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Automotive ADHD

Matt West

This is the car podcast and syndicated talk radio show where poor financial decisions are not only welcomed but embraced. Whether it’s Toyota, Honda, Chevy, Ford, Dodge, or -yes- even Subaru, all are fair game. Join Matt West as he descends into automotive madness, while also interviewing racecar drivers, automotive industry insiders, and influencers. Questionable mechanical advice free of charge.

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AM1460 & FM 101.1 The Answer - Saturdays at 2pm, Sundays at 9am & 6pm
100.7 The Word KGFT - Saturdays at 7pm
91.7 KLZR - Saturdays at 10:30am

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  • #221
    July 30 · 16 min

    A Legend is No More... Here’s everything I will miss about the Nissan Altima

    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.

  • #219
    July 6 · 51 min

    Ferrari’s FAKE Manual, Can a Can-Am Conquer Pikes Peak, & Wildfire Prep with 8 Project Cars?

    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 close enough that you have to plan how to evacuate eight project cars?

  • #217
    June 19 · 51 min

    Ford CEO Wants To Ban Repair. It's for "Safety"

    Ford CEO Jim Farley says the quiet part out loud and shares what automotive manufacturers are thinking behind closed doors. Ford is decisively anti-right to repair and claims that it's for your own safety. I discuss that, as well as some Pikes Peak Hill Climb Racing action, Jeep recalls, and more on this edition of the show!

  • #216
    June 12 · 1 hr 9 min

    Red Light Cameras Don't Make Roads Safer. Here's Why.

    Automated enforcement on the roads actually makes you LESS safe behind the wheel. I talk with Jay Beeber from the National Motorist's Association about why automated speed and red light cameras no only lead to more unwarranted tickets, but more corruption, more surveillance, and less safe driving conditions. 

  • June 6 · 13 min

    [Bonus!] How Do We Bring Back GOOD Car Culture? Let's Start Local

    Car culture is in dire straights, with racetracks closing and communities cracking down on modified cars, it's never been harder to be a car enthusiast. I talk with Tayven from Primul Garage about his car show event which seeks to bring the community back into cars.

  • #215
    May 30 · 48 min

    The REAL Reason Racetracks Are Closing Is Worse Than You Think

    Race tracks are closing across the country and the latest is the Pikes Peak International Raceway in my home town of Colorado Springs. This is disappointing for race fans and grassroots motorsports fanatics alike. I discuss the reason behind it and why it's way harder to combat than we think.

  • #214
    May 20 · 52 min

    A Motor Oil Shortage Could Happen Any Second, Confirmed By Toyota & Nissan

    Gas prices are up and now motor oil itself could become more scarce. Toyota and Nissan confirmed industry concerns. Working on your project car or daily driver might get more expensive and will people start hoarding motor oil like we did toilet paper in 2020? I discuss that, my recent Honda S2000 woes, and more on this edition of the show!Get your GPS tracker now and protect your car! Use Promo code AUTOADHD15 for 15% off, in addition to another 35% off an annual subscription: spytec.com🎙 On The

  • #213
    May 16 · 19 min

    [Bonus] Best Car Foods RANKED! Ft. Jim Miller

    What is the BEST food to eat in the car? The Toyota God himself joins me to rank what you should and shouldn't eat in the car. Your project car might be crusty, but your upholstery shouldn't be. Whether you enjoy wrenching on cars, optimizing performance, or just want to understand what’s going under the hood, this is the car show that talks about everything with four wheels and then some!Get your GPS tracker now and protect your car! Use Promo code AUTOADHD15 for 15% off, in addition to another

  • #212
    May 12 · 28 min

    [Bonus!] I'm Defending Spirit Airlines

    I take a break from talking cars and instead focus on the big wheelless cars of the sky! Spirit Airlines kicked the bucket, seemingly to the relief of everyone across the country. I discuss why we SHOULD want Spirit Airlines to exist and what will happen now that they don't.Whether you enjoy wrenching on cars, optimizing performance, or just want to understand what’s going under the hood, this is the car show that talks about everything with four wheels and then some!Get your GPS tracker now and

  • #211
    May 2 · 51 min

    Speed Cameras Just Got WORSE, Ford and Shelby Breakup, and This 4Runner Could Change The Future

    Colorado just made speed cameras far worse and this tech changes how they will ticket drivers. I discuss the MAJOR problem I have with automated enforcement systems on the roadways as well as my experience with them. The system is yet another step toward a surveillance state. I also discuss why Ford is breaking up with Shelby, and how a pristine 1996 Toyota 4Runner crossing the block at Mecum Auctions could change the future itself.Whether you enjoy wrenching on cars, optimizing performance, or

  • #210
    April 28 · 43 min

    Toyota Celica returns as a Hybrid and why the TRD "Hammer" Will Be Disappointing

    Toyota is the KING of teasing us with new Celica information, but now they're saying the AWD rally car legend really is coming back this time... as a Hybrid. Will this kill our hopes for the car or usher in a new era of affordable hybrid performance cars? I discuss that with "The Toyota God" himself Jim Miller. We also talk off road pickup trucks with Toyota's new TRD (Turd?) Hammer which seeks to dethrone the Ford Raptor and Ram TRX. Whether you enjoy wrenching on cars, optimizing performance,

  • #209
    April 15 · 41 min

    Your Performance Tuner Has It All WRONG. Stop Building Cars This Way.

    For YEARS tuning your performance car's ECU has been considered black magic and only understandable by a select few tuners who have unlocked its mystical secrets. That just isn't the case anymore. I talk with mechanic and tuner Brian Conrad about why so-called "Speed Shops" get it wrong. We also talk about the completely unrealistic build expectations people have for their project cars and how social media is ruining the car scene. Whether you enjoy wrenching on cars, optimizing performance, or

  • #208
    April 7 · 42 min

    More Ethanol In Gas Is Coming. Is It Good or Bad? (Tuner Explains)

    With increasing gas prices, is flex fuel the way to go? I talk with mechanic and automotive tuner Brian Conrad about tuning engines for E85, ethanol fuel blends, and why more ethanol is being mixed into gasoline at the pump. This isn’t just about project cars. Ethanol fuel impacts daily drivers, fuel economy, and performance across many modern vehicles. We also discuss standalone ECUs, engine tuning, performance mods, flex fuel systems, and the real-world pros and cons of running E85. Whether yo

  • #207
    March 25 · 58 min

    The INSANE $175 ECU Keeps Improving! Plus a NEW Budget 8HP Controller Confirmed!

    The only ECU you need for your project car build is rusEFI, and at $175 for the entry level UAEFI it can't be beat! I talk with Andrey from rusEFI about past, present, and future development, as well as some incredible news about his latest product to support 8HP transmissions. If you're a gearhead and you need an ECU that checks ALL of the boxes (and at an incredible price point), this is the podcast for you.https://rusefi.com/Get your GPS tracker now and protect your car! Use Promo code AUTOAD

  • #206
    March 20 · 24 min

    Volkswagen Has Been Blocking Repair for YEARS (Now it's Backfiring)

    Volkswagen has been blocking your right to repair for years with systems like "Component Protection" and after nearly two decades, a new bill has been introduced to stop this. Without that, it's only a matter of time until other manufacturers like Chevy, Ford, Dodge, Toyota, and Nissan do the same (assuming they haven't already). If you like working on cars, or just don't want to pay out the nose for repairs, this is the automotive podcast you can't miss. Join me for this discussion and more.Get

  • #205
    March 16 · 43 min

    Exploding Fuel Prices -How it Differs From Other Conflicts, INSANELY Cool Tire Tech, & The Ultimate Truck Dilemma!

    It doesn't matter if you like trucks, muscle cars, or JDMs, we all need to fill up at the pump and you've certainly noticed the major spike in fuel prices. I explain the situation in the middle east and break down why it matters whether your a car guy or not. I also discuss some incredibly cool innovation in the winter tire world, as well as the ultimate dilemma if you're a pickup truck owner. That and more on this weekly edition of the show!If you like cars, this is the automotive podcast for y

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