Matt Farah and Zack Klapman discuss the changes to the new Audi RS3 and how it performs on the road and track; give their take on driving the new high-powered Porsche Cayenne Turbo E-Hybrid (and why it confuses them); a real Tumbler Batmobile is available for $3,000,000, spurring us to discuss our favorite Batmobiles of all time; and what has happened - and will happen- to Chrysler? Patreon questions include: Why you should or shouldn't modify your high school dream car Do cheap cars come with M...
Nov 09, 2024•2 hr•Ep. 970
Tavarish buys the worst idea yet; Matt's wife has a crash; Matt goes for a ride with the incredibly fast Jordan Taylor; sweating with TSA; and Patreon questions include: Does the Rivian look like the original Bronco? Will we get simulated manuals in EVs? Who has the most accurate Tire Pressure Monitoring System? The most comfortable SUV under $75k How to prevent your car from smelling like food Our scariest automobile moment Recorded November 1, 2024 Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tic...
Nov 05, 2024•1 hr 37 min•Ep. 969
Jonny Lieberman returns and sets the record for longest TST podcast! We cover a LOT of topics including: His recent endurance racing experience in an E92 M3 How to make a car timeless Thoughts on the newly-revealed Scout (and why they look like Rivians) His opinion driving the Pagani Utopia Why hybrids are stupid The mods going on Jonny's GR Corolla What video he'd make if money were no object How BMW the M2 compares to an E46 M3 Criteria for buying new cars The Mach-E Rally Whisky vs Scotch And...
Oct 31, 2024•2 hr 54 min•Ep. 968
Tuning legend Steve Dinan talks about tuning performance hybrids; setting up race cars; F1 cheats; the cost of racing; expanding the Carbahn empire; and how the aftermarket and EVs can get along. Recorded October 23, 2024 https://www.instagram.com/carbahnofficial/ https://carbahn.com/ Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! Enter code TSTPOD for a 10% discount on your first case on the Off The Record app, or go to http://www.offtherecord.com/TST. New merch! Grab a shirt or hoodie and supp...
Oct 29, 2024•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 967
Journalists Matt Farah and Zack Klapman talk about the new Ferrari F80? The 2025 Porsche GT3's hefty - but justifiable- price increase; how do I teach my better half to drive a manual?; And we review the book "Autorama", which explains that the safe, self-driving car has been "just around the corner" for decades, and always will be; and answer Patreon questions about: The best discounted weekend convertible sports car Our favorite color wrap for a Cybertruck Should you buy a 2021 Range Rover SVR...
Oct 24, 2024•1 hr 41 min•Ep. 966
Ross Bentley is one of the most famous driving coaches in racing and author of probably the best book on driving ever, "Speed Secrets". He and Sam Smith (formerly at Road&Track, Automobile, Hagerty, and more) host a podcast called "It's Not the Car" that explores the history and technology of racing and why it's always the people behind the car that make the difference. Topics include: Does a simulator need to be expensive to be helpful? Are motion simulators necessary? What separates good d...
Oct 22, 2024•1 hr 53 min•Ep. 965
Matt Farah drove the $3M Pagani Utopia and had some interesting interactions with police vehicles; Zack Klapman talks about the changes to the facelifted Hyundai Elantra N he's been driving; a streamer crashing his McLaren isn't the worst part of that accident; rank every generation of BMW M3; Chris Harris updates his M5 wagon's interior; and we answer your questions about: Is it ok to change our my race compound tire? Are used Jag F-Types a good buy? What current cars are future classics? Would...
Oct 17, 2024•1 hr 47 min•Ep. 963
Matt Farah and Zack Klapman discuss the Tesla Robotaxi release party: what it was; what the car means; the issues it allegedly solves; and what doesn't sit right about it. Then Matt describes his evening at the release party for the Rolls-Royce Cullinan 2; updates us on what broke on his old Bentley; and finds out that Porsche gauges aren't always telling the truth. Today get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to join https://www.deleteme.com/TIRE and use promo code TIRE at checkout. Head to...
Oct 15, 2024•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 964
Matt Farah's Bentley mechanic has some expensive news about the old Bentley; Zack Klapman reviews the new Genesis G70; Matt talks about why the cheapest Range Rover is so good; and answer amazing questions from their Patreon supporters. Recorded October 8, 2024 Get Maine Lobster Head over to GetMaineLobster.com – Promo Code TIRE – 15% off all orders store-wide MyBookie Double your first deposit up to $2,000 (100% deposit bonus) at https://bit.ly/joinwithTIRE Delete Me Take control of your data a...
Oct 10, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 962
Joey Seely is an engineer who builds some of the fastest unique Porsches on Earth. After cutting his teeth on Porsche Motorsport's race team, he co-founded BBI Autosport, then opened his business, Emotion Engineering. They focus on tailoring high-performance cars to the driver and environment using a mix of off-the-shelf parts and many of their own design. In a few years Joey has built a custom Pikes Peak car for Rhys Millen, ran Jeff Zwart's 935 campaign, practically created the modern overland...
Oct 08, 2024•1 hr 50 min•Ep. 961
Zack gives talks about his time at the Thermal Club where he drove a variety of BMW M cars to test the all-new Hoosier TrackAttack tire against its competition from Michelin, Yokohama, and Bridgestone; Matt and Zack both drove the Acura ZDX EV; the amazing YT channel " Some More News " has a new video you should watch; and we answer questions from our Patreon members about subjects like: Porsche GT2 RS vs Lexus LFA How to help North Carolina Which race car we'd most like to drive What cars would...
Oct 04, 2024•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 960
Freeman Thomas is an American automobile and industrial designer who has worked for Porsche, Volkswagen Group, DaimlerChrysler and Ford. He had his hand in some pivotal cars of our time, including: the VW Concept 1 (it became the new Beetle); the Audi TT, A4, and A6; Dodge Tomahawk motorcycle; and he oversaw the design of numerous vehicles at Ford and Jeep. Now he's the CEO of Meyers Manx, the original dune buggy company that has been brought back to life. https://meyersmanx.com/ Recorded Septem...
Oct 01, 2024•1 hr 44 min•Ep. 959
What began as the humble YouTube channel Everyday Driver has grown into a brand that hosts track days, produces films for Amazon, and organizes road trips for enthusiasts. Behind it (and in front of the cameras) since the beginning are Todd Deeken and Paul Schmucker, two of the nicest people in automotive media. On this episode, they sit down to talk about their track events, race track culture, the speed of today's cars, strange exhausts that skirt the rules, and more. Recorded Weds, September ...
Sep 26, 2024•2 hr 25 min•Ep. 958
Larry Kosilla is one of the best and most well-known detailers in the world. He knows everything about paint and interior care. He also has some wild, disgusting stories. On this show we talk about: How paint is changing; caring for old clear coat; why touchless car washes might be worse than you think; orange peel; when exotic cars have cheap paint; stories from the business he ran with Matt; and more. Also on hand and chiming in on paint care and the future of car paint were expert detailers J...
Sep 24, 2024•1 hr 56 min•Ep. 957
Everything about car buying is changing and you don't want the IRS on your back. Tax incentives, depreciation, EV programs, interest rates, loans, and more! CPA John McGuire is here to explain it all. Recorded September 13, 2024 MyBookie Double your first deposit up to $2,000 (100% deposit bonus) at https://bit.ly/joinwithTIRE Get Maine Lobster Head over to GetMaineLobster.com – Promo Code TIRE – 15% off all orders store-wide hurry National Lobster Day is Sept 25! DeleteMe Take control of your d...
Sep 19, 2024•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 956
Zack Klapman tells us about his time at the 2-day Level 2 Spring Mountain driving school; Matt Farah reviews the 3-pedal BMW Z4; we demonstrate how to plan a good driving route; and we answer questions from out Patreon members including: What is the slowest car we consider to be fast? How to best attend the Audrain car weekend Should you buy an Austin Healey 3000? Our thoughts on the new BMW e-scooter How we plan a fun driving route Organizations that pair veterans with driving Is it common for ...
Sep 17, 2024•1 hr 46 min•Ep. 955
Matt Farah and Zack Klapman review the all-new, all-electric Volvo EX90; discuss a better way to business; the nightmares of trying to smog a car; bad geography; and answer Patreon questions about: the perfect Chevy Lumina will car shows ever have a "vintage EV" class? How where you live influences what you drive Why people push back against road changes How Zack would change his M3 if someone gave him an X5 2019 Aston Vantage vs AMG GTC And more! New merch! Grab a shirt or hoodie and support us...
Sep 12, 2024•1 hr 46 min•Ep. 954
Adam Golden is the founder of MentaWatches.com, a website dedicated to helping you learn about, buy, and sell watches. He has a passion for them that is infectious but he also doesn't agree with everyone else. In his eyes, some "special error" watches aren't that special. On this episode he explains why; how a diver watch is and is not like a Porsche GT3; the cool new brand he likes; why "birth date" watches aren't for him; and more ! https://www.youtube.com/@mentawatches/videos https://mentawat...
Sep 10, 2024•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 953
Matt Farah is back from being the hot shoe for Road & Track 's Performance EV of the Year test, where cars were slid, went fast, scared a motorcyclist, and even gave Matt a little "brown moment". He gives us some incredible stories (without giving away the winner) from the test. Something was stolen from Zack Klapman. Then we answer Patreon questions including: Which $40k-$80k Porsche for topless summer fun? How will EV power-trains let automakers change designs? Is the M5 trying to be a Ben...
Sep 05, 2024•1 hr 56 min•Ep. 952
It's Tiff Needell! Racing driver, TV host, master drifter, and (dare we say?) YouTuber? Before Top Gear had the trio, it had Tiff. For many, he was their awakening to the well-spoken, power-sliding world of British automotive journalists. In short, he's a legend in this game. https://www.tiff.tv/ https://www.primevideo.com/detail/On-The-Road/0PDOMWWV5KUDHME8HXX470EB0S https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9LfZkFRd3hJzPuTTFZN4lw https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lovecars-on-the-grid-global-motors...
Sep 03, 2024•1 hr 46 min•Ep. 951
Matt Farah and Zack Klapman cover some ground! They talk about the incredible hypercars and restomods of Monterey Car Week 2024; how to do that week as cheaply as possible; crazy things seen in traffic; a comparison of the McLaren Artura and the McLaren 750S; a hint to the car Matt bought; how often you can replace carpet; the Evoluto Ferrari; Tuthill GT ONE concept; and answer a variety of Patreon questions. Recorded August 20, 2024 New merch! Grab a shirt or hoodie and support us! Only a few N...
Aug 29, 2024•1 hr 36 min•Ep. 950
Gareth Reynolds is a standup comedian and co-host of three incredible podcasts: The Dollop and Past Times , both of which focus on U.S. history. On his new podcast, We're Here to Help , he and Jake Johnson (New Girl, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse) give strangers free advice that feels...free. Recorded August 19, 2024 https://www.heretohelppod.com/about-us https://www.garethreynolds.com New merch! Grab a shirt or hoodie and support us! https://thesmokingtireshop.com/ https://www.noduswatche...
Aug 27, 2024•1 hr 47 min•Ep. 949
Travis and Chris are both excellent drivers and writers for Motor1.com. They have extensive track and racing experience, Travis has owned some bad cars, and Chris has big, hilarious opinions. On this episode we talk about choosing a Miata over a Lotus Esprit; what they do/don't like about the Civic Type R; the secret to the NSX's amazing ride; famous people tequila; old liveries on modern cars; the wrong thing to wear to a car meet; the GR Corolla fire; and so much more. Recorded August 12, 2024...
Aug 22, 2024•1 hr 56 min•Ep. 948
James May has done a lot and we try to cover as much as we can. Topics include: how Top Gear evolved; the BBC's influence on it vs Amazon's on The Grand Tour; scripting versus improvised; abandoning friends when their cars break down; his car and bike collection; things he collects; why he created a travel show; the hard parts of filming epic drives; where his missing car is; how he's just like every Ferrari owner; why and how he created James Gin; and more. Recorded August 12, 2024 https://us.j...
Aug 20, 2024•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 947
We had a second drive in the C63 AMG E-Performance; got a lime green rallied-out Mach-E REAL dirty; rode in the T.50; and we answer your questions. Recorded August 8, 2024 Today get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to https://www.Joindeleteme.com/TIRE and use promo code TIRE at checkout. https://www.noduswatches.com/design-lab-shop/p/canyon-by-matt-farah-night-sky New merch! Grab a shirt or hoodie and support us! https://thesmokingtireshop.com/ Want your question answered? To listen to the...
Aug 15, 2024•1 hr 38 min•Ep. 946
Dario Franchitti can drive. He won the INDY 500 3 times; the IndyCar Championship 4 times; the 2008 24 Hours of Daytona; and he is the development driver for Gordon Murray Automotive. His stories are as incredible as his garage. Recorded August 6, 2024 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dario_Franchitti https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lTH0OouvdjA https://www.instagram.com/dario_franchitti/?hl=en Today get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to https://www.Joindeleteme.com/TIRE and use promo code T...
Aug 13, 2024•1 hr 40 min•Ep. 945
Ferrari Purosangue; Whistlin's Cybertruck Broke; some really bad canyon driving; Q&A about: Differences between the new CLE and the coupe Our favorite WOT moments How the Ferrari stacks up against other super SUVs Are middle-priced EVs nicer than high-priced luxury ICE cars? Cayman GT4 or 996 GT3? And more! Recorded August 5 2024 In honor of Nicole Ryan, who inspired us to be kinder and funnier every day. New merch! Grab a shirt or hoodie and support us! https://thesmokingtireshop.com/ Use O...
Aug 06, 2024•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 944
A track day we couldn't believe, and somehow the best seat maker on Earth goes bankrupt. Cars driven: Lamborghini Diablo GT-R Lamborghini Diablo SVR Ferrari 458 Speciale Ferrari 355 track car Ferrari 550 Barchetta Ford GT RUF CTR Ford "Daisy" Cobra Concept Recorded July 29, 2024 https://www.noduswatches.com/canyon/p/canyon-by-matt-farah-night-sky Thank you to the media team at Curated for capturing this podcast. https://www.wearecurated.com/ Thank you to the amazing team at The Concours Club Mia...
Aug 01, 2024•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 943
Which cars will be collectible soon? Which ones will still appreciate? Why shouldn't you always buy a low-mileage car? And what is Ed's method for getting to drive such fun cars? We're talking about all of that and more with Ed Bolian (VinWiki, CarTrek) and John Temerian (founder and CEO of Curated, a dealership in Miami that focuses on finding, restoring, and selling exotic cars from the '80s, '90s, and early '00s). https://www.noduswatches.com/canyon/p/canyon-by-matt-farah-night-sky Thank you ...
Jul 30, 2024•55 min•Ep. 942
Dr. Peter Attia on Cars, Racing, F1 Rules, and Road-trips with Sebastian Vettel. https://peterattiamd.com/ https://www.instagram.com/peterattiamd Recorded July 18, 2024 Today get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to https://www.Joindeleteme.com/TIRE and use promo code TIRE at checkout. New merch! Grab a shirt or hoodie and support us! https://thesmokingtireshop.com/ Want your question answered? To listen to the episode the day it's recorded? Want to watch the live stream, get ad-free podcas...
Jul 25, 2024•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 941
