The Smoking Tire
Zack Klapman, Matt Farah 1 000 episodes Nov 10, 2026
Matt Farah and Zack Klapman host a podcast where they interview automotive icons, pro drivers, comedians, and other friends. They discuss automotive industry news, racing, projects, and various other topics. The show also features car reviews available on YouTube.
Episodes
C8 Gets a Manual; The Resto Gallaro Verdict
Someone made a manual to swap into the C8; our verdict on the Lamborghini Gallardo restomod; Elon Musk lost a lot* of money.Patreon questions include:An Aston Martin Lagonda...coupe?Are people buying Ferraris just to get allocations?High-mileage used performance carsWhat to look at when buying an M3You host The Grand Tour: where would you go?Is there a market for resto-mod Caymans?Used EV6 GT vs u
Maserati is Back; Misplaced Building Blame
Matt Farah corrects the record on his building delays in California; Zack Klapman reviews the new Maserati GranTurismo and Grecale.Patreon questions include:Will the Porsche Mission S have special trims (GTS, GT3)?The ONE thing Maserati needsWhich car company has the biggest price spread?How to find a Lemons seatMore watch brands working with car companies?Is track insurance a good idea?Driving in
1800 Miles in Dark Horse SC; ProjectS Updates; and Oopsies
Matt Farah is back from an 1800 mile road trip in the new Ford Mustang Dark Horse SC. He shares everything about 41 hours in the seat including 2 track days and countless turns on the East coast. Also, many of our cars are broken; a fresh wheel isn't so much anymore; Zack Klapman drove some Maseratis; and Patreon questions include:Strange ways car companies saved moneyDriving skills: Nature or Nur
Bringing Goodwood to the U.S.A.
At the second annual Willow Springs Reimagined we sit down with Marino Franchitti (pro driver and Singer's head development driver) to talk about what makes for a good (and bad) test driver, and racing the oddly-shaped Delta Wing (look it up).Then, the Duke of Richmond Charles Gordon-Lennox. He literally created two of the best events in the world of cars: Goodwood Festival of Speed and the Goodwo
Eli Doubletap
Eli Doubletap (Eli Cuevas) is a veteran, content creator, VFX artist, anime nerd, entrepreneur, and a very funny person. After leaving the military he taught himself to edit and make VFX, leading to the creation of hilarious viral videos that got the attention of people and brands alike. He's also a car enthusiast. His bona fides include: racing in spec Miata for several seasons (where he did
Speed Camera Experiment; Lotus Emira Revisit; Taycan Fears
Matt Farah discusses the results of a new speed camera experiment in California; Zack Klapman spent the week in the new Lotus Emira; and Hanna is afraid to drive the Porsche Taycan.Patreon questions include:How crazy are you about car cleanliness?Bigger flop: Slate truck or Jaguar Type 01?Are we OCD about cars we've driven or owned?What will Doug's Ford GT go for?How to honeymoon at the Nurburgrin
The "Flying" Tesla and the Porsche Mission S
Matt Farah and Zack Klapman scheduled an emergency show to talk about Tesla's "flying" Roadster. What is it, what was that, will anyone ever own it (or use it)? All that and more. Plus, Porsche launches their upcoming supercar - the Mission S - the same day.Recorded October 16, 2026Show Notes RidgeOne thing to pack, five ways to power! Head to https://ridge.com/tire for Ridge’s Friends &
Citroen's New EV; Hyundai Santa Cruz Review
Zack Klapman reports from the Galpin Auto annual car show; Citroen releases a new EV inspired by the famous 2CV; Matt Farah reviews the Hyundai Santa Cruz; which car is the best for a lowrider bouncer; Brabus built a shooting break; and...Patreon questions include:Cars we loved a kids but hate todayAre we pricing cars wrong?Buy a car if you hate the color?Is the Mustang Dark Horse SC a "good Musta
Tesla's Crazy Patent; Jaguar Type 01; 2026 Prius review
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 repaintIs 'canyon vs track' a thing?Rivian disables a feature we loveHow to drive a RHD carWhich Clarkson car would we buyPhantom Drophead vs Ghost vs WraithIs a manual Audi S8 worth the trouble?Lotus Exige or manual-swapped SLK5
Unlikely Tow Vehicle; Kona Review; McLaren's Money Problems
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 science?Vin
PCOTY Quick Takes; New Giveaway Car; Zack Wins
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 TrunkWorst: Charger bumper covers or fake vents?A route for European deliveryIs "modding out of class" more popular now?Will we review a new FSD Tesla?Worst behavior at a cars and coffeeWhy do w
Jethro Bovingdon
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 Cate
Golf R Review; Bentley's new EV SUV; Spyder vs GT3 S/C
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 918What Leno's Law meansMost embarrassing car (besides the Cybertruck)?Is a cheap $15k race car with blown motor a bad idea?Yay or nay: Used Lu
Reviewed: Mercedes AMG GT Pro and Vovlo EX30 EV
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 another c
911 GT3 S/C Review; the Manthey Difference; a RIde in Waymo's Van
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 sizeWhy aftermarket seats aren't always the right ideaUpgrade your road car or
The Mercedes GTD? Luxury Cars Falling
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 OEMAudi RS3 + 718 GT4 = what?Automotive underdogs we root forWaymo
The New Grand Tour; Tesla's Dodge; SHOCKING Repair Estimate
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 FINALLY
Lexus RZ550e Review; Days of Thunder v2; and More!
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 oldsFun cars for expecting parentsHow to hate big tech while taking Waymos?Non-German $50k road trip sedan?Small deal-breakers when buying a carIs a used S8 a good long-distance cruiser?Best manual Honda for $10k-20k?Powertrain for ground
Reviewed: Corvette ZR1X and Bentley Supersports
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 collabsAm 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 $70kNeed to replace a 2008 Civic manual with something fun.Cars for an
The Improv with Richard Porter and Johnny Smith (Smith and Sniff)
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 interact
Jonny Lieberman (Eccentrica, Cayenne electric, Rivian R2)
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
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Detroit Live Show - 2026 Dream Cruise
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.
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Our Guardrails Need Help
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
Brabus CEO Constantin Buschmann
Matt interviews the famous brand's CEO while driving the new, 1,000HP Brabus BODO up Angeles Crest.
Recorded August 9, 2026
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Detroit Dream Cruise; Ford GT Review; Airplane got Weird
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
A Crash and 2 Geneses Sedan Walk Into a Crew Show
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 (Seen Through Glass)
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
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The Great Vespa Trip; The Internet That Helped Cars the MOST?
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 unde
Reviews: Race Car and the Robot
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
CyberTruck's Sales beat Ford Record; Manx 2.0; Q&A
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'
Live Show Announcement!
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Reviews: C8 Grand Sport and Lambo Temerario; Flock returns!
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 STI
From Selling Hot Dogs to Hypercars
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
Racing at the Cleetus 900 Was Insane
Matt Farah and Zack Klapman recap their time racing in the July 18, 2026 Cleetus 900. This event is much, MUCH more than a race.
Show Notes
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Flock vs the Range Rovers; Ferrari 849 Testarossa Spider Review
Matt Farah has some spicy thoughts on his drive in the new Ferrari 849 Testarossa Spider; he and Zack Klapman discuss the terrifying situation between Flock cameras and Range Rovers; the Manx is even better now; and Patreon questions include:
When will Audi etron GTs bottom in price?
Quirk battle: Pajero vs Jimny
Should a seller supply the PPI?
Should this Canadian trade their car for a motorcy
Comedian Jerry Wayne Longmire
A literal cult story, racing, great bad cars, and so much more. Jerry Wayne Longmire is a Houston-based stand-up comic and Outlaws racing commentator. He is known for his viral series "Truck Astrology". His playful storytelling and relatable humor have captivated audiences worldwide across platforms like TikTok, Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram.
Recorded July 9, 2026
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China is re-producing Enthusiast Cars: Is it a Good Thing?
Matt Farah tells the harrowing tale of driving the 1,200HP Czinger on a track; he and Zack Klapman describe the "most heinous" things they've done in cars; and a company in China is reproducing the unibodies of popular enthusiasts classics. Will it help or hurt car culture? All that and a lot more.
Patreon questions include:
Better rental: Ferrari on Monza or the Italian countryside?
Smallest car
Never Build a Whole Car: Autopian's David Tracy and Griffin Riley
David Tracy built a Willys Jeep from scratch and Griffin filmed the whole damn thing. David ordered a new body from overseas and sourced every single part on Ebay. Every part. Wires, grommets, pedals, and more. This might seem like a dream but as you'll hear it is a lot harder than one would imagine. Some parts don't fit. Parts arrive broken or get broken during assembly. There are snags and fitme
A Great Vespa Trip; 26 Hours Later; Polestar Blocked; Q&A
Matt Farah's tale of traveling around the world to drive the new Ferrari 849 Testarossa Spider; the Vespa trip; Manx updates update; Polestar gets canceled by the government; and Patreon questions including:
Ugly cars that drive great.
Pretty cars that drive terribly.
Why do people sit SO close to the wheel (and is it dangerous)?
When haptic buttons feel cheap
A tiered license system?
Favorite car
ZR1 record; GV80 Review; a Tesla hits a House
Matt Farah and Zack Klapman discuss the new record set by the Corvette ZR1; give a tour of Matt's trip to the land of Mercedes engine swaps; a Tesla crashes into a house; someone lied to the EU; and a review of the 2026 Genesis GV80.
Patreon questions include:
Why content creators are backing away from crazy swaps
Best used manual to learn on? $15k budget
Worth getting an EV JUST to commute in?
Do
Mercedes Engine Swap King Matt Kwiek
Matt Kwiek is the owner of Kwiek Classics, a shop focused on updating the powertrains of chassis ('70s, '80s, '90s, '00s) Mercedes. From V8 upgrades to V12 shoehorns, it's anything but a simple process. Matt tells us how he left Apple to start wrenching.
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Recorded June 22, 2026
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Is Charging* Theft? Buy Cars from ONE Era Only!
What if you had unlimited money to buy 3 cars from ONE specific era? Is charging at work theft? Matt Farah and Zack Klapman make their picks, plus review the new 2027 Porsche Macan GTS electric, and Alpina unveils a stunning new coupe.
Patreon questions include:
Sell your co-hosts car and replace it, GO!
Buy a rare car even if you don't like it?
Is the NEW manual M3 collectible?
How to do your 1st
M5 Touring 2nd Take; PNW Trip Report; CA Tire Update
Matt Farah is back from the amazing Road & Track Experience through the Pacific Northwest and has tales of rally school, track driving, and one of the best roads in the U.S.; after 600 miles in the BMW M5 Touring, has his negative of it opinion changed?; an alleged insider updates us on the California tire drama.
Patreon questions include:
Should you throw away factory run-flat tires?
Will they ev
Jonny Lieberman on Rivian R2, Luce, and 1000HP cars
Jonny Lieberman returns to talk 1000HP cars, Tesla FSD, Ferrari Luce, the new Rivian R2, the best(?) way to learn to drive a manual, and a whole lot more.
Patreon questions include:
Is the Ferrari Luce the new Mondial?
Would the Luce be better if it was cheaper?
How to convince people to try an EV
Best cars for big-n-tall crowd
BMW X5 or Toyota Land Cruiser?
Why doesn't anyone care about my
Audi Nuvolari; Teaching Kids to Judge Tires (for charity!)
Matt Farah and Zack Klapman discuss Audi's new supercar, the Nuvolari; get confused by Mustang history; Matt tells us about his role as a judge for an inaugural car charity event; and Patreon questions include:
Is the Gumball 3000 the pinnacle of "rally"?
How to spot undercover police cars
Does altitude effect our car reviews?
The hardest car part we've had to find
Do we enjoy driving slow cars sl
Reviewed: Lucid Gravity; SP40 Restomod
Matt Farah and Zack Klapman review the 2026 Lucid Gravity. Is it a minivan or an SUV? Pros and cons abound. Matt tells the tale of driving the SP40 Restomod, a carbon fiber Mustang-powered creation from Argentina. Patreon questions include:
Will Cadillac build a supercar?
Has Matt softened on BMW 2002s?
Any "Why haven't they solved this?" features?
Am I a snob for preferring the Audi E-Tron GT?
Wi
CA Tire War; Luce Conspiracy Theory; Q&A
Matt Farah and Zack Klapman discuss the viral video about California's war on tires; a very interesting carbon-fiber roadster from ...Argentina?; Blink 182 and Mercedes; Bad Thoughts Season 2; and Patreon questions include:
Bronco as a winter commuter?
Quality consistency from watch brands
The one car we'd restomod as a business
First single-clutch auto we liked
Best FWD car fro the early 2000s
Wo
Driven: Czinger on Track; Gunther Works F-26 in RAIN; Q&A
Matt Farah tells the story of driving the spaceship-like 1,200HP Czinger 21C Aero on a racetrack; he and Zack Klapman describe their morning with the terrifying Gunther Works F-26;
Patreon questions include:
Update on the Boxster/Cayman EV
Is a 100k-mile Miata worth $5k?
Was the turbo Fusion any good?
Can the Luce justify its price?
Should the Nissan Z have been a manual first?
High-end digi
Driven: Kimera 037, GRP P39; Best Dad Wagons; Project Updates
Driving the GRP GTH P39 and the Kimera 037; the best dad wagons on the used market; updates on the Mercedes and Taycan; why buying a used EV makes fiscal sense; and more!
Patreon questions include:
Cool used 4-door that will impress my kids
Biggest business mistakes
Do any 2000s automatics feel "special"?
Used AMG GT S vs C8 Corvette
Nissan Z vs the "Altima image"
Best cool dad wagons
What
Ferrari Luce; My Indy500 Trip; '27 Aston DB12S Review
Matt Farah recaps his first-ever trip to the INDY500; he and Zack Klapman review the Aston Martin DB12S; and Ferrari has unveiled its first EV, the Luce.
Patreon Questions include:
A watch named after a sunken boat?
What WEIRD vehicular record do you want?
Best production car to go WOT at Indy
Did we use car forums?
Grand Seiko Spring Drive diver
Best Road & Track route
Cars for sex: the f
Cars for Swinging?; Puncture; Mecum Results; More!
Zack Klapman's puncture; recent Mecum auction results are insane; the Mitsubishi Lancer's glow-up; Matt Farah's Taycan update; the great Czinger scheduling error; Paint to Sample parties; the best car for swinging (yes, that kind); and more!
Patreon questions include:
What car should we buy for swinging?
Aging out of burble tunes
Buy an R32 GT-R or an R34 GT-S?
C5 pace car as a weekend toy?
2027 Nissan Z Nismo Manual Review; Lambo Update
Matt Farah reviews the much-anticipated manually-shifted 2027 Nissan Z Nismo; a preview of our thoughts on the new Aston Martin DB12S; a new Countach bill puts things in perspective; and we answer Patreon questions including:
Nissan's recent comeback strategy
Is my floor mat fetish strange?
Does the Z Nismo replace the GT-R?
Do you need to own a FWD car to truly experience it?
Pre-flight che
Road Rage; ZF Autos get a Clutch Pedal??; Crown Vic Race; Acadia Review
Matt Farah witness road rage; the GMC Acadia has a very confusing feature; we're officially racing in the Cleetus McFarland New England 900; someone hacked the ZF 8-speed auto to give it a, uh, clutch pedal?
Patreon questions include:
Why don't SUVs have sliding doors?
Should your turn signal flash to the beat of your music?
Why the Terminator is better than the S197 GT500
Which watch maker s
Have we hit PEAK Re-imagination?
When will we run out of cars to re-imagine, restomod, or (dare we say), replicate? Is there a market for the 355 by Evoluto, or the Boreham Ford Escort Mk1? Some say yes. We get review both of these incredible cars and it brings us to larger questions: Are they better? Worth the money? What do you get? We drove both and get into it the good/bad and what they mean for "nostalgia builds" in general.
Our Race Recap w/ Tommy Kendall and Mateo Siderman
Matt Farah and Zack Klapman went racing and lived to tell the tale! It's a race recap with our teammates, Tommy Kendall (multi-time Trans-Am champ and overall legend) and Mateo Siderman (Super Trofeo pro with many podiums. Watch this space).
We recap the ups and downs of our weekend; talk about our speed vs the competition; the importance of seats; Mateo's hospital visit; what it's like joining a
Replica or Recreation?; THAT New Car Law; GT500 Review
Matt Farah and Zack Klapman drive the Revology 1967 GT500 and ponder the difference between "replica" and "recreation"; the gov. has mandated your car spies on you; Mercedes project update; and Patreon questions include:
Will fun cars get cheaper as people die?
Favorite "appropriate" story from a Road & Track trip.
How to avoid ruining your canyon car
Rich man / poor man: seat setup edition
Durango Hellcat Review; Waymo vs Taxi; Mercedes Update
Matt Farah and Zack Klapman took the new 2026 Durango Hellcat Jailbreak on a road course, where it did some things; they briefly touch on a weekend racing cars; a rare Lotus sedan is for sale; Mercedes project update; taxi vs Waymo; and tasteless t-shirts.
Patreon questions include:
Base cars parked with spoilers at attention
What an LS7 C8 will do to values
Time travel to one car event, go!
Comedian Abbas Wahab
Abbas Wahab is a standup comedian most known for his hilarious, accurate comedy reels that make fun of the car industry and various enthusiasts communities.
Patreon questions include:
What's the funniest car?
Which car group has the worst sense of humor?
Best road trip snack?
The Subaru is no longer the most-ticketed car.
Unreliable cars we want to own
We went faster after getting stuck in
CMS Motorsports is Making AMG Dreams come True
Love old Mercedes shapes but wish they had modern power? How bad was quality control in the 80s? What if you desire a one-off AMG that never existed? CMS Motorsports is who to call. Owner, Shant Meshefedjian, has been in love with wide-body Benzes since he was 8 years old. He grew up around fabricators and body-work experts. Now he builds and restores the coolest Mercedes cars from the '80s and '9
Driving School; Dodge Charger Review; 1981 Classifieds; Q&A
Matt Farah completed a Road & Track Experience of the Southwest and has things to say about the new Dodge Charger; Zack Klapman reviews Skip Barber's -day Advanced course AND now has a racing license; we look at classified ads from 1981; a Waymo was lane-hogging; and Patreon questions include:
What happens when your hobby is your job?
Will physical gauges return with the buttons?
The 911 GT3 C
Live Show: 10/10ths w/ Ed Bolian and Captain Crankshaft
LIVE from the annual Heritage Invitational at the Ten Tenths Motor Club in Charlotte, NC, we cover: Motorsport crime; Ed Bolian's exotic journey; Matt vs Zack in a game of "$1M Charlotte Dream Garage", and Roast My Car w/ Captain Crankshaft's Jackson and Will!
Recorded at 10/10ths Motor Club in Charlotte, NC on April 10, 2026
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Vaughn Gittin Jr - Full of Surprises
What was Vaughn Gittin Jr's first car? How about his favorite Mustang ever? His thoughts on EVs? The answers will surprise you as much as they did us.
Vaughn Gittin Jr has climbed the automotive ranks to impressive heights. From humble beginnings, drifting for fun led to sponsors, wins, championships, and eventually partnering with one of the biggest OEMs on Earth: Ford.
On this episode we lear
M2 CS Review; A Bad Car that Changed History?
Matt Farah and Zack Klapman review the 2026 BMW M2 CS; Matt has updates on both of his exotic projects; there's a wrinkle with on an E500 Cabriolet build; and Patreon questions include:
What BAD car changed the world?
Lotus vs Supra vs Boxster vs GT350
Will Jaguar survive?
Is this 4,000 trip a crazy idea in a BRZ?
Perfect environment for each of our cars
Do people buy "appliance watches" li
Vantage S Review; that Ford GT Lap; the Peril of Selling a Project
Matt Farah and Zack Klapman review the new Aston Martin Vantage S; would a rear collision avoidance system work; listing every hypercar Matt has driven; a special Ford GT just set a blistering Nurburgring record; why they're spending car week in Detroit this year; try to sort out the best car for the Woodward Dream Cruise; and answer Patreon questions including:
Will a Golf R replace my Audi S4 sa
Brett Berk
Brett Berk might be the busiest freelance journalist we know. He has the incredible power to drive one car and extract 3 interesting, unique stories from the experience. That's why he's driven Jaguar's new EV, a very special Bentley, driven cars on boats (yes, that's a thing), and toured factories.
Patreon questions include:
Best used AMG car for under $40k?
Can we fix bad drivers?
Will Asto
The Great Aston Martin Valhalla Drive
Matt Farah tells the tale of driving and drifting the incredible thing that is the Aston Martin Valhalla. 1,064HP of active aero-wearing carbon fiber; a big new step for the British company known for Grand Touring sports cars.
Plus, why watching can be better than owning, and Patreon questions include:
Am I garbage for this Amazon delivery situation?
Was DUB magazine important?
What's Top Gear f
Singer* DLS Drive; Volvo EX30 Review; Wesley Snipes; Q&A
Matt Farah finds out if the Singer DLS is as perfect as they say; he and Zack Klapman trade opinions on the Volvo EX30 they drove; a "Demolition Man" prop slips through fingers; and Patreon questions include:
Why aren't there more Lotus engines?
Maserati Gran Turismo vs Aston V8 Vantage
Mansory's model lineup is INSANE
Will high gas prices = higher EV sales?
How to pick your enthusiast spo
C8 Grand Sport revealed; Gas Prices; Odd Volvo; Racing!
There's a new Corvette Grand Sport; Cadillac finally cancels its terrible naming scheme; Ferrari admits the real reason for those terrible controls; gas prices are yuge; and
Patreon question include:
Is a manual-swapped Ferrari F430 the key to happiness?
WHEN is the right time to manual-swap anything?
Can you enjoy a track day without being competitive?
Why are b-pillars boring black?
How do
Porsche GT Pricing Scam(?); Zack's M3 Tariff; EV Charegers Cancelled
Journalists Matt Farah and Zack Klapman discuss a Rennlist posts accusing dealerships of colluding to pump the price of Porsche GT cars; a tariff bill for a cheap car part; weird cars seen in the BVI; which cities are using the Montana scam the most; and
Patreon questions include:
Integra Type S or Audi RS3?
Have Radwood cars plateued in price forever?
F/M/K: AMG, M, RS
Are black watches cool
Boat Crew Show (+ Montana vs CA; Q&A)
We're on a boat! What's it like? What did we get wrong? Would we still car if we lived here? What's happening with Montana car registry vs California? Why is Honda abandoning EVs? And Patreon questions include:
This vs that: A/C that doesn't work or a car that runs out of gas?
Track toy: Mustang Mach 1 or Boss 302?
What second podcast would we make?
Will boring cars that have manual transmissions
Lotus Carlton Review; 2025 Chevy Blazer Drive; Q&A
Matt Farah drove the rare and fast Lotus Carlton; he and Zack Klapman have a surprising review of their 2025 Chevy Blazer rental; the perfect Ferrari might be on BaT right now; and Patreon questions include:
What brand could become as cultish as Porsche?
Best car for red light / green light
Bad to mediocre with a few mods
4Runner vs Land Cruiser
Best investment as a cat owner
Watches for yo
Magnus Walker
Magnus Walker explains why he is selling a LOT of his cars, the other items he's letting go, how collecting gets out of hand, what's next for him, and so much more.
When does collecting become more pain than joy?
The sale price of his famous 277 car
What makes an "outlaw" Porsche?
Unpopular Porsche configurations he likes
Did downtown L.A. ever "thrive"?
The first factory car to outperform
Countach Update; Leno's Law RETURNS; M3 Adjustment
Matt Farah got a scary estimate for his Countach project; a new smog law in CA might be a good thing; an oil test comes back positive; Zack Klapman learns how to adjust something; and we answer Patreon questions including:
How much stereo is too much?
Which car will hipsters gentrify next?
ZR1 or used McLaren ?
Are new gears worth it?
The right sports car for a flatter landscape is...
Wil
Stories from F.A.T. ICE 2026!
Matt Farah and Zack Klapman have returned from the frigid motorsport party that is F.A.T. ICE RACE 2026 held in Big Sky, MT and they have stories! Rare cars were slid (and in some cases, crashed), race cars went slowly, rev limiters were hit, rally cars rallied, and the beats banged.
We tell you who was there, what happened, the cars we want to bring for next year, and what it's like learning to
Wes Siler (Journalist, Adventurer, Public Lands Advocate)
Wes Siler is a journalist who spent 20 years writing about adventure, vehicles, gear, and the great outdoors, most notably being one of the most popular writers for Outside Magazine. On this episode Matt Farah talks to Wes about why tech isn't rewarding journalism, how both parties are effecting our public lands, towing, hunting, climate change, and so much more.
Wes is a well of knowledge and wor
Does the Maserati MC20 GT2 Deliver on its Wings?
Matt Farah and Zack Klapman find out if Maserati MC20 GT2 Stradale is the track car it looks to be; Matt goes deeper down the rabbit hole of a new collectible; we ponder why Buick still exists; and Patreon questions include:
Our favorite Subaru ever
Will the U.S. EV market shrink?
Resurrected names that were better than the original.
Is my watch tough?
What would we drive in a 1000-mile vintage ra
Integra Type S Review; Spray-on PPF?; Are Tire Changes a Bad Sign?
Matt Farah and Zack Klapman review the 2026 Acura Integra Type S; a new contestant to our towing vehicle list; can you "fix" a 20 year-old Subaru; why your project car needs an e-brake; and Patreon questions include:How to get CARB organization into car cultureDid we ever steal our parents' cars?Favorite crazy modded cars we've drivenRWD sedans with a Miatas ethosHas this CPO Lexus LC500 had too m
Driving a Special Lotus at Willow; EPA changes; New Watch; &A
Matt Farah modified his watch; the EPA will stop paying attention to cars (and a whole lot more); driving a special Inokinetic Lotus Exige at Willow; and....Patreon Questions include:HELP! My terrible-driving friend wants to go racingA programmer's opinion on the AI discussionBase 981 Cayman: Good intro track car?Is the GR86 a "mini 911"?Ferrari 812 GTS vs 12CillindriShould EVs flash brake lights
Jonny Lieberman: Secret Diablo Story; AI Debate;Ferrari interiors
Strap in. Jonny Lieberman brings whiskey and opinions. We talk about that new, controversial Ferrari interior; the secret design history of the Lamborghini Diablo; Matt Farah's Countach progress; and then get into a heated discussion about Jonny's new app that's designed to help you bid on cars smarter by using....AI. It's loud and friendly. Let's go.
Recorded February 11, 2026
SHOW NOTES
Factor
GT-R Lawsuit; GT3 RS tire "fix"?; Tow rigs; Q&A
Matt Farah and Zack Klapman discuss whether tires "fixed" what they didn't like about the new Porsche GT3 RS; there's an update to a legal scuffle between Weathertech Raceway Laguna Seca and the owner of an amazing R34 GT-R; we get some ideas for tow vehicles; why Porsche won't build a "cheap" 911; and Patreon questions include:
Weekend track car idea: NC Miata or BMW 135i?
Why are early 2000s
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