Emelia Hartford might be the hardest worker in the automotive media game. She set a drag record in her turbocharged C8 Corvette, blew up a Mustang engine that's taller than a house, widened a Ferrari, started a charity foundation, and somehow finds time to move her acting career forward. We cover that, her Crown Vic racing, where her drive comes from, what she'll do with her Z06, and a lot more. Recorded on August 5, 2022 https://www.youtube.com/c/emeliahartford @ms.emelia EmeliaHartford.com Go ...
Aug 16, 2022•2 hr 33 min•Ep. 752
How did Gordon Murray get his tenacious hunger of design and problem solving? How did he come to design the legendary McLaren F1? What does his new car, the T.50, do that other supercars don't? And what are those strange contraptions he built out of a boiler and a food truck? All that and a lot more will be answered in this amazing episode. If there were a hall of fame for cars, Gordon Murray would be near the top, seated at the table of bosses next to people like Colin Chapman and Dan Gurney. H...
Aug 11, 2022•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 751
What's going on with that Toyota GT86 engine story?; Matt went to South Carolina to drive a race car; how fast we would go at Bonneville; EV popularity's impact on service centers; BMW M230i vs e46 M3; and more! Recorded August 3, 2022 Berryman is Available at your favorite automotive retailer or automotive parts store. berrymanproducts.com . Stop deli-slicing your scalp with traditional razors. Try Freedom today – or get it as a gift – with your exclusive 20% off by going to freedomgrooming.com...
Aug 09, 2022•2 hr 33 min•Ep. 750
Hertrech Eugene Jr, better known as Hert, is a staple of the HOONIGAN family and the car world. Hert is as unique as they come and he tells us the WHOLE story of how he came to be one of the premier tire shredders, from his very first car and first accident to his first engine swap, to what he's up to today. Hert has killed a few cars, jobs, and sets of tires. Known for a no-holds-barred driving style, lack of mechanical sympathy, and aesthetic mods to match, the way he operates is inspiring. We...
Aug 04, 2022•2 hr 39 min•Ep. 749
Tommy Kendall @tommykendall11 is back! The racer and broadcaster has returned. We get his take on the F1 season; his hilarious thoughts on Adrian Newey; why it's so hard to change racing but impossible to stay stagnant; the Drive to Survive effect; what confuses him about NASCAR; why drivers can have different setups but run the same lap time; his Beretta race car; helicopter parents; and more! Tommy Kendall is an American race car driver and television broadcaster. He has raced in NASCAR, Le Ma...
Aug 02, 2022•2 hr 38 min•Ep. 748
This show was full of interesting insights into the life and business of a designer. Oil Stain Lab @oilstainlab is a vehicle design company founded by brothers Iliya and Nikita Bridan. They work with brands and individuals alike who want to build something truly unique. Sometimes it's a lifted Alfa Romeo, others it's a custom Porsche inspired by Can-Am madness. Whatever they put their minds, pens, and hands on, the vehicles tend to get attention. We talk to Nikita about how they got started, stu...
Jul 28, 2022•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 747
Recorded from Porsche Santa Clarita with our favorite car dealership king, Beau Boeckmann! @beauboeckmann We talk about why the Mach-E update takes so long (science!); the BMW door lock solution; Porsche Santa Clarita's entry for the Porsche Classic Restoration Challenge (and why Beau doesn't care about winning), why having a Porsche 962 in your basement is scary; Matt's weird auction interest, the dealership inventory situation, supply chain ups and downs, and why people shouldn't buy grey cars...
Jul 26, 2022•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 746
A thorough review of the BMW 230i; how is the 911 Sport Classic to drive?; why the Mach-E is going in for TEN days of service; why NASCAR street circuits make sense; is the C8 still for mid-life crisis?; what hands-free driving is REALLY for; whether or not the Fiat 500 Abarth is a good first car for a new enthusiast; and more! Recorded July 20, 2022 Go to https://www.HelloFresh.com/smokingtire16 and use code smokingtire16 for 16 free meals across 7 boxes AND 3 free gifts! Stop deli-slicing your...
Jul 21, 2022•2 hr 38 min•Ep. 745
Matt's been driving the BMW 230i around, the Corvette Z06 pricing is announced, a study determines the safest cities to live in (and brands to drive), Hyundai unveils some sexy concepts, the Countach might be getting a big surgery, our social media team broke down how your (and our) brains work, and we answer your questions about: 2-car solutions; defaulting auto loans; and more. Recorded July 18, 2022 Go to HelloFresh.com/smokingtire16 and use code smokingtire16 for 16 free meals across 7 boxes...
Jul 19, 2022•2 hr 40 min•Ep. 744
We're back from visiting Donnie Callaway's shop of Italian cars so we have Countach and 328 updates! There was a lot more wrong than expected. Plus, Europe wants to put a speed governor on your new car; BMW wants to charge people $18/month for heated seats; N. Carolina might get free gas pumps; Matt rode the Triumph Tiger 900; we get more insight into the CYAN steering situation; and Q&A includes: - Lupe Fiasco's car in Autoboto - Sultan of Brunei's special wagons and Ferraris - Most dangerous t...
Jul 14, 2022•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 743
Matt's back from the East Coast where he spent a week testing the new Cadillac Escalade's Super Cruise! How does it compare to Ford's system and others in the space? Plus, the Farahs ordered a custom Cayenne; a Citroen designer wants to get rid of screen; someone spent $18000 repairing a 135i; what's "crazy fast" for $15k?; and more! Recorded July 9, 2022 Go to blackvue.com/TST and use the promo code TIRE to get 10% off of any BlackVue dash cam. Free shipping for orders over $200. Berryman Produ...
Jul 12, 2022•2 hr 48 min•Ep. 742
If you've watched any of HOONIGAN's content you probably know Vin Anatra (AKA @vin_tra). He's built numerous cars for the channel, has had a very cool automotive history, and his knowledge of modified cars is damn impressive. We talk about the cars he's owned, why he sold his NSX, the sketchy Porsche he bought, the good Porsche he has now, how he got a job at HOONIGAN, balancing business meetings and burnouts, his Mitsubishi Evo project, and a whole lot more. Recorded June 29, 2022 Go to https:/...
Jul 07, 2022•2 hr 36 min•Ep. 741
Part 3 of our Pikes Peak Hill Climb coverage! First, we're in the rainy pits on race day talking to a number of drivers about their plan for the conditions. - David Donner is going for the Production Car record in a 992 Porsche 911 Turbo S - James Clay is driving a Bimmerworld-built E36 BMW packing a twin-turbo V8 and more wings than an aviary. - Jonny Lieberman tells us how he feels about the wet conditions (Hint: not good). - Mike Musto shares his thoughts on the event. Then we go back to the ...
Jul 05, 2022•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 740
Part 2 of PPIHC is another double-header! First: Rhys Millen and Joey Seely explain their secrets to being fast, the 1300HP 911 they're campaigning, and a bit of Rhys' history at the mountain. Plus, Rhys' weird tire secret. Then, we hop in an MDX with Acura's lead factory driver, James Robinson, who gives us a turn-by-turn tour of the mountain. He points out specific challenges, turns, driving lines, and talks about the event in general, how he started, and his NSX. Rhys Millen is one of the bes...
Jun 30, 2022•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 739
Pikes Peak 2022 Pt.1: First, we stand at Glen Cove and talk about the cars we've seen, weather, altitude, and what the hill climb means to us. Then we go to Devil's Playground to speak to 3 pro drivers -and Motor Trend figurehead Jonny Lieberman- where we cover topics like: How does one learn this crazy mountain road? How is it different from the Nurburgring? What do you mean there's a car? How is Robb's first experience racing a 2022 Porsche GT4 RS on the mountain? When is sun bad? What's Jonny...
Jun 28, 2022•2 hr 30 min•Ep. 738
How do we remain objective when reviewing/buying cars; who we're excited to see at PPIHC 2022; should you sell stock wheels?; cars we regret selling; and an interview with the CEO of Aston Martin NA and Andy Priaulx, the racing driver in charge of the Valkyrie program. All that and more! Recorded June 20, 2022 Go to blackvue.com/TST and use the promo code TIRE to get 10% off of any BlackVue dash cam. Free shipping for orders over $200. Sign up today at butcherbox.com/TIRE and use code TIRE to ge...
Jun 23, 2022•2 hr 42 min•Ep. 737
What's it like going around Laguna Seca in the $4M 1000HP street-legal race-ready Aston Martin Valkyrie?! INSANE. We're talking all things Hypercar Invitational. Which cars were there? How fast were they driven? What's it like to ride with The Stig? How much slower (or faster) is the Cadillac CT5-V than a hypercar? Plus, Matt rode in the Aston Martin Valkyrie, a car so fast it changed a man's mind. We talk about what it is, road car vs race car, why it exists, and what time it ran at Laguna. Als...
Jun 21, 2022•2 hr 38 min•Ep. 736
Strap in for the most comprehensive 2-hour talk about technology, autonomous cars, challenges, human behavior, and elevators. Alex Roy rose to fame after breaking the cross-country driving record but these days he's focused on one thing: autonomous technology. He works at ARGO AI, a company that develops the hardware, software, mapping, and infrastructure needed for self-driving cars to exist. Recorded June 15, 2022 Berryman is Available at your favorite automotive retailer or automotive parts s...
Jun 16, 2022•2 hr 12 min•Ep. 735
It's a racing driver extravaganza! We're in Monterey at the Hypercar Invitational and the pros are here. We talk to Ben Collins (The Stig) about horsepower levels today, supercar performance, motorcycle racing, and the Zenvo's tilting wing. @bencollinsstig Then we talk to Justin Bell about how technology makes anyone a hero, why he won't ride right-seat in fast things, why Pikes Peak scares the shi*t out of him (compared to Le Mans), Jonny's hill-climb, and...the Zenvo's wing. @justinbelltv Last...
Jun 14, 2022•2 hr 44 min•Ep. 734
If you've read about cars at any time in the last ten years you've probably read one of Raphael Orlove's articles. He was the Features Editor at Jalopnik for many years, hosted a TV show, and is known for his irreverent style and witty articles. He's now the Deputy Editor at Road & Track. We talk to him about driving a Dakar Mini Cooper; his upcoming Bronco Raptor experience; that Fisker SUV; modifying bicycles in the kitchen; finding crimes; which coast allows more vehicular mayhem; golf carts;...
Jun 09, 2022•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 733
We're back from hiatus! Zack went to Germany to drive 7 Porsches, including the new RWD/manual-only 911 Sport Classic; Matt went to shoot birds in Uruguay; we cover the Audi RS3 differential; and we answer questions about tires, IS Fs, wagons, and more! Go to blackvue.com/TST and use the promo code TIRE to get 10% off of any BlackVue dash cam. Free shipping for orders over $200. Go to HelloFresh.com/SMOKINGTIRE16 and use code SMOKINGTIRE16 for up to 16 free meals AND 3 free gifts! Evercoat Body ...
Jun 07, 2022•2 hr 36 min•Ep. 732
Its a solo show! While Zack is in Germany, Matt clears some misconceptions about the Audi RS3 differential, the Porsche 911 Turbo LW, motorcycles, the new Tesla documentary (what they got right and what they got wrong), givs an update on the Mach E software issues and answered a whole bunch of questions! Recorded May 25, 2022 Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app today! Use code TIRE at sign up, new customers can place their first bet of five dollars or more on the race and if your bet loses, y...
May 26, 2022•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 731
Nick and Giles English are the founders of Bremont watches and serious gear heads. They love all things mechanical, especially planes and motorcycles, but they've also had a number of adventures in vintage cars. They even had had a hand in Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman's motorcycle circumnavigations "Long Way Round" and "Long Way Down". We talk about why they started Bremont , what it's like working with and learning from the Williams F1 team, crushing watches, working with Ian Callum, their...
May 24, 2022•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 730
It's a crew show! We did a collective 1000 miles in the Lucid Air and talk about the good, bad, and quirky; we attended to the Hoonigan launch party for Ken Block's INSANE 1,400HP Pikes Peak car; Matt turns down some seats; Zack's bipolar bavarian broke again; and we answer questions about fun sedans, thin watches, and more! Recorded May 17, 2022 ody Shop takes the guesswork out of body work. Available at Advance Auto Part stores. Go to blackvue.com/TST to learn more about the BlackVue DMS dash ...
May 19, 2022•2 hr 33 min•Ep. 729
Mike Spinelli was a founding member of Jalopnik, 0-60 Magazine, and /DRIVE. We talk about his trip to the F1 race in Miami; why Jaguar might not make it; why Sebastian Vettel is living his best life; the best press trip ever; the best/worst road trip ever; the evaporation of self-loathing; and more! https://www.thedrive.com/news/mike-spinelli-welcome-to-wheelspin Recorded May 16, 2022 Sign up at butcherbox.com/TIRE to receive a FREE Grilling Bundle in your first order. You’ll get two, 10 oz ribe...
May 17, 2022•2 hr 39 min•Ep. 728
Matt is back from his Lucid Air Performance Arizona road-trip and it didn't all go according to plan. We talk about aero efficiency, range estimates, power requirements, and yes, charging issues. Zack drove a 10-second Audi RS3 and the Range Rover has some technological traits that relate to the Lucid. Plus, Q&A about why racing is expensive, a mythical 335i vs 2022 Nissan Z match, bad AMG ideas, and watches. Recorded May 11, 2022 Evercoat Body Shop takes the guesswork out of body work. Availabl...
May 12, 2022•2 hr 40 min•Ep. 727
Matt discovers the root of his Mustang charging issues; Bert puts on a great comedy show; Hyundai Kona N review; Matt tests some very special, very old cars; Q&A about what Miata to modify, which 911 is best for children, Will.i.Am's thing, and more! Recorded May 6, 2022 Evercoat Body Shop takes the guesswork out of body work. Available at Advance Auto Part stores. Just visit masterworks.io and use promo code TIRE to learn how Masterworks is changing the game, Go to SimpliSafe.com/TIRE and claim...
May 10, 2022•2 hr 38 min•Ep. 726
What's it take to build a great Nissan GT-R? TommyFyeah knows. He is a YouTuber focused on building some of the fastest, cleanest JDM cars around. From flame-throwing RX-7s to rally-ready Evos, to GT-Rs, and everything in between. We talk about what it takes to build, tune, and setup a great GT-R, talk about the YouTube hustle, and more. @tommyfyeah https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWUcFfOoDcwb_TK9wzhM6Rw https://tommyfyeah.com/ Recorded May 2, 2022 Go to blackvue.com/TST to learn more about the...
May 05, 2022•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 725
Zack has COVID; Matt had a very problematic drive to Las Vegas; his wife's Nissan Pao arrived with some special information; we talk about why rally cars will always feel cheap; help a fan buy a winter beater, a fast SUV, and a grand tourer; answer the uncommon "Civic Si or Corvette?" question; and take a guess at which car/watch combo would lose the least amount of money. Recorded, April 29, 2022 Go to blackvue.com/TST to learn more about the BlackVue DMS dash cam lineup. Use the promo code TIR...
May 03, 2022•2 hr 41 min•Ep. 724
Jeff Glucker is not just one of our most frequent and popular guests. He is the co-founder/host of The Hooniverse, the host of MotorTrend's "Shift Talkers", a host for Autotrader, and was a consulting producer for Top Gear USA. His writing can be seen at MotorAuthority, Jalopnik, Road & Track, Digital Trends, and Gear Patrol. We talk about the crazy prices of taxi medallions, oligarch boat bills, speeding tickets, EV records, the EQS, Jeff's Montero, recent drives, the new Wombat plan, and more....
Apr 28, 2022•2 hr 38 min•Ep. 723
