Matt Farah and Zack Klapman review the new Aston Martin Vantage S; would a rear collision avoidance system work; listing every hypercar Matt has driven; a special Ford GT just set a blistering Nurburgring record; why they're spending car week in Detroit this year; try to sort out the best car for the Woodward Dream Cruise; and answer Patreon questions including:

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The 2026 Lexus IS refresh

Our thoughts on Rivian dating Uber

Dream show at the Vegas Sphere?

Where to test a car

General advice for people in their 20s

Do you need a car in Tuscany?

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Recorded April 2, 2026

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