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Matt Farah and Zack Klapman discuss the new record set by the Corvette ZR1; a Tesla crashes into a house; the company Tesla 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!https://www.Twitter.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Twitter.com/zackklapman Instagram:https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapman

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 appointments and go to https://Zocdoc.com/TIRE to find and instantly book a doctor you love today. 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 Elevate your summer wardrobe. Go to https://Quince.com/tire for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too DeleteMe Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to https://www.joindeleteme.com/tire and use promo code TIRE at checkout. Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! For a 10% discount on your first case go to https://www.offtherecord.com/TST 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 Instagram:https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapman 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!https://www.Twitter.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Twitter.com/zackklapman Instagram:https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapman

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 autocross "Luxurious" features that feel cheap Motorsports we watch Have we driven a Mitsubishi Starion? What we do to unwind So much more! Recorded June 17, 2026 ZocDoc Stop putting off those doctors appointments and go to https://Zocdoc.com/TIRE to find and instantly book a doctor you love today. 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 Elevate your summer wardrobe. Go to https://Quince.com/tire for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too DeleteMe Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to https://www.joindeleteme.com/tire and use promo code TIRE at checkout. Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! For a 10% discount on your first case go to https://www.offtherecord.com/TST 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 Instagram:https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapman 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!https://www.Twitter.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Twitter.com/zackklapman Instagram:https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapman

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 ever stop OTA updates for older cars? Without cars, would we review horses or wagons? Would enthusiasts love the Genesis GV70 if it had a manual? Best/worst automatic shifter of all time Sporty cars similar to a Z4 M Roadster Can you mod your car TOO much? Will Cybertruck owners buy Ferrari Luces? How to assign a price to a driving experience A watch to celebrate with F/M/K: NY Pizza/Philly Cheesesteak/NY Bacon Egg Bagel Sandwich And more! Recorded June 17, 2026 Vinbidders Smoking Tire fans get $100 off the listing price with promo code TIRE and by visiting https://vinbidders.com/tire Go from submitting your car to a confirmed sale in under 1 week with VinBidders. And you only pay $149 if the car sells. DeleteMe Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to www.joindeleteme.com/ TIRE and use promo code TIRE at checkout. ButcherBox As an exclusive offer, new listeners can get their choice between free ribeye or top sirloins for a year or ground beef and bacon for a year, PLUS $20 off when you go to ButcherBox.com/TIRE Bluechew Buy two months of BlueChew Gold you get the third FREE with promo code TIRE. You will also receive an additional 10% OFF + Free overnight shipping on your first order. Visit https://BlueChew.com for more details and important safety information. We thank BlueChew for sponsoring the pod and the bedroom. Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! For a 10% discount on your first case go to https://www.offtherecord.com/TST 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 Instagram:https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapman Enter to WIN a 2025 Porsche 911 Turbo S! Podcast Link: https://www.dreamgiveaway.com/tickets/porsche?promo=SMOKINGTIRE 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. Use 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!https://www.Twitter.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Twitter.com/zackklapman Instagram:https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapman

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 911 Turbo S? Best way to test drive a sports car before buying Cars we hated just because our friends liked it The pitfalls of mixing business with pleasure And more! Recorded June 15, 2026 Vinbidders Smoking Tire fans get $100 off the listing price with promo code TIRE and by visiting https://vinbidders.com/tire Go from submitting your car to a confirmed sale in under 1 week with VinBidders. And you only pay $149 if the car sells. DeleteMe Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to www.joindeleteme.com/ TIRE and use promo code TIRE at checkout. ButcherBox As an exclusive offer, new listeners can get their choice between free ribeye or top sirloins for a year or ground beef and bacon for a year, PLUS $20 off when you go to ButcherBox.com/TIRE Bluechew Buy two months of BlueChew Gold you get the third FREE with promo code TIRE. You will also receive an additional 10% OFF + Free overnight shipping on your first order. Visit https://BlueChew.com for more details and important safety information. We thank BlueChew for sponsoring the pod and the bedroom. Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! For a 10% discount on your first case go to https://www.offtherecord.com/TST 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 Instagram:https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapman 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!https://www.Twitter.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Twitter.com/zackklapman Instagram:https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapman

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 slowly? Will smooth '90s styling come back? $50k for a "plan Z" car with my friends How fast do you go in the canyons? Which cars do better on BaT vs Cars and Bids? Underrated food cities And more! Recorded June 9, 2026 Vinbidders Smoking Tire fans get $100 off the listing price with promo code TIRE and by visiting https://vinbidders.com/tire Go from submitting your car to a confirmed sale in under 1 week with VinBidders. And you only pay $149 if the car sells. TrueWerk Get 15% off your first order at https://TRUEWERK.com with code tire. TRUEWERK, built like it matters, because it does. Mac tools Go to https://mactools.org/tire to learn more and see if there's an open route near you Hims For simple, online access to personalized and affordable care for Hair Loss, ED, Weight Loss, and more, visit https://hims.com/tire 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!https://www.Twitter.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Twitter.com/zackklapman Instagram:https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapman

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? Will t-tops come back or are they too dangerous? Our favorite batmobiles Could Lincoln make a fancy Bronco to compete with the G-Wagen? Ferrari's future manual Why special EV technology won't the prices more attractive North American brands that will disappear How to buy wheels And more! Recorded Friday, June 4, 2026 Show Notes Vinbidders Smoking Tire fans get $100 off the listing price with promo code TIRE and by visiting https://vinbidders.com/tire Go from submitting your car to a confirmed sale in under 1 week with VinBidders. And you only pay $149 if the car sells. TrueWerk Get 15% off your first order at https://TRUEWERK.com with code tire. TRUEWERK, built like it matters, because it does. Mac tools Go to https://mactools.org/tire to learn more and see if there's an open route near you Hims For simple, online access to personalized and affordable care for Hair Loss, ED, Weight Loss, and more, visit https://hims.com/tire 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!https://www.Twitter.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Twitter.com/zackklapman Instagram:https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapman

En el mundo del motor actual, pocas preguntas generan debates tan encendidos en redes sociales, foros y barras de bares como la comparativa entre el coche eléctrico y el de combustión. Hoy dejamos de lado la ecología para centrarnos en la física pura y dura. Vamos a analizar por qué un coche acelera como lo hace y si el "territorio voltio" es realmente tan imbatible. La tiranía de la báscula frente al milagro del par motor Para entender la aceleración, primero debemos entender los dos factores que luchan entre sí: la fuerza que empuja el coche y la masa que se opone a ese movimiento. El gran talón de Aquiles del coche eléctrico, hoy por hoy, es su peso. Las baterías de iones de litio tienen una densidad energética muy inferior a la de la gasolina. Sin embargo, el motor eléctrico tiene un as bajo la manga: el par motor instantáneo. En un motor de combustión, la entrega de fuerza es progresiva; los gases tienen que mover una turbina, los pistones deben subir y bajar, y el motor tiene que alcanzar un rango de revoluciones óptimo. En un eléctrico, el par es como un interruptor de la luz: está ahí desde el primer milisegundo. El sprint corto: El dominio absoluto del motor eléctrico Si hablamos del 0 a 100 km/h, el peso importa, pero la capacidad de tracción y el par inicial mandan. En esta distancia corta, el coche eléctrico suele ser el rey absoluto por su facilidad para transmitir la potencia al suelo sin drama. Si comparamos cifras, vemos casos fascinantes. Un Caterham Seven 620R de “solo” 315 CV, que es la máxima expresión de la ligereza térmica con solo 520 kg, logra hacer el 0 a 100 en 2,8 segundos. Es una cifra impresionante, pero un Tesla Model S Plaid, que pesa 2.162 kg (cuatro veces más), detiene el crono en 2,1 segundos. La estirada larga: La gasolina recupera el terreno La situación cambia drásticamente cuando la meta se aleja y buscamos alcanzar los 200 km/h. A partir de los 120-130 km/h, entra en juego un factor determinante: la resistencia aerodinámica, que crece de forma exponencial con el cuadrado de la velocidad. Para vencer ese muro de aire invisible, ya no basta con tener mucho par inicial; necesitas potencia sostenida y una gestión eficiente de la energía a altas revoluciones. La mayoría de los coches eléctricos utilizan una sola marcha, lo que significa que, a velocidades muy altas, el motor eléctrico empieza a girar fuera de su zona de máxima eficiencia. Aquí es donde el motor térmico, apoyado en sus cajas de cambios de 7 u 8 velocidades, saca pecho. Un ejemplo claro es la comparativa entre dos hermanos de marca: el Porsche 911 Turbo S (térmico) y el Porsche Taycan Turbo S (eléctrico). Aunque el Taycan tiene más potencia (761 CV) y mucho más par, el 911 Turbo S le acaba ganando la partida antes de llegar a los 200 km/h por una sencilla razón: pesa 1.640 kg frente a los casi 2.300 kg del Taycan. La frenada: El factor que muchos olvidan Correr es relativamente fácil, pero detener una masa en movimiento es donde se separan los buenos diseños de los mediocres. La energía cinética que los frenos deben transformar en calor depende directamente de la masa. Aquí, Newton no perdona a nadie. En una frenada de emergencia de 100 a 0 km/h, la diferencia entre un deportivo térmico como un Corvette Z06 y un eléctrico potente como un BMW i4 M50 puede parecer pequeña (unos 4 metros), pero en el mundo real, esa distancia es la diferencia entre un susto y un accidente grave. El problema se agrava cuando subimos a los 200 km/h. Frenar desde esas velocidades requiere que los discos absorban una energía brutal. Los eléctricos confían mucho en la frenada regenerativa, pero en una frenada a fondo, el 90% del trabajo lo hacen los discos y las pastillas. Un coche pesado fatiga los frenos mucho antes, provocando el temido "fading" o pedal blando, especialmente en puertos de montaña o circuitos. El equilibrio perfecto: La hibridación moderna Llegados a este punto, cabe preguntarse si existe una solución ideal. El híbrido moderno, como el McLaren Artura o el Ferrari SF90, parece haber encontrado el camino. Utilizan pequeños motores eléctricos para hacer lo que se llama "torque filling" o relleno de par. El motor eléctrico se encarga de dar la patada inicial mientras los turbos del motor de gasolina cogen presión. Esto permite tener la respuesta instantánea de un eléctrico sin tener que cargar con 600 kg de baterías. Es, en términos de ingeniería actual, el equilibrio más razonable si lo que se busca es el máximo rendimiento en todas las circunstancias.

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 Worst track in the country Mods that didn't improve our cars This car is better than a 981 Boster GTS Mazda's new "green" And more! Recorded June 1, 2026 Show Notes Vinbidders Smoking Tire fans get $100 off the listing price with promo code TIRE and by visiting https://vinbidders.com/tire Go from submitting your car to a confirmed sale in under 1 week with VinBidders. And you only pay $149 if the car sells. DeleteMe Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to www.joindeleteme.com/ TIRE and use promo code TIRE at checkout. Fitbod Join Fitbod today to get your personalized workout plan. Get 25% off your subscription or try the app FREE for seven days at https://fitbod.me/TIRE Hims For simple, online access to personalized and affordable care for Hair Loss, ED, Weight Loss, and more, visit https://hims.com/TIRE. 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!https://www.Twitter.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Twitter.com/zackklapman Instagram:https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapman

Thank You to the Kimchi Crew Before we get into it, a genuine thank you to everyone who listens, supports the show, and keeps this community alive. You know who you are. We do this because we love it, and you make it worth doing. Now let's get into it. Detroit IMSA: BOP'd Into Irrelevance The Porsche GT3R at Detroit was so heavily Balance of Performance'd that it was barely a factor, and the prototype entries qualified so far back in such a short enduro format that catching up was a near-impossible ask before the green flag even dropped. But let's be honest with ourselves here: IMSA was on GM's side from the jump. The race is in Detroit, GM's backyard, and anyone paying attention could feel the gravitational pull toward keeping the home team looking good. This isn't new. The frustration with series organizers placating to manufacturers based on geography or politics is real, and it's a recurring stain on what should be a pure competition. When the racing result feels predetermined by the city it's held in, that's a problem worth calling out. The 911 Market Is Not Coming Back Down We touched the surface of this last episode when we talked about Mezger-engine GT3s drying up and the 993 price surge, but it's time to go deeper because the numbers are getting genuinely hard to rationalize. 997 Carrera S's: a green manual with 35k miles is asking $108k. Midnight blue, 55k miles, manual, asking $90k. For a Carrera S. Let that sit. 996 Turbos, which we've covered before, are now seeing 95k-mile manual cars asking $90k. The market logic here is that against the backdrop of new Porsche prices, these feel like deals to people entering the hobby. And look, we get it, but that doesn't make the numbers any less wild. The broader picture is this: if you are chasing a manual 911 of any generation, any configuration, the era of stumbling into a good deal is over. Base 991.1s with 50 to 80k miles are moving at $65k to $80k. Base Carrera, not an S, not a GTS. And before anyone says you can still find a reasonable 996 base 911 for $35k to $40k with 90k miles -- we'd push back hard on that. That is not a bargain. That is a lot of money for a car that will demand attention and investment. The "affordable 911" narrative needs to be retired. Here's the thing we want to be transparent about: there is zero financial incentive for us to tell you to go buy a car. We don't get a cut. But if you want a manual 911 and you're sitting on the fence, today is genuinely the better bet than tomorrow, because every data point we're seeing says the floor keeps rising regardless of generation. This is not a bubble in the traditional sense. These are driver's cars with a finite supply of desirable manual configurations in a world that stopped producing them. Why do you think this keeps going up? We'd love to hear from the community on that. What makes this genuinely upsetting, not just analytically frustrating, is that the price appreciation is pricing out exactly the people who should be owning these cars. The passionate ones. The ones who would drive them, maintain them right, and actually care. Instead they end up with people for whom it's a flex or a garage sculpture. That's a gut punch for anyone who's been in this community long enough to remember when that wasn't the case. JC9 Carrera GT: A Solution Looking for a Problem The JC9 is essentially a reimagined Carrera GT body with visual cues borrowed from the 917. On paper that sounds compelling, but sitting with it longer brings up some real questions. The Carrera GT doesn't need to be fixed. It is one of the most celebrated analog driver's cars ever made. Slapping a new body on the concept and marketing it to ultra-wealthy buyers who want something exclusive feels like the automotive equivalent of a solution looking for a problem. KISS. Keep it simple. The military drilled that into some of us for good reason, and it applies here. The original formula was right. The more the car world chases bespoke reinventions of icons for nine-figure clientele, the further it drifts from what made those icons matter in the first place. Thoughts on this one? We have mixed feelings and we're not hiding it. Indecent 911 Hatchback Wagon: Cool Idea or Vaporware? The renders coming out of Indecent for a custom 911 hatchback/wagon are genuinely striking. They look cool. Full stop. But the question that always follows something like this is whether this is another "put your money where your mouth is" moment, where the concept gets traction on the internet and then quietly disappears when build deposits don't materialize. The 911 community has seen this cycle before. People love the idea of something unconventional until they have to actually commit to it. Is there a real market for a coachbuilt 911 wagon? Maybe. Is the execution going to live up to renders that were made to generate buzz? That's always the harder question. What do you think -- cool and you'd want one, or a stunt? Outro That's a wrap on this one. Catch us at pcartalk.com for upcoming events, support the show over at Patreon.com/pcartalk, and find us on social at @pcartalk. As always -- Kimchi Crew: Steve, Leslie, Chris, Ken, Aaron, Matthew, Sean, and Nik.

Calvo is back for round two — this time we're diving deep into the Lamborghini Huracan platform, new business ventures, an update on the drag and drive car, TX2K recap, and much more. T ake your build up a whole new level with 6XD Gearbox: https://6xdgearbox.com Code "Minnoxide5" for 5% off High Performance Academy: https://hpcdmy.co/Minnoxide Use code "MINNOX" for 55% off ANY course Use Code "MINVIP" for $300 of the MINVIP Package Tuned By Shawn: https://www.tunedbyshawn.com Code "Minnoxide" for 5% off! Ship With Sure Thing Logistics: https://www.surethinglogistics.net MORE BIGGER Turbo T-Shirts:  https://www.minnoxide.com/products/more-bigger-t-shirt 00:00 Getting Into Lamborghinis/R8 Platform and How the Performante Build Started 8:42 Viper vs. Lambo Engine Complexity 15:13 Industry Collaboration, Tony at T1, AMS, and Sheepy 20:24 Dave's Performante Build: First Passes, Issues, and Promising Results 23:33 Hart's Turbos and the Turbo Insights 27:51 Using Your Own Car as the Guinea Pig, R&D Philosophy 30:24 The Future Of Calvo Motorsports 36:24 The Machine Shop, Capabilities and In-House Control 44:26 Fabricio's Billet Block Viper 1:10:17 Drag & Drive Viper Update 1:19:25 2JZ Engine's, Customer Vetting & Mechanical Sympathy 1:28:49 Anti-Lag Abuse, Customer Education, and the True Cost of Breaking Your Car 1:47:53 Lamborghini Market, Underground's 260 Record, Half Mile Speed Reality Check

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 digital watches Charity car shows: ticket price or free to enter? The car we regret selling the most How they set speed limits Can I make my 2023 WRX fun? Commuter: Civic Si or Prius? And more! Recorded May 29, 2026 Show Notes Vinbidders Smoking Tire fans get $100 off the listing price with promo code TIRE and by visiting https://vinbidders.com/tire Go from submitting your car to a confirmed sale in under 1 week with VinBidders. And you only pay $149 if the car sells. DeleteMe Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to www.joindeleteme.com/ TIRE and use promo code TIRE at checkout. Fitbod Join Fitbod today to get your personalized workout plan. Get 25% off your subscription or try the app FREE for seven days at https://fitbod.me/TIRE Hims For simple, online access to personalized and affordable care for Hair Loss, ED, Weight Loss, and more, visit https://hims.com/TIRE. 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!https://www.Twitter.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Twitter.com/zackklapman Instagram:https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapman

O el FIN del derecho a REPARAR: Por qué tu coche ahora es DESECHABLE. Vivimos una era peligrosa para el automovilismo. Durante casi un siglo, el coche fue la máxima expresión de la durabilidad mecánica; una máquina que, con cariño y mantenimiento, podía sobrevivir a su dueño. Sin embargo, en la última década hemos cruzado una frontera: la del coche como producto desechable. Hoy denunciamos cómo la obsolescencia técnica por diseño está matando la ingeniería honesta y, de paso, saqueando tu bolsillo. La trampa de los módulos sellados El gran culpable es la integración vertical. Hemos pasado de piezas independientes a "sistemas" indivisibles. El ejemplo de los faros modernos es sangrante: un fallo en un componente de céntimos obliga a sustituir la óptica completa, con facturas que rondan los 3.000 euros. Estamos tirando kilos de materiales valiosos a la basura por culpa de un diseño que prohíbe el despiece. Es un desperdicio de recursos brutal camuflado de modernidad. Baterías estructurales: El siniestro total programado En el coche eléctrico, el problema alcanza niveles dramáticos con las baterías estructurales. Al pegar las celdas directamente al chasis con resinas rígidas, marcas como Tesla hacen que sea imposible sustituir módulos defectuosos. Lo que antes era una reparación de unos cientos de euros en un taller especializado, hoy se convierte en una factura de 20.000 euros por el suelo completo del coche. Esto transforma golpes leves en "siniestros totales" prematuros, generando una basura tecnológica de lujo que el planeta no puede permitirse. Obsolescencia por software y serialización Pero el ataque no es solo físico, es digital. La "serialización" vincula cada componente (desde una cámara hasta el motor de un elevalunas) al número de chasis (VIN). Si intentas montar una pieza de segunda mano, el software del fabricante la bloquea. No es una limitación técnica, es un muro digital para forzarte a pasar por el concesionario oficial y acabar con el mercado del recambio usado. Es obsolescencia programada por código informático. El desprecio por el recambio pequeño La política de recambios ha cambiado: ya no existe el "recambio hormiga". Las marcas ya no venden un retén o una junta; te obligan a comprar el kit completo o el bloque motor entero. Al dejar de fabricar las piezas pequeñas, fuerzan el envejecimiento prematuro del parque móvil. Si una pieza de 5 euros no está disponible, el propietario se ve empujado a mandar al desguace un coche que mecánicamente aún tiene mucha vida. De la eternidad al renting perpetuo Repasamos algunos elementos diseñados para la sustitución total frente a la reparación: -Amortiguadores pilotados: Sensores integrados que obligan a cambiar la unidad completa. -Baterías codificadas: Obligan a pasar por el taller oficial para "decirle" al coche que la batería es nueva. -Bombas de combustible: Sistemas sellados en plástico que impiden cambiar solo el motor eléctrico. -Turbos de geometría variable: Actuadores electrónicos integrados que, si fallan, condenan al turbo completo. -Chasis pegados: El uso masivo de adhesivos estructurales dificulta enormemente las reparaciones de carrocería, convirtiendo golpes visualmente leves en descartes técnicos. La batalla por el Derecho a Reparar En 2026, la lucha legal está en su punto álgido. Mientras el "Derecho a Reparar" intenta abrir los sistemas, la industria se escuda en la "seguridad" para mantener el monopolio de la postventa. Lo que realmente buscan es convertir el coche en un gasto mensual recurrente, eliminando la figura del propietario que gestiona su propio vehículo. Conclusión La era de los coches desechables prioriza el beneficio inmediato sobre la ética de la durabilidad. Al bloquear el acceso al software y sellar los componentes, las marcas están matando la libertad del conductor. Un futuro realmente sostenible no se construye fabricando productos de usar y tirar, sino máquinas que respeten el ingenio humano y el derecho a ser mantenidas. Como siempre os digo: un coche que puedes entender es un coche que te pertenece de verdad. ¡Menos obsolescencia y más lógica mecánica!

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 to buy after life with a Fiesta ST? Car-themed watches Best live-axle car we've driven Why podcasting from the canyons is weird How to travel with a watch/es Dumbest marketing badging Best modern "duffle shuffle" car? Will a NSX restomod work? And more! Recorded May 28, 2026 Vinbidders Smoking Tire fans get $100 off the listing price with promo code TIRE and by visiting https://vinbidders.com/tire Go from submitting your car to a confirmed sale in under 1 week with VinBidders. And you only pay $149 if the car sells. Mac tools Go to https://mactools.org/tireto learn more and see if there's an open route near you  Bluechew Right now, when you buy two months of BlueChew Gold, you get the third for FREE with promo code TIRE.  Visit https://BlueChew.com for more details and important safety information DeleteMe Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to www.joindeleteme.com/TIRE and use promo code TIRE at checkout. Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! For a 10% discount on your first case go to https://www.offtherecord.com/TST 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 Instagram: https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtire https://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapman 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!https://www.Twitter.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Twitter.com/zackklapman Instagram:https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapman

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 followup Boat / car motor crossover royalty Recorded May 26, 2026   Vinbidders Smoking Tire fans get $100 off the listing price with promo code TIRE and by visiting https://vinbidders.com/tire Go from submitting your car to a confirmed sale in under 1 week with VinBidders. And you only pay $149 if the car sells.   Mac tools Go to https://mactools.org/tireto learn more and see if there's an open route near you    Bluechew Right now, when you buy two months of BlueChew Gold, you get the third for FREE with promo code TIRE.  Visit https://BlueChew.com for more details and important safety information   DeleteMe Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to www.joindeleteme.com/TIRE and use promo code TIRE at checkout.    Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! For a 10% discount on your first case go to https://www.offtherecord.com/TST   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   Instagram: https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtire https://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapman   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!https://www.Twitter.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Twitter.com/zackklapman Instagram:https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapman

Nick Murray joins ElevenAfterNine for a conversation about what's actually worth owning in the Porsche lineup right now — and his answer just might ruffle some feathers in the GT3 community.We get into the Lemon Law saga that put Nick on the map, why most first-time buyers over-spec their cars, the options that are a complete waste of money (PDCC, we're looking at you), and why Nick says he'd sell a free GT3 to buy something he'd actually drive. Plus: why the current Carrera T might be the most complete 911 Porsche makes, the truth about the understated horsepower numbers on the turbocharged cars, and a 993 cabriolet love letter that'll make you rethink the "coupes only" crowd.This one's for people who drive their cars.FOLLOW NICK MURRAY YouTube: youtube.com/@NickMurrayInstagram: instagram.com/droppedbaby1 Facebook: facebook.com/kiwinicktubeELEVENAFTERNINE Website: ElevenNine.com Instagram: instagram.com/theelevenafternine Main Channel: youtube.com/@ElevenAfterNine Podcast Channel: youtube.com/@ElevenAfterNinePodcastCHAPTERS 00:00 Welcome Nick (and the Casio calculator watch club) 02:30 The 991.1 that started it all: Nick's Lemon Law story 07:00 Picking up a broken car and the buyback fight 09:30 Why the video blew up — and why he didn't want it to 13:30 Becoming the Erin Brockovich of Porsche 16:30 Over-speccing your first Porsche (and what to skip) 17:30 PDCC: the expensive option nobody needs 20:30 Why dynamic chassis control makes passengers car sick 22:30 Deviated stitching, leather dashes, and other money pits 24:00 Speccing a new Carrera T: what you actually need 27:30 "If Porsche gave me a free GT3, I'd sell it" 30:30 GT3s on track vs. GT3s in real life 31:30 Base vs. S: the case for buying less car 36:30 The Plaid Effect and why the Turbo S gets boring 38:00 The slowest 911 you can buy (it's not what you think) 39:00 Why the base, T, and S are wildly underrated on horsepower 40:00 A $1,500 tune makes more power than a GT3 43:00 PDK vs. manual: the honest answer 46:00 The 4.0L Cayman/Boxster engine nobody talks about honestly 49:00 Nick's 993 cabriolet: the underdog love story 54:00 The time Nick cooked his 993 in his own garage 57:30 Why air-cooled cars refuse to die Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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? When will someone compete with the Miata? How to operate your watch No car can match what this dude has built What we want from a future Subaru STI Are EVs the solution to the noisy race track problem? F/M/K: $12000 project version GR Supra or Nissan Z Nismo manual? Anything as fun as a turbo Miata? And many more! Recorded May 19, 2026 onsoring this message   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 Refresh your everyday with luxury you'll actually use. Head to https://Quince.com/TIRE for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too.    ButcherBox  As an exclusive offer, new listeners can get their choice between free Sirloin Tips, Ground Beef or Chicken Wings in every box for LIFE, PLUS $20 off when you go to ButcherBox.com/tire   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!https://www.Twitter.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Twitter.com/zackklapman Instagram:https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapman

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 checklist before getting into a new car How do we manage disappointment? Is a restomod Countach a good idea? A recent graduate wants advice First car: 2009 Civic Si or 2001 Prelude SH? Best non-automotive item in your car? Build a big engine out of small engines: go! 4-seat drop-top recommendation AMG E53 thoughts? Cars that are owned by nerds. Link the band to the car And more! Recorded May 18, 2026 Mac tools Go to https://mactools.org/tire to learn more and see if there's an open route near you    Zoc Doc Stop putting off those doctors appointments and go to https://Zocdoc.com/TIRE to find and instantly book a doctor you love today.  Thanks Zocdoc for sponsoring this message   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 Refresh your everyday with luxury you'll actually use. Head to https://Quince.com/TIRE for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too.    ButcherBox  As an exclusive offer, new listeners can get their choice between free Sirloin Tips, Ground Beef or Chicken Wings in every box for LIFE, PLUS $20 off when you go to ButcherBox.com/tire   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!https://www.Twitter.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Twitter.com/zackklapman Instagram:https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapman

We beantwoorden luisteraarsvragen over het nut van one pedal-driving, (semi)zelfrijdende auto’s en wat zijn de gevolgen van vaak snelladen? Verder een gesprek met restwaardebepaler Indicata over de ontwikkelingen op de occasionmarkt. Metropole Druten kocht een unieke Mercedes-verzameling en gaat dat begin november veilen. En Wouter test de nieuwe Porsche 911 Turbo S. Luisteraarsvragen Meindert en Wouter beantwoorden luisteraarsvragen. Heeft one pedal-driving nut? Verliezen we de routine van het autorijden met (semi)zelfrijdende auto’s? Hoelang gaat een batterij mee als je hem vaak snel oplaadt? Occasionmarkt De occasionmarkt staat flink op zijn kop. Autobedrijven zoeken massaal naar gebruikte elektrische auto’s. We spreken Jan Jaap Koops, Business Development Manager Lease bij restwaardebepaler Indicata Nederland. Mercedes-collectie Metropole in Druten heeft in Oostenrijk een unieke Mercedes-verzameling gekocht. Begin november gaat de collectie onder de hamer. Roy Bolks vertelt er voor het eerst over in onze show. Porsche Wouter test de nieuwe Porsche 911 Turbo S. Contact? Een vraag of opmerking? Mail naar autoshow@bnr.nl Reageer op X, DM ons via Instagram of plaats een reactie op Spotify! Meer luisteren? Breek de week | Onze midweekse podcast waarin we het belangrijkste autonieuws bespreken. Luister hier. Auto Update | Het laatste autonieuws in de BNR Ochtendspits met Noud Broekhof. Abonneer hier. Over De Nationale Autoshow De Nationale Autoshow is al decennialang hét autoprogramma op de Nederlandse radio. Iedere vrijdagmiddag live te horen op BNR, tussen 15:00 uur en 16:00 uur, en altijd terug te luisteren als podcast. Over de makers Meindert Schut is journalist, dagvoorzitter en hoofdredacteur van zakenblad Quote. Hij is autoliefhebber en al meer dan 15 jaar de vaste presentator van De Nationale Autoshow. Meindert rijdt in een Volvo en hij heeft ook een Porsche 911 in bezit. Wouter Karssen is één van de oprichters van Autoblog.nl en sinds het najaar van 2011 medepresentator van De Nationale Autoshow. Hij is vaak onderweg om de nieuwste auto's te testen en deelt graag zijn scherpe mening. Ook Wouter rijdt in een Porsche 911. Redactie Noud Broekhof is journalist en verantwoordelijk voor De Nationale Autoshow. Hij verzorgt de auto- en mobiliteitsupdates in de BNR Ochtendspits en presenteert de midweekse Breek de week-podcast. Noud rijdt Volvo en heeft ook een Volkswagen Up.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 should build a car? What new cars sound good? Last chance to buy a Mustang GT350R? Stop my used German sedan bad ideas! How do people feel about the Honda CR-Z? Wha should Chevy do with the next Camaro? Why do we get Vinfast but not BYD? Should luxury watch-makers have configurators like car companies? What current Ferrari is worth buying a Luce for? Shoes for road trips Jaguar XKR Is shorter gearing worth it? Recorded May 13, 2026 Road & Track Experiences https://experiences.roadandtrack.com/ Give your ZF 8-speed a third pedal? https://www.turbolamik.us/turbolamik-1/ The New England 900! https://staffordmotorspeedway.com/events/cleetus-mcfarland-new-england-900-4/?srsltid=AfmBOooDgX4PL1Vw-fD2fkOejsARSPj8xQCXpMDZE-wYsbhp5hXp-Ekv   Fitbod Join Fitbod today to get your personalized workout plan. Get 25% off your subscription or try the app FREE for seven days at https://fitbod.me/TIRE   Bluechew Right now, when you buy two months of BlueChew Gold, you get the third for FREE with promo code TIRE.  Visit https://BlueChew.com for more details and important safety information   DeleteMe Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to https://joindeleteme.com/tire/ and use promo code TIRE at checkout.   Enter to WIN a 2025 Porsche 911 Turbo S! Podcast Link: https://www.dreamgiveaway.com/tickets/porsche?promo=SMOKINGTIRE 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. Use Podcast Promo Code: 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.   Want your question answered? To listen to the episode the day it's recorded? 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! For a 10% discount on your first case go to https://www.offtherecord.com/TST   #cars #comedy #podcast   Instagram: https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtire https://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapman   Click here for the most honest car reviews out there: https://www.youtube.com/thesmokingtire 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!https://www.Twitter.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Twitter.com/zackklapman Instagram:https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapman

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.   Patreon questions include:   Would BMW M buyers prefer an Alpina? Track days: what does "advanced" mean? Why does every hate my black ice air freshener? Cars we forgot still exist How to price a driving experience Should I Lemons race my old Alfa? The worst car we'd buy each other And more!   Recorded May 11, 2026   SHOW NOTES Fitbod Join Fitbod today to get your personalized workout plan. Get 25% off your subscription or try the app FREE for seven days at https://fitbod.me/TIRE   Bluechew Right now, when you buy two months of BlueChew Gold, you get the third for FREE with promo code TIRE.  Visit https://BlueChew.com for more details and important safety information   DeleteMe Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to https://joindeleteme.com/tire/ and use promo code TIRE at checkout.   Enter to WIN a 2025 Porsche 911 Turbo S! Podcast Link: https://www.dreamgiveaway.com/tickets/porsche?promo=SMOKINGTIRE 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. Use Podcast Promo Code: 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.   Want your question answered? To listen to the episode the day it's recorded? 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! For a 10% discount on your first case go to https://www.offtherecord.com/TST   #cars #comedy #podcast   Instagram: https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtire https://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapman   Click here for the most honest car reviews out there: https://www.youtube.com/thesmokingtire 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!https://www.Twitter.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Twitter.com/zackklapman Instagram:https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapman

Wie starr ist der «Bevölkerungs-Deckel»? Wie tricksen die EU-Turbos im Nationalrat? Warum die Auseinandersetzung um die Zuwanderung und die Rahmenverträge ein Konflikt zwischen Elite udn Volk darstellt.

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 team of this caliber; our "oh sh*t" moments; learn WHAT caused our mysterious engine problem; and more. Patreon questions include: Proudest racing moment You can take ANY road legal car on the track... Which series would you want to race, of any time period? Favorite corner? Why did we go faster when our car broke? Race cars that caught your childhood eye Is the new Porsche 911 race car mid-engine? What's happening with F1 drivers and taxes Recorded May 7, 2026 Show Notes Aura Frames Exclusive $25-off Carver Mat at https://on.auraframes.com/TIRE. Promo Code TIRE   HimsFor simple, online access to personalized and affordable care for Hair Loss, ED, Weight Loss, and more, visit https://hims.com/TIRE.   TrueWerk 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.   Drive Podcast Listen to Drive with Jim Farley Season 4 at https://lnk.to/drivewithjimfarleyPS!thesmokingtire   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   Your generous donation to Dream Giveaway goes directly to New Beginning Children's Homes, a 501(c)(3) organization (Federal ID# 27-5011514). Thanks to your donations, unrestricted grants are awarded to charities such as Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), Honor Flight of West Central Florida, 4Kids, National Guard Educational Foundation, Victory Junction, Building Homes For Heroes, and Healing4Heroes⁠   ⁠To read more about Dream Giveaway and the charities our giveaways help benefit.  https://www.dreamgiveaway.com/about. 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!https://www.Twitter.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Twitter.com/zackklapman Instagram:https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapman

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 Does the Coyote engine "ruin" an old car? Why LHD cars are worth more than RHD More fun: Fresh summer tires or worn winter tires? Engines that would be improved with more or fewer cylinders VW's sale of Bugatti's effect on car values Rebuild my BMW inline-4 or swap it for a 6? Mustang Dark Horse auto: a buy at $50k? Do only journos care about the Nissan Z chassis Ford ditching the Shelby name Proudest work moment Forks up or down? And more! Recorded May 1, 2026   Show Notes Aura Frames Exclusive $25-off Carver Mat at https://on.auraframes.com/TIRE. Promo Code TIRE   HimsFor simple, online access to personalized and affordable care for Hair Loss, ED, Weight Loss, and more, visit https://hims.com/TIRE.   TrueWerk 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.   Drive Podcast Listen to Drive with Jim Farley Season 4 at https://lnk.to/drivewithjimfarleyPS!thesmokingtire   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   Your generous donation to Dream Giveaway goes directly to New Beginning Children's Homes, a 501(c)(3) organization (Federal ID# 27-5011514). Thanks to your donations, unrestricted grants are awarded to charities such as Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), Honor Flight of West Central Florida, 4Kids, National Guard Educational Foundation, Victory Junction, Building Homes For Heroes, and Healing4Heroes⁠   ⁠To read more about Dream Giveaway and the charities our giveaways help benefit.  https://www.dreamgiveaway.com/about. 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!https://www.Twitter.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Twitter.com/zackklapman Instagram:https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapman

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! Taycan RWD: fun enough? Risky to own this out of warranty? Travel destination with the best food Are Miata RFs worth the money? Yay/nay: McLaren golf clubs Cars no one likes that will be popular later? Design trends we don't like And more! Recorded April 29, 2026     DeleteMe Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to https://joindeleteme.com/tire/and use promo code TIRE at checkout.    Drive Podcast Drive Season 4 Listen to Drive with Jim Farley Season 4 at https://lnk.to/drivewithjimfarleyPS!thesmokingtire  Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! For a 10% discount on your first case go to https://www.offtherecord.com/TST   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   Instagram: https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtire https://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapman   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!https://www.Twitter.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Twitter.com/zackklapman Instagram:https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapman

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 4th. How? How does Ferrari get away with it? The one race car we'd drive on the street. https://www.abbaswahab.com/live-shows https://www.instagram.com/abbaswahab_/ Recorded April 22, 2026 Show Notes Aura Frames Exclusive $25-off Carver Mat at https://on.auraframes.com/TIRE. Promo Code TIRE   DeleteMe Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to https://joindeleteme.com/tire/and use promo code TIRE at checkout.    Drive Podcast Drive Season 4 Listen to Drive with Jim Farley Season 4 at https://lnk.to/drivewithjimfarleyPS!thesmokingtire  Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! For a 10% discount on your first case go to https://www.offtherecord.com/TST   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   Instagram: https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtire https://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapman   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!https://www.Twitter.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Twitter.com/zackklapman Instagram:https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapman

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 '90s. Many of his cars have won awards all over the country. Odds are you've seen his work. His story is inspiring, his passion and knowledge run deep.   Patreon questions include:   What's harder: finding original bodykits or doing engine swaps? Best improvement for an E55 AMG The new C-class' giant screen Thoughts on MB-Tex When cars companies started to care about seating position Dream Mercedes project How to improve the complexity of an aging Mercedes Can I make this old diesel cool?   Recorded APril 21, 2026   Mac tools Go to https://mactools.org/tire to learn more and see if there's an open route near you   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).   Bluechew Right now, when you buy two months of BlueChew Gold, you get the third for FREE with promo code TIRE.  Visit https://BlueChew.com for more details and important safety information   Listen to Drive with Jim Farley Season 4 at https://lnk.to/drivewithjimfarleyPS!thesmokingtire   Enter to WIN a 2025 Porsche 911 Turbo S! Podcast Link: https://www.dreamgiveaway.com/tickets/porsche?promo=SMOKINGTIRE 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. Use Podcast Promo Code: 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.   Want your question answered? To listen to the episode the day it's recorded? 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! For a 10% discount on your first case go to https://www.offtherecord.com/TST   #cars #comedy #podcast   Instagram: https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtire https://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapman     Click here for the most honest car reviews out there: https://www.youtube.com/thesmokingtire 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!https://www.Twitter.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Twitter.com/zackklapman Instagram:https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapman

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 Cabrio Get a weird fun car and normal daily or vice versa? Favorite M2 generation/spec Ecoboost Mustang vs GR86 The Ford vs Porsche vs Chevy 'Ring battle Elantra N: '22 or stretch for the '26? The search for tactile feel How to deal with gatekeepers GTS 4.0 vs GT350 vs Emira vs....? Your watch is cool, don't worry Record 4/20/2026 mannnnn   Show Notes:   Mac tools Go to https://mactools.org/tire to learn more and see if there's an open route near you   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).   Bluechew Right now, when you buy two months of BlueChew Gold, you get the third for FREE with promo code TIRE.  Visit https://BlueChew.com for more details and important safety information   Listen to Drive with Jim Farley Season 4 at https://lnk.to/drivewithjimfarleyPS!thesmokingtire       Enter to WIN a 2025 Porsche 911 Turbo S! Podcast Link: https://www.dreamgiveaway.com/tickets/porsche?promo=SMOKINGTIRE 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. Use Podcast Promo Code: 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.   Want your question answered? To listen to the episode the day it's recorded? 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! For a 10% discount on your first case go to https://www.offtherecord.com/TST       #cars #comedy #podcast   Instagram: https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtire https://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapman     Click here for the most honest car reviews out there: https://www.youtube.com/thesmokingtire   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!https://www.Twitter.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Twitter.com/zackklapman Instagram:https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapman

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.com/heritageinvitational/   Mac tools Go to https://mactools.org/tire to learn more and see if there's an open route near you    Butcherbox New listeners can get their choice between chicken breast or top sirloin for a year OR ground beef for life, PLUS $20 off when you go to https://ButcherBox.com/tire   DeleteMe Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to https://joindeleteme.com/tire/and use promo code TIRE at checkout.    TrueWerk 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.    Drive Season 4 Listen to Drive with Jim Farley Season 4 at https://lnk.to/drivewithjimfarleyPS!thesmokingtire     Enter to WIN a 2025 Porsche 911 Turbo S! Podcast Link: https://www.dreamgiveaway.com/tickets/porsche?promo=SMOKINGTIRE 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. Use Podcast Promo Code: 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.   Want your question answered? To listen to the episode the day it's recorded? 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! For a 10% discount on your first case go to https://www.offtherecord.com/TST   #cars #comedy #podcast   Instagram: https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtire https://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapman   Click here for the most honest car reviews out there: https://www.youtube.com/thesmokingtire 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!https://www.Twitter.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Twitter.com/zackklapman Instagram:https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapman

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 learn about: his RTR Mustangs (available to order now); his first car (you aren't ready); his favorite Mustang; cars he loves outside those wearing the blue oval; the challenges of building cars at scale; what he said no to; his secret to winning; and so much more. Recorded April 8, 2026   His new book, "Ready to Rock" is available for pre-order now. https://www.rtrvehicles.com/blogs/news/ready-to-rock-book   https://www.instagram.com/vaughngittinjr https://www.rtrvehicles.com/   Mac tools Go to https://mactools.org/tire to learn more and see if there's an open route near you    Butcherbox New listeners can get their choice between chicken breast or top sirloin for a year OR ground beef for life, PLUS $20 off when you go to https://ButcherBox.com/tire   DeleteMe Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to https://joindeleteme.com/tire/and use promo code TIRE at checkout.    TrueWerk 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.    Drive Season 4 Listen to Drive with Jim Farley Season 4 at https://lnk.to/drivewithjimfarleyPS!thesmokingtire     Enter to WIN a 2025 Porsche 911 Turbo S! Podcast Link: https://www.dreamgiveaway.com/tickets/porsche?promo=SMOKINGTIRE 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. Use Podcast Promo Code: 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.   Want your question answered? To listen to the episode the day it's recorded? 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! For a 10% discount on your first case go to https://www.offtherecord.com/TST   #cars #comedy #podcast   Instagram: https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtire https://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapman   Click here for the most honest car reviews out there: https://www.youtube.com/thesmokingtire 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!https://www.Twitter.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Twitter.com/zackklapman Instagram:https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapman

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" like they do cars? Quietest compact commuter What will be the next Nissan Altima? Performance EV or naw? Why restoring performance cars doesn't fill the hole My tires squeal a LOT When will the Cybertruck be an ironic purchase? Freaky Friday garage edition Trading in: fix the small things?   Recorded April 6, 2026   Fitbod Join Fitbod today to get your personalized workout plan. Get 25% off your subscription or try the app FREE for seven days at https://fitbod.me/TIRE   BlueChew Right now, when you buy two months of BlueChew Gold, you get the third for FREE with promo code TIRE.  Visit https://BlueChew.com for more details and important safety information   Listen to Drive with Jim Farley Season 4 at https://lnk.to/drivewithjimfarleyPS!thesmokingtire   Enter to WIN a 2025 Porsche 911 Turbo S! Podcast Link: https://www.dreamgiveaway.com/tickets/porsche?promo=SMOKINGTIRE 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. Use Podcast Promo Code: 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.   Want your question answered? To listen to the episode the day it's recorded? 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! For a 10% discount on your first case go to https://www.offtherecord.com/TST   #cars #comedy #podcast   Instagram: https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtire https://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapman   Click here for the most honest car reviews out there: https://www.youtube.com/thesmokingtire 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!https://www.Twitter.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Twitter.com/zackklapman Instagram:https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapman

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 sadness? What cars are better when they're worse? How to sell a project car Need a commuter for quarterly track days Is $40k "worth it" for a 996? Are hypercars serviced by mileage or time? The 2026 Lexus IS refresh Our thoughts on Rivian dating Uber Dream show at the Vegas Sphere? Where to test a car General advice for people in their 20s Do you need a car in Tuscany? And more! Recorded April 2, 2026   Fitbod Join Fitbod today to get your personalized workout plan. Get 25% off your subscription or try the app FREE for seven days at https://fitbod.me/TIRE   BlueChew Right now, when you buy two months of BlueChew Gold, you get the third for FREE with promo code TIRE.  Visit https://BlueChew.com for more details and important safety information.   Drive Season 4 Listen to Drive with Jim Farley Season 4 at https://lnk.to/drivewithjimfarleyPS!thesmokingtire     Enter to WIN a 2025 Porsche 911 Turbo S! Podcast Link: https://www.dreamgiveaway.com/tickets/porsche?promo=SMOKINGTIRE 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. Use Podcast Promo Code: 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.   Want your question answered? To listen to the episode the day it's recorded? 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! For a 10% discount on your first case go to https://www.offtherecord.com/TST   #cars #comedy #podcast   Instagram: https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtire https://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapman   Click here for the most honest car reviews out there: https://www.youtube.com/thesmokingtire 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!https://www.Twitter.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Twitter.com/zackklapman Instagram:https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapman

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 Aston make an entry-level mid-engine car? Cameras vs lidar Toddlers vs supercar owners Best bang-for-buck car EPA's move to 15% ethanol Do Alpina's last longer than BMWs? Are convertibles always worth more than coupes? Is car-themed luggage gauche? BRZ: best chassis you can buy under $100k? And more! Recorded March 31, 2026   Find links to all Brett's work here: https://muckrack.com/brett_berk http://brettberk.com/   DeleteMe Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to https://joindeleteme.com/TIRE and use promo code TIRE at checkout.   Hello Fresh Go to https://HelloFresh.com/smokingtire10fm to Get 10 free meals + a FREE Zwilling Knife (a $144.99 value) on your third box. Offer valid while supplies last. Free meals applied as discount on first box, new subscribers only, varies by plan.   Drive Season 4 Listen to Drive with Jim Farley Season 4 at https://lnk.to/drivewithjimfarleyPS!thesmokingtire   Avants: Enter code “TST” to get 10% off your Avants membership https://www.avants.com/tst   Enter to WIN a 2025 Porsche 911 Turbo S! Podcast Link: https://www.dreamgiveaway.com/tickets/porsche?promo=SMOKINGTIRE 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. Use Podcast Promo Code: 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.   New merch! Grab a shirt or hoodie and support us! https://thesmokingtireshop.com/   Want your question answered? To listen to the episode the day it's recorded? 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! For a 10% discount on your first case go to https://www.offtherecord.com/TST   #cars #comedy #podcast Instagram: https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtire https://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapman   Click here for the most honest car reviews out there: https://www.youtube.com/thesmokingtire 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!https://www.Twitter.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Twitter.com/zackklapman Instagram:https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapman

  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 for the younger generation? Best concept car at a recent show Valhalla vs Koenigsegg vs Pagani Is Safari-ing dead? Matt's plan for an air-cooled Porsche Zack's next car How to get rid of gas fumes in a garage Normal cars that get attention An overlanding van for $15k Manual swap a C63 AMG? Are used Lucid's a smart buy at $30k? Old stuff that we do Things we miss about YouTube's past And more!   Recorded March 30, 2026   DeleteMe Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to https://joindeleteme.com/TIRE and use promo code TIRE at checkout.   Hello Fresh Go to https://HelloFresh.com/smokingtire10fm to Get 10 free meals + a FREE Zwilling Knife (a $144.99 value) on your third box. Offer valid while supplies last. Free meals applied as discount on first box, new subscribers only, varies by plan.   Drive Season 4 Listen to Drive with Jim Farley Season 4 at https://lnk.to/drivewithjimfarleyPS!thesmokingtire   Avants: Enter code “TST” to get 10% off your Avants membership https://www.avants.com/tst   Join Sam Smith and Travis Okulski at the greatest motorsports event on Earth! https://www.revivalspark.com/   Enter to WIN a 2025 Porsche 911 Turbo S! Podcast Link: https://www.dreamgiveaway.com/tickets/porsche?promo=SMOKINGTIRE 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. Use Podcast Promo Code: 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.   New merch! Grab a shirt or hoodie and support us! https://thesmokingtireshop.com/   Want your question answered? To listen to the episode the day it's recorded? 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! For a 10% discount on your first case go to https://www.offtherecord.com/TST  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!https://www.Twitter.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Twitter.com/zackklapman Instagram:https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapman

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 sports car What news cars should be more "raw"? Why the WRX lost its popularity How to drift a car for camera JSX vs airlines And more! Recorded March 25, 2026 Support the Right to Repair law   Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to https://joindeleteme.com/TIRE and use promo code TIRE at checkout.   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   *The Porsche 911 Restored and Reimagined by Singer as the DLS     Want your question answered? To listen to the episode the day it's recorded? 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! For a 10% discount on your first case go to https://www.offtherecord.com/TST     #cars #comedy #podcast   Instagram: https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtire https://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapman     *The Porsche 911 Restored and Reimagined by Singer as the DLS 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!https://www.Twitter.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Twitter.com/zackklapman Instagram:https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapman

The automotive industry has reached a critical point where cars are becoming increasingly heavy and expensive, packed with features that the average user doesn't actually need in daily life. The future doesn't lie in massive batteries, but in streamlining total mass through "featherweight" concepts that allow for supercar performance under a one-ton threshold. A bold approach means building a chassis that functions as a structural shell for the batteries, eliminating unnecessary adhesives and dead weight. Even if the majority of mobility becomes autonomous to give us back the time lost in traffic, there will always be a segment of enthusiasts seeking the pure experience of driving. "Off-the-shelf" technology is already mature enough to allow for the democratization of performance without the need to reinvent the electric motor or the inverter. The problem with electric vehicle adoption isn't range or charging speed, but the public's distorted perception of the actual long-term operating costs. Ultimately, true automotive innovation means offering people lighter, simpler, and more accessible cars, focusing on raw efficiency and the sheer pleasure of driving. IGDLCC înseamnă Informații Gratis despre Lucruri care Costă! Totul ne costă dar mai ales timpul așa că am făcut această serie pentru a mă informa și educa alături de invitați din domeniile mele de interes. Te invit alături de mine în această călătorie. Mi-am propus să mă facă mai informat și mai adaptat la schimbările care vin. Sper să o facă și pentru tine.

How good have Ayo Dosunmu and Bones Hyland been? They're changing the culture in Minnesota. In today's show I hop on ESPN Radio Sioux Falls on “Overtime” with Bert Remien to talk about the recent success of the team and why should believe as a fan. FIND OUR PARTNERS BELOW:Love to sports bet? Download the app Betr on your app store and use our sign up code THEDAILYSPN for a deposit match up to $200 dollars on your first deposit plus a free $10 play. Need tickets to an upcoming sports game or concert? SeatGeek is the best ticket app out there and you can use our promo code THEDAILYWOLVES for $20 off your tickets. OUR SOCIALS:Follow us on X @TheDailyWolvesFollow us on Instagram @the_daily_wolvesFollow us on Tik Tok @thedailywolvesSubscribe to us on YouTube @The_Daily_WolvesHAVE A BUSINESS?For business inquires and sponsorship opportunities email: Wolvesbig3@gmail.com

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 you tell another car their brights are on? Cars we'd gift to Cuba Careers we bailed on Bad driving habits we'd banish Will BMW CS cars hold their value? Racing teams that built engines for OEMs 1 show car, 1 track car, 1 daily How to use a radar detector New cars bought by true car nerds Thoughts on the INDY America 250 race And more!   Recorded March 23, 2026   DeleteMe Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to https://joindeleteme.com/TIRE and use promo code TIRE at checkout.   Enter to WIN our amazing 2025 Porsche 911 Turbo S!! https://www.dreamgiveaway.com/tickets/porsche?promo=SMOKINGTIRE  Podcast Promo Code: 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.    Your generous donation to Dream Giveaway goes directly to New Beginning Children's Homes, a 501(c)(3) organization (Federal ID# 27-5011514). Thanks to your donations, unrestricted grants are awarded to charities such as Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), Honor Flight of West Central Florida, 4Kids, National Guard Educational Foundation, Victory Junction, Building Homes For Heroes, and Healing4Heroes⁠ ⁠ To read more about Dream Giveaway and the charities our giveaways help benefit.  https://www.dreamgiveaway.com/about.    Want your question answered? To listen to the episode the day it's recorded? 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! For a 10% discount on your first case go to https://www.offtherecord.com/TST   #cars #comedy #podcast   Instagram: https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtire https://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapman   Watch our car reviews: https://www.youtube.com/thesmokingtire 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!https://www.Twitter.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Twitter.com/zackklapman Instagram:https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapman

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? Why doesn't the Emira have a rear seat? Would modern us like our high-school modifications? Porsche merging Taycan with Panamera How to set your auction reserve price What will get people to buy EVs? Will Porsche join F1? The BMW Neue Klass 3 series Is the Nissan Z Performance the right daily? Do hybrid systems fix Audi's handling issue? Weirdest driveway we've ever seen When to PPF the whole car B7 Audi RS4 a good weekend car? And more! Recorded March 19, 2026   The Rennlist writeup: https://rennlist.com/forums/992-gt3-and-gt2rs-forum/1506502-bat-and-gt3-prices-a-study-in-manipulation-by-chicagomarketing.html Enter to WIN a 2025 Porsche 911 Turbo S! Podcast Promo Code: SMOKINGTIRE Podcast Link: https://www.dreamgiveaway.com/tickets/porsche?promo=SMOKINGTIRE The Rennlist writeup   Enter to WIN a 2025 Porsche  911Turbo S!! Podcast Promo Code: SMOKINGTIRE Podcast Link: https://www.dreamgiveaway.com/tickets/porsche?promo=SMOKINGTIRE   Recorded March 15, 2026   About Dream Giveaway https://www.dreamgiveaway.com/about SHOW NOTES Hello Fresh Go to https://HelloFresh.com/smokingtire10fm to Get 10 free meals + a FREE Zwilling Knife (a $144.99 value) on your third box. Offer valid while supplies last. Free meals applied as discount on first box, new subscribers only, varies by plan.  AG1 For a limited time only, get a FREE AG1 duffel bag and FREE AG1 Welcome Kit with your first subscription order! Only while supplies last. That's DRINKAG1.COM/TIRE   Want your question answered? To listen to the episode the day it's recorded? 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! For a 10% discount on your first case go to https://www.offtherecord.com/TST  #cars #comedy #podcast  Instagram:  https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtire  https://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapman  Click here for the most honest car reviews out there: https://www.youtube.com/thesmokingtire 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!https://www.Twitter.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Twitter.com/zackklapman Instagram:https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapman

Spike and Zuckerman hold down the garage, while Jonny is lost somewhere in Austin. Zuckerman rolls in a pristine 1968 Alfa Romeo GT Junior (factory plastic still on the seats) and Brian Finster from Sotheby's Motorsport stops by to talk high-end online car auctions. Also on the docket: California's Montana car registration tax evasion crackdown, the new Porsche 911 Turbo S putting GT3 buyers in an existential crisis, and somehow... funeral home horror stories. ______________________________________________

How far are you really willing to go to make your vision work? In this episode, I share what it actually looks like to keep a startup alive between fundraising rounds, why timing matters when raising capital, and why true founders are willing to do things most people wouldn't. I also share the example of Elon Musk risking everything after selling PayPal to build Tesla and SpaceX. Get ready to hear the side of entrepreneurship most founders don't talk about.   HIGHLIGHTS The question every founder must answer about their mission. Why I sold my Ferrari and a one-of-one Porsche 911 Turbo S. What most people misunderstand about successful startups. What Elon Musk risked after selling PayPal. Why raising capital at the wrong time can cost you millions in valuation. The mindset shift that separates committed founders from casual entrepreneurs.   RESOURCES Join the most supportive mastermind on the internet - the Mentor Collective Mastermind! Make More Sales in the next 90 days - GET THE BLUEPRINT HERE! Check out upcoming events + Masterminds: chrisharder.me Text DAILY to 310-421-0416 to get daily Money Mantras to boost your day.   FOLLOW Chris: @chriswharder Lori: @loriharder Frello: @frello_app

Weltwoche daily ohne externe Video-Werbung geniessen? Werden Sie Abonnent! Digital nur CHF 9.- im ersten Monat. https://weltwoche.ch/abonnemente/Aktuelle Ausgabe der Weltwoche: https://weltwoche.ch/aktuelle-ausgabe/KOSTENLOS:Täglicher Newsletter https://weltwoche.ch/newsletter/App Weltwoche Schweiz https://tosto.re/weltwocheDie Weltwoche: Das ist die andere Sicht! Unabhängig, kritisch, gut gelaunt.Trump fordert Nato-Einsatz gegen den Iran – was sagen Schweizer Nato-Turbos? Schweizer Gummi-Neutralität: Bundesrat verweigert USA Überflugsrechte. Kerzers: Versagen der Erwachsenenschutzbehörde Kesb. NZZ verharmlost Bombardierung iranischer MädchenschuleAnmerkung: Das Datum ist natürlich der 16. März 2026 – nicht 2025. Wir entschuldigen uns für den Versprecher. Die Weltwoche auf Social Media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weltwoche/Twitter: https://twitter.com/WeltwocheTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@weltwocheTelegram: https://t.me/Die_WeltwocheFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/DIE.WELTWOCHE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week the boys sit down with friend of the show Jordan, we discuss a revamp of his Miata, talk about some upcoming races involving F1 drivers, hit some news, and find out what you can score on some auction sites.  https://revivalmotoring.com/

Magnus Walker Selling Off Cars, Art & Memorabilia Big news out of the collector world: Magnus Walker is consigning a significant portion of his collection to RM Sotheby's for a March 2026 auction. We're talking 160 items total—cars, art, memorabilia. No official word yet on which cars are going, but given the timing, this is likely tied to the Amelia auction. The question is: why? Is Magnus losing interest? Chasing something new? Just cashing in while values are high? We've seen this pattern before—Vinny recently sold his GT3 RS. So what's going on? Our take: we don't think the sky is falling. Prices on collectible Porsches are strong right now, and smart owners are capitalizing. We're not seeing any signals that demand is softening—if anything, more people are moving money into special cars. The hobby is growing, not shrinking. These guys aren't getting out because they know something we don't. They're getting out because the market is paying. Fahren 2025: October 13–16 at Tapoco Lodge Let's talk Fahren. October 13th through the 16th at Tapoco Lodge in the Smoky Mountains. If you haven't been, this is the one. The roads, the people, the format—it's everything we love about driving Porsches without any of the nonsense. Who goes? Enthusiasts who actually drive their cars. People who care more about the road than the parking lot. The kind of folks who become friends, not just acquaintances. Who should go? If you've been on the fence, this is your sign. If you want a premium driving experience with a tight-knit group, no egos, and some of the best roads in the country, Fahren is it. Why should you go? Because you'll leave with stories, not just photos. Head to pcartalk.com and get on the waiting list for 2026 if this year is full. Porsche Closing 30% of Dealer Network in China Porsche is set to close roughly 30% of its dealer network in China. Not shocking given the revenue losses they've reported quarter after quarter in that market. The EV competition there is fierce, consumer preferences are shifting, and Porsche's positioning hasn't translated the same way it does in the West. Markets change. Porsche is adapting. This isn't a sign of weakness globally—it's a smart move to stop the bleeding in a region where the math isn't working. We'll see how this plays out, but expect more consolidation before things stabilize. Modern Classics Selling Big at Barrett-Jackson and Mecum Something interesting is happening at the mainstream auctions. Cars like Ferrari 360 Challenge Stradales and Porsche 993 Turbo S models—cars that historically would sit with reserves not met at Barrett-Jackson or Mecum—are now selling. And selling strong. What's changed? A few theories: Are buyers shifting? Are fewer Boomers showing up and more Gen X and Millennials stepping in with different tastes? These younger buyers grew up with these cars as posters on their walls, not as "used sports cars." Or have the Boomers themselves shifted what they're chasing? Maybe they've already bought the '60s muscle and the air-cooled 911s and now they're looking at the cars they drove in their 40s and 50s. Either way, the platforms are adapting. Barrett-Jackson and Mecum are no longer just about Corvettes and Camaros. The definition of "collectible" is expanding, and the auction houses are following the money. What do you think? Are we seeing a generational handoff in the hobby, or just an expansion of what collectors care about? Let us know. Outro That's the show. Thanks for listening. If you want more, join the Pcar Club at Patreon.com/pcartalk. Follow us on Instagram @pcartalk. Until next time, keep it on the road. Kimchi Crew Steve, Leslie, Chris, Ken, Aaron, Matthew, Sean, and Nik

Tonight,We have things to say.  They're very important. Turbos on the new GT3RS?!?!

In this episode of P-car Talk, hosts Mike Geisert and Aaron Johnson break down the latest news from Stuttgart—Porsche is keeping combustion alive alongside the upcoming EV 718. What does this mean for the future of the GT4 and a potential RS variant? The hosts dig into the implications for enthusiasts who've been holding their breath. The conversation shifts to the market, where 996 and 997 Turbos are quietly climbing in value. Mike and Aaron share their picks for the best Porsche investments under $50,000—which models still make sense and which ones are already out of reach. The episode wraps with a breakdown of the P-car Club and what members get access to: exclusive giveaways, events, and more ways to stay connected with the community. Thank you for your support! Kimchi Crew: Leslie, Chris, Ken, Aaron, Matthew, Sean, and Nik

Speaking of hall of fame... it's time for another Life in the Fast Lane! There is so much we have to cover. First up, the Tokyo Drift Minute, which sets up a techno-divide and allows us the opportunity to take a dive deep into Nathalie Kelley's life. (She loves fungi!) We Run the VIN again to see another near hostage situation, a new title for the next Fast film, an ode to Dwayne (or is it?), and a massively edited love letter to Paul on the anniversary of his death. We recover some YouTube and Spotify comments before exploring the asexuality of Hobbs and the Vin-fueled history of Riddick: Furya. We get new rankings and a new order in which to watch the movies, based on hospitals. Joe plugs Turbos for Tots. Email us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠family@cageclub.me⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit our Patreon page at patreon.com/2fast2forever⁠⁠⁠⁠. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Show your support at the 2 Fast 2 Forever shop⁠⁠⁠⁠!Extra special shout-out to Alex Elonen, Brian Rodriguez (High School Slumber Party), Michael McGahon, Lane Middleton, Jason Rainey, Wes Hampton, Josh Buckley (Whole Lotta Wolves), Michael Moser, Christian Larson, Terra New One, Aaron Woloszyn, and Randy Carter for joining at the “Interpol's Most Wanted” level or above!Intro music by Nico Vasilo. Interlude and outro music by Wes Hampton.

The 911 Turbo is 50 years old this year! We've come a long way since the days of having just four manual gears to row and enough turbo lag to sustain the birth, life, and death of a civilization. From the beginning of the 930 until now, the Turbo has always been the flagship of the 911 range - but has it been worthy of being at the top? === Visit http://JasonSentMe.com to get a Hagerty Guaranteed Value (TM) collector-car insurance quote! === During this episode, Jason discusses his involvement with the latest 50 Years Of Turbo video, discussing some special cars he was able to drive like an early Euro 930 all the way up to the 50th Anniversary 992 Turbo S. Jason and Derek break down the Turbo lineage and where it comes from - first materializing on the Carrera nameplate on the 356, working its way into the nomenclature of the 911 range including the 1973 Carrera RS and Carrera 3.0, and eventually into the 1975 Turbo Carrera. After covering the various versions of 930 (including how the terms “930” and “Carrera” often have different meanings than most people realize) , they eventually work their way up the timeline to discuss the 964, 993, 996, 997, and 991 Turbo models. Jason and Derek discuss their favorite and least favorite models within the range - and their answers may surprise you. One thing is for sure - the character of the Turbo lends itself much more to a drive who simply wants capability and not pure necessarily driving enjoyment. Which begs the question - is it the “best” 911? Or has the popularity of recent GT3 and GT2 models changed the narrative? Find out more on this episode of The Carmudgeon Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Use our code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order*:https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/LAPLATICA10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount  Happy Monday LP fam! Today on La Plática, please give a warm welcome to Estevie - a young woman who is making a name for herself in the Regional Mexican Music space. The trio talked inspiration, favorite chips, and dream collaborations we are all manifesting for Estevie. Thank you for starting the week off with the Boily Pops, we hope you have a great week!  Catch Josh and Sebas THIS SATURDAY at the final Live Show of the tour!

Matt Farah went to Spain to drive all new Porsche 911 Turbo S. It has new tech, more power, more comfort, and even a surprisingly fun trick. Plus, Lamborghini makes a big reliability bet that has us do "car enthusiast math"; and we answer Patreon questions including:How to answer that question at a car showWhat to replace my quick Volvo wagon with?Why didn't Lincoln get a Mach-E?When to buy the loaded car and when not toOur camera mount adviceDid Chevy only make ONE car in the '50s?Will LED grills ever go away?Can the Volt return?Does my Crown Vic need all the police stuff?Does price change our opinion of used Aston Martins?And more! Recorded October 23, 2025 Show Notes:Hello FreshGo to HelloFresh.com/smokingtire10fm now to Get 10 Free Meals + a Free breakfast for Life! One per box with active subscription. Free meals applied as discount on first box, new subscribers only, varies by plan.  QuinceGo to Quince.com/TIRE for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too.  Liquid IVTear. Pour. Live More. Go to LIQUIDIV.COM and get 20% off your first order with code TIRE at checkout.  New merch! Grab a shirt or hoodie and support us! https://thesmokingtireshop.com/ Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! For a 10% discount on your first case go to https://www.offtherecord.com/TST 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 Instagram:https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapman 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!https://www.Twitter.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Twitter.com/zackklapman Instagram:https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapman