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Feb 2022
57m 15s

679: Avoiding Boring-ness, You + Speed, ...

EVERYDAY DRIVER
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Nobody wants to drive a boring car, but how do you keep your outdoor hobbies and still have a fun car? Kevin P. in MI is ready for what’s next, as is Klay K., who admits his affinity for speed. Social media questions ask how the guys would save the internal combustion engine, what are the best worst comments they’ve received about their cars of the past, and ... Show More
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