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't that just a rebodied Boxster?
The WORST thing spilled in a cabin was...
Used EV for $20k?
Are people cross-shopping the C8 with Porsche and Ferrari?
Why do people hate the Grand Seiko Spring Drive?
Would we ever race dirt bikes?
The best cat toys are
Why doesn't every car have an LSD?
Ever miss the C5 Corvette or Fox Body?
How to fail after the first time
Our experience with the C208 CLK
And more!

Recorded July 28, 2026

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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 STILL sus?
Which of these 3 dreams cars to sell?
M Roadster vs 2008 Vantage Roadster automatic
Does this make fancy cars look cheap or vice versa?
Soft road build: RX300 or Rav4?
Pivotal childhood road trips?
Why did Polestar leave but Waymo's Zeeker stays?
How to Road America
Choose: a car with a steering wheel on the ceiling or pedals all mixed up
The perfect car for long Utah trips is...
Why are restomods so expensive?
And more!

Recorded July 23, 2026

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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.

Recorded July 16, 2026

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Show Notes
Factor
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Quince
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Avants
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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
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Quince
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Avants
Go to Avants use code TST for 10% off your membership!

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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 charities.

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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 motorcycle?
Mercedes used to be the tech leader. Who is it now?
Common car enthusiast financial mistakes.
The car with the most diverse fan base is...
The OEM we think would "win" the Goodowood FOS
Ugly cars that drive great
Do nannies REALLY ruin the thrills?
Is carbon fiber trim the boomer chrome of our time?
And more!

Recorded July 15, 2026

Tickets now on sale for our LIVE Show, Aug. 18 in Irvine with Richard Porter and Jonny Smith:
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Show Notes

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Avants
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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/JerryWayneLongmireJr

Show Notes

DeleteMe
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Casper
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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 charities.

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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 that holds golf clubs

Are aftermarket starlight headliners garbage?

Start your own Porsche reimagining company: air-cooled or water?

The difference between fast and dangerous

Is the Taycan 4S worth the $30k premium over an Audi e-tron GT?

How to sell a used car that has mods

Which Jungchen car would we build?

Why doesn't BMW make a supercar?

Corvette choices: C4 ZR1, C5 Z06 or C6 Z51?

The ultimate Woodward dream cruise cruiser is...

And more!

Recorded July 3, 2026

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Show Notes

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Avants
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Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! For a 10% discount on your first case go to https://www.offtherecord.com/TST

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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 fitment challenges and he forgets things and makes errors and FINALLY when it's done his first real test drive is a 900-mile journey to Easter Jeep Safari in Moab, UT.

The man is a smiling, inspiring ball of knowledge and his story will make any of your tasks seem easy. He also drove the SLATE truck and dyed a shirt with motor oil on purpose. All that and so much more.

Patreon questions too!

Recorded July 2, 2026

https://www.theautopian.com/i-bet-my-company-on-an-impossible-jeep-build-then-a-miracle-happened/

Watch David build the Willys https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_oT7xSOcmmo

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Show Notes

Fitbod
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Avants
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Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! For a 10% discount on your first case go to https://www.offtherecord.com/TST

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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 charities.

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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 cars from PCOTY

Old automotive content we watch

Tips on buying a JDM car

Which heavy machinery we'd want to operate

Brew watches

Carbage? Engine swapping a 50cc moped to a 125

Best starter motorcycle

Genesis GV80 or Acura MDX Type S?

And more!

Recorded July 1, 2026

Show Notes

Factor

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Truewerk
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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 charities.

Podcast Promo Code: SMOKINGTIRE

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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?

Does the auto industry underpay because CARS?!

Which of our cars should be a LEGO?

Do carbon ceramics effect resale value?

Which EV is best for camping?

Best sandwich to eat while driving

New cars that feel like a step back

Modern feature we can't live without

Are bigger cars actually more dangerous?

How to befriend a feral cat

And more!

Recorded June 24, 2026

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).

Truewerk
The work doesn’t stop just because the weather changes. Upgrade to the T2 WerkPant and stay comfortable no matter what the day brings. Get 15% off your first order at https://TRUEWERK.com with code tire. TRUEWERK, built like it matters, because it does.

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 charities.

Podcast Promo Code: SMOKINGTIRE

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! Enter code TST10 for a 10% discount on your first case on the Off The Record app, or go to http://www.offtherecord.com/TST.

Watch our car reviews: https://www.youtube.com/thesmokingtire 
 

Tweet at us!

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