The Best AMG Isn't the 63; Heli Crash; Robotaxi vs Waymo

Episode 1056

Matt and Zack are caught off guard by the AMG CLE 53. A helicopter crashes at a cars and coffee event. Zack reviews the Infinite Machine P1. And we answer Patreon questions including:

What stupid mod were you almost talked into?
Are performance SUVs the answer to bad roads?
How to get your dream car sooner than you think
Why doesn't Porsche build an M3?
What's a cool European RHD car?
Our top speed this year is...
Favorite steering wheels?
What happens when a car brand closes?
Help me find a fun car to wrench on for under $30k
Famous roads the disappointed us
Is there a way to get free-ish track time?
How can I convince my partner to understand my car hobby?
Why shouldn't I turn this into a track car?

And more!

Recorded October 14, 2025

Show Notes:

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The Best AMG Isn't the 63; Heli Crash; Robotaxi vs Waymo