts on whether consumers will go for it. If you love cars, this is the automotive podcast...
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[Bonus!] GM and Allison Break-Up Has Gotten Petty & Why I Think HD Diesel Trucks are a Scam
Silverado and Sierra pickup trucks will no longer carry the Allison nameplate. General Motors and Allison Transmissions are splitting up, but like a vengeful ex-girlfriend, GM has decided to get back at Allison in an incredibly petty way. Which side of the relationship is at fault? Like real…
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Winter Car Storage with A Mechanic & Jeeps with Sandy Engines???
Jeep has yet ANOTHER problem with the 4XE, this time with sand filled motors. I also talk about car storage in the winter with mechanic OBD1-Kenobi (Brian), and discuss why EV mandates are an existential threat to enthusiast cars. If you love cars, this is the automotive podcast for you! Get your...
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Average New Car Prices At An All Time High & Is Parts Quality Tanking? Ft. Jim Miller
New car prices are through the roof and it's not just tariffs. Just a Guy Jim Miller guest hosts the show where he talks about that as well as why he think auto parts quality has gone down dramatically. If you like cars (and Jim Miller), then this is the car podcast for you. Don't miss it! Get…
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A Bill To Save Race Tracks from Karens, Jeep 4XEs Are Catching Fire, & My Neighbors Think I'm Nuts
Gearheads and motorsports fans can celebrate as new North Carolina bill will save race tracks from lawsuits by encroaching housing developments. I talk about why car enthusiasts in all 50 states should be pushing for similar bills. Additionally, I discuss a shocking revelation I had about car...
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[BONUS!] Will Rivian Go Out of Business? Historical Parallels with AMC
Things at Rivian are not looking good. After major layoffs, cutbacks, and a significant cash injection from Volkswagen, the electric vehicle maker might find itself among the likes of the American Motors Corporation. I discuss why that's happening, how EV demand is declining, and draw some...
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Nobody Wants To Admit Why Gas Prices Are Dropping and My New WRX is Already Broken at 8500 Miles!
Car guys are celebrating as gas prices have hit a several year low. It's not just a win for automotive enthusiasts, but for all American families. The only problem is that half of the voting population does not want to acknowledge the reason behind it. I also talk about why my 2024 WRX is in the...
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Software Updates Are Bricking Jeeps and It's A Bigger Problem Than Everyone Thinks & VB WRX Road Trip Review!
Updates are bricking Jeep Wranglers and while everyone is talking about the problem itself, I point out why this is a much bigger issue with industry-wide implications. I also give you a road trip review of my 2024 "VB" Subaru WRX and discuss why I think everyone misunderstands the car. Did I...
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How I Saved Thousands on Car Insurance & VW Invents an even WORSE Alternative to Touch Screens
My car insurance cost has been through the roof lately. Between the S2000, AE86, and Tacoma is was already pricey. But the addition of my 2024 Subaru WRX sent it off the scale. I finally decided to do something about it, and that something has now saved me THOUSANDS of dollars. I discuss that, as...
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What Does Gen Z Think About Driving?
Just a Guy Jim Miller and his 17 year old daughter join me to talk about Generation Z's opinion on driving. Is Jim's daughter just equally as obsessed with old Toyota's and AE86 Corollas? Also Jim Miller and I discuss surprising places to find good parts. Get your GPS tracker now and protect your...
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What if AMC Was Still Around? - Joe Ligo, The Last Independent Automaker
Everybody loves the underdog. American Motors, with cars like Rambler, Matador, Gremlin, Jeep, and Pacer, was certainly a loveable underdog. I continue my discussion with Joe Ligo, Emmy award winning television producer and creator of the documentary series, “The Last Independent Automaker”. Joe...
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The Untold Story of AMC | The Last Independent Automaker with Joe Ligo
American Motors Corporation has a fascinating history. With cars like the Rambler, Matador, Gremlin, Jeep, and Pacer, AMC had an unusual way of doing things. I interview Joe Ligo, Emmy award winning television producer and documentary filmmaker about his fantastic series, “The Last Independent...
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Toyota Brings Back A LEGEND, Weird Mustang GTD Loophole, & more! Ft. Jim Miller & Wesley Kagan
Toyota has revived the 4AGE engine which once powered cars like the AE86 Trueno & Levin, the MR2, and more! I talk with the AE86 hoarder himself, Jim Miller about that, as well as an interesting Mustang GTD loophole. Finally, YouTuber Wesley Kagan joins the show again to promo his bad Bentley...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
This is the car podcast and syndicated talk radio show where poor financial decisions are not only welcomed but embraced. Whether it’s Toyota, Honda, Chevy, Ford, Dodge, or -yes- even Subaru, all are fair game. Join Matt West as he descends into automotive madness, while also interviewing racecar drivers, automotive industry insiders, and influencers. Questionable mechanical advice free of charge. Live on the Radio! AM1460 & FM 101.1 The Answer - Saturdays at 2pm, Sundays at 9am & 6pm100.7 The Word KGFT - Saturdays at 7pm91.7 KLZR - Saturdays at 10:30am
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This is the car podcast and syndicated talk radio show where poor financial decisions are not only welcomed but embraced. Whether it’s Toyota, Honda, Chevy, Ford, Dodge, or -yes- even Subaru, all are fair game. Join Matt West as he descends into automotive madness, while also interviewing racecar...
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