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

This week we welcome back Dan Greenawalt of Turn10 Studios to cap off the Forza 5 coverage.  Just a couple of days prior to the XBox One launch Dan walks us through the final build of the game as we take turns playing during the podcast.  Topics CoveredDev CrunchCollaboration with Top GearHiring a creative teamThe overall creative process when developing ForzaThe XBox One launcBreaking Aston MartinsCrazy race built GMC SyclonesDan's M3 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

4 Dec 20131h 43min

This week on The Smokin TireMatt visits the DMVAn Aventador was procured and subsequently driven to Las VegasTaxis escort supercarsNino brings us all delicious snacksMatt's DeLorean is nearly finishedWe discuss our time at SEMAZack is preparing for a cross country drive in an M3What is the best rental car for a west coast vaction?We prepare for a roadtrip to Reno. 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

27 Nov 20131h 17min

Fresh back from SEMA we are joined by Jack Baruth and another gentleman that absolutely is not his brother Bark Maruth.  We talk about the differences in street cars vs. track prepped street cars vs. race cars, driving instruction and cross continent records. In addtion we cover a bit of what we encountered at SEMA along with the experience of driving a Lamborghini Aventador from Los Angeles to Las Vegas for the SEMA show. 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

20 Nov 20131h 24min

This week Mike Musto, Chris Harris, Mike Spinelli and JF Musial of /Drive join us and as usual it's a complete melee. We start off discussing our respective ages soon to follow with admiration for Nino's beard.  Chris Harris gets a taste of Los Angeles by sharing a hotel with bikers and driving through South Central.    We talk about the reorganization of GM and Chrysler, the merits of transverse leafsprings, meanwhile touching upon important cultural figures such as Vanilla Ice, M.C. Hammer, Ice T and of course drunk Hitler. 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

13 Nov 20132h 11min

This week we got some hands-on time with the X-Box One (aka XBone) and Forza Motorsport 5 courtesy of our friens over at Turn 10 Studios.  Additionally we've just returned from the single largest vehicle shoot in /Drive's history.  We touch on the 911 Carrera S, C7 Corvette, Fiesta ST, BMW M5 and many more. 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

6 Nov 20131h 23min

Paul and Todd from Everyday Driver sit down and talk with us about their new documentary 50 Years of the 911.  In addition we cover how cars acquire character as they age, the Tesla Model S, YouTube "rentals", the current drama at Morgan automotive and Matt talks about his time spent with the new Audi RS7.  Normally this is where I attempt to inject some humor but I'm struggling to stay awake, so insert your own damn joke on the line provided _______________________________________ 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 Okt 20131h 55min

This week Vinny Russo of Lamborghini North America joins us along with Mike Musto whom you all probably already know.  We of course talk Lambos, we also discuss Vinny's experience on Bull Run and the Silver State Classic.  In addition to those stories we discuss the balancing fun, entertainment and responsibility and the double standards that automotive journalists are held to.  Oh yeah and Matt contracted Panamanian lung AIDS. 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 Okt 20132h 20min

Thad, Matt, Zack and Tom return from a Tuned shoot in Panama; bringing us all the gift their perspective but also dick and fart jokes.  First up, diesel Ford Rangers are apparently a thing that happens as is incessant honking, highly modified Suzuki Samurais, "casino" hookers, 900HP Evoloutions VIIs, and hurdling behemoths modified to the hilt known as Diablo Rojo buses.  All that and more on yet another episode of what is undeniably the most crass automotive podcast nobody ever asked for, The Smoking 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/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 Okt 20131h 29min