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Bringing Goodwood to the U.S.A.
At the second annual Willow Springs Reimagined we sit down with Marino Franchitti (pro driver and Singer's head development driver) to talk about what makes for a good (and bad) test driver, and racing the oddly-shaped Delta Wing (look it u
Eli Doubletap
Eli Doubletap (Eli Cuevas) is a veteran, content creator, VFX artist, anime nerd, entrepreneur, and a very funny person. After leaving the military he taught himself to edit and make VFX, leading to the creation of hilarious viral videos th
Speed Camera Experiment; Lotus Emira Revisit; Taycan Fears
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 c
The "Flying" Tesla and the Porsche Mission S
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
Citroen's New EV; Hyundai Santa Cruz Review
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...
Tesla's Crazy Patent; Jaguar Type 01; 2026 Prius review
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 fe
Unlikely Tow Vehicle; Kona Review; McLaren's Money Problems
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 b
PCOTY Quick Takes; New Giveaway Car; Zack Wins
Zack Klapman (and his wife) won a championship; Matt Farah reports from PCOTY 2026 and gives us his quick take on all the amazing cars there; a new giveaway car; and more. Patreon questions include: • Frunk vs Trunk • Worst: Charger bumper
Jethro Bovingdon
Jethro Bovingdon is one of the top automotive journalists working today. He's written for all the big magazines, hosted videos for numerous online platforms, and a host of the Top Gear USA reboot. He can also drive his a** off. Topics today
Golf R Review; Bentley's new EV SUV; Spyder vs GT3 S/C
Matt Farah and Zack Klapman review the VW Golf R; what they think about Bentley's new electric SUV, the Torcal; there's an update with the hotrod Porsche Boxster Spyder (and a GT3 order); and Patreon questions include: • F/M/K: McLaren P1,
Reviewed: Mercedes AMG GT Pro and Vovlo EX30 EV
Matt Farah reviews the new Mercedes AMG GT Pro; Zack Klapman tested the Volvo EX30 Twin Performance; a clutch replacement that costs both arms; and we answer Patreon questions including: • What do you think about fake manual transmissions?
911 GT3 S/C Review; the Manthey Difference; a RIde in Waymo's Van
Matt Farah went to Spain to drive the all-new Porsche 911 GT3 S/C and it might be a problem; he also drove 5 Porsche track specials that have small differences that add up to quite a lot; reviewing Waymo's new van. Patreon questions include
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 m
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 spo
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
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
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. *The audio file from the improv didn't allow me to adjust individual levels so
Jonny Lieberman (Eccentrica, Cayenne electric, Rivian R2)
Jonny Lieberman subs in to talk about the all new Rivian R2, the Electric Cayenne, and the Eccentrica. Do they agree? YES...and NO. Recorded August 31, 2026 https://www.youtube.com/@drivingwithjonny Show Notes: Fitbod' Get 25% off your Fitb
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 Squ
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 a
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
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 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
Sam Fane (Seen Through Glass)
Sam Fane AKA Seen Through Glass is visiting the U.S.! He tells us about his crazy journeys in his Ferrari 360, what went wrong with his used Panamera Hybrid, the craving for adventure, and more. Recorded August 7, 2026 https://seenthroughgl
The Great Vespa Trip; The Internet That Helped Cars the MOST?
Which part of the internet had the greatest impact on car enthusiasm? Matt Farah rode his Vespa 500 miles up the California coast and lived to tell the tale; Flock continues to get flamed; and Patreon questions include: Which part of the in
Reviews: Race Car and the Robot
Matt Farah spent a day at the race track with a 996 Porsche Cup Car; Zack Klapman spent the week driving the 7-passenger Hyundai IONIQ9. Patreon questions include: Is this used Macan S a good idea? Porsche GT4RS: too stiff for a weekend/tra
CyberTruck's Sales beat Ford Record; Manx 2.0; Q&A
New Cyber Truck data puts Ford to shame; Matt Farah has a driving update on his airplane-engine-powered Meyers Manx; when they sold bricks; a Cadillac limo you should want; Grand Seiko ambassador; and Patreon questions include: Did America
Live Show Announcement!
Upcoming live show ! https://improv.com/irvine/event/the+smoking+tire+live+feat.+smith+and+sniff+with+matt+farah%2C+zack+klapman%2C+richard+porter%2C+and+jonny+smith/14213624/ Want your question answered? Want to watch the live stream, get
Reviews: C8 Grand Sport and Lambo Temerario; Flock returns!
Matt Farah reviews the all new C8 Corvette Grand Sport and compares is to the Z06 as well as the new base model; he also tells of his week in the blistering Lamborghini Temerario (the good, bad, the mud flaps); Zack Klapman discusses Flock'
From Selling Hot Dogs to Hypercars
Nat is a serial entrepreneur. He went to school with Farah and then ran a series of hot dog carts before opening GPNY, a premiere indoor karting business in NY. He then started HK to sell race cars at Monticello Motor Club but now sells the
