The Smoking Tire

Strap in for the most comprehensive 2-hour talk about technology, autonomous cars, challenges, human behavior, and elevators. Alex Roy rose to fame after breaking the cross-country driving record but these days he's focused on one thing: autonomous technology. He works at ARGO AI, a company that develops the hardware, software, mapping, and infrastructure needed for self-driving cars to exist. Recorded June 15, 2022 Berryman is Available at your favorite automotive retailer or automotive parts store. https://www.berrymanproducts.com. You can customize the perfect system for your home in just a few minutes at https://www.SIMPLISAFE.com/tire. Go today and claim a free indoor security camera plus 20% off with Interactive Monitoring. Evercoat Body Shop takes the guesswork out of body work. Available at Advance Auto Part stores. 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.patre

It's a racing driver extravaganza! We're in Monterey at the Hypercar Invitational and the pros are here. We talk to Ben Collins (The Stig) about horsepower levels today, supercar performance, motorcycle racing, and the Zenvo's tilting wing. @bencollinsstig Then we talk to Justin Bell about how technology makes anyone a hero, why he won't ride right-seat in fast things, why Pikes Peak scares the shi*t out of him (compared to Le Mans), Jonny's hill-climb, and...the Zenvo's wing. @justinbelltv Lastly but not least-ly, Randy Pobst tells us about his first time racing Pikes Peak (and the near-miss), his Unplugged Performance Tesla Model S Plaid, what he thinks about British cars, why race cars ruin you for street cars, and more. @randypobstRecorded June 10, 2022 *This show was recorded outside so you might hear a small bit of wind noise.   Berryman is Available at your favorite automotive retailer or automotive parts store. https://www.berrymanproducts.com. You can customize the perfect system for your home in jus

If you've read about cars at any time in the last ten years you've probably read one of Raphael Orlove's articles. He was the Features Editor at Jalopnik for many years, hosted a TV show, and is known for his irreverent style and witty articles. He's now the Deputy Editor at Road & Track. We talk to him about driving a Dakar Mini Cooper; his upcoming Bronco Raptor experience; that Fisker SUV; modifying bicycles in the kitchen; finding crimes; which coast allows more vehicular mayhem; golf carts; and more. Recorded June 6, 2022  Go to blackvue.com/TST and use the promo code TIRE to get 10% off of any BlackVue dash cam. Free shipping for orders over $200. Go to HelloFresh.com/SMOKINGTIRE16 and use code SMOKINGTIRE16 for up to 16 free meals AND 3 free gifts! Evercoat Body Shop takes the guesswork out of body work. Available at Advance Auto Part stores. Head to policygenius.com to get your free home & auto insurance quotes and see how much you could save. Want your question answered? Want to watch the liv

We're back from hiatus! Zack went to Germany to drive 7 Porsches, including the new RWD/manual-only 911 Sport Classic; Matt went to shoot birds in Uruguay; we cover the Audi RS3 differential; and we answer questions about tires, IS Fs, wagons, and more!  Go to blackvue.com/TST and use the promo code TIRE to get 10% off of any BlackVue dash cam. Free shipping for orders over $200. Go to HelloFresh.com/SMOKINGTIRE16 and use code SMOKINGTIRE16 for up to 16 free meals AND 3 free gifts! Evercoat Body Shop takes the guesswork out of body work. Available at Advance Auto Part stores. Head to policygenius.com to get your free home & auto insurance quotes and see how much you could save. 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 Tweet at us!https://www.Twitter.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Twitter.com/zackklapman Instagram:https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Instagram.com/th

Its a solo show! While Zack is in Germany, Matt clears some misconceptions about the Audi RS3 differential, the Porsche 911 Turbo LW, motorcycles, the new Tesla documentary (what they got right and what they got wrong), givs an update on the Mach E  software issues and answered a whole bunch of questions! Recorded May 25, 2022 Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app today! Use code TIRE at sign up, new customers can place their first bet of five dollars or more on the race and if your bet loses, you’ll get a RISK-FREE bet up to ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS! Cut through the jargon and make investing easier with SoFi. Visit SoFi.com/TIRE to learn how you can win up to $1,000 in stock when you open an account. Evercoat Body Shop takes the guesswork out of body work. Available at Advance Auto Part stores. Just visit masterworks.io and use promo code TIRE to learn how Masterworks is changing the game Want your question answered? To listen to the episode the day it's recorded? Want to watch the live stream, get ad-free podc

Nick and Giles English are the founders of Bremont watches and serious gear heads. They love all things mechanical, especially planes and motorcycles, but they've also had a number of adventures in vintage cars. They even had had a hand in Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman's motorcycle circumnavigations "Long Way Round" and "Long Way Down".  We talk about why they started Bremont, what it's like working with and learning from the Williams F1 team, crushing watches, working with Ian Callum, their new hangout, Bike Shed Moto Co, and nearly crashing a plane. Recorded May 20, 2022https://us.bremont.com/ Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app today! Use code TIRE at sign up, new customers can place their first bet of five dollars or more on the race and if your bet loses, you’ll get a RISK-FREE bet up to ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS! Cut through the jargon and make investing easier with SoFi. Visit SoFi.com/TIRE to learn how you can win up to $1,000 in stock when you open an account. Evercoat Body Shop takes the guesswork

It's a crew show! We did a collective 1000 miles in the Lucid Air and talk about the good, bad, and quirky; we attended to the Hoonigan launch party for Ken Block's INSANE 1,400HP Pikes Peak car; Matt turns down some seats;  Zack's  bipolar bavarian broke again;  and we answer questions about fun sedans, thin watches, and more!Recorded May 17, 2022 ody Shop takes the guesswork out of body work. Available at Advance Auto Part stores. Go to blackvue.com/TST to learn more about the BlackVue DMS dash cam lineup. Use the promo code TIRE to get 10% off of any BlackVue dash cam. Free shipping for orders over $200. 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 Spotify:Apple Podcasts:Google Music:Web player: #cars #comedy #podcastTweet at us!https://www.Twitter.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Twitter.com/zackklapman Instagram:https://www.Instagram.com/

Mike Spinelli was a founding member of Jalopnik, 0-60 Magazine, and /DRIVE.We talk about his trip to the F1 race in Miami; why Jaguar might not make it; why  Sebastian Vettel is living his best life; the best press trip ever; the best/worst road trip ever; the evaporation of self-loathing; and more!https://www.thedrive.com/news/mike-spinelli-welcome-to-wheelspinRecorded May 16, 2022 Sign up at butcherbox.com/TIRE to receive a FREE Grilling Bundle in your first order. You’ll get two, 10 oz ribeyes, 5 pounds of chicken drumsticks, and a pack of burgers for FREE. Evercoat Body Shop takes the guesswork out of body work. Available at Advance Auto Part stores. Go to blackvue.com/TST to learn more about the BlackVue DMS dash cam lineup. Use the promo code TIRE to get 10% off of any BlackVue dash cam. Free shipping for orders over $200. 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.

Matt is back from his Lucid Air Performance Arizona road-trip and it didn't all go according to plan. We talk about aero efficiency, range estimates, power requirements, and yes, charging issues. Zack drove a 10-second Audi RS3 and the Range Rover has some technological traits that relate to the Lucid. Plus, Q&A about why racing is expensive, a mythical 335i vs 2022 Nissan Z match, bad AMG ideas, and watches. Recorded May 11, 2022  Evercoat Body Shop takes the guesswork out of body work. Available at Advance Auto Part stores. Just visit masterworks.io and use promo code TIRE to learn how Masterworks is changing the game,  Go to SimpliSafe.com/TIRE and claim a free indoor security camera plus 20% off with Interactive Monitoring. Get your free LMNT Sample Pack. That’s 8 single serving packets FREE - Just cover the cost of shipping ($5 for US customers) at DrinkLMNT.com/TIRE Want your question answered? Want to watch the live stream, get ad-free podcasts, or exclusive podcasts? Join our Patreon: https://www.

Matt discovers the root of his Mustang charging issues; Bert puts on a great comedy show; Hyundai Kona N review; Matt tests some very special, very old cars; Q&A about what Miata to modify, which 911 is best for children, Will.i.Am's thing, and more!Recorded May 6, 2022 Evercoat Body Shop takes the guesswork out of body work. Available at Advance Auto Part stores. Just visit masterworks.io and use promo code TIRE to learn how Masterworks is changing the game,  Go to SimpliSafe.com/TIRE and claim a free indoor security camera plus 20% off with Interactive Monitoring. Get your free LMNT Sample Pack. That’s 8 single serving packets FREE - Just cover the cost of shipping ($5 for US customers) at DrinkLMNT.com/TIRE Want your question answered? Want to watch the live stream, get ad-free podcasts, or exclusive podcasts? Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thesmokingtirepodcastTweet at us! https://www.Twitter.com/thesmokingtire https://www.Twitter.com/zackklapman Instagram: https://www.Instagram.com/thesmok

What's it take to build a great Nissan GT-R? TommyFyeah knows. He is a YouTuber focused on building some of the fastest, cleanest JDM cars around. From flame-throwing RX-7s to rally-ready Evos, to GT-Rs, and everything in between. We talk about what it takes to build, tune, and setup a great GT-R, talk about the YouTube hustle, and more. @tommyfyeah https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWUcFfOoDcwb_TK9wzhM6Rw https://tommyfyeah.com/ Recorded May 2, 2022  Go to blackvue.com/TST to learn more about the BlackVue DMS dash cam lineup. Use the promo code TIRE to get 10% off of any BlackVue dash cam. Free shipping for orders over $200. Go to HelloFresh.com/smokingtire16 and use code smokingtire16 for up to 16 free meals AND 3 free gifts! Evercoat Body Shop takes the guesswork out of body work. Available at Advance Auto Part stores. GO TO TENTHOUSAND.CC/SMOKING TO RECEIVE 15% OFF YOUR PURCHASE! Tweet at us! https://www.Twitter.com/thesmokingtire https://www.Twitter.com/zackklapman Instagram: https://www.Instagram.com/the

Zack has COVID; Matt had a very problematic drive to Las Vegas; his wife's Nissan Pao arrived with some special information; we talk about why rally cars will always feel cheap; help a fan buy a winter beater, a fast SUV, and a grand tourer; answer the uncommon "Civic Si or Corvette?" question; and take a guess at which car/watch combo would lose the least amount of money. Recorded, April 29, 2022 Go to blackvue.com/TST to learn more about the BlackVue DMS dash cam lineup. Use the promo code TIRE to get 10% off of any BlackVue dash cam. Free shipping for orders over $200. Go to HelloFresh.com/smokingtire16 and use code smokingtire16 for up to 16 free meals AND 3 free gifts! Evercoat Body Shop takes the guesswork out of body work. Available at Advance Auto Part stores. GO TO TENTHOUSAND.CC/SMOKING TO RECEIVE 15% OFF YOUR PURCHASE! Tweet at us! https://www.Twitter.com/thesmokingtire https://www.Twitter.com/zackklapman Instagram: https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtire https://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapm

Jeff Glucker is not just one of our most frequent and popular guests. He is the co-founder/host of The Hooniverse, the host of MotorTrend's "Shift Talkers", a host for Autotrader, and was a consulting producer for Top Gear USA. His writing can be seen at MotorAuthority, Jalopnik, Road & Track, Digital Trends, and Gear Patrol. We talk about the crazy prices of taxi medallions, oligarch boat bills, speeding tickets, EV records, the EQS, Jeff's Montero, recent drives, the new Wombat plan, and more.https://hooniverse.com/ @hooniversejeff https://www.autotrader.com/author/jeffglucker Recorded April 19, 2022 Check out Road & Track's Rally U here! https://experiences.roadandtrack.com/Head to policygenius.com to get your free home insurance quotes and see how much you could save.Go to vuori.com/TIRE and discover the versatility of Vuori Clothing. Not only will you receive 20% off your first purchase, but enjoy free shipping on any U.S. orders over $75 and free returns. Evercoat Body Shop takes the guesswork o

Strap in for a crazy show. It's Mr Regular (Brian) and the The Roman (Nick) of Regular Car Reviews, the most eloquent, insightful, dirty, and hilarious car channel out there! This episode was absolutely hilarious.Topics include the Toyota Sera; what went wrong with the GTO; the most surprising cars RCR filmed; the AMC Eagle; MR2 glory and failure; death row foods; Pro bros; repression; and more! Recorded April 8, 2022https://regularcarreview.com/https://www.youtube.com/user/RegularCars Check out Road & Track's Rally U here! https://experiences.roadandtrack.com/Head to policygenius.com to get your free home insurance quotes and see how much you could save.Go to vuori.com/TIRE and discover the versatility of Vuori Clothing. Not only will you receive 20% off your first purchase, but enjoy free shipping on any U.S. orders over $75 and free returns. Evercoat Body Shop takes the guesswork out of body work. Available at Advance Auto Part stores. Tweet at us!https://www.Twitter.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Twitt

It's a crew show! Zack is back from the Range Rover launch where he drove 3 models of the new Range. Matt is back from Cabo, and we have an EQS in the garage! We talk about the new Range Rover; the best sports car for a 23 year-old; commuter cars for normal people; manufacturer issues;   and Elon's Twitter bid.Recorded April 15, 2022 Check out Road & Track's Rally U here! https://experiences.roadandtrack.comGo to blackvue.com/TST to learn more about the BlackVue DR750X-2CH LTE Plus dash cam and BlackVue SIM card. Use the promo code TIRE to get 10% off of any BlackVue dash cam. Free shipping for orders over $200. Evercoat Body Shop takes the guesswork out of body work. Available at Advance Auto Part stores. LMNT is so sure you will love their product and come back for more they are offering you a free LMNT Sample Pack. That’s 8 single serving packets FREE - Just cover the cost of shipping ($5 for US customers). Get yours at DrinkLMNT.com/TIREWant your question answered? To listen to the episode the day it'

John Oates is best known as half of the rock and soul duo Daryl Hall & John Oates. He's also an absolute gear head. He got his racing license after training with Formula Fords at Brands hatch, attended a U.S. racing school with John Andretti, competed in IMSA, nearly died in a Fiero race car, has a 1960 Porsche 356 built by Rod Emory, and a growing collection of British cars. https://www.roadandtrack.com/car-culture/a36557397/john-oates-gearhead/ https://johnoates.com/Recorded April 7, 2022 Check out Road & Track's Rally U here! https://experiences.roadandtrack.com/pay Go to blackvue.com/TST to learn more about the BlackVue DR750X-2CH LTE Plus dash cam and BlackVue SIM card. Use the promo code TIRE to get 10% off of any BlackVue dash cam. Free shipping for orders over $200. Evercoat Body Shop takes the guesswork out of body work. Available at Advance Auto Part stores. LMNT is so sure you will love their product and come back for more they are offering you a free LMNT Sample Pack. That’s 8 single servi

What happened with Rich Energy? What's it take to be a pit crew mechanic for IMSA? How did a casual Twitter show get the attention of top racing drivers? Alanis and Bozi have the answers. Bozi Tatarevic is a Pro Racing Mechanic and Pit Crew Member in @IMSA, a Writer , Presenter , and sort of a parts detective. Alanis King is an automotive journalist and the co-author of "Racing With Rich Energy: How a Rogue Sponsor Took Formula One for a Ride". Recorded April April 7, 2022They host the Twitter podcast @RacingSpaces.  https://www.richenergybook.com/https://linktr.ee/bozitatarevic@bozitatarevic@alanisking Receive 20% off your first purchase, and enjoy free shipping on any U.S. orders over $75 and free returns. Go to vuori.com/TIRE and discover the versatility of Vuori Clothing. Sign up at ButcherBox.com/TIRE and get 2 lbs of ground beef free in every order for the life of your membership Our friends at Masterworks are giving you priority access to skip their wait list. Just go to Masterworks.io and use promo co

Jeff Zwart is an award-winning photographer, cinematographer, director, and driver. He has been behind the lens for as the photographer and director of numerous ads (print and film) for OEMs, Forza, and movies including "The Art of Racing in the Rain". He's best known for his ad work with Porsche. Check out his reel (below) and you'll recognize his work.He's also a successful racing driver, holding multiple championships in both rally and the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb.  We talk about his favorite Pikes Peak drives; why coaching makes HIM faster; car setup; driving old cars properly; taking photos at 130MPH; why he loves Pikes Peak; and a lot more. Recorded on March 18, 2022 His Forza ad: https://www.fastcompany.com/3017831/how-the-worlds-fastest-camera-was-created-for-forza-motorsport-5https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeff_Zwarthttps://www.radicalmedia.com/us/directors/jeff-zwart?reel=commercial Receive 20% off your first purchase, and enjoy free shipping on any U.S. orders over $75 and free returns. G

We're back from driving super-old cars in Rhode Island and we lived to talk about it. Topics today include non-doctors doctoring; the Ferrari has strange problems; Lotus' SUV; the GR Corolla; STI values; GLA45s vs used 911; book recommendations; and more!Recorded March 30, 2022 Use the promo code TIRE to get 10% off of any BlackVue dash cam at BlackVue.com/TST and free shipping on orders over $200 Go to HelloFresh.com/smokingtire16 and use code smokingtire16 for up to 16 free meals AND 3 free gifts 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 https://offtherecord.comWant 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 #cars #comedy #podcastTweet at us!https://www.Twitter.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Twitter.com/zackklapman Instagram:https://www.Instagr

What's the best, worst, and scariest part about driving a car from the early 1900s? We lived to tell you the tale. Joining us is Donald W. Osborne (@osbornedonald), a man who knows everything cars, is back! Donald knows cars. Period. When you're the CEO of the Audrain Automobile Museum and the reason the amazing Audrain Newport Concours d' Elegance & Motorweek exists, you need to know your stuff.Topics include: our "interesting" drive in a 1902 Packard in the inaugural Veterans Run (a road rally for cars between 1901 and 1909);  the massive traffic jam we caused; how cars evolved; why early steering was for boats; his favorite design era; should Deusenberg return; what Bugatti got right; dream cars; missed opportunities; and heroes he wished he hadn't met.Recorded March 28, 2022https://www.audrainautomuseum.org/ Want to find the right parts for you car? Head to https://carparts.com/thesmokingtire and get 10% off a purchase of $100 or more. Use the promo code TIRE to get 10% off of any BlackVue dash cam at