The Smoking Tire

When is a car "safe enough"? Turns out it's not such a simple answer. From a lack of software oversight to self-certification issues to more recalls (from every company) than you could imagine, building cars is challenging, especially as ADAS systems get more common and complicated. Phil Koopman is an Associate Professor at Carnegie Mellon University in the Dept. of Electrical and Computer Engineering. In the car realm, he is the writer of Safe Autonomy blog, covering self-driving technology...

Parker Nirenstein is the creator and host of Vehicle Virgins, a popular YouTube channel with over 2 million subscribers. He joins us to talk about YouTube, work/life balance, cars he's owned, and more Recorded January 15, 2024 Say goodbye to harsh smoke and coughing attacks by shopping the smoothest pipes, bubblers, bongs and more at https://www.thefreezepipe.com and use code TIRE for 10% off your entire order...

Shima Hamidi is a transportation planner and a smart growth advocate. She is an expert in measuring urban form and its quality of life impacts. Shima has been published extensively on walkability, non-motorized transportation, public transit, housing and transportation affordability, public health, life expectancy, upward mobility, and traffic safety. https://www.shimahamidi.com/ https://narrowlanes.americanhealth.jhu.edu/ Recorded January 12, 2024 Head to https://www.factormeals...

Racing driver and car show creator, Patrick Long, joins us to talk about: - The literal pain of high-g race cars - Racing in Le Mans - Waiting nearly 2 decades to get his first watch - The Porsche 911 S/T - Driving a car with portal axles and no steering shaft - Why differentials can make a difference - Expanding his car shows Luftgekühlt and Air/Water. Recorded Friday, December 12, 2024 Follow Patrick: https://www.instagram.com/plmotorsport/?hl=en Tickets to Air/Water: https://air-water...

Should we be able to go 100MPH? Should we have speed limiters, walkable cities, bike in the winter, or even be allowed to buy certain cars? All that and more on this podcast with David Zipper. David is a Visiting Fellow at the Harvard Kennedy School's Taubman Center for State and Local Government, where he examines the interplay between transportation policy, technology, and society. https://www.davidzipper.com/ https://slate.com/business/2023/12/cars-trucks-suv-sales-electric-safety-risk...

Magnus Walker drove a 911 powered by an F1 engine, a 917 in the snow, snuck down to the LA river with a West Coast art icon, braved the desert of Australia, explains his new Jaguar project with The Kyza, and shares the ups/downs of driving a luxurious relic. Recorded December 19, 2023 Let CrowdHealth help with your healthcare needs. You can get started today for just $99 per month for the first three months if you use code TIRE to get the healthcare you deserve. CrowdHealth is not insurance...

Nicole Johnson is a badass in so many ways. She was the first female to land a backflip in competition IN A MONSTER TRUCK. She was the first woman to cross the finish line at King of Hammers; 2x Rockcrawling Champion; competed in short course off-road racing; holds the title for most racing wins by a Rookie in a single season of Monster Jam...

Jason Cammisa brought a binder full of facts to settle some misunderstandings (and drama) surrounding the Tesla Cyber truck. Recorded December 15, 2023 Go to https://www.PrizePicks.com/tire and use code tire for a first deposit match up to $100! Visit https://www.OmahaSteaks.com, take advantage of 50% off sitewide plus use promo code TIRE at checkout to get that EXTRA $30 OFF your order. Minimum order may be required...

Betim Berisha on keeping gas cars - and himself - alive. Betim is the owner of BBI Autosport, one of the premier Porsche shops for performance, maintenance, and custom builds. BBI has built several Pikes Peak winners, savagely fast runway cars, and the Hoonipigasus. Recorded December 8, 2023 https://bbiautosport.com/ @bbbiautosport Thanks to BetterHelp for sponsoring the show. Visit https://www.BetterHelp.com/smokingtire today to get 10% off your first month. Visit https://www.OmahaSteaks...

Hanna Farah joins us to announce the winner of the Nodus watch from the BetheMatch.org fundraiser; Matt and Zack have a surprising review of the new Prius Prime; charging in Florida doesn't make sense; and we analyze the Cyber Truck in regard to Matt's past statements, it's current abilities, and what it means for the future. Recorded December 11, 2023 https://www.bethematch.org Thanks to BetterHelp for sponsoring the show. Visit https://www.BetterHelp...