The Smoking Tire

Matt Farah discusses the results of a new speed camera experiment in California; Zack Klapman spent the week in the new Lotus Emira; and Hanna is afraid to drive the Porsche Taycan.
Patreon questions include:
How crazy are you about car cleanliness?
Bigger flop: Slate truck or Jaguar Type 01?
Are we OCD about cars we've driven or owned?
What will Doug's Ford GT go for?
How to honeymoon at the Nurburgring
The TST business decision process
Will "old money" style come back to cars?
Setting the perfect driving position: legs or arms first?
Which cars our animals would drive
Reality TV we'd be good at
Is this bad: downsizing from a GR Corolla to a Macan
Best C6 Corvette mods
Will Michelin PS4s work in the cold
And more!
Recorded October 14, 2026


Show Notes
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CHAPTERS:
00:00 Show starts

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Matt Farah and Zack Klapman scheduled an emergency show to talk about Tesla's "flying" Roadster. What is it, what was that, will anyone ever own it (or use it)? All that and more. Plus, Porsche launches their upcoming supercar - the Mission S - the same day.
Recorded October 16, 2026

Show Notes

Ridge
One thing to pack, five ways to power! Head to https://ridge.com/tire for Ridge’s Friends & Family Sale, where you can buy two Ridge Power Banks and get a third FREE.

Mudflap
Who is your fuel savings card really working for? With Mudflap, that answer's easy. Keep more of every dollar you earn, because Mudflap has your back. Sign up at https://Muddy.com/tire and get $100 in free fuel credit after approval.

DeleteMe
Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to https://joindeleteme.com/tire and use promo code TIRE at checkout.

Casper
Right now, save up to 25% on mattresses and up to 30% on everything else when you go to https://Casper.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

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Zack Klapman reports from the Galpin Auto annual car show; Citroen releases a new EV inspired by the famous 2CV; Matt Farah reviews the Hyundai Santa Cruz; which car is the best for a lowrider bouncer; Brabus built a shooting break; and...
Patreon questions include:
Cars we loved a kids but hate today
Are we pricing cars wrong?
Buy a car if you hate the color?
Is the Mustang Dark Horse SC a "good Mustang"?
Should horsepower be harder to buy?
Tesla autopilot in a Lyft?
New GT3RS worth the money over 2016s?
Why sedans don't have rear wipers
Calculating $/mile ownership
3 car garage: alphanumeric cars only
Are tech bros disrupting the car industry?
And more!
Recorded October 12, 2026
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Quince
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AG1
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We drove the new Prius; Jaguar unveiled their official Type 01 design; Tesla gonna blow; and more!
Patreon questions include:
Are new cars TOO easy to...carjack?
Touch-up vs repaint
Is 'canyon vs track' a thing?
Rivian disables a feature we love
How to drive a RHD car
Which Clarkson car would we buy
Phantom Drophead vs Ghost vs Wraith
Is a manual Audi S8 worth the trouble?
Lotus Exige or manual-swapped SLK55 AMG?
The BEST mod-per-dollar
Sport trucks return!
Small commuter: Honda Fit vs classic Wagovan
Nice watch or coilovers?
Recorded October 9, 2026

Avants https://avants.com/tst use code TST for 10% off your membership!
Align Shoes
Get 20% off your first pair with code “TIRE” at checkout at https://www.alignshoe.com. Promotion valid for 20% off one pair of full-priced footwear with code TIRE. Offer not valid for items on sale.
Quince
Find your next fall favorites at Quince. Download the Quince app for app-exclusive offers, or go to https://Quince.com. Get free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada and the UK, too.
AG1
Go to https://DrinkAG1.com/TIRE and for a limited time, get a free Immune Support Bundle, including a bottle of Omega-3 fish oil and a bottle of Vitamin D3K2, with your first subscription order of AG1 Next Gen or AG1 Pro.
Factor
Head to https://FACTORMEALS.com/tire50off and use code tire50off to get 50 percent off and 1 free breakfast item per box for 1 year, while supplies last until 10/31/2026. See website for more details.
Fitbod'
Get 25% off your Fitbod subscription or try the app FREE for seven days at https://Fitbod.me/TIRE

CHAPTERS:
00:00 Show start
02:30 Do aftermarket wheels help the Cybertruck?
07:30 Wagoneer ratio
17:00 Tesla's new patent
24:00 Toyota Prius review
39:00 Toyota vs Toyota
45:00 Jaguar Type 01 thoughts
57:00 Do people USE frunks?
58:00 Patreon questions begin

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Matt Farah and Zack Klapman review the 2026 Hyundai Kona; is a used Bentley a good tow vehicle; McLaren is offering a crazy deal on its hybrids; the Taycan is FINALLY back from its extensive repairs.
Patreon questions include:
Which car brands should come back?
How to handle a friend that drives like an a******
Is 5-60MPH better than 0-60MPH?
Car brands and "special oil": brand deal or real science?
Vin Anatra's dealer problem
GM's new GIANT DIESEL ENGINE
Favorite weird car quirk
Mid-market watches going away?
Spice blends your kitchen needs
And more!
Recorded October 6, 2026

Avants https://avants.com/tst use code TST for 10% off your membership!
Align Shoes
Get 20% off your first pair with code “TIRE” at checkout at https://www.alignshoe.com. Promotion valid for 20% off one pair of full-priced footwear with code TIRE. Offer not valid for items on sale.
DeleteMe
Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to www.joindeleteme.com/tire and use promo code TIRE at checkout.
Quince
Find your next fall favorites at Quince. Download the Quince app for app-exclusive offers, or go to https://Quince.com. Get free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada and the UK, too.
Ethos
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Truewerk
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Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! For a 10% discount on your first case go to https://www.offtherecord.com/TST

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Want your question answered? Want to watch the live stream, get ad-free podcasts, or exclusive podcasts? Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thesmokingtirepodcast

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

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

Tweet at us!
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