The Best AMG Isn't the 63; Heli Crash; Robotaxi vs Waymo

Back in August of 2013 we recorded a podcast immediately upon returning from filming All Cars Go To Heaven. This podcast is very much the companion piece to the film as Thad, Matt and Zack recount the trip to Nino and myself. The trip was hatched from the ill depths of Thadius' mind and features an unreleased (at the time) Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited along with a genuine shitbox of a vehicle crossing Mt. Rainier, Mt. Hood and Mt. Saint Helens in the depths of Washington state.    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

28 Maj 20141h 56min

Just back from Europe (Zack quite literally) we discuss the announcement of /Drive's move to NBC Sports and the resulting stories while filming alongside our good friend Jeff Glucker.  While in Europe Matt and Zack spent some quality time with the Mercedes SLS Black, McLaren 650s and Ferrari F12 Berlinetta on their way to Monaco.  Beyond the European excursion we touch upon listener questions and meander through various bits of news. 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

21 Maj 20141h 24min

This week Mr. Regular and The Roman of Regular Car Reviews join us for an unholy cacaphony of grunting, dick jokes and the occassional mention of a car.  Our guests arrive dressed in their finest as we talk about everybody's new favorite tv show Glasgow Today, the New York International Auto Show, the adventures of the Downsyndrome Knight, angry Jalopnik Commenters and of course the massively successful Fund Anything campaign that brought Regular Car Reviews to Los Angeles. 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

14 Maj 20142h 5min

Once again the dynamic duo of Aaron Robinson (Car & Driver) and Dan Neil (@DanNeilWSJ) join us for a round of podcasting.  Dan is fresh off of a BMW i8 press event and gives us his take on the i8 and i3.  Aaron gives us a report on his long term Jaguar F-Type and later in the show we play a rousing game of "Guess the Horsepower".  We also touch upon a multitude of other topics as can be found below.modern motor oilsthe state of JaguarHyundai vs. KiaChevy SS ManualPebble BeachAirstream trailersToyota departing CaliforniaChevy Spark Electric 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

7 Maj 20142h 3min

This week George "Motoman" Notaras joins us for the cavalcade of general insensitivity wrapped in the guise of automotive journalism we call our podcast. We spent some quality time with Dinan BMW 1 Series M along with the new 2014 Subaru WRX.  We compare said WRX to Thad's modified Fiesta ST and follow it up with a little talk about the street racing scene in Compton.  While in Compton Zack and Thad were likely filmed by the new drone overlords of the LA Count Sheriff's Department.  All that and a little insight into the fraternity life of those that partook.  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

30 Apr 20141h 55min

This week we are joined by famed Panamanian fixer from our travels to the land great canals; Joel Bolanos.  Joel gives us the run-down on his famed Suzuki Samurai with a Sidekick motor swap, we take delivery of a BMW 1M from Dinan alongside the new Subaru WRX while discussing the car culture in Panama. Thad and Zack spend some quality time with the new Porsche 911 Turbo S, we share some not-so-kind words regarding the dilution of the C7 Z06 and Matt almost drives the new Camaro Z28. 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

23 Apr 20141h 30min

This week Vinny Russo (of Lamborghini USA) and Rob Ferretti (of Gotham Dream cars and Super Speeders) join us to wax poetic on all the usual bullshit while Vinny teaches us to pronounce Huracán .  We touch upon the provenance of McLaren in the world of supercars along with the logistics of maintaining high dollar vehicles.  Zack, Thad and Myself visit Exotics Racing to try out the new 991 Porsche 911 Turbo S, Nissan GTR and Ferrari 458 on their southern California track at AutoClub Speedway.  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

16 Apr 20141h 38min

This week we bring you our perspective on the 2014 SRT10 Viper alongside the Ring Brothers 1971 Pantera.  Thad's Fiesta ST gets another round of upgrades (stage 2) from our friends at Cobb Tuning.  Additionally Zack and Thad recount their experience at Laguna Seca driving a wide variety of cars including the BMW M235i, WRX STi, Volvo XC60, Mercedes E63 AMG, Jeep SRT8 and the new S Class. 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

9 Apr 20141h 32min