David Tracy built a Willys Jeep from scratch and Griffin filmed the whole damn thing. David ordered a new body from overseas and sourced every single part on Ebay. Every part. Wires, grommets, pedals, and more. This might seem like a dream but as you'll hear it is a lot harder than one would imagine. Some parts don't fit. Parts arrive broken or get broken during assembly. There are snags and fitment challenges and he forgets things and makes errors and FINALLY when it's done his first real test drive is a 900-mile journey to Easter Jeep Safari in Moab, UT.

The man is a smiling, inspiring ball of knowledge and his story will make any of your tasks seem easy. He also drove the SLATE truck and dyed a shirt with motor oil on purpose. All that and so much more.

Patreon questions too!

Recorded July 2, 2026

https://www.theautopian.com/i-bet-my-company-on-an-impossible-jeep-build-then-a-miracle-happened/

Watch David build the Willys https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_oT7xSOcmmo

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Show Notes

Fitbod
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Avants
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Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! For a 10% discount on your first case go to https://www.offtherecord.com/TST

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Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! Enter code TST10 for a 10% discount on your first case on the Off The Record app, or go to http://www.offtherecord.com/TST.

 

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Matt Farah's tale of traveling around the world to drive the new Ferrari 849 Testarossa Spider; the Vespa trip; Manx updates update; Polestar gets canceled by the government; and Patreon questions including:

Ugly cars that drive great.

Pretty cars that drive terribly.

Why do people sit SO close to the wheel (and is it dangerous)?

When haptic buttons feel cheap

A tiered license system?

Favorite cars from PCOTY

Old automotive content we watch

Tips on buying a JDM car

Which heavy machinery we'd want to operate

Brew watches

Carbage? Engine swapping a 50cc moped to a 125

Best starter motorcycle

Genesis GV80 or Acura MDX Type S?

And more!

Recorded July 1, 2026

Show Notes

Factor

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Truewerk
The work doesn?t stop just because the weather changes. Upgrade to the T2 WerkPant and stay comfortable no matter what the day brings. Get 15% off your first order at https://TRUEWERK.com with code tire. TRUEWERK, built like it matters, because it does.

Enter to WIN our AMAZING 2025 Porsche 911 Turbo S!! https://www.dreamgiveaway.com/tickets/porsche?promo=SMOKINGTIRE

Promo Code Offer: Get 4X bonus tickets with any donation of $25 or more. With every donation you are helping benefit some wonderful veterans' and children's charities.

Podcast Promo Code: SMOKINGTIRE

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Click here for the most honest car reviews out there: https://www.youtube.com/thesmokingtire

Want your question answered? Want to watch the live stream, get ad-free podcasts, or exclusive podcasts? Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thesmokingtirepodcast

 

Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! Enter code TST10 for a 10% discount on your first case on the Off The Record app, or go to http://www.offtherecord.com/TST.

 

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Matt Farah and Zack Klapman discuss the new record set by the Corvette ZR1; give a tour of Matt's trip to the land of Mercedes engine swaps; a Tesla crashes into a house; someone lied to the EU; and a review of the 2026 Genesis GV80.

Patreon questions include:

Why content creators are backing away from crazy swaps

Best used manual to learn on? $15k budget

Worth getting an EV JUST to commute in?

Does the auto industry underpay because CARS?!

Which of our cars should be a LEGO?

Do carbon ceramics effect resale value?

Which EV is best for camping?

Best sandwich to eat while driving

New cars that feel like a step back

Modern feature we can't live without

Are bigger cars actually more dangerous?

How to befriend a feral cat

And more!

Recorded June 24, 2026

Show Notes

Factor

Head to https://Factormeals.com/tire50off and use code tire50off to get 50 percent off and free daily greens per box, with new subscription only, while supplies last until 09/27/2026. (See website for more details).

Truewerk
The work doesn?t stop just because the weather changes. Upgrade to the T2 WerkPant and stay comfortable no matter what the day brings. Get 15% off your first order at https://TRUEWERK.com with code tire. TRUEWERK, built like it matters, because it does.

Enter to WIN our AMAZING 2025 Porsche 911 Turbo S!! https://www.dreamgiveaway.com/tickets/porsche?promo=SMOKINGTIRE

Promo Code Offer: Get 4X bonus tickets with any donation of $25 or more. With every donation you are helping benefit some wonderful veterans' and children's charities.

Podcast Promo Code: SMOKINGTIRE

Want your question answered? Want to watch the live stream, get ad-free podcasts, or exclusive podcasts? Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thesmokingtirepodcast

 

Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! Enter code TST10 for a 10% discount on your first case on the Off The Record app, or go to http://www.offtherecord.com/TST.

 

Watch our car reviews: https://www.youtube.com/thesmokingtire 
 

Tweet at us!

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Matt Kwiek is the owner of Kwiek Classics, a shop focused on updating the powertrains of chassis ('70s, '80s, '90s, '00s) Mercedes. From V8 upgrades to V12 shoehorns, it's anything but a simple process. Matt tells us how he left Apple to start wrenching.

https://www.kwiekclassics.com/

https://www.instagram.com/kwiekclassics/?hl=en

Recorded June 22, 2026

ZocDoc
Stop putting off those doctors appointments and go to https://Zocdoc.com/TIRE to find and instantly book a doctor you love today.

Factor

Head to https://Factormeals.com/tire50off and use code tire50off to get 50 percent off and free daily greens per box, with new subscription only, while supplies last until 09/27/2026. (See website for more details).

Quince
Elevate your summer wardrobe. Go to https://Quince.com/tire for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too

DeleteMe
Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to https://www.joindeleteme.com/tire
and use promo code TIRE at checkout.

Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! For a 10% discount on your first case go to https://www.offtherecord.com/TST

Want your question answered? Want to watch the live stream, get ad-free podcasts, or exclusive podcasts? Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thesmokingtirepodcast

Instagram:
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Enter to WIN our AMAZING 2025 Porsche 911 Turbo S!! https://www.dreamgiveaway.com/tickets/porsche?promo=SMOKINGTIRE

Promo Code Offer: Get 4X bonus tickets with any donation of $25 or more. With every donation you are helping benefit some wonderful veterans' and children's charities.

Podcast Promo Code: SMOKINGTIRE

Want your question answered? Want to watch the live stream, get ad-free podcasts, or exclusive podcasts? Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thesmokingtirepodcast

 

Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! Enter code TST10 for a 10% discount on your first case on the Off The Record app, or go to http://www.offtherecord.com/TST.

 

Watch our car reviews: https://www.youtube.com/thesmokingtire 
 

Tweet at us!

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What if you had unlimited money to buy 3 cars from ONE specific era? Is charging at work theft? Matt Farah and Zack Klapman make their picks, plus review the new 2027 Porsche Macan GTS electric, and Alpina unveils a stunning new coupe.

Patreon questions include:

Sell your co-hosts car and replace it, GO!

Buy a rare car even if you don't like it?

Is the NEW manual M3 collectible?

How to do your 1st autocross

"Luxurious" features that feel cheap

Motorsports we watch

Have we driven a Mitsubishi Starion?

What we do to unwind

So much more!

Recorded June 17, 2026

ZocDoc
Stop putting off those doctors appointments and go to https://Zocdoc.com/TIRE to find and instantly book a doctor you love today.

Factor

Head to https://Factormeals.com/tire50off and use code tire50off to get 50 percent off and free daily greens per box, with new subscription only, while supplies last until 09/27/2026. (See website for more details).

Quince
Elevate your summer wardrobe. Go to https://Quince.com/tire for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too

DeleteMe
Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to https://www.joindeleteme.com/tire
and use promo code TIRE at checkout.

Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! For a 10% discount on your first case go to https://www.offtherecord.com/TST

Want your question answered? Want to watch the live stream, get ad-free podcasts, or exclusive podcasts? Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thesmokingtirepodcast

Instagram:
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Enter to WIN our AMAZING 2025 Porsche 911 Turbo S!! https://www.dreamgiveaway.com/tickets/porsche?promo=SMOKINGTIRE

Promo Code Offer: Get 4X bonus tickets with any donation of $25 or more. With every donation you are helping benefit some wonderful veterans' and children's charities.

Podcast Promo Code: SMOKINGTIRE

Want your question answered? Want to watch the live stream, get ad-free podcasts, or exclusive podcasts? Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thesmokingtirepodcast

 

Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! Enter code TST10 for a 10% discount on your first case on the Off The Record app, or go to http://www.offtherecord.com/TST.

 

Watch our car reviews: https://www.youtube.com/thesmokingtire 
 

Tweet at us!

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Matt Farah is back from the amazing Road & Track Experience through the Pacific Northwest and has tales of rally school, track driving, and one of the best roads in the U.S.; after 600 miles in the BMW M5 Touring, has his negative of it opinion changed?; an alleged insider updates us on the California tire drama.

Patreon questions include:

Should you throw away factory run-flat tires?

Will they ever stop OTA updates for older cars?

Without cars, would we review horses or wagons?

Would enthusiasts love the Genesis GV70 if it had a manual?

Best/worst automatic shifter of all time

Sporty cars similar to a Z4 M Roadster

Can you mod your car TOO much?

Will Cybertruck owners buy Ferrari Luces?

How to assign a price to a driving experience

A watch to celebrate with

F/M/K: NY Pizza/Philly Cheesesteak/NY Bacon Egg Bagel Sandwich

And more!

Recorded June 17, 2026

Vinbidders
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Go from submitting your car to a confirmed sale in under 1 week with VinBidders. And you only pay $149 if the car sells.

DeleteMe
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ButcherBox
As an exclusive offer, new listeners can get their choice between free ribeye or top sirloins for a year or ground beef and bacon for a year, PLUS $20 off when you go to ButcherBox.com/TIRE

Bluechew
Buy two months of BlueChew Gold you get the third FREE with promo code TIRE. You will also receive an additional 10% OFF + Free overnight shipping on your first order. Visit https://BlueChew.com for more details and important safety information. We thank BlueChew for sponsoring the pod and the bedroom.

Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! For a 10% discount on your first case go to https://www.offtherecord.com/TST

Want your question answered? Want to watch the live stream, get ad-free podcasts, or exclusive podcasts? Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thesmokingtirepodcast

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Enter to WIN a 2025 Porsche 911 Turbo S!
Podcast Link: https://www.dreamgiveaway.com/tickets/porsche?promo=SMOKINGTIRE
Get 4X bonus tickets with any donation of $25 or more. With every donation you are helping benefit some wonderful veterans' and children's charities. Use Podcast Promo Code: SMOKINGTIRE

Want your question answered? Want to watch the live stream, get ad-free podcasts, or exclusive podcasts? Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thesmokingtirepodcast

 

Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! Enter code TST10 for a 10% discount on your first case on the Off The Record app, or go to http://www.offtherecord.com/TST.

 

Watch our car reviews: https://www.youtube.com/thesmokingtire 
 

Tweet at us!

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Jonny Lieberman returns to talk 1000HP cars, Tesla FSD, Ferrari Luce, the new Rivian R2, the best(?) way to learn to drive a manual, and a whole lot more.

Patreon questions include:
Is the Ferrari Luce the new Mondial?
Would the Luce be better if it was cheaper?
How to convince people to try an EV
Best cars for big-n-tall crowd
BMW X5 or Toyota Land Cruiser?
Why doesn't anyone care about my 911 Turbo S?
Best way to test drive a sports car before buying
Cars we hated just because our friends liked it
The pitfalls of mixing business with pleasure
And more!
Recorded June 15, 2026

Vinbidders
Smoking Tire fans get $100 off the listing price with promo code TIRE and by visiting https://vinbidders.com/tire

Go from submitting your car to a confirmed sale in under 1 week with VinBidders. And you only pay $149 if the car sells.

DeleteMe
Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to www.joindeleteme.com/ TIRE and use promo code TIRE at checkout.

ButcherBox
As an exclusive offer, new listeners can get their choice between free ribeye or top sirloins for a year or ground beef and bacon for a year, PLUS $20 off when you go to ButcherBox.com/TIRE

Bluechew
Buy two months of BlueChew Gold you get the third FREE with promo code TIRE. You will also receive an additional 10% OFF + Free overnight shipping on your first order. Visit https://BlueChew.com for more details and important safety information. We thank BlueChew for sponsoring the pod and the bedroom.

Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! For a 10% discount on your first case go to https://www.offtherecord.com/TST

Want your question answered? Want to watch the live stream, get ad-free podcasts, or exclusive podcasts? Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thesmokingtirepodcast

Instagram:
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Want your question answered? Want to watch the live stream, get ad-free podcasts, or exclusive podcasts? Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thesmokingtirepodcast

 

Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! Enter code TST10 for a 10% discount on your first case on the Off The Record app, or go to http://www.offtherecord.com/TST.

 

Watch our car reviews: https://www.youtube.com/thesmokingtire 
 

Tweet at us!

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Matt Farah and Zack Klapman discuss Audi's new supercar, the Nuvolari; get confused by Mustang history; Matt tells us about his role as a judge for an inaugural car charity event; and Patreon questions include:

Is the Gumball 3000 the pinnacle of "rally"?

How to spot undercover police cars

Does altitude effect our car reviews?

The hardest car part we've had to find

Do we enjoy driving slow cars slowly?

Will smooth '90s styling come back?

$50k for a "plan Z" car with my friends

How fast do you go in the canyons?

Which cars do better on BaT vs Cars and Bids?

Underrated food cities

And more!

Recorded June 9, 2026

Vinbidders
Smoking Tire fans get $100 off the listing price with promo code TIRE and by visiting https://vinbidders.com/tire

Go from submitting your car to a confirmed sale in under 1 week with VinBidders. And you only pay $149 if the car sells.

TrueWerk
Get 15% off your first order at https://TRUEWERK.com with code tire. TRUEWERK, built like it matters, because it does.

Mac tools
Go to https://mactools.org/tire to learn more and see if there?s an open route near you

Hims
For simple, online access to personalized and affordable care for Hair Loss, ED, Weight Loss, and more, visit https://hims.com/tire

Enter to WIN our AMAZING 2025 Porsche 911 Turbo S!! https://www.dreamgiveaway.com/tickets/porsche?promo=SMOKINGTIRE

Promo Code Offer: Get 4X bonus tickets with any donation of $25 or more. With every donation you are helping benefit some wonderful veterans' and children's charities.

Podcast Promo Code: SMOKINGTIRE

Want your question answered? Want to watch the live stream, get ad-free podcasts, or exclusive podcasts? Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thesmokingtirepodcast

 

Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! Enter code TST10 for a 10% discount on your first case on the Off The Record app, or go to http://www.offtherecord.com/TST.

 

Watch our car reviews: https://www.youtube.com/thesmokingtire 
 

Tweet at us!

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Matt Farah and Zack Klapman review the 2026 Lucid Gravity. Is it a minivan or an SUV? Pros and cons abound. Matt tells the tale of driving the SP40 Restomod, a carbon fiber Mustang-powered creation from Argentina. Patreon questions include:

Will Cadillac build a supercar?

Has Matt softened on BMW 2002s?

Any "Why haven't they solved this?" features?

Am I a snob for preferring the Audi E-Tron GT?

Will t-tops come back or are they too dangerous?

Our favorite batmobiles

Could Lincoln make a fancy Bronco to compete with the G-Wagen?

Ferrari's future manual

Why special EV technology won't the prices more attractive

North American brands that will disappear

How to buy wheels

And more!

Recorded Friday, June 4, 2026

Show Notes

Vinbidders
Smoking Tire fans get $100 off the listing price with promo code TIRE and by visiting https://vinbidders.com/tire

Go from submitting your car to a confirmed sale in under 1 week with VinBidders. And you only pay $149 if the car sells.

TrueWerk
Get 15% off your first order at https://TRUEWERK.com with code tire. TRUEWERK, built like it matters, because it does.

Mac tools
Go to https://mactools.org/tire to learn more and see if there?s an open route near you

Hims
For simple, online access to personalized and affordable care for Hair Loss, ED, Weight Loss, and more, visit https://hims.com/tire

Enter to WIN our AMAZING 2025 Porsche 911 Turbo S!! https://www.dreamgiveaway.com/tickets/porsche?promo=SMOKINGTIRE

Promo Code Offer: Get 4X bonus tickets with any donation of $25 or more. With every donation you are helping benefit some wonderful veterans' and children's charities.

Podcast Promo Code: SMOKINGTIRE

Want your question answered? Want to watch the live stream, get ad-free podcasts, or exclusive podcasts? Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thesmokingtirepodcast

 

Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! Enter code TST10 for a 10% discount on your first case on the Off The Record app, or go to http://www.offtherecord.com/TST.

 

Watch our car reviews: https://www.youtube.com/thesmokingtire 
 

Tweet at us!

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Matt Farah and Zack Klapman discuss the viral video about California's war on tires; a very interesting carbon-fiber roadster from ...Argentina?; Blink 182 and Mercedes; Bad Thoughts Season 2; and Patreon questions include:

Bronco as a winter commuter?

Quality consistency from watch brands

The one car we'd restomod as a business

First single-clutch auto we liked

Best FWD car fro the early 2000s

Worst track in the country

Mods that didn't improve our cars

This car is better than a 981 Boster GTS

Mazda's new "green"

And more!

Recorded June 1, 2026

Show Notes

Vinbidders
Smoking Tire fans get $100 off the listing price with promo code TIRE and by visiting https://vinbidders.com/tire

Go from submitting your car to a confirmed sale in under 1 week with VinBidders. And you only pay $149 if the car sells.

DeleteMe
Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to www.joindeleteme.com/ TIRE and use promo code TIRE at checkout.

Fitbod
Join Fitbod today to get your personalized workout plan. Get 25% off your subscription or try the app FREE for seven days at https://fitbod.me/TIRE

Hims
For simple, online access to personalized and affordable care for Hair Loss, ED, Weight Loss, and more, visit https://hims.com/TIRE.

Enter to WIN our AMAZING 2025 Porsche 911 Turbo S!! https://www.dreamgiveaway.com/tickets/porsche?promo=SMOKINGTIRE

Promo Code Offer: Get 4X bonus tickets with any donation of $25 or more. With every donation you are helping benefit some wonderful veterans' and children's charities.

Podcast Promo Code: SMOKINGTIRE

Want your question answered? Want to watch the live stream, get ad-free podcasts, or exclusive podcasts? Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thesmokingtirepodcast

 

Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! Enter code TST10 for a 10% discount on your first case on the Off The Record app, or go to http://www.offtherecord.com/TST.

 

Watch our car reviews: https://www.youtube.com/thesmokingtire 
 

Tweet at us!

https://www.Twitter.com/thesmokingtire

https://www.Twitter.com/zackklapman

 

Instagram:

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Matt Farah tells the story of driving the spaceship-like 1,200HP Czinger 21C Aero on a racetrack; he and Zack Klapman describe their morning with the terrifying Gunther Works F-26;

Patreon questions include:
Update on the Boxster/Cayman EV
Is a 100k-mile Miata worth $5k?
Was the turbo Fusion any good?
Can the Luce justify its price?
Should the Nissan Z have been a manual first?
High-end digital watches
Charity car shows: ticket price or free to enter?
The car we regret selling the most
How they set speed limits
Can I make my 2023 WRX fun?
Commuter: Civic Si or Prius?

And more!

Recorded May 29, 2026

Show Notes

Vinbidders
Smoking Tire fans get $100 off the listing price with promo code TIRE and by visiting https://vinbidders.com/tire

Go from submitting your car to a confirmed sale in under 1 week with VinBidders. And you only pay $149 if the car sells.

DeleteMe
Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to www.joindeleteme.com/ TIRE and use promo code TIRE at checkout.

Fitbod
Join Fitbod today to get your personalized workout plan. Get 25% off your subscription or try the app FREE for seven days at https://fitbod.me/TIRE

Hims
For simple, online access to personalized and affordable care for Hair Loss, ED, Weight Loss, and more, visit https://hims.com/TIRE.

Enter to WIN our AMAZING 2025 Porsche 911 Turbo S!! https://www.dreamgiveaway.com/tickets/porsche?promo=SMOKINGTIRE

Promo Code Offer: Get 4X bonus tickets with any donation of $25 or more. With every donation you are helping benefit some wonderful veterans' and children's charities.

Podcast Promo Code: SMOKINGTIRE

Want your question answered? Want to watch the live stream, get ad-free podcasts, or exclusive podcasts? Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thesmokingtirepodcast

 

Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! Enter code TST10 for a 10% discount on your first case on the Off The Record app, or go to http://www.offtherecord.com/TST.

 

Watch our car reviews: https://www.youtube.com/thesmokingtire 
 

Tweet at us!

https://www.Twitter.com/thesmokingtire

https://www.Twitter.com/zackklapman

 

Instagram:

https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtire

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Driving the GRP GTH P39 and the Kimera 037; the best dad wagons on the used market; updates on the Mercedes and Taycan; why buying a used EV makes fiscal sense; and more!

Patreon questions include:

Cool used 4-door that will impress my kids Biggest business mistakes Do any 2000s automatics feel "special"? Used AMG GT S vs C8 Corvette Nissan Z vs the "Altima image" Best cool dad wagons What to buy after life with a Fiesta ST? Car-themed watches Best live-axle car we've driven Why podcasting from the canyons is weird How to travel with a watch/es Dumbest marketing badging Best modern "duffle shuffle" car? Will a NSX restomod work? And more!

Recorded May 28, 2026

Vinbidders

Smoking Tire fans get $100 off the listing price with promo code TIRE and by visiting https://vinbidders.com/tire

Go from submitting your car to a confirmed sale in under 1 week with VinBidders. And you only pay $149 if the car sells.

Mac tools

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Matt Farah recaps his first-ever trip to the INDY500; he and Zack Klapman review the Aston Martin DB12S; and Ferrari has unveiled its first EV, the Luce.

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A watch named after a sunken boat? What WEIRD vehicular record do you want? Best production car to go WOT at Indy Did we use car forums? Grand Seiko Spring Drive diver Best Road & Track route Cars for sex: the followup Boat / car motor crossover royalty

Recorded May 26, 2026

 

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Zack Klapman's puncture; recent Mecum auction results are insane; the Mitsubishi Lancer's glow-up; Matt Farah's Taycan update; the great Czinger scheduling error; Paint to Sample parties; the best car for swinging (yes, that kind); and more!

Patreon questions include: What car should we buy for swinging? Aging out of burble tunes Buy an R32 GT-R or an R34 GT-S? C5 pace car as a weekend toy? When will someone compete with the Miata? How to operate your watch No car can match what this dude has built What we want from a future Subaru STI Are EVs the solution to the noisy race track problem? F/M/K: $12000 project version GR Supra or Nissan Z Nismo manual? Anything as fun as a turbo Miata? And many more!

Recorded May 19, 2026

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Matt Farah reviews the much-anticipated manually-shifted 2027 Nissan Z Nismo; a preview of our thoughts on the new Aston Martin DB12S; a new Countach bill puts things in perspective; and we answer Patreon questions including:

Nissan's recent comeback strategy Is my floor mat fetish strange? Does the Z Nismo replace the GT-R? Do you need to own a FWD car to truly experience it? Pre-flight checklist before getting into a new car How do we manage disappointment? Is a restomod Countach a good idea? A recent graduate wants advice First car: 2009 Civic Si or 2001 Prelude SH? Best non-automotive item in your car? Build a big engine out of small engines: go! 4-seat drop-top recommendation AMG E53 thoughts? Cars that are owned by nerds. Link the band to the car And more!

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Matt Farah witness road rage; the GMC Acadia has a very confusing feature; we're officially racing in the Cleetus McFarland New England 900; someone hacked the ZF 8-speed auto to give it a, uh, clutch pedal?

Patreon questions include:

Why don't SUVs have sliding doors? Should your turn signal flash to the beat of your music? Why the Terminator is better than the S197 GT500 Which watch maker should build a car? What new cars sound good? Last chance to buy a Mustang GT350R? Stop my used German sedan bad ideas! How do people feel about the Honda CR-Z? Wha should Chevy do with the next Camaro? Why do we get Vinfast but not BYD? Should luxury watch-makers have configurators like car companies? What current Ferrari is worth buying a Luce for? Shoes for road trips Jaguar XKR Is shorter gearing worth it?

Recorded May 13, 2026

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When will we run out of cars to re-imagine, restomod, or (dare we say), replicate? Is there a market for the 355 by Evoluto, or the Boreham Ford Escort Mk1? Some say yes. We get review both of these incredible cars and it brings us to larger questions: Are they better? Worth the money? What do you get? We drove both and get into it the good/bad and what they mean for "nostalgia builds" in general.

 

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Would BMW M buyers prefer an Alpina?

Track days: what does "advanced" mean?

Why does every hate my black ice air freshener?

Cars we forgot still exist

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The worst car we'd buy each other

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Recorded May 11, 2026

 

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Matt Farah and Zack Klapman went racing and lived to tell the tale! It's a race recap with our teammates, Tommy Kendall (multi-time Trans-Am champ and overall legend) and Mateo Siderman (Super Trofeo pro with many podiums. Watch this space).

We recap the ups and downs of our weekend; talk about our speed vs the competition; the importance of seats; Mateo's hospital visit; what it's like joining a team of this caliber; our "oh sh*t" moments; learn WHAT caused our mysterious engine problem; and more.

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Favorite corner?

Why did we go faster when our car broke?

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Is the new Porsche 911 race car mid-engine?

What's happening with F1 drivers and taxes

Recorded May 7, 2026

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Matt Farah and Zack Klapman drive the Revology 1967 GT500 and ponder the difference between "replica" and "recreation"; the gov. has mandated your car spies on you; Mercedes project update; and Patreon questions include:

Will fun cars get cheaper as people die? Favorite "appropriate" story from a Road & Track trip. How to avoid ruining your canyon car Rich man / poor man: seat setup edition Does the Coyote engine "ruin" an old car? Why LHD cars are worth more than RHD More fun: Fresh summer tires or worn winter tires? Engines that would be improved with more or fewer cylinders VW's sale of Bugatti's effect on car values Rebuild my BMW inline-4 or swap it for a 6? Mustang Dark Horse auto: a buy at $50k? Do only journos care about the Nissan Z chassis Ford ditching the Shelby name Proudest work moment Forks up or down?

And more!

Recorded May 1, 2026

 

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Enter to WIN our AMAZING 2025 Porsche 911 Turbo S!! https://www.dreamgiveaway.com/tickets/porsche?promo=SMOKINGTIRE
 

Promo Code Offer: Get 4X bonus tickets with any donation of $25 or more. With every donation you are helping benefit some wonderful veterans' and children's charities.

 

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Your generous donation to Dream Giveaway goes directly to New Beginning Children's Homes, a 501(c)(3) organization (Federal ID# 27-5011514). Thanks to your donations, unrestricted grants are awarded to charities such as Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), Honor Flight of West Central Florida, 4Kids, National Guard Educational Foundation, Victory Junction, Building Homes For Heroes, and Healing4Heroes?
 

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Matt Farah and Zack Klapman took the new 2026 Durango Hellcat Jailbreak on a road course, where it did some things; they briefly touch on a weekend racing cars; a rare Lotus sedan is for sale; Mercedes project update; taxi vs Waymo; and tasteless t-shirts.

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Base cars parked with spoilers at attention What an LS7 C8 will do to values Time travel to one car event, go! Taycan RWD: fun enough? Risky to own this out of warranty? Travel destination with the best food Are Miata RFs worth the money? Yay/nay: McLaren golf clubs Cars no one likes that will be popular later? Design trends we don't like And more!

Recorded April 29, 2026

 

 

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Abbas Wahab is a standup comedian most known for his hilarious, accurate comedy reels that make fun of the car industry and various enthusiasts communities.

Patreon questions include:

What's the funniest car? Which car group has the worst sense of humor? Best road trip snack? The Subaru is no longer the most-ticketed car. Unreliable cars we want to own We went faster after getting stuck in 4th. How? How does Ferrari get away with it? The one race car we'd drive on the street.

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Recorded April 22, 2026

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Promo Code Offer: Get 4X bonus tickets with any donation of $25 or more. With every donation you are helping benefit some wonderful veterans' and children's charities.

 

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Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! Enter code TST10 for a 10% discount on your first case on the Off The Record app, or go to http://www.offtherecord.com/TST.

 

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Love old Mercedes shapes but wish they had modern power? How bad was quality control in the 80s? What if you desire a one-off AMG that never existed? CMS Motorsports is who to call. Owner, Shant Meshefedjian, has been in love with wide-body Benzes since he was 8 years old. He grew up around fabricators and body-work experts. Now he builds and restores the coolest Mercedes cars from the '80s and '90s. Many of his cars have won awards all over the country. Odds are you've seen his work. His story is inspiring, his passion and knowledge run deep.

 

Patreon questions include:

  What's harder: finding original bodykits or doing engine swaps? Best improvement for an E55 AMG The new C-class' giant screen Thoughts on MB-Tex When cars companies started to care about seating position Dream Mercedes project How to improve the complexity of an aging Mercedes Can I make this old diesel cool?

 

Recorded APril 21, 2026

 

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Bluechew

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Listen to Drive with Jim Farley Season 4 at

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Matt Farah completed a Road & Track Experience of the Southwest and has things to say about the new Dodge Charger; Zack Klapman reviews Skip Barber's -day Advanced course AND now has a racing license; we look at classified ads from 1981; a Waymo was lane-hogging; and Patreon questions include:

What happens when your hobby is your job? Will physical gauges return with the buttons? The 911 GT3 Cabrio Get a weird fun car and normal daily or vice versa? Favorite M2 generation/spec Ecoboost Mustang vs GR86 The Ford vs Porsche vs Chevy 'Ring battle Elantra N: '22 or stretch for the '26? The search for tactile feel How to deal with gatekeepers GTS 4.0 vs GT350 vs Emira vs....? Your watch is cool, don't worry

Record 4/20/2026 mannnnn

 

Show Notes:

 

Mac tools

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Factor

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Bluechew

Right now, when you buy two months of BlueChew Gold, you get the third for FREE with promo code TIRE.  Visit https://BlueChew.com for more details and important safety information

 

Listen to Drive with Jim Farley Season 4 at

https://lnk.to/drivewithjimfarleyPS!thesmokingtire

 

 

 

Enter to WIN a 2025 Porsche 911 Turbo S!

Podcast Link: https://www.dreamgiveaway.com/tickets/porsche?promo=SMOKINGTIRE

Get 4X bonus tickets with any donation of $25 or more. With every donation you are helping benefit some wonderful veterans' and children's charities. Use Podcast Promo Code: SMOKINGTIRE

 

Promo Code Offer: Get 4X bonus tickets with any donation of $25 or more. With every donation you are helping benefit some wonderful veterans' and children's charities.

 

Want your question answered? To listen to the episode the day it's recorded? Want to watch the live stream, get ad-free podcasts, or exclusive podcasts? Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thesmokingtirepodcast

 

Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! For a 10% discount on your first case go to https://www.offtherecord.com/TST

 

 

 

#cars #comedy #podcast

 

Instagram:

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https://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapman

 

 

Click here for the most honest car reviews out there: https://www.youtube.com/thesmokingtire

 

Want your question answered? Want to watch the live stream, get ad-free podcasts, or exclusive podcasts? Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thesmokingtirepodcast

 

Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! Enter code TST10 for a 10% discount on your first case on the Off The Record app, or go to http://www.offtherecord.com/TST.

 

Watch our car reviews: https://www.youtube.com/thesmokingtire 
 

Tweet at us!

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LIVE from the annual Heritage Invitational at the Ten Tenths Motor Club in Charlotte, NC, we cover: Motorsport crime; Ed Bolian's exotic journey; Matt vs Zack in a game of "$1M Charlotte Dream Garage", and Roast My Car w/ Captain Crankshaft's Jackson and Will!

Recorded at 10/10ths Motor Club in Charlotte, NC on April 10, 2026

 

https://www.instagram.com/tententhsmotorclub/

https://www.instagram.com/heritageinvitational/

 

Mac tools

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Butcherbox

New listeners can get their choice between chicken breast or top sirloin for a year OR ground beef for life, PLUS $20 off when you go to https://ButcherBox.com/tire

 

DeleteMe

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TrueWerk

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Drive Season 4

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Enter to WIN a 2025 Porsche 911 Turbo S!

Podcast Link: https://www.dreamgiveaway.com/tickets/porsche?promo=SMOKINGTIRE

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Promo Code Offer: Get 4X bonus tickets with any donation of $25 or more. With every donation you are helping benefit some wonderful veterans' and children's charities.

 

Want your question answered? To listen to the episode the day it's recorded? Want to watch the live stream, get ad-free podcasts, or exclusive podcasts? Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thesmokingtirepodcast

 

Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! For a 10% discount on your first case go to https://www.offtherecord.com/TST

 

#cars #comedy #podcast

 

Instagram:

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https://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapman

 

Click here for the most honest car reviews out there: https://www.youtube.com/thesmokingtire

Want your question answered? Want to watch the live stream, get ad-free podcasts, or exclusive podcasts? Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thesmokingtirepodcast

 

Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! Enter code TST10 for a 10% discount on your first case on the Off The Record app, or go to http://www.offtherecord.com/TST.

 

Watch our car reviews: https://www.youtube.com/thesmokingtire 
 

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What was Vaughn Gittin Jr's first car? How about his favorite Mustang ever? His thoughts on EVs? The answers will surprise you as much as they did us.

 

Vaughn Gittin Jr has climbed the automotive ranks to impressive heights. From humble beginnings, drifting for fun led to sponsors, wins, championships, and eventually partnering with one of the biggest OEMs on Earth: Ford. 

On this episode we learn about: his RTR Mustangs (available to order now); his first car (you aren't ready); his favorite Mustang; cars he loves outside those wearing the blue oval; the challenges of building cars at scale; what he said no to; his secret to winning; and so much more.

Recorded April 8, 2026

 

His new book, "Ready to Rock" is available for pre-order now. https://www.carrarabooks.com/rtr-vehicles-book

https://www.instagram.com/vaughngittinjr

https://www.rtrvehicles.com/

 

Mac tools

Go to https://mactools.org/tire to learn more and see if there?s an open route near you 

 

Butcherbox

New listeners can get their choice between chicken breast or top sirloin for a year OR ground beef for life, PLUS $20 off when you go to https://ButcherBox.com/tire

 

DeleteMe

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TrueWerk

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Drive Season 4

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Enter to WIN a 2025 Porsche 911 Turbo S!

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#cars #comedy #podcast

 

Instagram:

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https://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapman

 

Click here for the most honest car reviews out there: https://www.youtube.com/thesmokingtire

Want your question answered? Want to watch the live stream, get ad-free podcasts, or exclusive podcasts? Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thesmokingtirepodcast

 

Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! Enter code TST10 for a 10% discount on your first case on the Off The Record app, or go to http://www.offtherecord.com/TST.

 

Watch our car reviews: https://www.youtube.com/thesmokingtire 
 

Tweet at us!

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Matt Farah and Zack Klapman review the 2026 BMW M2 CS; Matt has updates on both of his exotic projects; there's a wrinkle with on an E500 Cabriolet build; and Patreon questions include:

What BAD car changed the world? Lotus vs Supra vs Boxster vs GT350 Will Jaguar survive? Is this 4,000 trip a crazy idea in a BRZ? Perfect environment for each of our cars Do people buy "appliance watches" like they do cars? Quietest compact commuter What will be the next Nissan Altima? Performance EV or naw? Why restoring performance cars doesn't fill the hole My tires squeal a LOT When will the Cybertruck be an ironic purchase? Freaky Friday garage edition Trading in: fix the small things?

 

Recorded April 6, 2026

 

Fitbod

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BlueChew

Right now, when you buy two months of BlueChew Gold, you get the third for FREE with promo code TIRE.  Visit https://BlueChew.com for more details and important safety information

 

Listen to Drive with Jim Farley Season 4 at

https://lnk.to/drivewithjimfarleyPS!thesmokingtire

 

Enter to WIN a 2025 Porsche 911 Turbo S!

Podcast Link: https://www.dreamgiveaway.com/tickets/porsche?promo=SMOKINGTIRE

Get 4X bonus tickets with any donation of $25 or more. With every donation you are helping benefit some wonderful veterans' and children's charities. Use Podcast Promo Code: SMOKINGTIRE

 

Promo Code Offer: Get 4X bonus tickets with any donation of $25 or more. With every donation you are helping benefit some wonderful veterans' and children's charities.

 

Want your question answered? To listen to the episode the day it's recorded? Want to watch the live stream, get ad-free podcasts, or exclusive podcasts? Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thesmokingtirepodcast

 

Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! For a 10% discount on your first case go to https://www.offtherecord.com/TST

 

#cars #comedy #podcast

 

Instagram:

https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtire

https://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapman

 

Click here for the most honest car reviews out there: https://www.youtube.com/thesmokingtire

Want your question answered? Want to watch the live stream, get ad-free podcasts, or exclusive podcasts? Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thesmokingtirepodcast

 

Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! Enter code TST10 for a 10% discount on your first case on the Off The Record app, or go to http://www.offtherecord.com/TST.

 

Watch our car reviews: https://www.youtube.com/thesmokingtire 
 

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Matt Farah and Zack Klapman review the new Aston Martin Vantage S; would a rear collision avoidance system work; listing every hypercar Matt has driven; a special Ford GT just set a blistering Nurburgring record; why they're spending car week in Detroit this year; try to sort out the best car for the Woodward Dream Cruise; and answer Patreon questions including:

Will a Golf R replace my Audi S4 sadness?

What cars are better when they're worse?

How to sell a project car

Need a commuter for quarterly track days

Is $40k "worth it" for a 996?

Are hypercars serviced by mileage or time?

The 2026 Lexus IS refresh

Our thoughts on Rivian dating Uber

Dream show at the Vegas Sphere?

Where to test a car

General advice for people in their 20s

Do you need a car in Tuscany?

And more!

Recorded April 2, 2026

 

Fitbod

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BlueChew

Right now, when you buy two months of BlueChew Gold, you get the third for FREE with promo code TIRE.  Visit https://BlueChew.com for more details and important safety information.
 

Drive Season 4

Listen to Drive with Jim Farley Season 4 at

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Enter to WIN a 2025 Porsche 911 Turbo S!

Podcast Link: https://www.dreamgiveaway.com/tickets/porsche?promo=SMOKINGTIRE

Get 4X bonus tickets with any donation of $25 or more. With every donation you are helping benefit some wonderful veterans' and children's charities. Use Podcast Promo Code: SMOKINGTIRE

 

Promo Code Offer: Get 4X bonus tickets with any donation of $25 or more. With every donation you are helping benefit some wonderful veterans' and children's charities.

 

Want your question answered? To listen to the episode the day it's recorded? Want to watch the live stream, get ad-free podcasts, or exclusive podcasts? Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thesmokingtirepodcast

 

Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! For a 10% discount on your first case go to https://www.offtherecord.com/TST

 

#cars #comedy #podcast

 

Instagram:

https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtire

https://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapman

 

Click here for the most honest car reviews out there: https://www.youtube.com/thesmokingtire

Want your question answered? Want to watch the live stream, get ad-free podcasts, or exclusive podcasts? Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thesmokingtirepodcast

 

Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! Enter code TST10 for a 10% discount on your first case on the Off The Record app, or go to http://www.offtherecord.com/TST.

 

Watch our car reviews: https://www.youtube.com/thesmokingtire 
 

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Brett Berk might be the busiest freelance journalist we know. He has the incredible power to drive one car and extract 3 interesting, unique stories from the experience. That's why he's driven Jaguar's new EV, a very special Bentley, driven cars on boats (yes, that's a thing), and toured factories.

 

Patreon questions include:

Best used AMG car for under $40k? Can we fix bad drivers? Will Aston make an entry-level mid-engine car? Cameras vs lidar Toddlers vs supercar owners Best bang-for-buck car EPA's move to 15% ethanol Do Alpina's last longer than BMWs? Are convertibles always worth more than coupes? Is car-themed luggage gauche? BRZ: best chassis you can buy under $100k? And more!

Recorded March 31, 2026

 

Find links to all Brett's work here:

https://muckrack.com/brett_berk

http://brettberk.com/

 

DeleteMe

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Hello Fresh

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Drive Season 4

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Avants: Enter code ?TST? to get 10% off your Avants membership

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Enter to WIN a 2025 Porsche 911 Turbo S!

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New merch! Grab a shirt or hoodie and support us! https://thesmokingtireshop.com/

 

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#cars #comedy #podcast

Instagram:

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Click here for the most honest car reviews out there: https://www.youtube.com/thesmokingtire

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Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! Enter code TST10 for a 10% discount on your first case on the Off The Record app, or go to http://www.offtherecord.com/TST.

 

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Matt Farah tells the tale of driving and drifting the incredible thing that is the Aston Martin Valhalla. 1,064HP of active aero-wearing carbon fiber; a big new step for the British company known for Grand Touring sports cars.

Plus, why watching can be better than owning, and Patreon questions include:

Am I garbage for this Amazon delivery situation?

Was DUB magazine important?

What's Top Gear for the younger generation?

Best concept car at a recent show

Valhalla vs Koenigsegg vs Pagani

Is Safari-ing dead?

Matt's plan for an air-cooled Porsche

Zack's next car

How to get rid of gas fumes in a garage

Normal cars that get attention

An overlanding van for $15k

Manual swap a C63 AMG?

Are used Lucid's a smart buy at $30k?

Old stuff that we do

Things we miss about YouTube's past

And more!

 

Recorded March 30, 2026

 

DeleteMe

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Hello Fresh

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Drive Season 4

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Avants: Enter code ?TST? to get 10% off your Avants membership

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Join Sam Smith and Travis Okulski at the greatest motorsports event on Earth!

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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 podcasts, or exclusive podcasts? Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thesmokingtirepodcast

 

Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! For a 10% discount on your first case go to https://www.offtherecord.com/TST 

Want your question answered? Want to watch the live stream, get ad-free podcasts, or exclusive podcasts? Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thesmokingtirepodcast

 

Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! Enter code TST10 for a 10% discount on your first case on the Off The Record app, or go to http://www.offtherecord.com/TST.

 

Watch our car reviews: https://www.youtube.com/thesmokingtire 
 

Tweet at us!

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Matt Farah finds out if the Singer DLS is as perfect as they say; he and Zack Klapman trade opinions on the Volvo EX30 they drove; a "Demolition Man" prop slips through fingers; and Patreon questions include:

 

Why aren't there more Lotus engines? Maserati Gran Turismo vs Aston V8 Vantage Mansory's model lineup is INSANE Will high gas prices = higher EV sales? How to pick your enthusiast sports car What news cars should be more "raw"? Why the WRX lost its popularity How to drift a car for camera JSX vs airlines And more!

Recorded March 25, 2026

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Watch our car reviews: https://www.youtube.com/thesmokingtire 
 

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There's a new Corvette Grand Sport; Cadillac finally cancels its terrible naming scheme; Ferrari admits the real reason for those terrible controls; gas prices are yuge; and

Patreon question include:

Is a manual-swapped Ferrari F430 the key to happiness? WHEN is the right time to manual-swap anything? Can you enjoy a track day without being competitive? Why are b-pillars boring black? How do you tell another car their brights are on? Cars we'd gift to Cuba Careers we bailed on Bad driving habits we'd banish Will BMW CS cars hold their value? Racing teams that built engines for OEMs 1 show car, 1 track car, 1 daily How to use a radar detector New cars bought by true car nerds Thoughts on the INDY America 250 race And more!

 

Recorded March 23, 2026

 

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Journalists Matt Farah and Zack Klapman discuss a Rennlist posts accusing dealerships of colluding to pump the price of Porsche GT cars; a tariff bill for a cheap car part; weird cars seen in the BVI; which cities are using the Montana scam the most; and

Patreon questions include:

Integra Type S or Audi RS3? Have Radwood cars plateued in price forever? F/M/K: AMG, M, RS Are black watches cool? Why doesn't the Emira have a rear seat? Would modern us like our high-school modifications? Porsche merging Taycan with Panamera How to set your auction reserve price What will get people to buy EVs? Will Porsche join F1? The BMW Neue Klass 3 series Is the Nissan Z Performance the right daily? Do hybrid systems fix Audi's handling issue? Weirdest driveway we've ever seen When to PPF the whole car B7 Audi RS4 a good weekend car? And more!

Recorded March 19, 2026

 

The Rennlist writeup: https://rennlist.com/forums/992-gt3-and-gt2rs-forum/1506502-bat-and-gt3-prices-a-study-in-manipulation-by-chicagomarketing.html

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Recorded March 15, 2026

 

About Dream Giveaway https://www.dreamgiveaway.com/about

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#cars #comedy #podcast 

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We're on a boat! What's it like? What did we get wrong? Would we still car if we lived here? What's happening with Montana car registry vs California? Why is Honda abandoning EVs? And Patreon questions include:

This vs that: A/C that doesn't work or a car that runs out of gas?

Track toy: Mustang Mach 1 or Boss 302?

What second podcast would we make?

Will boring cars that have manual transmissions hold their value?

Which cars would Matt's cats drive?

Are cheap mid-engine cars still special compared to cheap front-engined cars?

Does the mob miss sedans?

Bronze watch recommendations

And more!

 

Enter to WIN a 2025 Porsche  911Turbo S!!

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Recorded March 15, 2026

 

About Dream Giveaway https://www.dreamgiveaway.com/about

SHOW NOTES

Hello Fresh

Go to https://HelloFresh.com/smokingtire10fm to Get 10 free meals + a FREE Zwilling Knife (a $144.99 value) on your third box. Offer valid while supplies last. Free meals applied as discount on first box, new subscribers only, varies by plan. 

AG1

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#cars #comedy #podcast 

Instagram: 

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Click here for the most honest car reviews out there: https://www.youtube.com/thesmokingtire

Want your question answered? Want to watch the live stream, get ad-free podcasts, or exclusive podcasts? Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thesmokingtirepodcast

 

Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! Enter code TST10 for a 10% discount on your first case on the Off The Record app, or go to http://www.offtherecord.com/TST.

 

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Matt Farah drove the rare and fast Lotus Carlton; he and Zack Klapman have a surprising review of their 2025 Chevy Blazer rental; the perfect Ferrari might be on BaT right now; and Patreon questions include:

What brand could become as cultish as Porsche? Best car for red light / green light Bad to mediocre with a few mods 4Runner vs Land Cruiser Best investment as a cat owner Watches for your wife Favorite UK race tracks Favorite tailpipe configurations Why is Porsche out of money? Do we need a term between GT and Sports car? Inexpensive Radwood cars Will gullwing doors come back? And more!

Recorded March 6, 2026

 

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Factor

Eat smart at FactorMeals.com/tire50off and use code tire50off to get 50% off your first box, plus Free Breakfast for 1 Year. Eat like a pro this month with Factor. New subscribers only, varies by plan. 1 free breakfast item per box for 1 year while subscription is active

 

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#cars #comedy #podcast

 

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Magnus Walker explains why he is selling a LOT of his cars, the other items he's letting go, how collecting gets out of hand, what's next for him, and so much more.

When does collecting become more pain than joy? The sale price of his famous 277 car What makes an "outlaw" Porsche? Unpopular Porsche configurations he likes Did downtown L.A. ever "thrive"? The first factory car to outperform RUF's Yellowbird Favorite Mercedes and BMW cars What separates tuner companies that last with those that are a flash in the pan? Essential Porsche experiences And more!

Recorded March 6, 2026

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SHOW NOTES
 

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Fitbod

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Factor

Eat smart at FactorMeals.com/tire50off and use code tire50off to get 50% off your first box, plus Free Breakfast for 1 Year. Eat like a pro this month with Factor. New subscribers only, varies by plan. 1 free breakfast item per box for 1 year while subscription is active

 

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Matt Farah got a scary estimate for his Countach project; a new smog  law in CA might be a good thing;  an oil test comes back positive; Zack Klapman learns how to adjust something; and we answer Patreon questions including:

How much stereo is too much? Which car will hipsters gentrify next? ZR1 or used McLaren ? Are new gears worth it? The right sports car for a flatter landscape is... Will "blob" cars ever return? Does Aston Martin need a G-Wagen? Are my tires really too old? Can you DIY a Singer-style restomod? How do I find a trustworthy car shipper? And more!

Recorded March 6, 2026

 

SHOW NOTES

 

DeleteMe

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Matt Farah and Zack Klapman have returned from the frigid motorsport party that is F.A.T. ICE RACE 2026 held in Big Sky, MT and they have stories! Rare cars were slid (and in some cases, crashed), race cars went slowly, rev limiters were hit, rally cars rallied, and the beats banged.

 

We tell you who was there, what happened, the cars we want to bring for next year, and what it's like learning to drift in front of 2000 people.

 

Then we answer Patreon questions including:

 

BMW 230i coupe for a fun used buy?

 

Past content we screwed up

 

Which Italian design studio we'd most want to work with

 

Are white wheels ever good?

 

Ford's new cheap EV truck idea

 

Best used supercar

 

Will the car market soften in 20 years?

 

Do we like aesthetic special editions?

 

And more!

 

 

 

Recorded March 2, 2026

 

SHOW NOTES

 

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#cars #comedy #podcast

 

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Wes Siler is a journalist who spent 20 years writing about adventure, vehicles, gear, and the great outdoors, most notably being one of the most popular writers for Outside Magazine. On this episode Matt Farah talks to Wes about why tech isn't rewarding journalism, how both parties are effecting our public lands, towing, hunting, climate change, and so much more.

Wes is a well of knowledge and worth paying attention to.

https://wessiler.substack.com/

IG: @wessiler

Recorded February 25, 2026

SHOW NOTES
 

DeleteMe

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Matt Farah and Zack Klapman find out if Maserati MC20 GT2 Stradale is the track car it looks to be; Matt goes deeper down the rabbit hole of a new collectible; we ponder why Buick still exists; and Patreon questions include:

Our favorite Subaru ever

Will the U.S. EV market shrink?

Resurrected names that were better than the original.

Is my watch tough?

What would we drive in a 1000-mile vintage race?

Ducktail spoilers: verdict

Should German car companies keep making middling performance cars?

Does a C8 Z06 really feel that different from the regular one?

How to brake in a high-downforce car?

Isn't ADAS good for normal people?

MK7 GTI or Golf R?

And more!

Recorded February 23, 2026

SHOW NOTES
 

DeleteMe

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AG1

For a limited time only, get a FREE AG1 duffel bag and FREE AG1 Welcome Kit with your first subscription order! Only while supplies last. That?s DRINK AG1.COM/ TIRE. DRINK AG1.COM/TIRE.

 

Want your question answered? Want to watch the live stream, get ad-free podcasts, or exclusive podcasts? Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thesmokingtirepodcast

 

Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! Enter code TST10 for a 10% discount on your first case on the Off The Record app, or go to http://www.offtherecord.com/TST.

 

Watch our car reviews: https://www.youtube.com/thesmokingtire 
 

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Matt Farah and Zack Klapman review the 2026 Acura Integra Type S; a new contestant to our towing vehicle list; can you "fix" a 20 year-old Subaru; why your project car needs an e-brake; and Patreon questions include:

How to get CARB organization into car cultureDid we ever steal our parents' cars?Favorite crazy modded cars we've drivenRWD sedans with a Miatas ethosHas this CPO Lexus LC500 had too many tires?If we could only have one rental car ever...Does Ford suck at colors?Why do small hypercar companies use the outdated single-clutch gearboxes?Is aesthetic carbon played out now that Ferrari says so?Is a C6 Z06 that good over a C5?Vintage GT carsHow to drive a RHD carRap video carsIs spray-on PPF any good?

And more!

 

Recorded February 17, 2026

 

Show Notes

Hello Fresh

 

Go to https://HelloFresh.com/smokingtire10fm to Get 10 free meals + a FREE Zwilling Knife (a $144.99 value) on your third box. Offer valid while supplies last. Free meals applied as discount on first box, new subscribers only, varies by plan. 
 

AG1

For a limited time only, get a FREE AG1 duffel bag and FREE AG1 Welcome Kit with your first subscription order! Only while supplies last. That?s DRINK AG1.COM/ TIRE. DRINK AG1.COM/TIRE.

Want your question answered? Want to watch the live stream, get ad-free podcasts, or exclusive podcasts? Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thesmokingtirepodcast

 

Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! Enter code TST10 for a 10% discount on your first case on the Off The Record app, or go to http://www.offtherecord.com/TST.

 

Watch our car reviews: https://www.youtube.com/thesmokingtire 
 

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Matt Farah modified his watch; the EPA will stop paying attention to cars (and a whole lot more); driving a special Inokinetic Lotus Exige at Willow; and....Patreon Questions include:

HELP! My terrible-driving friend wants to go racingA programmer's opinion on the AI discussionBase 981 Cayman: Good intro track car?Is the GR86 a "mini 911"?Ferrari 812 GTS vs 12CillindriShould EVs flash brake lights when using regen?Would Acura ever make an AWD Integra Type R?Cars you could identify by smellAre Hublots cool?Best month to buy/sell a car?What's wrong with the diesel crowd?Why no love for the Porsche 914?Efficient commuters for TALL peopleIs a McLaren 570S a good budget supercar?How to stop distracted drivingAnd more!

Recorded February 13, 2026

 

Show Notes

Hello Fresh

 

Go to https://HelloFresh.com/smokingtire10fm to Get 10 free meals + a FREE Zwilling Knife (a $144.99 value) on your third box. Offer valid while supplies last. Free meals applied as discount on first box, new subscribers only, varies by plan. 

 

AG1

For a limited time only, get a FREE AG1 duffel bag and FREE AG1 Welcome Kit with your first subscription order! Only while supplies last. That?s DRINK AG1.COM/ TIRE. DRINK AG1.COM/TIRE.

Want your question answered? Want to watch the live stream, get ad-free podcasts, or exclusive podcasts? Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thesmokingtirepodcast

 

Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! Enter code TST10 for a 10% discount on your first case on the Off The Record app, or go to http://www.offtherecord.com/TST.

 

Watch our car reviews: https://www.youtube.com/thesmokingtire 
 

Tweet at us!

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Strap in. Jonny Lieberman brings whiskey and opinions. We talk about that new, controversial Ferrari interior; the secret design history of the Lamborghini Diablo; Matt Farah's Countach progress; and then get into a heated discussion about Jonny's new app that's designed to help you bid on cars smarter by using....AI. It's loud and friendly. Let's go.

 

Recorded February 11, 2026

SHOW NOTES

Factor

Eat smart at FactorMeals.com/tire50off and use code tire50off to get 50% off your first box, plus Free Breakfast for 1 Year.Eat like a pro this month with Factor. New subscribers only, varies by plan. 1 free breakfast item per box for 1 year while subscription is active

 

DeleteMe

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Want your question answered? Want to watch the live stream, get ad-free podcasts, or exclusive podcasts? Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thesmokingtirepodcast

 

Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! Enter code TST10 for a 10% discount on your first case on the Off The Record app, or go to http://www.offtherecord.com/TST.

 

Watch our car reviews: https://www.youtube.com/thesmokingtire 
 

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Matt Farah and Zack Klapman discuss whether tires "fixed" what they didn't like about the new Porsche GT3 RS; there's an update to a legal scuffle between Weathertech Raceway Laguna Seca and the owner of an amazing R34 GT-R; we get some ideas for tow vehicles; why Porsche won't build a "cheap" 911; and Patreon questions include:

Weekend track car idea: NC Miata or BMW 135i? Why are early 2000s Mini Cooper S underappreciated? Can you have wide front tires AND good steering feel? How to avoid being labeled a "Florida car"? Easy, impressive meals to cook How does a Lotus compare to a 718 Cayman for road trips? F/M/K: Larry Chen's 996 Turbo / Magnus' 277 / Scotto's RWB What car would our 18-year old selves invest in? How to talk someone out of a car they'll regret Fun cruiser: Alfa Spider or R129 SL500? Rent a Miata or a C8 for a weekend in the the South? Is the Elantra N still a deal at $40k? Should you let a younger family member ride in your "unsafe" car?

And more!

Recorded February 6, 2026

 

SHOW NOTES

Factor

Eat smart at FactorMeals.com/tire50off and use code tire50off to get 50% off your first box, plus Free Breakfast for 1 Year.Eat like a pro this month with Factor. New subscribers only, varies by plan. 1 free breakfast item per box for 1 year while subscription is active

 

DeleteMe

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Want your question answered? Want to watch the live stream, get ad-free podcasts, or exclusive podcasts? Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thesmokingtirepodcast

 

Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! Enter code TST10 for a 10% discount on your first case on the Off The Record app, or go to http://www.offtherecord.com/TST.

 

Watch our car reviews: https://www.youtube.com/thesmokingtire 
 

Tweet at us!

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Instagram:

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Patreon questions include:

Will our next car be a depreciated classic or a lease?

Thoughts on the Capricorn Zagato

WHY do cars have screens if no one likes them?

What's really behind auction prices?

Sports cars for someone TALL

Is a 997 911 S worth it over a 987 Cayman S?

When we stole our parents' cars

What car would we bring back to 1902?

Should license plate covers be illegal?

Why doesn't the Countach have rims?

The next car we will buy

Thoughts on the Volvo plug-in hybrids

How is Nissan going to pull it off?

Reliable 2+2 for under $20k

Build a rally car or buy a crossover

And more!

Recorded February 4, 2026

The map of Angeles Forest crashes

Our new Brian James trailer

 

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Matt Farah and Zack Klapman went off-roading in the new 2026 INEOS Grenadier Station Wagon Trialmaster and it almost went very wrong; a full review of the INEOS and its competitors; Tesla is ending production of the Model S and X, so we talk about why and what it means for the future; Washington D.C. is going to have an INDY street race apparently; and we answer 50 questions from our Patreon members, including:

 

Would we rather be mid-tier racing drivers or have our current jobs?Which supercar should have had a diesel engine?Miata RF or soft-top?Best M5: E90 M5 or E90 M3?Most enthusiast-magnet nerd car?Are "classic" tires worth the price for my older car?Which cars does every enthusiast need to drive?More timeless design: Lexus GS or C6 Corvette?Do we like bigger wheels? When?Were early paddle-shifted transmissions cool when they came out?That new Porsche Rally GTWhy does the S63 AMG feel like too much AMG and not enough S?F1 2026: Audi vs Cadillac. Thoughts?Which cars depreciate TOO fast?Why don't STIs hold value?Options that made cars unreliableWould you always choose a lighter engine in a race car?Foreign car brands that would work hereAnd many more!

Recorded February 2, 2026

Note: Upon watching Coffeezilla's analysis of the files it appears that Peter Attia's relationship with Jeffrey E was more than just "In the same room at an event." It is unclear what their relationship was but their email exchanges are concerning. It should go without saying that we hope all facts come to light and justice is served to any and all deserving of it. - Zack

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Matt Farah describes his first BAD ride in a  Waymo; he and Zack Klapman talk about the oddities for sale at Barrett-Jackson auctions; the truth about the "kill switch" law Congress passed; the Mercedes project begins; and Patreon questions include:

 

Why has the Porsche 911 maintained a consistent look while others can't?   Favorite tuner for engines with 4,6,8,10, and 12 cylinders?   Do automakers still take risks?   Has Porsche reliability gone down?   Best and worst swag from a press launch?   Why we think the C8 Corvette ZR1 will depreciate when the C7 didn't.   What to get for someone who drives a Drakan?   Will SIM racing cafes work?   And more!

 

Recorded January 29, 2026

 

 

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Matt Farah has conclusions on the Corvette E-Ray; another amazing racetrack is for sale; Bugatti has reimagined...itself; how to choose the right tire; and we answer Patreon questions including:

Was the Geo brand a player?

What makes an engine sound "raw"?

How can Chevy improve the ZR1?

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Matt Farah drove a 2026 Corvette E-Ray into the desert and lived to compare it to the Z06; Zack Klapman weighs in on what they should do with a free racing trailer; a new insurance that's ONLY for Teslas that use Full Self Driving; and Patreon questions include:

How long until your car is warm? Is the VR6 engine actually cool? Cars we loved as kids but now think to be lame Why don't I love Boxsters ? Why do some people want to f*** cars? What's more expensive to own: an old BMW or old Porsche? Detuned supercar engines we never got What's happening with Aston Vantage prices? And more!

 

Recorded January 21, 2026

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Matt Farah reviews the new 717HP Aston Martin DBX; he and Zack Klapman talk about their time in a modified Ferrari 458 and how it might reinvigorate interest in the aging legend; an auction of prancing horses makes no sense; an old Cadillac listing has some VERY strange pictures; and we answer Patreon questions including:

Is the 2014-2018 Audi RS7 a good replacement for my Golf R?

Is the GTS model of a Porsche EV worth it?

Crazier: $1.8M for a Ferrari 360CS or $18M for an Enzo?

How would we want to "be the hero"?

Why do people call fast Audis boring but fast VWs great?

Do boring cars get better the faster you drive?

What to replace my lifted 4Runner with?

Most successful ICE brand that pivoted to EV?

WHAT is happening with this 1999 Cadillac listing?

Which car has the worst drivers?

How did Breitling come back?

Replace my PPF?

And more?

 

Recorded January 19, 2026

 

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The Corvette ZR1X set a record and punches above its weight class; Matt Farah talks us through the newly-published 2026 Performance Car of the Year verdict; Zack Klapman found a very special Ferrari that defies logic; how are Fiskers driving around; the weirdest KIA we've ever seen; and Patreon questions include:

Allied cars vs Axis cars Oddest special versions of normal cars 718 GTS or 1st gen Boxster Spider? Business advice we'd give our younger selves Should I finance a project car? BMW X5 40i vs Lexus GX550 Weird race car liveries we'd want Why do we still measure things in horsepower? The 2027 Nissan Z Nismo Should I bring a really slow car on a driving rally? Is ESC keeping everyone alive? And more!

Recorded January 15, 2026

 

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