Automakers like Rivian are challenging state laws that block them from selling cars directly to buyers, and the legal stakes are bigger than they look. We, joined by our friend Burt Davdison from Diehl Automotive, break down why Ohio is at the center of the fight and what it could mean for the future of car buying.

Sources used for this video:

https://arstechnica.com/cars/2025/08/rivian-sues-ohio-over-direct-car-sales-ban/

https://www.autonews.com/opinion/guest-commentary/an-guest-commentary-don-hall-scout-motors-1223/

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Let's take a look back at 2025 and how much we put toward maintenance for our vehicles?

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Taking deposits to hold cars for buyers is something that's hotly debated in the car industry (believe it or not) - let's get into why deposits matter. Plus, a Pennsylvania car dealer goes to jail.

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https://www.justice.gov/usao-mdpa/pr/harrisburg-drug-trafficker-sentenced-20-years-prison-trafficking-marijuana-and-cocaine

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Doug needs to vent about the "joys" of business ownership. Plus well discuss the real risks and real downsides of collector cars going up in value at an astronomical rate.

Resources/articles referenced in this episode:

https://www.cheatsheet.com/news/missy-elliotts-300k-lamborghini-was-wrecked-by-a-joyride.html/

https://www.carscoops.com/2025/12/nissan-just-confirmed-twice-the-nismos-and-a-mystery-sports-car/

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We read an article recently (linked below) doing a deep dive into Lucid's finances and, man, it reads like a comedy. Also, Tyler walks us through the reality of "just LS swap it."

Resources/articles referenced in this episode:

https://ssoreport.com/a-look-at-lucid

https://www.sikky.com/rx7turnkey/

Flop of the week:

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DRi3MaggG38/

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skoda-storyboard.com/en/skoda-world/rally-champion-fuel-efficiency-record-holder/

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Are stick swaps worth it? In today's age of cars where everyone cars about ROI, it's a question we get a ton, so let's discuss it.

Resources/articles referenced in this episode:

https://www.thedrive.com/news/he-turned-his-miata-into-a-side-hustle-by-teaching-enthusiasts-to-drive-stick-hell-pay-you-to-do-the-same

https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/family-relationships/article/distracted-driving-is-a-real-problem-for-teens-these-parents-think-theyve-found-the-solution-110001619.html?guccounter=2

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skoda-storyboard.com/en/skoda-world/rally-champion-fuel-efficiency-record-holder/

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Let's talk about how tariffs are impacting the car market for both classic cars and used cars.

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https://www.wsj.com/business/autos/american-consumers-have-had-it-with-high-car-prices-0eb23424?st=eKFAJ5&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/ford-general-motors-disturbing-news-143300807.html

https://niada.com/dashboard/senate-committee-to-hold-hearing-on-automobile-affordability-in-january/

https://www.wcshipping.com/blog/2025-us-car-import-trends-countries-car-shipping-insights

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We talk a ton about auctions, but we've never discussed Estate Auctions specifically. Let's dive into the nature of these things.

Plus, Tyler will go over how the Hyundai IONIQ 5 is trying to restrict drivers from replacing their own brakes.

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Pitt Race has gone away to make way for an AI Data Center, and they're auctioning off literally everything, down to the urinals.

Also, Porsche has announced a new "tunnel mode" and, holy smokes, is it lame.

Articles mentioned in this episode:

https://savepittrace.org/index.html

https://savepittrace.org/content/Artificial%20Intelligence%20and%20the%20Data%20Center%20Paradox.pdf

https://www.autoblog.com/news/porsches-tunnel-mode-is-proof-they-understand-driving-joy-better-than-anyone

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https://www.kikoauctions.com/auctions/pittsburgh-international-race-complex-karts-cars-equipment

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