The Smoking Tire

Matt has updated his fleet in a surprising way; took the NSX on a 600-mile road trip; and explains his position on the unfortunate situation with his recently-arrested former Ferrari mechanic, Donnie Callaway. Recorded April 17, 2024 American owned and with over 100,000 happy customers ditch harsh smoke forever by visiting https://www.thefreezepipe.com and use code TIRE for 10% off your order. https://www.thefreezepipe.com and Code TIRE for 10% off. Shop today for free shipping...

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 N blew Matt's mind for so many reasons you won't believe. Plus, what engines would we swap into which car if we had all the money and talent? That's what we're talking about today. Dream builds. Plus, Patreon questions about: Is it a good idea to finance an R34 GTR? When it is (and isn't) time to get out of a Ford and into a German car. WRX TR vs GR Corolla Our thoughts on the Mustang GTD's trunk. Why the 997 is the sweet spot for Porsche 911s...

Matt calls in from the Bernardus hotel with our friend and the founder and CEO of Range Energy, Ali Javidan. Ali is an engineer and high-caliber driver, who shares with us his take on why the GT3 RS is so stiff, why adjustable dampers matter as much as springs; his experience driving in Aspen at the FAT ICE Race; how to durability test a semi-truck trailer; why batteries need to be liquid-cooled; and when to ignore rock chips...

We discuss Peter Attia's podcast interview with a former employee of NHTSA regarding road safety; Matt finds out just how expensive a Rolls-Royce Phantom Coupe is (and how his wife feels about shopping for one); Matt and Zack try to decide which of their content to put up for a nomination; and Zack reveals why he's the best worst groomsman...

Matt reviews the Maybach GLS 600; Zack learns about travel law; and we name our top 10 cars with wings. Listener questions include: - 2020 BRZ vs 2024 - Is there a car culture we don't understand or agree with? - How to treat cyclists - Magma thoughts - Are McLaren brakes weird? - Is a base 911 lacking? - Why some brands break - Should I add an LSD? - and more! Recorded April 2, 2024 https://www.givemethevin...

Matt and Zack review the Rolls-Royce Spectre EV, and are surprised by the options list; turns out we have very different lists when it comes to the best luxury cars ever. Audience questions include: Car deals we regret missing The best high-performance baby carrier Why to put bad tires on a good car Do C6 Corvettes drive better than C5s? What we think of the giant truck charging station popping up in Sacramento, CA And more Recorded March 29, 2024 https://www...

Tyler Hoover tells us about how he got a "free" Lamborghini Countach; his huge new farmstead; the famous Bentley he owned (and the celebrity that bailed on it); how working on Car Trek differs from his TV show; his cars; and a lot more. Recorded March 25, 2024 https://www.youtube.com/@HooviesGarage https://www.instagram.com/the_real_hoovies_garage https://www.givemethevin...

How do you get the job of test driver? What's it like perfecting the fastest EV and ICE car? Miro knows. Miro Zrncevic is the test driver for Rimac, builder of the record-setting EV hypercar, the Nevera. Miro has been involved in Rimac since the beginning, though not in the way you might think...

What are 10 types of tech that make cars worse? That's what we're discussing with today's guest, Ed Zitron. Ed Zitron is an author, journalist, and podcaster. He is CEO of EZPR, a national tech and business public relations agency. We love his newsletter “Where’s your Ed At?” , which often covers tech, AI, and how both will fail to deliver...

What are the best EVs yet? Is charging getting better? Can the grid handle it? Which electric pickup would win in a cross-country race? Are batteries recyclable? All that and more with Kyle Connor. Kyle Connor is a YouTuber in command of a whopping 17 different channels. He focused on EVs, covering the space comprehensively. He has road tripped, towed with, tested, charged, and driven more EVs than most people will in a lifetime...