The Smoking Tire

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 outpost; why a two-motor is better than a four...

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 a new Toyota Land Cruiser Where YouTube is headin...

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 for burnouts/ drifting Skip the CT5 and get a CT4...

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 support us! https://thesmokingtireshop.com/   h...

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 suck - Would you replace  your cars if they disa...

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; the reason the company was created; why the...

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 worth? Out least favorite car shows Can I age a wat...

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 about:   - How his directing skills evolved over the...

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? Can a good engine make up for a bad car? Emira...

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 the driveway; and we answer Patreon questions inc...

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 happened - and will happen- to Chrysler?   Patreon ques...

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 How to prevent your car from smelling like food Ou...

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 Corolla    What video he'd make if mon...

Tuning legend Steve Dinan talks about tuning performance hybrids; setting up race cars; F1 cheats; the cost of racing; expanding the Carbahn empire; and how the aftermarket and EVs can get along.   Recorded October 23, 2024   https://www.instagram.com/carbahnofficial/ https://carbahn.com/   Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! Enter code TSTPOD for a 10% discount on your first case on th...

Journalists Matt Farah and Zack Klapman talk about the new Ferrari F80? The 2025 Porsche GT3's hefty - but justifiable- price increase; how do I teach my better half to drive a manual?; And we review the book "Autorama", which explains that the safe, self-driving car has been "just around the corner" for decades, and always will be; and answer Patreon questions about: The best discounted weekend c...

Ross Bentley is one of the most famous driving coaches in racing and author of probably the best book on driving ever, "Speed Secrets". He and Sam Smith (formerly at Road&Track, Automobile, Hagerty, and more) host a podcast called "It's Not the Car" that explores the history and technology of racing and why it's always the people behind the car that make the difference.   Topics include:    Does a...

Matt Farah drove the $3M Pagani Utopia and had some interesting interactions with police vehicles; Zack Klapman talks about the changes to the facelifted Hyundai Elantra N he's been driving; a streamer crashing his McLaren isn't the worst part of that accident; rank every generation of BMW M3; Chris Harris updates his M5 wagon's interior; and we answer your questions about:      Is it ok to change...

Matt Farah and Zack Klapman discuss the Tesla Robotaxi release party: what it was; what the car means; the issues it allegedly solves; and what doesn't sit right about it.   Then Matt describes his evening at the release party for the Rolls-Royce Cullinan 2; updates us on what broke on his old Bentley; and finds out that Porsche gauges aren't always telling the truth.      Today get 20% off your D...

Matt Farah's Bentley mechanic has some expensive news about the old Bentley; Zack Klapman reviews the new Genesis G70; Matt talks about why the cheapest Range Rover is so good; and answer amazing questions from their Patreon supporters. Recorded October 8, 2024   Get Maine Lobster Head over to  GetMaineLobster.com  – Promo Code TIRE – 15% off all orders store-wide    MyBookie Double your first dep...

Joey Seely is an engineer who builds some of the fastest unique Porsches on Earth. After cutting his teeth on Porsche Motorsport's race team, he co-founded BBI Autosport, then opened his business, Emotion Engineering. They focus on tailoring high-performance cars to the driver and environment using a mix of off-the-shelf parts and many of their own design. In a few years Joey has built a custom Pi...

Zack gives talks about his time at the Thermal Club where he drove a variety of BMW M cars to test the all-new Hoosier TrackAttack tire against its competition from Michelin, Yokohama, and Bridgestone; Matt and Zack both drove the Acura ZDX EV; the amazing YT channel " Some More News " has a new video you should watch; and we answer questions from our Patreon members about subjects like:    Porsch...

Freeman Thomas is an American automobile and industrial designer who has worked for Porsche, Volkswagen Group, DaimlerChrysler and Ford. He had his hand in some pivotal cars of our time, including: the VW Concept 1 (it became the new Beetle); the Audi TT, A4, and A6; Dodge Tomahawk motorcycle; and he oversaw the design of numerous vehicles at Ford and Jeep. Now he's the CEO of Meyers Manx, the ori...

What began as the humble YouTube channel Everyday Driver has grown into a brand that hosts track days, produces films for Amazon, and organizes road trips for enthusiasts. Behind it (and in front of the cameras) since the beginning are Todd Deeken and Paul Schmucker, two of the nicest people in automotive media. On this episode, they sit down to talk about their track events, race track culture, t...

Larry Kosilla is one of the best and most well-known detailers in the world. He knows everything about paint and interior care. He also has some wild, disgusting stories. On this show we talk about: How paint is changing; caring for old clear coat; why touchless car washes might be worse than you think; orange peel; when exotic cars have cheap paint; stories from the business he ran with Matt; and...

Everything about car buying is changing and you don't want the IRS on your back. Tax incentives, depreciation, EV programs, interest rates, loans, and more! CPA John McGuire is here to explain it all. Recorded September 13, 2024   MyBookie Double your first deposit up to $2,000 (100% deposit bonus) at  https://bit.ly/joinwithTIRE   Get Maine Lobster Head over to  GetMaineLobster.com  – Promo Code ...