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#232 - Ford’s Dark Horse is Better than it Sounds and The Ashes of the Mazda Furai!

Headlines are dominated by the recent Ford Mustang launch. Jon asks Randy if the Nissan Z or the Ford Mustang is the 5 year better buy. Lastly, Jon profiles the Mazda Furai - a car that burned down on Top Gear.

#231 - Jon Visits Benihana (or Benijuana) and Legos are Plucking Car-Guy Heart Strings

Jon and Randy cover a few follow up topics from Monterey Car week. Randy visits Legoland to talk about the Ferrari Legoland experience and Jon brings up all the nostalgia of Lego toys. Lastly, the guys play a car gameshow with the movie "Used Cars" starring Kurt Russell. 

#230 - Twin Supras and Used Car Price is Right with Guests Jake and Sam from Stryker Performance

We do a remote episode with Sam Stryker and Jake Shaffer at their shop, Stryker Performance shop. We do some quick headlines, catch up on their updates since the last time they were on the podcast (episode 197), and play a little bit of Used Car Price is Right with current used BMWs on the market right now. 

#229 - Trading a Nut for a 370z and Race Car Training: The City Commute!

In the headlines, a Rimac Nevera gets rear ended by a motorcycle. Also, a catalytic converter thief ring gets caught we $22 million dollars worth of catalytic converters.  Randy and Jon discuss the ways that a daily commute in traffic trains you mentally for long wheel to wheel races.

#228 - Alfa Romeo is Mad at Dodge and Boxsters are a Girl’s Best Friend!

Dodge angers Alfa Romeo by rebadging the Tonale into a Dodge Hornet. Dodge also announces the EV Challenger prototype. Also, Randy closes the deal on the Porsche Boxster of his friend's dreams. 

#227 - Banger Races, Stealing Cars, and Car Air Conditioning in 1903?!

Headlines covers the Toyota Electric cars recall and more. Jon asks how Randy would plot to steal a car. Lastly, Jon gives a history on the progression of the Air Conditioner in the automobile. 

#226 - Toyota Takes an L, Randy’s Shark Tank, and Profiling the Legends: Michelin!

Headlines covers Toyota's recent issues with their engine oil pans having too much sealant (RTV). Also, the James bond car from the recent James Bond movie goes up to auction. Jon and Randy discuss their different avenues for chasing cars at the moment. Lastly, Randy profiles the legend of Michelin and their food guide.

#225 - NASCAR on Truck Tires, A Mechanic Shortage, and an E92 M3 Dilemma.

Under the Hood is back with your headlines. Randy finally gets around to finishing version 1 of the S2000. Jon mulls between multiple paths to take the E92 M3.

#224 - Hyundai Hydrogen Hotness, Car Movie Game Show: Dude, Where’s My Car Edition, and GT7 is Failing!

The guys go through their week's headlines reacting to the Hyundai N prototype and the Civic Type R unveiling. They then set the stage to discuss a car movie, "Dude, Where's my Car". Lastly, they find out how imperfect Gran Turismo 7 is both at the Professional eSports level and at the amateur level.

#223 - $26,000 Paint, Learning How to Drive Again, and Why Cars?

Headlines this week cover the $26k per Gallon Mystichrome Paint and a crowdsourced website that fights back at dealer markups. Jon learns how to drive again. We both talk about hobbies we've gone through and why the car hobby has stuck with us.