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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 why learning to drive manual could still benefit new drivers today.

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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 chaos. After delivering a completely serious eulogy for the Nissan Altima, Matt a...


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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 project vehicles as a major Colorado wildfire moved toward his home, includin...

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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 Maverick R-based hill climb build, plus what happens when a Colorado wildfire gets clos...


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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 Peak Driver Rob Wilmoth about his first run up the peak and more. Jim Miller also d...


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