The Smoking Tire

We drove the new Prius; Jaguar unveiled their official Type 01 design; Tesla gonna blow; and more! Patreon questions include: Are new cars TOO easy to...carjack? Touch-up vs repaint Is 'canyon vs track' a thing? Rivian disables a feature we love How to drive a RHD car Which Clarkson car would we buy Phantom Drophead vs Ghost vs Wraith Is a manual Audi S8 worth the trouble? Lotus Exige or manual-sw...

Matt Farah and Zack Klapman review the 2026 Hyundai Kona; is a used Bentley a good tow vehicle; McLaren is offering a crazy deal on its hybrids; the Taycan is FINALLY back from its extensive repairs. Patreon questions include: Which car brands should come back? How to handle a friend that drives like an a****** Is 5-60MPH better than 0-60MPH? Car brands and "special oil": brand deal or real scienc...

Zack Klapman (and his wife) won a championship; Matt Farah reports from PCOTY 2026 and gives us his quick take on all the amazing cars there; a new giveaway car; and more. Patreon questions include: Frunk vs Trunk Worst: Charger bumper covers or fake vents? A route for European delivery Is "modding out of class" more popular now? Will we review a new FSD Tesla? Worst behavior at a cars and coffee...

Jethro Bovingdon is one of the top automotive journalists working today. He's written for all the big magazines, hosted videos for numerous online platforms, and a host of the Top Gear USA reboot. He can also drive his a** off. Topics today include how his hypercar testing has gotten repetitive; what he looks for in a car; his greatest drift ever; adventures in the USA; why Matt is wrong about Cat...

Matt Farah and Zack Klapman review the VW Golf R; what they think about Bentley's new electric SUV, the Torcal; there's an update with the hotrod Porsche Boxster Spyder (and a GT3 order); and Patreon questions include: F/M/K: McLaren P1, La Ferrari, Porsche 918 What Leno's Law means Most embarrassing car (besides the Cybertruck)? Is a cheap $15k race car with blown motor a bad idea? Yay or nay: Us...

Matt Farah reviews the new Mercedes AMG GT Pro; Zack Klapman tested the Volvo EX30 Twin Performance; a clutch replacement that costs both arms; and we answer Patreon questions including: What do you think about fake manual transmissions? Before you become a car content creator.... Why did the U.S. love JDM cars more than cool UK cars (Carlton, Escort, etc)? Who pays when a racer/drifter hits anoth...

Matt Farah went to Spain to drive the all-new Porsche 911 GT3 S/C and it might be a problem; he also drove 5 Porsche track specials that have small differences that add up to quite a lot; reviewing Waymo's new van. Patreon questions include: What percentage of car owners can drive their car at 100%? Tricky paint that hides size Why aftermarket seats aren't always the right idea Upgrade your road c...

Mercedes has built a very special coupe that reminds us of something American; the luxury car market is falling apart; apparently Teslas are more dangerous than their competition; and Patreon questions include: Is a Lotus as exciting as my supercharged S2000? Will spyware ruin enthusiast cars? When a car comparison goes wrong for the OEM Audi RS3 + 718 GT4 = what? Automotive underdogs we root for...

Our thoughts on the new Grand Tour; Tesla's accident avoidance pros/cons; Matt's surprising Taycan repair estimate; and a correction about the Lexus RZ550e. Patreon questions include: Should a recent college grad drain a 401k to buy a sports car? Is a new 6Pack Challenger a deal at $40k? How long does it take to REALLY know a car? Favorite small town near a race track? Why are Lotus Elise prices F...

Lexus RZ550e Review; a fun book; Days of Thunder is coming; sauce contests; Countach update; and... Patreon questions include: This JDM car is not good for 16 year olds Fun cars for expecting parents How to hate big tech while taking Waymos? Non-German $50k road trip sedan? Small deal-breakers when buying a car Is a used S8 a good long-distance cruiser? Best manual Honda for $10k-20k? Powertrain f...

Reviews of the Corvette ZR1-X and the Bentley Continental Super Sports, PLUS a Waymo gets aggressive. Patreon questions include: We choose cars for 5 hilarious collabs Am I and a pro driver wrong about the RS3? Rent: a Mini Cooper or this ridiculous convertible? Do we use a steering wheel center stripe? Best 4-door road-tripper for $70k Need to replace a 2008 Civic manual with something fun. Cars...

Jonny Smith ( Fifth Gear, Late Brake Show ) and Richard Porter ( Top Gear, The Grand Tour ) of "Smith and Sniff" join us for a live show at the famous Irvine Improv.   *The audio file from the improv didn't allow me to adjust individual levels so I used Adobe Premiere's software to help with it. It improved the levels a LOT but you might hear some weird things during applause or audience inte...

Jonny Lieberman subs in to talk about the all new Rivian R2, the Electric Cayenne, and the Eccentrica. Do they agree? YES...and NO. Recorded August 31, 2026 https://www.youtube.com/@drivingwithjonny Show Notes: Fitbod' Get 25% off your Fitbod subscription or try the app FREE for seven days at Fitbod.me/TIRE. Quince Find your next fall favorites at Quince. Download the Quince app for app-exclusive...

Roast my car! Million dollar garage! And the secret to protecting your car from yours friends. All that and a lot more from our Detroit show. Recorded live at 248 Garage in Detroit during the 2026 Dream Cruise. Square Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at https://square.com/go/tire #squarepod Hims Ready to reach your goals? Visit hims.com slash tire to get a personalized, affordab...

When we think of our roads we tend to think of the tarmac or bridges but not what's next to them: guardrails. We hope to never meet one but Steve Eimers knows more about them than he ever wanted to. After his daughter passed away in a car accident he learned the culprit was a guardrail that was banned but hadn't yet been uninstalled yet. Ever since he has traveled the U.S. inspecting our roads and...

Matt interviews the famous brand's CEO while driving the new, 1,000HP Brabus BODO up Angeles Crest. Recorded August 9, 2026 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 cha...

Detroit Dream Cruise recap; a review of the Ford GT; a strange airplane situation; plus Patreon questions include: Car trends in LA vs Detroit A car to delete from existence That Luce sale price Gordon Murray and the continuing F1 Maintain a 200k mile car vs a 100k mile car? Will RAM bring back the Dakota? Should tuners give EVs the burble tune? Why some auctions mention CA emissions How to avoid...

Matt Farah's Porsche got hit; he and Zack Klapman review two Genesis sedans; Big Sur is on fire; and more! Patreon questions include: The watch addiction begins What's on your 2001 CD? Auto factories we've toured Rolex Yacht Master: cool or no? Inviting cars at $10k, $30k, and $50k Our tasteful mod formula Choosing routes on two wheels Are BMW i8s a bargain at $50k? Why cars warn you when they're...

Sam Fane AKA Seen Through Glass is visiting the U.S.! He tells us about his crazy journeys in his Ferrari 360, what went wrong with his used Panamera Hybrid, the craving for adventure, and more. Recorded August 7, 2026 https://seenthroughglass.online/ https://www.youtube.com/seenthroughglass Tickets to our live show: https://improv.com/irvine/event/the+smoking+tire+live+feat.+smith+and+sniff+with+...

Which part of the internet had the greatest impact on car enthusiasm? Matt Farah rode his Vespa 500 miles up the California coast and lived to tell the tale; Flock continues to get flamed; and Patreon questions include: Which part of the internet helped cars the MOSTHow to prep a $2kL Mini Cooper for track workLegs or hands? Why are car enthusiasts focused on investing? Best mid-engined car for un...

Matt Farah spent a day at the race track with a 996 Porsche Cup Car; Zack Klapman spent the week driving the 7-passenger Hyundai IONIQ9. Patreon questions include: Is this used Macan S a good idea? Porsche GT4RS: too stiff for a weekend/track car? Have restomods gone too far? Why are Cyber Truck owners removing side mirrors? Does the 2000 Accord Coupe look good or is it a Temu NSX? You get pulled...

New Cyber Truck data puts Ford to shame; Matt Farah has a driving update on his airplane-engine-powered Meyers Manx; when they sold bricks; a Cadillac limo you should want; Grand Seiko ambassador; and Patreon questions include: Did America make ANY good cars in the 80s?? Are Boxsters and Caymans undervalued? The old commuter cars we'd love to drive What to do with that family heirloom car Isn't th...

Upcoming live show ! https://improv.com/irvine/event/the+smoking+tire+live+feat.+smith+and+sniff+with+matt+farah%2C+zack+klapman%2C+richard+porter%2C+and+jonny+smith/14213624/ 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! Ente...

Matt Farah reviews the all new C8 Corvette Grand Sport and compares is to the Z06 as well as the new base model; he also tells of his week in the blistering Lamborghini Temerario (the good, bad, the mud flaps); Zack Klapman discusses Flock's PR nightmare regarding its inability to read license plates; and Q&A answers questions including: Do economy cars look TOO edgy? Are used car salespeople STIL...

Nat is a serial entrepreneur. He went to school with Farah and then ran a series of hot dog carts before opening GPNY, a premiere indoor karting business in NY. He then started HK to sell race cars at Monticello Motor Club but now sells the cool and weird in his own store. The Kimera, the Fifteen Eleven, Gunther Werks. If you want something from these famous boutique builders, Nat is your guy. Rec...