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 automotive adventures you see on YouTube only tell half the story. So join us, as we discuss failed road trips, unbelievable car deals and WTF moments!
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RTR Spec 5 Review; Way-mo Problems; Odometer Rollbacks
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Matt Farah and Zack Klapman review the hugely powerful RTR Spec-5 (and how it compares to the Spec 3, the GT500, and Mustang GTD); the confusing reality of bad wine; more Waymo rain problems; how the EPA changes probably won't save you $1000; and Patreon questions include: The best Ferrari to Safari? What's the difference between an electric turbo …
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$1.8 Ferrari hot-rod?; NSX Auction Results; Mini G-Wagon
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We comment LIVE during the final minutes of Matt Farah's Acura NSX auction; Mercedes is going to make a miniature G-Wagen; an old friend stuffed a Ferrari 812 drivetrain into a Ferrari 400 and the results are both impressive and interesting; plus we answer questions about used EV deals; one car for it all; football watches; and more! Recorded Decem…
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Waymo Problems; We're Giving Away a Car!
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We reveal our 2026 giveaway car! ; hilarious Farah family planning; Waymo power way-mo problems; Porsche's funny resto program; and more! Patreon questions include: What happened with the F40 tribute? Best stories from our time renting supercars Give What's up with that Devel Sixteen? Do slowing EV sales represent the end of an era? Our AeroPress c…
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A Wheel Problem; Zack's Religious (Car) Experience; Taycan GTS
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Matt Farah reviews the new 2025 Porsche Taycan GTS and compares to his older Taycan; Zack Klapman has his first religious experience in a fast, angry air-cooled 911; the NSX is up for sale; and we find something very, very odd on a wheel. Patreon questions include: The dumbest "performance" version of plain cars? What would we daily drive if it NEV…
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Brian Scotto was the Chief Creative Officer of HOONIGAN and the Director of the Gymkhana series, amassing over 1 billion views. What's in his future? What would he have done differently? On this episode we cover a LOT, including but definitely not limited to: Directing 2025's Gymkhana: Australia; the stunt he stopped; filming with race car drivers;…
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Ferrari 12C Review; Zack's M3 Goes Tracking; Q&A (FMK!)
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Matt Farah reviews the new Ferrari 12Cilindri; Zack Klapman reports back from driving on the newly-improved Streets of Willow track; the Acura NSX is going up for sale, and Patreon questions include: Will Cadillac CT5-V Blackwings hold value? Thoughts on future Porsche EV "shifting"? What makes a "super car"? We make a car named after a planet? MFK…
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Parts Site Nightmare; Plane Lands on Car; Volvo Review;
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Matt got burned by a parts website and has the receipts; Zack spent a week driving the Volvo V90 Cross Country; a plane landed ON a car; and Patreon Questions include: FMK: Mclaren F1 GTR, Porsche GT1, Mercedes CLK GTR Most over-rated enthusiast car Best wagon for Lemons racing? How fast will a Cadillac Celestiq depreciate? FMK from 2006: Audi S8, …
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We Won a Race! ft. Tommy Kendall and Jonny Lieberman!
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Matt spent the weekend endurance racing with Jonny Lieberman, racing legend Tommy Kendall, and Super Trofeo ace, Mateo Siderman. The result was a surprise to all of them. A story not to be missed. Plus Patreon questions include: Should we regulate the speed of EVs? How did Matt's laps compare to his time in the 750S? When is the next race? Are used…
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S2 Ep24: The FINAL Nail In The Coffin For Electric Cars? (+ ShedFest Announcement!!)
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Rivian R1S Quad review; I Hate Sims; 1st Waymo Ride
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Matt Farah hates racing simulators; a review of the new Rivian R1S Quad motor; Zack Klapman rides in a Waymo for the first time (and has questions); Jaguar fires a very important person; and we answer Patreon questions including: Is the 986 Boxster the best value for money? Which options had an outsized effect on a car's value (for better or worse)…
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Doug Demuro joins to eat candy and talk about MANY things including: his Countach drive; that Whistlin' Diesel problem (and the Montana plate situation); why some people DON'T drive their cool cars' Ferrari 599 prices; the bad car he almost bought (ok, several bad cars); used car price trends; what's rising in value (and what isn't); his new Porsch…
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Waymo Danger; Our Award; Spyder Milestone
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Matt Farah hits a milestone in his Porsche Boxster Spyder; Zack Klapman hosts the first-ever Racer Creator awards (and we win one!); Waymos embrace danger in the interest of safety; and we answer Patreon questions including: Cars that impressed us in high school Consolidate or have a car for every occasion? MFK: Attending Dakar, 24H of Le Mans, and…
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S2 Ep23: Vietnam Podcast Special: Leeches, Close Calls & An Embarrassing Bathrobe Malfunction!
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It's Paul Schmucker and Todd Deeken of Everyday Driver! They tell us about life with their long-term C8 Corvette; Lotus ownership; owning 2 Caymans (and how that IS and is NOT redundant); truck changes; tire recommendations; shorter gears vs bigger engines; and answer Patreon questions including: Does leading a driving adventure ruin the trip? Acci…
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Screen Depreciation; CHEAP V12s; Rainy Days; Q&A
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Matt Farah and Zack Klapman discuss cars that ride better in odd suspension settings; EVs are fun in the rain; how screens will effect a car's collectibility; bearing technology and the fear that comes with it; and answer Patreon questions including: MFK/LBF: Toyota Land Cruiser vs Lexus GX550 vs Defender 110 Best value/dollar for a RWD V12? (Shock…
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Why are the Rich so Timid; 930 Slant-nose; NSX for SALE?
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During an interview with a car collector, Matt Farah asked them "Why don't you off-road your seven-figure rally car?" It led us to an interesting discussion. Plus, the NSX is going up for sale, and Zack Klapman talks about his week driving a 1974 Porsche turbo converted into a slant-nose . Patreon questions include: Do we like performance SUVs? Why…
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Koenigsegg Record; RTR Spec 3 Review
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Matt Farah and Zack Klapman are on a top-secret mission to Zion National Park. Along the way we talk about our time with the new 810HP RTR Mustang Spec 3 (and how it compares to a Shelby); Koenigsegg's new INSANE record at Laguna Seca; And we answer Patreon questions including: Best car gifts for $10,100,1000, and $10000 dollars Is the ZR1 and Chev…
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Ioniq 6 N Review; 1000 Miles in a 918; How TST Works
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We're back in the studio! Matt Farah drove 1000 miles in a hypercar prototype that might be his favorite; Zack Klapman tested the new Hyundai Ioniq 6 N on the road and track (and has quite a story about it); plus we answer Patreon questions including: Why is my Porsche trying to kill me? Which car company would benefit the most from an election? Is…
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S2 Ep22: The Cars We've Bought Recently, And Audi Charged HOW MUCH For A Q7?!
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South Korean cars and culture; will hydrogen work; the South Carolina Hilton Head Concours; 2026 Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid review; driving a new Lexus TX500h F Sport; and a LOT of Q&A! Recorded November 2, 2025 Patreon questions include: 2026 Porsche Turbo S vs McLaren 750S Is the new Hyundai Santa Fe boxy enough? Did supercharging a V8 M3 ruin it …
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How Rob Dietz sold $175M of Cars on BaT
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Rob Dietz sold $175M worth of cars on Bring-a-Trailer. How and why did he do it? What are the changes he sees coming the car market? All that and more! https://www.instagram.com/wob_cars/ https://wobcars.com/author/wob/ https://www.businessinsider.com/heres-how-i-sold-252-million-in-cars-on-bring-a-trailer-2022-1 Recorded October 28, 2025 Show Note…
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Chris Harris, Sam Fane, Jason Fenske, Jack Holmes
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Matt Farah and Zack Klapman talk about Tesla's weird earnings call; EV trucks sales are not living up to expectations; a new intake that's legal-ish. Then, Matt does 5 rapid-fire questions in Spain with some of the biggest names in YouTube: Chris Harris, Jason Fenske (Engineering Explained), Sam Fane (Seen Through Glass), and Jack Holmes (Savage Ge…
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Driven: The new 992.2 Porsche 911 Turbo S
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Matt Farah went to Spain to drive all new Porsche 911 Turbo S. It has new tech, more power, more comfort, and even a surprisingly fun trick. Plus, Lamborghini makes a big reliability bet that has us do "car enthusiast math"; and we answer Patreon questions including: How to answer that question at a car show What to replace my quick Volvo wagon wit…
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S2 Ep21: Here's How Much It REALLY Cost To Fix The World’s Worst Mini
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New Car-Buying Law; Century is Back; Spyker Returns?; THAT Ferrari One-Off
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Ferrari made a new one-off and it's...interesting; Gov. Newsom passes a new law to protect California car buyers; Toyota creates a brand more luxurious than Lexus; what the return of Spyker cars means; and Patreon questions include: Do we like driving in the wet? Every done voiceover work? Would our garage change if we didn't make content? Talk my …
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Matt Farah and Zack Klapman attended the reveal of the new, possibly light(er)-weight RTR Mustang; were part of the HUGE turnout for the Type S / Larry Chen car show in Long Beach; Matt talks about the old-yet-free Mercedes he got and what he plans to do with it; Zack describes his week with the Infinite Machine P1 electric scooter; and they answer…
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The Best AMG Isn't the 63; Heli Crash; Robotaxi vs Waymo
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Matt and Zack are caught off guard by the AMG CLE 53. A helicopter crashes at a cars and coffee event. Zack reviews the Infinite Machine P1. And we answer Patreon questions including: What stupid mod were you almost talked into? Are performance SUVs the answer to bad roads? How to get your dream car sooner than you think Why doesn't Porsche build a…
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