Reviewed: Mercedes AMG GT Pro and Vovlo EX30 EV

Matt Farah reviews the new Mercedes AMG GT Pro; Zack Klapman tested the Volvo EX30 Twin Performance; a clutch replacement that costs both arms; and we answer Patreon questions including:
• What do you think about fake manual transmissions?
• Before you become a car content creator....
• Why did the U.S. love JDM cars more than cool UK cars (Carlton, Escort, etc)?
• Who pays when a racer/drifter hits another competition?
• Non-V8 commuter coupes for under $40k
• Teachers that drove cool cars
• Are "Porsche people" missing out?
• Are BMW's EVs selling as well as we think?
• Fun coupes for under $20k
• Hot take: ultra-high performance SUVs are stupid
• Euro delivery or nah?
• And more!
Recorded September 23, 2026
Show Notes:
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