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The Smoking Tire

Zack Klapman, Matt Farah
Electric Vehicles
Porsche
Tesla
Automotive Industry
Waymo
Ferrari
Willow Springs Raceway
California
Off the Record
Comedy
Singer Vehicle Design
INEOS Grenadier
Automotive Journalism
Czinger 21C
King Of the Hammers
Meyers Manx
Cybertruck
Rivian
Cars and Bids
RUF Rodeo

Matt Farah and Zack Klapman sit down with automotive icons, pro drivers, comedians and other friends to discuss automotive industry news, racing, projects and whatever else comes to mind. Watch our car reviews at www.youtube.com/thesmokingtire Follow us! T: @thesmokingtire @zackklapman IG: @thesmokingtire @fakezackklapman Rent or buy our movies!, where we find out if some bad CraigsList cars can c... more

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Ford teases a new Mustang; Matt Farah reviews the Lamborghini Urus SE; we discuss Miami and its car culture; the Cybertruck is no more (or IS IT?); and Patreon questions include:

• Is Ford bringing back the flat-plane crank motor?

• Model with the m... more

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-... more

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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 need... more

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... more

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Recent Guests

Marino Franchitti
Professional racing driver and Singer's head development driver
Singer
Episode: Bringing Goodwood to the U.S.A.
Charles Gordon-Lennox
Duke of Richmond and founder of the Goodwood Festival of Speed and Goodwood Revival
Goodwood
Episode: Bringing Goodwood to the U.S.A.
Eli Cuevas
Veteran, content creator, VFX artist and entrepreneur known as Eli Doubletap
Pepperbox
Episode: Eli Doubletap
Jethro Bovingdon
Automotive journalist and former Top Gear host
Automotive media (Top Gear, Evo, Road & Track)
Episode: Jethro Bovingdon
Jethro Bovington
Car journalist visiting for a special segment
Episode: Reviewed: Mercedes AMG GT Pro and Vovlo EX30 EV
Mike Sayer
Bentley's head of historic and motorsport
Bentley
Episode: Reviewed: Corvette ZR1X and Bentley Supersports
Jonny Smith
Host of Smith and Sniff podcast
Smith and Sniff
Episode: The Improv with Richard Porter and Johnny Smith (Smith and Sniff)
Richard Porter
Host of Smith and Sniff podcast
Smith and Sniff
Episode: The Improv with Richard Porter and Johnny Smith (Smith and Sniff)
Jonny Lieberman
Automotive journalist and guest on this episode
Eccentrica / Driving with Jonny (appearance)
Episode: Jonny Lieberman (Eccentrica, Cayenne electric, Rivian R2)

Hosts

Matt Farah
Automotive journalist and owner of an automotive storage business
Zack Klapman
Automotive journalist and car reviewer

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 5.7k ratings
  • Great pod besides baby Matt

    I’ve been a follower of the podcast for a number of years but the politics and anti Elon stuff is getting old. Matt is such an Elon TDS cry baby it’s hilarious. Guy will ruin a whole episode to cry about Elon it’s weird. Have to take a break for a while but may give it a chance again at some point.

    Apple Podcasts
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    csniper
    United States3 months ago
  • Gone down hill

    It’s unlistenable now

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    dontwasteyourmoneyortime
    Canada4 months ago
  • Enough is enough

    I’ve been listening to this podcast for over 7 years. Typically find Matt and Zack entertaining. After the Lieberman podcast I have had enough. IMO that is no way to treat a guest, had to unsubscribe.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    csptls
    United States4 months ago
  • Rich people

    Love May and Zack but this podcast is mainly for rich people to talk about their expensive toys

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    LLcoolbeans77
    United States6 months ago
  • Just do cars

    His pseudo-intellectual screeds about politics and the environment taint what could be fun petrol burning pod cast.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Rocksandblues
    United States6 months ago

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A recurring criticism is that coverage can feel centered on expensive cars and high-end enthusiast interests.
Some listeners criticize the volume and placement of advertising, as well as occasional audio quality problems.
Listeners praise the hosts' automotive knowledge, entertaining banter and coverage of interesting cars and guests.
Many reviewers want more car discussion and less political commentary, which they feel can interrupt the automotive focus.

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Maserati is Back; Misplaced Building Blame
Q: Could learning to drive in an electric car be detrimental when drivers still need to use internal-combustion cars?
They say electric cars can teach automatic driving if one-pedal driving is disabled, but relying on driver-assistance systems or not learning to stay attentive could leave new drivers unprepared.
Maserati is Back; Misplaced Building Blame
Q: What is the one thing Maserati needs to fix to get people to buy its products?
The hosts say Maserati needs to do something attention-grabbing, such as winning races or creating memorable products, rather than relying mainly on its heritage and name.
1800 Miles in Dark Horse SC; ProjectS Updates; and Oopsies
Q: My mom needs a new convertible. What would you recommend for mostly local trips around Southern California?
They suggest considering a BMW Z4, a Mercedes CLE Cabriolet, a Jaguar F-Type, or possibly a Mustang GT or Corvette, with the BMW and Mercedes options fitting the request for a comfortable convertible.
1800 Miles in Dark Horse SC; ProjectS Updates; and Oopsies
Q: Do you think driving skills can be developed and honed, or is it more like athletic ability, where either you have it and you don't?
Farah and Klapman say driving ability can be substantially improved through instruction and practice. Talent, commitment, money and athletic ability can affect how far someone progresses, especially at a professional level.
Eli Doubletap
Q: What happens like a few years down the road? You start a business and then you're seven businesses later. Are you able to maintain focus of the business you started before or you lose interest?
Cuevas says he relies on hiring and training the right people, supervising through analytics and adjusting strategy when needed. He adds that his creator network gives his businesses a large built-in marketing reach.

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What is The Smoking Tire about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Automotive journalist Matt Farah and car reviewer Zack Klapman lead a candid, conversational mix of new-car reviews, industry news, driving stories, listener questions and enthusiast culture. Reviews range from mainstream crossovers and electric vehicles to sports cars and high-performance exotics, with discussion of how vehicles feel on the road and track, how useful they are day to day, and whether their price and technology make sense. The hosts also talk through their own projects, business experiences and opinions on automakers, car media and the wider automotive world, often following tangents beyond cars. Interviews bring in professional drivers, automotive journalists, developers and creators with substantial car interests. The comb... more

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2. Charles Gordon-Lennox
3. Eli Cuevas
4. Jethro Bovingdon
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