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Vin Tra on Beater Ferraris; IS300 nightmares; Racing in the Rain; Raptors; and more! Recorded December 30, 2024 https://www.youtube.com/@vin_tra  Use 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 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 Tweet at us!https://www.Twitter.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Twitter.com/zackklapman Instagram:https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapman  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/TS

Should Matt buy a used EV? ; Rivian's screen; We need more buttons; why are people after the Kei truck? Questions from Patreon members include:   Trade the Countach for a Veyron?   Why are people after the Kei truck?   Do "worse" tires make a car better?   Update on the Nilu 27 hypercar   Should I trade my C5 Corvette for a BRZ/GR86?   Is a used Maserati Ghibli Trofeo a good idea?   Integra Type-S vs Chevy SS...for snow!   Best $25,000 commuter Best blue collar watch   Why Matt doesn't want a Mustang GT350 anymore?   And more! Recorded December 18, 2024 Exclusive $35-off Carver Mat at AuraFrames.com. Use code TIRE at checkout to save!Go to NordVPN.com/tst and use code TST to get a 2-year plan plus 4 additional months with a huge discount.  New merch! Grab a shirt or hoodie and support us! https://thesmokingtireshop.com/ Use 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 https://www.offtherecord.com/TST Want your questi

Kyle Conner is an automotive journalist and YouTuber who specializes in the EV space. His knowledge and videos about EV drives, their track performance, charging infrastructure, range, battery and charger technology, and emerging OEMs, is second to none.  Kyle educates us on why the Tesla superchargers aren't that fast (for some cars); Rivian's new outpost; why a two-motor is better than a four; how many things have been fixed on his Tesla Cybertruck (and why he still loves it); the crazy deals on the Fiat 500e; what it was like driving some of China's newest EVs; the depreciation problem; electric G-Wagens; and more! Recorded December 16, 2024 https://outofspecstudios.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@OutofSpecReviews https://www.youtube.com/@OutofSpecMotoring Exclusive $35-off Carver Mat at AuraFrames.com. Use code TIRE at checkout to save!Go to NordVPN.com/tst and use code TST to get a 2-year plan plus 4 additional months with a huge discount.  New merch! Grab a shirt or hoodie and support us! https://thesmoki

It's Doug Demuro's annual Christmas visit! And boy did we have a lot to talk about. Topics include but are certainly not limited to:Doug's incredible theory on advertisingUpdate on Doug's CountachMatt's Missing Lamborghini PartsCars they regret missing out onWhat MG's new EV means for the brandThe reliability of Doug's Ford GTWhy Doug bought a new Toyota Land CruiserWhere YouTube is headingWhy Doug doesn't go on press launchesStradman's houseTikTok and influencersJay Leno's famous 2024 fallQ&A speed roundAnd more! Recorded December 10, 2024  Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to JoinDeleteMe.com/TIRE and use promo code TIRE at checkout. Exclusive $35-off Carver Mat at AuraFrames.com. Use code TIRE at checkout to save! New merch! Grab a shirt or hoodie and support us! https://thesmokingtireshop.com/ Use 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 https://www.offtherecord.com/TST Want your question answere

Matt Farah and Zack Klapman explain why parking signals alert you in reverse but not when you drive forward; why is it so hard to turn off ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance-Systems); talk about Jaguar's new concept car; give their final thoughts on the Cadillac CT5V Blackwing and INEOS Grenadier; and answer Patreon questions including: The best EV for burnouts/ driftingSkip the CT5 and get a CT4?How MTV would "Pimp our Rides" in 2004Who makes a 30 year-old sports car today?Best cool commuter for under $10kWhat to replace a Golf TDI withWhat to get instead of a Nissan Nismo ZBest incar microphones?Is customer loyalty REALLY that strong?Cheapest 911 out thereand more! Recorded December 9, 2024 Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to JoinDeleteMe.com/TIRE and use promo code TIRE at checkout. Exclusive $35-off Carver Mat at AuraFrames.com. Use code TIRE at checkout to save! New merch! Grab a shirt or hoodie and support us! https://thesmokingtireshop.com/ Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! Ent

In this episode we come off the mountain after hitting the trail in the new INEOS Grenadier Quartermaster! We go deeper than our video review. Plus, is a custom built engine more or less reliable than a stock motor?; Australian Supercar License claims its first victim, and Patreon Q&A!Recorded December 4, 2024 New merch! Grab a shirt or hoodie and support us! https://thesmokingtireshop.com/ https://tactileturn.com/products/the-smoking-tire-bolt-action-pen?variant=51680085377392 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! 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.  #cars #comedy #podcastTweet at us!https://www.Twitter.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Twitter.com/zackklapman Instagram:https://www.Instagram.com

Review of a day spent off-roading in the EV Mercedes G Wagen; INEOS Grenadier first impressions; Matt's surprise birthday Cars n' Coffee; the Netflix show about Ayrton Senna; and Q&A! Patreon questions include:- Better track daily than the Camaro SS 1LE?- A high school car you'd buy today?- Cheap replacement for a BMW M340i- Why run flat tires suck- Would you replace  your cars if they disappeared?- Tuthill 911: NA or Turbo?- Our insane idea of a cross-country race- Used Macans a good idea?- We design the perfect dealership experience?- Will coach-building come back?Recorded December 2, 2024 Take control of your data and keep your private life private by signing up for DeleteMe. Go to joindeleteme.com/TIRE and use promo code TIRE for 20% off. New merch! Grab a shirt or hoodie and support us! https://thesmokingtireshop.com/ Use 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 https://www.offtherecord.com/TST Want your

Lynn Calder had no automotive history in her resume when she became CEO of INEOS Automotive, but that hasn't stopped the company from becoming one of the hottest things in recent years. Their rugged retro-styled SUV is now sold in 50 countries, filling a hole left by most of the OEMs.  In this episode we ask how she got the job; what's in her garage; the reason the company was created; why the Grenadier has been so popular; the challenges that come with launching a new car company; the future of EVs and hybrids; and what's next.  Recorded November 21, 2024  https://ineosgrenadier.com/en/us/films-and-images#ccb-testingdev New merch! Grab a shirt or hoodie and support us! https://thesmokingtireshop.com/ https://tactileturn.com/products/the-smoking-tire-bolt-action-pen?variant=51680085377392 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

Zack Klapman drove the new 2025 Porsche 911T and thinks it could be your first and last 911; Matt Farah drifted the new 2024 Bentley Continental GT all over Arizona  and then went to Georgia to drive the powerful, all new Cadillac CT5V Blackwing. Plus, Patreon questions including:Would we buy a GR Yaris if we could?What is an old Bentley REALLY worth?Out least favorite car showsCan I age a watch by throwing it onto my roof?The difference between a crossover and SUVSell my GT500 for a Cayman?Is the Raptor R worth it?Why other brands haven't done the James Bond thingAnd more! Recorded November 19, 2024  Take control of your data and keep your private life private by signing up for DeleteMe. Go to joindeleteme.com/TIRE and use promo code TIRE for 20% off. New merch! Grab a shirt or hoodie and support us! https://thesmokingtireshop.com/ Use 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 https://www.offtherecord.com/TST Wan

Brian Scotto drops knowledge on the present issues facing media companies and content creators alike; how the algorithm ruined things; throwing crazy parties on Audis dime in the early 2000s; stealing a taxi; tractors vs cars; what some creators are getting right; running magazines; why he walks past his Ferrari; and he answers Patreon questions about: - How his directing skills evolved over the years- What the end of "Road Kill" means for automotive television- How to improve your creative eye- Top 3 cars he owns- Mods that help sell a car- The perfect Doordash car- Why his Porsche almost got a Motec- And moreRecorded November 18, 2024https://www.patreon.com/c/user/posts?u=37266647 Take control of your data and keep your private life private by signing up for DeleteMe. Go to joindeleteme.com/TIRE and use promo code TIRE for 20% off. New merch! Grab a shirt or hoodie and support us! https://thesmokingtireshop.com/ Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! Enter code TSTPOD for a 10% discount on your

Matt Farah and Zack Klapman review the all-new Bentley Continental GT Hybrid and compare it to a 1992 Bentley Turbo R; we get some intel on why British car stereos sound a certain way; Zack went to the FCP Euro West Coast gathering and saw some interesting cars; and they answer Patreon questions including: Should I trade in my Ferrari F8 for a 296?Can a good engine make up for a bad car?Emira or V8 Stingray?Small off-roader on a budgetWhat car deserves the Revology treatment?Would we daily drive a pre-smog car?Why doesn't the auto industry account for tall drivers?Revitalize a YouTube channel or start all over?Why OEMs won't help restore older cars and up-cycle them.Center locks vs lug nutsWhy is valet parking popular in some cities but not others?Trade a 997 Turbo Cab for a NA 993?Off-roader for under $15k besides the Toyota TacomaAnd more!Recorded November 10, 2024 Take control of your data and keep your private life private by signing up for DeleteMe. Go to joindeleteme.com/TIRE and use promo code TIRE for

Can an old Mustang be made new again? For a lot of money, yes. But is it worth it? Matt Farah and Zack Klapman review the new (but also sort of old) and very expensive Revology Mustang GT; test drive the 2025 GR Corolla Automatic (and tell you about the differences with this year's car); Matt discovered what part of his old Bentley was leaking onto the driveway; and we answer Patreon questions including: What's the grossest thing we've done in someone else's car981 vs 982 Cayman S differencesWhat is our dream "Whistlin' Diesel-style durability" test?Should automotive CEOs drive the competition?What else would you buy for the GT3's $250k budget?Will rolling back EV credits help Detroit?Is car shopping for other people frustrating?Why aren't more people 3D printing?Will the electric G Wagen depreciate like other EVs?Why isn't the Lamborghini Aventador a halo car like the Miura or Ferrari F40?And more! Recorded November 7, 2024 Take control of your data and keep your private life private by signing up for Delete

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 carDo cheap cars come with Mag Ride?How did Chrysler go wrong?Can you make an E36 M3 "nice" inside?How to be a car person in NYCWhen to use a dash camIs an R34 Nissan GT-R worth it over an R32 or R33?What would we drive on the Isle of Man TT?And more! Recorded November 4, 2024 Use 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 https://www.offtherecord.com/TST Click on the DILLON banner, buy a pair of sunglasses, receive a FREE Smoking Tire t-shirt! https://t

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 $75kHow to prevent your car from smelling like foodOur scariest automobile momentRecorded November 1, 2024 Use 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 https://www.offtherecord.com/TST Click on the DILLON banner, buy a pair of sunglasses, receive a FREE Smoking Tire t-shirt! https://thesmokingtire.com/partners-1 New merch! Grab a shirt or hoodie and support us! https://thesmokingtireshop.com/ https://www.noduswatches.com/design-lab-shop/p/canyon-by-matt-farah-night-sky Want your question answered? Want to watch the live stream, get ad-free podcasts, or exclusive podcasts? Join o

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 RallyWhisky vs ScotchAnd more! Recorded October 24, 2024  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 support us! https://thesmokingtireshop.com/ Click on the DILLON banner, buy a pair of sunglasses, receive a FREE Smoking Tire t-shirt! https://thesmokingtire.com/partners-1 Want your question answered? To listen to the episode the day it's recorded? Want to wat

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 support us! https://thesmokingtireshop.com/ Click on the DILLON banner, buy a pair of sunglasses, receive a FREE Smoking Tire t-shirt! https://thesmokingtire.com/partners-1 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  #cars #comedy #podcastTweet at us!https://www.Twitter.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Twitter.com/zackklapman Instagram:https://www.Instagr

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 carOur favorite color wrap for a CybertruckShould you buy a 2021 Range Rover SVR with 100k miles?Is it stupid to drive your project car around before it's finished?Where did the fast, luxury coupe go?Million Mile Lexus is alive!WHY do people think the new GT3 is a good daily driver?Should I daily drive an old BMW M3?How to teach a loved one to drive a manual?And more!Recorded October 22, 2024 Autorama: https://islandpress.org/books/autonorama#desc  Today get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to join https://www.deleteme.com/TIRE and use promo code TIREat checkout. New merch! Grab a shirt or hood

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 drivers from great ones   How to win Le Mans if you never went karting   Is "natural talent" a real thing?   Why falling is good   One-on-one coaching vs driving school   Is a $20,000,000 simulator worth it?   Why Checo should ride with Max   and more! https://speedsecrets.com/ross-bentley/https://www.the-intercooler.com/library/writers/sam-smith/https://www.amazon.com/Smithology-Thoughts-Travels-Semi-Plausible-Writings/dp/B0D2Q3P93Zhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/its-not-the-car/id1724932544 Recorded Octobe

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 we rather have an Oilstain Lab Half-11 or a Richard Tuthill's 911K?   Which Hyundai vehicle should have the N treatment?   Should I buy an Aliexpress watch?   Why won't these EVs fit in my garage?   Is Mazda "too mature" these days? Recorded October 10th, 2024 Today get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to join https://www.deleteme.com/TIRE and use promo code TIREat checkout. Head to https://www.FACTORMEALS.com/tire50 and use code tire50 to get 50% off your first box and 20% off your nextmonth.  New merc

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 TIREat checkout. Head to https://www.FACTORMEALS.com/tire50 and use code tire50 to get 50% off your first box and 20% off your nextmonth.  New merch! Grab a shirt or hoodie and support us! https://thesmokingtireshop.com/ https://www.noduswatches.com/design-lab-shop/p/canyon-by-matt-farah-night-sky Use 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 https://www.offtherecord.com/TST Want your question answered? Want to watch the live stream, get ad-free