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Matt Farah and Zack Klapman sit down with automotive icons, pro drivers, comedians and other friends to discuss automotive industry news, racing, projects and whatever else comes to mind. Watch our car reviews at www.youtube.com/thesmokingtire Follow us! T: @thesmokingtire @zackklapman IG: @thesmokingtire @fakezackklapman Rent or buy our movies!, where we find out if some bad CraigsList cars can cross an entire US State, off-road!https://vimeo.com/thesmokingtire
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The theme show returns! Matt Farah and Zack Klapman choose their top 5 favorite cars that got their engines from different company than the one that designed and built the car. Think Mercedes engine in a non-Mercedes. Surprisingly, Matt and Zack only overlap on one car. There's also an update on clingy M3 steering fittings; a discussion of tartan p…
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Forever M3 Wrenching; Lambo Engine Update; a Good CA Car Law?; Q&A
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Zack spent a little more time repairing his beloved BMW M3 than the instructions estimated; Matt has a photo update on his Lamborghini Countach's engine rebuild; there's a new emissions proposal in CA regarding classic cars that actually makes sense (for once); we review the 2025 Porsche 911 T Cabriolet; and we answer questions from our Patreon mem…
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Revuelto and Nissan 600R reviews; the best Golf ever?; Why we hate Wagons
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What happened to Toyota QC? Is the Lamborghini Revuelto the best ever? How is the comprehensively-modified Z1 Nissan 600R? Plus, Patreon questions including: - Should trunk luggage racks come back? Were they ever cool? - Dream passenger, living or dead? - Why do people build cars they can never afford? - What made Americans hate wagons? - Your Caym…
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Dave Anthony (The Dollop, Past Times)
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Dave Anthony is the creator of The Dollop, the greatest, funniest history podcast ever. On this episode we learn about: Matt and Dave's Twitter fight Why Dave left TV writing How the Dollop came to be Is baseball better without robot umpires? Smuggling Chinese cars into the USA The future of Elon and Tesla Being a surprise Australian celebrity And …
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Maserati MC20 GT2 Stradale Review; Toxic Brake Pads; Forum Drama; Q&A
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Zack reviews Maserati's new street-legal track car, the MC20 GT2 Stradale; we talk about a new study on brake pads that seems to leave out a crucial piece of information; what's our favorite forum drama?; and we answer Patreon questions including: - Should I reprogram the software in my brand new M3? - Will auto shows ever become as big as CES? - I…
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Rivian R1S Review; Is EV Depreciation Good?; Q&A!
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We get shut down en route to an off-roading the Rivian R1S (for a weird reason) so instead we review it! How does it stack up to the Cyber Truck and the electric G Wagon? We also talk about sanding down your paint; which sports cars we'd buy even if there was 100k miles on the clock; depreciation's effect on EV adoption; an Audi TT as a first car; …
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Best Cars from Each Country; Reviews: Ranger Raptor and 2025 Cayenne GTS
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Back from the desert with stories! Can the Ranger Raptor compete with its big(ger and more expensive) brothers, F-150 Raptor and Bronco Raptor? We also talk about the pros and cons of attending an off-road race; review the new Porsche Cayenne GTS; Matt's Bentley is with Doug Demuro; Matt wants to buy a questionable Mustang; and we answer Patreon qu…
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Vaughn Gittin Jr and Dave Cole on the King of Hammers Stage
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This show was recorded live on stage at the 2025 King of the Hammers off-road race. Our guests: Vaughn Gittin Jr, a 2-time Formula Drift Champion who has turned his wheel towards off-road racing and been killing it in Ultra 4 Racing for Nitto Tire and Ford. Dave Cole, the founder of the King of the Hammers event. This conversation covers a wide ran…
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2025 GT3 Review; Gunther Works Turbo Drive; Q&A
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Is the new 992.2 Porsche GT3 really better than the outgoing model? In some ways, yes, in others, Matt isn't so sure. And how does it compare to the pedestal-dwelling 911 ST? Both Matt and Zack drove the new, blistering 810HP Gunther Works Turbo and have a lot to say about it. Zack's video flying an electric helicopter is finally done. Plus, how to…
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We're Back! Matt's New Daily; Zack's Crazy Wrap; Trains; Q&A!
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Matt flew to Detroit to buy the cheapest Porsche Taycan he could find; Zack's M3 wrap project required WAY more work, sanding, and problem-solving than expected; a magical train carried the Farahs across Canada; and we answer Patreon questions about: The most unremarkable RHD car we've seen? Do tax incentives make EV depreciation worse? Ranking the…
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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? …
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Used EV Experiment; Hoovie's Veyron; AI Matt?; Spyder update
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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 Ghibl…
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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 …
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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 advertising Update on Doug's Countach Matt's Missing Lamborghini Parts Cars they regret missing out on What MG's new EV means for the brand The reliability of Doug's Ford GT Why Doug bought…
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Spyder Problem; Jaguar's Concept Parking Sensors Solved; Q&A
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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 f…
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INEOS Off-road; OEM vs Engine Builder; Australian Supercar License
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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…
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EV G Wagen OFFROADING; INEOS Grenadier 1st Impression; Bday CarsNCoffee; Q&A
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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 …
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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…
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Reviewed: Porsche 911T, CT5V Blackwing, Bentley CGT
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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 wo…
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Brian Scotto: Media's Struggles; Algorithms; RWB Drama; Farming; Crazy Audi Parties
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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 ab…
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Why Some Drivers Can't See; Ferrari F8 vs 296; Good Engine in a Bad Car?
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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?…
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Gross Car Experiences; Reviews: Revology Mustang GT and GR Corolla AT
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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…
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RS3 Review; Confusing Porsche; Batman Tumbler for Sale
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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 happe…
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Tavarish' Worst Idea; Riding w/ Jordan Taylor; Our Near-misses; Q&A
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Tavarish buys the worst idea yet; Matt's wife has a crash; Matt goes for a ride with the incredibly fast Jordan Taylor; sweating with TSA; and Patreon questions include: Does the Rivian look like the original Bronco? Will we get simulated manuals in EVs? Who has the most accurate Tire Pressure Monitoring System? The most comfortable SUV under $75k …
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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 Coroll…
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