The Corvette ZR1X set a record and punches above its weight class; Matt Farah talks us through the newly-published 2026 Performance Car of the Year verdict; Zack Klapman found a very special Ferrari that defies logic; how are Fiskers driving around; the weirdest KIA we've ever seen; and Patreon questions include:

• Allied cars vs Axis cars
• Oddest special versions of normal cars
• 718 GTS or 1st gen Boxster Spider?
• Business advice we'd give our younger selves
• Should I finance a project car?
• BMW X5 40i vs Lexus GX550
• Weird race car liveries we'd want
• Why do we still measure things in horsepower?
• The 2027 Nissan Z Nismo
• Should I bring a really slow car on a driving rally?
• Is ESC keeping everyone alive?
• And more!

Recorded January 15, 2026

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