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Jake Thiewes is a digital creator and the founder of Out Motorsports, an organization for LGBTQ driving enthusiasts. His extensive track experience led to OM organizing events at road courses and Rally-X, and partnering with OEMs. In addition, Jake does video and written reviews for OM.   We talk about Jake's drive in the new Chevy Colorado; disappearing headlight controls; when a slower race car...

Iain is the founder and director of Cheshire Classic Cars, which restores and sells rare metal from, Bentleys to Ferraris, rally special to open-wheeled race cars. His YouTube channel, Tyrrell's Classic Workshop, frequently features the cars of Harry Metcalfe, who entrusts his Lamborghinis to Tyrrell. That's quite an endorsement.   On this episode Iain tells us about opening his shop in his early...

Matt is back from the Route to Vine and gives his take on the Bentley GT V8 S;  Why filming the GT3 RS was so hard;  our 5 greatest road trips; what separates "supercar" from "sportscar"; how WE would build a fun, affordable sports car; 992 vs 991; blowing up an RX-7; what to drive in Iceland; and more!      Whether you’re an avid fan or a NASCAR newbie, make sure you tune in to the NASCAR Cup Ser...

Kyle Conner is the host and creator of the Out of Spec Studios and YouTube Channel. He is an expert of emerging technologies in the automotive space, especially EVs and autonomous technology. On this episode we talk about why EV chargers don't deliver their advertised kW; why the expensive Teslas are getting worse while the cheap ones get better; towing with the Rivian; riding in a driverless taxi...

It's a crew show! Matt rode in a terrible Uber and lived to tell the tale. We did 800 miles in the Mach-E to see Bert Kreischer perform at the Mullet Arena in Tempe, AZ so we'll be talking about the drive, BlueCrusie issues, charging, and the show. Then, we respond to the comments on Jonny Lieberman's appearance using some hard numbers about water usage for mining. Plus, Q&A about Panamera vs AMG...

Andreas Bovensiepen is the CEO of Alpina, the famous company that takes BMWs and turns them into some of the fastest and most exclusive sleepers available. Alpina Automobiles was founded in 1965 by Andreas' father, Burkard Bovensiepen. That company started out in typewriters before moving into textiles and ultimately, building fast cars. We know which we prefer.   We ask about how the company star...

Peter Lenkov is a screen writer and producer who has worked in TV and film. Of note, he wrote "Demolition Man", and has been a writer/producer on "Son in Law", "24", "CSI:NY", MacGyver", "Hawaii Five-O", and the "Magnum P.I." reboot, among many other shows.    Peter tells us about his incredible rise to success at 24; the weird pen-name he used on his script; walking out of his own movie premier;...

Oh man what a ride, especially the heat at the end!  It's always a good show when Jonny is in the hot seat. Topics include: why the complaints about the Rivian R1S are misguided; off-roading the new Silverado ZR2; something broke on his Rivian R1T; the worst flight:driving time ratios; the strange tax bill from his Pikes Peak run; Tesla's crash standards; responding to criticism of MotorTrend's re...

Podcast at a race track! We are sitting up above the incredible temporary NASCAR track inside the LA Coliseum. 11 months out of the year this is a grass-covered football field but right now it is a tarmac short track with concrete walls, catch fences, and even rumble strips. We talk about NASCAR's move to attract new audiences; why this short track shouldn't be dismissed; why it's a great live spo...

Get ready for an incredible, informative, marathon episode with Doug Demuro, one of the most popular and successful automotive YouTubers ever. Topics include: why he does and does not regret buying a Ford GT instead of a Countach; a hilarious story about a door; what he's seen change about the car market in 2023; upcoming collector car trends; why building a business is so hard; his error in progr...

Mike Guy is the Editor-in-Chief of Road & Track magazine.    Today we talk about: How Mike dropped out of college to chase police cars; secretly fixing and driving junk cars at age 13; his time working for Rolling Stone with Hunter S. Thompson; a scary Lamborghini  spin in Miami; how good the Arturo is; the GR Corolla; why Road & Track will be here for a long time; ChatGPT’s impact on the reader a...

Matt Farah and Zack Klapman talk about an attribute of car women seem to like; Tesla's revealing deposition; Lamborghini patenting sounds; what's important in a garage; the ideal muscle/drift car; when we will see a woman driving in F1; and more. Recorded January 23, 2023   Tesla deposition transcript: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZiAi1Hgywwh-qqi8BDZoFVoF4KNaggF7/view?usp=sharing   Go to  http...

  Matt is back from Morocco where he drove the Porsche Dakar and lived in a fancy tent; we discuss the fevered EV vs hybrid vs gasoline debate; precious metals; Zack learned just how hard it is to build a car. Then we answer questions about the best-looking shooting break; Why you should choose an R8 over something else; whether or not Tiptronic is ever a good decision, and the most over-hyped car...

2 years ago a lot of companies said autonomous cars were right around the corner. Why did they say that and where did they go? Matt and Zack debate both. Also, our big Civic Type R vs Supra manual comparison video is up; we've returned the  Lucid GT Air; Matt heads to Morocco soon to drive the Porsche Dakar; and  there's Q&A with our Patrons.  Recorded January 9, 2023   If you want to enjoy all th...

When it comes to engine tuning, Mitch McKee knows it. He spent years working for Vivid racing and COBB before opening his own company, M Engineering. They write software (and some hardware) upgrades for high-dollar exotics like McLaren, Porsche, and Lamborghini. As you'll learn from the show, they don't do simple reflash or throttle maps, either. They're so good, in fact, that OEMs hire them to pr...

We just had our first canyon blast in Matt's Boxster Spyder "Strawberry Shortcake"; the Lucid Air GT goes back; we talk about the top 10 companies that issued the most recalls of 2022; debate whether a turbo Cayman is a better track car than an NA one; theorize why Lucid sales are slow; and more! Recorded December 30, 2022   Go to https://www.vuori.com/tst and discover the versatility of Vuori Clo...

When it comes to car adventures, Ed Bolian has had a lot of them. He is one of the hosts of the hugely popular "Car Trek" YouTube series, as well as his own channel, VinWiki, where people tell incredible stories (some good, some bad) of their life with cars. He's also owned (and sold) a lot of exotic cars, ran a rental business, a dealership, co-created the VinWiki app, and is a former holder of t...

If you haven't heard of BBI, they make some of the fastest Porsches on Earth, from GT2s to Taycans and everything in between. They built the 1,400HP (!) engine for Ken Block's crazy PPIHC car -the Hoonipigasus- and were instrumental in the design, assembly, and management of that car. They've also built and managed racing and hill-climb programs for a number of other cars, including breaking Pikes...

It's a crew show! Matt's car is broken in!!! The day has finally arrived (sort of). He took it on a 800 mile trip and will give us all the details. Plus, a deep dive into the McLaren Artura and why it's the best McLaren yet (besides the F1, of course).    Then we answer questions about GR markups, Elantra N sure things, dailies for enthusiasts that live in snowy places, and what marked our greates...

Byron Bowers is an actor, comedian, and car enthusiast. His new (amazing) special is streaming on Hulu.     We talk about trusting your instincts; why his special looks so original; getting in trouble for buying a lifted Cayenne online; crowd work gone wrong; his 992 GTS press car (and how it compares to his own modified 997); the excitement of adventure; and more. https://www.fxnetworks.com/shows...

Larry Chen (@larry_chen_foto) is one of the most renowned and respected automotive photographers of this generation. He's been covering drifting, Baja racing, and Pikes Peak for many years, oftentimes at the request of top teams and OEMs. Today we talk about his GR 86 SEMA build; look at his crazy BTS photos from the new Gymkhana; the joys and dangers of photographing the Baja 1000; camera advice...

What can't this man fix? His list of project is nearly as long as his video catalog. He's building a Hellcat-powered Pacifica minivan; manual swapping the Ferrari F430 Scud he rescued; he took his McLaren 675 LT for an unplanned flight; we talk about Dodge build quality; Car Trek 9 behind-the-scenes; and what's coming up next (hint: there's a lot).   Recorded December 5, 2022   Get 20% Off and Fre...

Spike Feresten (@spikeferesten) of Spike's Car Radio talks to us about possibly buying too many cars; why he moves out of new metal quickly; understanding Matt's color choices; his feelings on the Tesla autopilot rollout; Mercedes EQS SUV vs Tesla; and more!   Recorded December 1, 2022   Watch our Ferrari 296 video here: https://youtu.be/2MR5dqB3Y9o   The holiday season is made better and tastier...

  We review the Ferrari 296 GTB; compare the GR Corolla to the Civic Type R; talk about the newly spotted Integra S; Advise someone on cool dad cars; and answer a lot of questions! Recorded December 5, 2022   Watch our Ferrari 296 video here: https://youtu.be/2MR5dqB3Y9o   The holiday season is made better and tastier with ButcherBox. Sign up today at butcherbox.com/TIRE and use code TIRE to get $...

Our impressions of the new Porsche 911 T; Matt returns the Indian FTR so we talk bikes; the final Malibu Cars & Coffee; the winner of the BMW 135i giveaway gets announced; Zack spent a week with the Porsche Panamera e-hybrid; Matt's car arrived (maybe?); Ferrari gets a new team principal; and we answer your questions!     Recorded November 28, 2022   Check off all the guys on your list with a Harr...