My Waymo Test; Toyota Concept; Hertz AI; FL Speed Law

Matt rode in a Waymo; tells tales from the Avants event in Seattle; Zack's car is falling apart while being put back together; Florida has a new law for speeders; Toyota showed off a concept; and we answer Patreon questions including:

• What's a good car for an artsy college student?
• Is my car too fast for track days?
• Is the T.33 worth the money?
• Could Porsche bring back the 912?
• What should the next Miata be?
• Favorite automotive conspiracy theory
• Best car for a new driver
• Least desirable million dollar car
• Best watch no one has heard of
• Which seats are the best to watch a motorsports event?
• And more!

Recorded July 14, 2025

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