The Smoking Tire
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
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
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; 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
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+m
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!
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!
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
Factor
Head to https://Factormeals.com/tire50off and use code tire50off to get 50 percent off and free daily greens per box, with new subscription only, while supplies last until 09/27/2026. (See website for more details).
Quince
Make your summer wardrobe e
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
https://linktr.ee/JerryWayneLo
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.
https://www.kwiekclassics.com/
https://www.instagram.com/kwiekclassics/?hl=en
Recorded June 22, 2026
ZocDoc
Stop putting off those doctors appoi
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
https://www.instagram.com/tententhsmotorclub/
https://www.instagram.co
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
What to tow with; Angeles Forest crash map; Why Auctions seem High
Patreon questions include:Will our next car be a depreciated classic or a lease?Thoughts on the Capricorn ZagatoWHY do cars have screens if no one likes them?What's really behind auction prices?Sports cars for someone TALLIs a 997 911 S worth it over a 987 Cayman S?When we stole our parents' carsWhat car would we bring back to 1902?Should license plate covers be illegal?Why doesn't the Countach ha
We Almost Rolled the INEOS Wagon
Matt Farah and Zack Klapman went off-roading in the new 2026 INEOS Grenadier Station Wagon Trialmaster and it almost went very wrong; a full review of the INEOS and its competitors; Tesla is ending production of the Model S and X, so we talk about why and what it means for the future; Washington D.C. is going to have an INDY street race apparently; and we answer 50 questions from our Patreon membe
New SIM; Kill Switch Law; Merc Project
Matt Farah describes his first BAD ride in a Waymo; he and Zack Klapman talk about the oddities for sale at Barrett-Jackson auctions; the truth about the "kill switch" law Congress passed; the Mercedes project begins; and Patreon questions include:
Why has the Porsche 911 maintained a consistent look while others can't?
Favorite tuner for engines with 4,6,8,10, and 12 cylinders?
Do au
Bugatti Veyron 2.0?; Racetrack for Sale; E-Ray Conclusion; Q&A
Matt Farah has conclusions on the Corvette E-Ray; another amazing racetrack is for sale; Bugatti has reimagined...itself; how to choose the right tire; and we answer Patreon questions including:
Was the Geo brand a player?
What makes an engine sound "raw"?
How can Chevy improve the ZR1?
Perfect car for twisty road living
Cheap Tesla FSD Insurance?; Corvette E-Ray Review; Q&A
Matt Farah drove a 2026 Corvette E-Ray into the desert and lived to compare it to the Z06; Zack Klapman weighs in on what they should do with a free racing trailer; a new insurance that's ONLY for Teslas that use Full Self Driving; and Patreon questions include:
How long until your car is warm?
Is the VR6 engine actually cool?
Cars we loved as kids but now think to be lame
Why don't I love Bo
Aston DBX Review; Ferrari Record Nonsense; AI on BaT?
Matt Farah reviews the new 717HP Aston Martin DBX; he and Zack Klapman talk about their time in a modified Ferrari 458 and how it might reinvigorate interest in the aging legend; an auction of prancing horses makes no sense; an old Cadillac listing has some VERY strange pictures; and we answer Patreon questions including:
Is the 2014-2018 Audi RS7 a good replacement for my Golf R?
Is the GTS model
Corvette ZR1X Record; 1-of-1 Ferrari Found; WHAT is that Car?
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 ge
F/M/K; Arizona Speed Law; RUFing Miami
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?
RTR Spec 5 Review; Way-mo Problems; Odometer Rollbacks
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
$1.8 Ferrari hot-rod?; NSX Auction Results; Mini G-Wagon
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
Waymo Problems; We're Giving Away a Car!
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 The tragic Ferr
A Wheel Problem; Zack's Religious (Car) Experience; Taycan GTS
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?Racing s
Brian Scotto
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; dir
Ferrari 12C Review; Zack's M3 Goes Tracking; Q&A (FMK!)
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 editionCar choice based on gas station purchase
Parts Site Nightmare; Plane Lands on Car; Volvo Review;
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; andPatreon Questions include:FMK: Mclaren F1 GTR, Porsche GT1, Mercedes CLK GTRMost over-rated enthusiast carBest wagon for Lemons racing?How fast will a Cadillac Celestiq depreciate?FMK from 2006: Audi S8, Mercedes S65 AMG, BMW 760LiIs cold starting to move my c
We Won a Race! ft. Tommy Kendall and Jonny Lieberman!
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 for a da
Rivian R1S Quad review; I Hate Sims; 1st Waymo Ride
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?Best
Doug Demuro
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
Waymo Danger; Our Award; Spyder Milestone
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 schoolConsolidate or have a car for every occasion?MFK: Attending Dakar, 24H of Le Mans, and Pikes Peak Hill ClimbCar stereotypesWhat restomod co
Paul and Todd of Everyday Driver!
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 carsCleaning tips to limit co
Screen Depreciation; CHEAP V12s; Rainy Days; Q&A
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 110Best value/dollar for a RWD V12? (Shockingly cheap)Rarest cars we've driven?How will the Ma
Why are the Rich so Timid; 930 Slant-nose; NSX for SALE?
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?Are c
Koenigsegg Record; RTR Spec 3 Review
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 sillie
Recommended
Talk About Talk - Executive & Leadership Communication Skills
This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von
Stand In The Circle
Conspiracy Files with Paige Carter
Learn English B1 with Daily News | English Listening Practice
Bad Friends
The Swerve Podcast: Obscure Topics | Conspiracy Theories
The Bread and Banter Podcast
The Church of What's Happening Now: The New Testament
Deadline: White House
English Vocabulary Help
این نقطه
