The Smoking Tire

The Corvette ZR1X set a record and punches above its weight class; Matt Farah talks us through the newly-published 2026 Performance Car of the Year verdict; Zack Klapman found a very special Ferrari that defies logic; how are Fiskers driving around; the weirdest KIA we've ever seen; and Patreon questions include: Allied cars vs Axis cars Oddest special versions of normal cars 718 GTS or 1st gen Bo...

Arizona might get rid of speed limits; Matt Farah raced an old car in Miami and drove one of the greatest cars ever; wide-body vs narrow; Zack Klapman tells you how NOT to drive on ice; the Lotus from heaven (or hell?); where to get an amazing dog, plus Patreon questions include: F/M/K Super wagon edition Mid-engine manual decision: Testarossa or R8 V10? Does YouTubing a car reduce its value? F/M/...

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 and electric supercharger? Why did GM abandon the...

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 December 29, 2025   SHOW NOTES Fitbod Join Fitbod today...

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 coffee recipe   CA vs Tesla situation...

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 NEVER broke? Ineos Grenadier Game Viewer edition? Rac...

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; What he would change if he had a time machine; di...

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: 2013 edition Car choice based on gas station p...

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, Mercedes S65 AMG, BMW 760Li Is cold starting to mo...

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 R1S a good idea? Should I get a CHEAP Cayenne f...

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)? Driving experiences worth MORE than they cost? B...

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 Porsche 993 911; driving GM concept cars; the Cadillac C...

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 Pikes Peak Hill Climb Car stereotypes What restom...

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? Accidental horns in Lotus cars Cleaning tips to limi...

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? (Shockingly cheap) Rarest cars we've driven? How will th...

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 did the Eclipse fail? Is the NSX lore justified?...

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 Chevy 918?    Weird names for car parts    The s...

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 this watch too good to be true? Sports cars for t...

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 or enhance it? Best cars for lake roads How does K...

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 Notes: Smalls For a limited time get 60% o...

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 Geese). Recorded October 24, 2025 and also last week...

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 with? Why didn't Lincoln get a Mach-E? When to buy th...

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 gf out of a Mini Countryman Are kit cars any good?...

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 Patreon questions including: Should I get a sport...

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 an M3? What's a cool European RHD car? Our top spee...