California's new tire efficiency standards claim to save billions but the math tells a different story. We run the numbers, poke holes in the testing, and ask why the state won't just cut their gas tax instead. Plus, a dealership empire built on $300 million in debt comes crashing down.

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https://www.energy.ca.gov/proceeding/replacement-tire-efficiency-program-proceeding

https://www.tractionnews.com/lenos-law-passes-california-legislature/

https://www.energy.ca.gov/data-reports/energy-almanac/transportation-energy/california-gasoline-data-facts-and-statistics

https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/news-and-media/dmv-statistics/

https://www.hoover.org/research/tire-regulations-should-california-tread-lightly

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Doug and Tyler are off this week so, in place of a regular episode, let's look back on some of our favorite plate to sample moments over the past three seasons.

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This past weekend, we went to Woodward Dream Cruise; the Monterey of the Midwest! Holy smokes, though, was it utter mayhem. Is Woodward going to be around for much longer?

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A new study is making the claim that speeding doesn't save you any time; let's jump into what about that article is valid and what may not be so valid. Also, we'll get into some auctions and play Plate to Sample.

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https://www.nature.com/articles/s44458-026-00100-3

https://www.autoblog.com/news/bmw-infotainment-gets-spider-man-ads-owners-irritated

https://www.roadandtrack.com/news/a73317504/police-wearing-shrubs-not-a-cop-shirt-catch-74-distracted-drivers-in-6-hours/

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An elderly woman is shocked when she receives her randomly assigned license plate in the mail. Plus, Doug and Tyler discuss the usage of Flock Cameras, AI, and self-driving cars.

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US pensioner shocked by her racy new car licence plate

All Cars Sold in the EU Now Require a Camera Aimed at Your Face.

Flock Says Its Cameras Worked ‘Correctly’ When Police Tracked and Ambushed Me for No Reason

Crashes up despite speed camera crackdown: I-Team

Mississippi’s New AI Cameras Can Catch You Texting At 186 MPH

Your Neighborhood Garbage Truck Is About to Start Spying on You. Your Car Already Did, and Got Fined for It.

South Carolina Police Asking For Public’s Help After Flock Cameras Are Cut Down

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Doug has some thoughts on market "speculators" and investment vehicles this week. Plus, we'll get into Doug's experience Lemons racing, too.

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We've ranted/debated about the current state of car culture several times on the podcast, but this week, let's look at the car community in a more positive light, discussing how we got involved in our local car scene and how you can, as well.

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We've talked in the past about what we think of car culture and what we think is good and bad about it, but now we're seeing a trend with "boomer boards" showing up with Porsche, Aston Martin, and Ferrari owners. What can we infer about the car community form this?

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A $132,000 Cadillac Escalade-V disappears into thin air after being dropped at a random Las Vegas home mid-transport — and now the lawsuits are flying. Plus, we'll do a yearly recap on auction results.

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https://www.mccollisters.com/auto-transport-and-logistics/

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A Florida man hired a shady uShip broker to ship his 2026 Porsche to Michigan and nearly lost it to a Miami theft ring before the driver stole it himself to run errands.

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