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   E1150 · 17 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 42 min

   The Mercedes GTD? Luxury Cars Falling

   Mercedes has built a very special coupe that reminds us of something American; the luxury car market is falling apart; apparently Teslas are more dangerous than their competition; and Patreon questions include: Is a Lotus as exciting as my supercharged S2000? Will spyware ruin enthusiast cars? When a car comparison goes wrong for the OEM Audi RS3 + 718 GT4 = what? Automotive underdogs we root for Waymo dropped me in the middle of the road Can Porsche solve the sporty EV problem? Cars we missed the boat on Getting comfortable on camera Terrible specs that are hard to sell Infiniti G37…

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   E1149 · 15 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 53 min

   The New Grand Tour; Tesla's Dodge; SHOCKING Repair Estimate

   Our thoughts on the new Grand Tour; Tesla's accident avoidance pros/cons; Matt's surprising Taycan repair estimate; and a correction about the Lexus RZ550e. Patreon questions include: Should a recent college grad drain a 401k to buy a sports car? Is a new 6Pack Challenger a deal at $40k? How long does it take to REALLY know a car? Favorite small town near a race track? Why are Lotus Elise prices FINALLY going up? Fun cars for the winter Would the U.S. auto industry be BETTER without the oil crisis? The last hypercar we CARED about Where to NEVER put your feet And more! Recorded September 9,…

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   E1148 · 10 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 45 min

   Lexus RZ550e Review; Days of Thunder v2; and More!

   Lexus RZ550e Review; a fun book; Days of Thunder is coming; sauce contests; Countach update; and... Patreon questions include: This JDM car is not good for 16 year olds Fun cars for expecting parents How to hate big tech while taking Waymos? Non-German $50k road trip sedan? Small deal-breakers when buying a car Is a used S8 a good long-distance cruiser? Best manual Honda for $10k-20k? Powertrain for ground-up Lotus 7 build? How to do a cheap(er) 993 build Gridlife advice Do body kits add value? And more! Recorded 9/7/2026 Show Notes: Ethos Get your free quote at https://ETHOS.com/tire Factor…

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   E1147 · 8 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 47 min

   Reviewed: Corvette ZR1X and Bentley Supersports

   Reviews of the Corvette ZR1-X and the Bentley Continental Super Sports, PLUS a Waymo gets aggressive. Patreon questions include: We choose cars for 5 hilarious collabs Am I and a pro driver wrong about the RS3? Rent: a Mini Cooper or this ridiculous convertible? Do we use a steering wheel center stripe? Best 4-door road-tripper for $70k Need to replace a 2008 Civic manual with something fun. Cars for an automotive centipede trailer? Should I motor swap my Slate truck? How long to patina a watch? Old off-roader: repaint or let it age? $65k for a special sports car: go! Mido microbrand…

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   E1146 · 3 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 54 min

   The Improv with Richard Porter and Johnny Smith (Smith and Sniff)

   Jonny Smith (Fifth Gear, Late Brake Show) and Richard Porter (Top Gear, The Grand Tour) of "Smith and Sniff" join us for a live show at the famous Irvine Improv. https://smithandsniff.com/ https://www.instagram.com/jonnycarpervert/ https://www.instagram.com/sniff_petrol/ *The audio file from the improv didn't allow me to adjust individual levels so I used Adobe Premiere's software to help with it. It improved the levels a LOT but you might hear some weird things during applause or audience interaction. Show Notes: Fitbod' Get 25% off your Fitbod subscription or try the app FREE for seven…

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   E1144 · 28 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 4 min

   Detroit Live Show - 2026 Dream Cruise

   Roast my car! Million dollar garage! And the secret to protecting your car from yours friends. All that and a lot more from our Detroit show. Recorded live at 248 Garage in Detroit during the 2026 Dream Cruise. Square Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at https://square.com/go/tire #squarepod #ad Hims Ready to reach your goals? Visit hims.com slash tire to get a personalized, affordable plan that gets you 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…

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   E1143 · 25 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 36 min

   Our Guardrails Need Help

   When we think of our roads we tend to think of the tarmac or bridges but not what's next to them: guardrails. We hope to never meet one but Steve Eimers knows more about them than he ever wanted to. After his daughter passed away in a car accident he learned the culprit was a guardrail that was banned but hadn't yet been uninstalled yet. Ever since he has traveled the U.S. inspecting our roads and speaking with politicians about how to improve safety and save lives. Recorded August 22, 2026 https://www.instagram.com/theguardrailguy/ https://www.youtube.com/@TheGuardrailGuy/videos Square Get…

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   E1142 · 20 Aug 2026 · 52 min

   Brabus CEO Constantin Buschmann

   Matt interviews the famous brand's CEO while driving the new, 1,000HP Brabus BODO up Angeles Crest. Recorded August 9, 2026 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 FitBod Get 25% off your subscription or try the app FREE for seven days at https://Fitbod.me/tire Quince Upgrade your everyday. Download the Quince app for…

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   E1141 · 18 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 49 min

   Detroit Dream Cruise; Ford GT Review; Airplane got Weird

   Detroit Dream Cruise recap; a review of the Ford GT; a strange airplane situation; plus Patreon questions include: Car trends in LA vs Detroit A car to delete from existence That Luce sale price Gordon Murray and the continuing F1 Maintain a 200k mile car vs a 100k mile car? Will RAM bring back the Dakota? Should tuners give EVs the burble tune? Why some auctions mention CA emissions How to avoid a rear-ender in Detroit Thoughts on inverted trikes And more! Recorded August 17, 2026 Enter to WIN our AMAZING 2025 Porsche 911 Turbo S!!…

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    E1140 · 13 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 30 min

    A Crash and 2 Geneses Sedan Walk Into a Crew Show

    Matt Farah's Porsche got hit; he and Zack Klapman review two Genesis sedans; Big Sur is on fire; and more! Patreon questions include: The watch addiction begins What's on your 2001 CD? Auto factories we've toured Rolex Yacht Master: cool or no? Inviting cars at $10k, $30k, and $50k Our tasteful mod formula Choosing routes on two wheels Are BMW i8s a bargain at $50k? Why cars warn you when they're cold Why 997.2 Turbos are SO expensive Our healthy gas station foods Thanks for the free car Recorded August 10, 2026 Tickets to our live show:…