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•2 hr 32 min•Ep 964•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•2 hr 50 min•Ep 961•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•2 hr 44 min•Ep 959•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•2 hr 56 min•Ep 957•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•2 hr 46 min•Ep 955•Transcript available on Metacast 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•2 hr 46 min•Ep 954•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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 Bentley...
Sep 05, 2024•2 hr 56 min•Ep 952•Transcript available on Metacast 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•2 hr 46 min•Ep 951•Transcript available on Metacast 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•2 hr 36 min•Ep 950•Transcript available on Metacast 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•2 hr 47 min•Ep 949•Transcript available on Metacast 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•2 hr 56 min•Ep 948•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•2 hr 38 min•Ep 946•Transcript available on Metacast 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•2 hr 40 min•Ep 945•Transcript available on Metacast 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 Off T...
Aug 06, 2024•1 hr 24 min•Ep 944•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast What's the cheap way to get an exotic cars experience? What new or used car can you buy to similar fizz to a Ferrari, 911, Lamborghini, 812, Nissan GT-R, or 488? We have answers! Plus, Matt ships and engine and gets a ride in the Macan electric. Plus we answer questions about when an LC500 is better than a Panamera; a rental idea for people don't trust Turo; can you own a convertible if you live in a wintry place; and more! Recorded July 16, 2024 Today get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go ...
Jul 23, 2024•1 hr 20 min•Ep 940•Transcript available on Metacast Mitch McKee knows everything about tuning engines. McLarens, Porsche, Ferraris, GT-Rs, you name it, he can make them go faster and run better. Porsche hired Mitch to do the development tuning on the new 911 Hybrid. On this episode Mitch explains when to run race gas to protect your engine; how tuning hybrids might work; the weirdest jobs he's had; why he only works on land-based vehicles; the surprising truth about Porsche GT3s; how a cybersecurity law effects tuners like him; and more! Recorded...
Jul 18, 2024•1 hr 27 min•Ep 939•Transcript available on Metacast Matt Farah and Zack Klapman review the ND3 Miata, Audi RS6 GT Avant, and Land Cruiser. Plus Q&A about: To CT4 V Blackwing or Audi RS3? Why haven't we bought a "cheap" manual Ferrari 360 Spider Where to sell a cheap, clean SUV? Why don't more people talk about the Mazda CX-5? Does selling V12 to Pagani dilute Mercedes' brand? And more! Recorded July 9, 2024 Head to https://www.FACTOR MEALS.com/tire and use code tire50 to get 50% off your first box plus 20% off your next month while your subscript...
Jul 16, 2024•1 hr 22 min•Ep 938•Transcript available on Metacast Matt Farah and Zack Klapman talk about why police "hassle" cars & coffee events; Mazda's color choices; Matt's drive in the new and controversial 911 GTS T-Hybrid a NEW Bentley problem; Are superbikes the cheap hypercar experience? and answer listener questions including: When 3rd party warranties are worth it? Which car is the best 5-10 year investment? Used 997 911 or 718? When the e-Golf is NOT the right car How to go PDK but keep a marriage Cars with too-tall gearing Are superbikes the cheap...
Jul 11, 2024•2 hr 46 min•Ep 937•Transcript available on Metacast What defines a "classic car"? We'll figure it out...we think. Plus, the Bentley Turbo R might not be the ultimate daily driver Matt thought it was; Matt reunites with a college friend of the musical variety; we get the cheapest Land Cruiser available; and more! Recorded July 1, 2024 Head to https://www.FACTORMEALS.com/tire50 and use code tire50 to get 50% off your first box plus 20% off your next month. That’s code tire50 at https://www.FACTORMEALS.com/tire50 to get 50% off your first box plus 2...
Jul 09, 2024•1 hr 16 min•Ep 936•Transcript available on Metacast How did Ford build the GT in 18 months? Why did they create a new truck segment with the Raptor, and how has that thinking bled over to Land Rover? Jamal Hameedi is the answer. He is the Director of Special Vehicle Operations at Jaguar Land Rover and the reason Land Rover is debuting the fastest and most exciting Defender to date: the Octa. Before he joined JLR, he was the Chief Performance Engineer and head of SVT at Ford. It was under his eye that Ford made both generations of the Ford GT, dec...
Jul 02, 2024•2 hr 30 min•Ep 935•Transcript available on Metacast Matt Farah and Zack Klapman talk about their test drives in the 2024 AMG GT & Alfa Giulia; review the new Cayenne GTS; laugh their way through choosing their favorite Indy Pace Cars (w/ drivers) of all time; try to help a listener find a V8 unicorn; get shocked by the price of an amazing used sports car; clarify when and how a car company will hand your data to the police; and more! Recorded June 24, 2024 Buy Sam Smith's hilarious, insightful book: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/211837016-s...
Jun 27, 2024•2 hr 39 min•Ep 934•Transcript available on Metacast 
