Car Shows and the Free Mercedes

Car Shows and the Free Mercedes

Matt Farah and Zack Klapman attended the reveal of the new, possibly light(er)-weight RTR Mustang; were part of the HUGE turnout for the Type S / Larry Chen car show in Long Beach; Matt talks about the old-yet-free Mercedes he got and what he plans to do with it; Zack describes his week with the Infinite Machine P1 electric scooter; and they answer Patreon questions including:

  • Should I get a sports car even if all the roads are boring?
  • Which auto journalists have changed your opinion on a car?
  • Any plans to review the Honda Passport Trailsport?
  • Should I get dedicated summer tires or a performance all-season?
  • What's a "buy once, keep forever" watch for my dad?
  • Countach vs Countach video with Doug Demuro?
  • Is the BRZ tS worth it over the BRZ Premium?
  • I need a long-distance commuter
  • Is the 981 Boxster/Cayman the best Porsche value?
  • What's your perfect "cigar car"?
  • You are president: what would your limo be?
  • And more!

Recorded October 17, 2025

Show Notes:

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Larry Kosilla, George Notaras

Larry Kosilla, George Notaras

This week we welcome our old friend Larry Kosilla of Ammo Autocare and Drive Clean as well as our new friend George Notaras of Motoman.tv and inside the Motoman studio.  We of course talk detailing, Larry answers a few questions and we celebrate his new status as Bugatti's official detailer. George regales us with stories of hunting down stolen iPhones, German executives and his other gig outside of the automotive world as a standup comedian.2 hours - 46MBYou should also check out Larry's podcast Drive and Protect here on shoutengine. 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

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All Cars go to Heaven 1: Idea

All Cars go to Heaven 1: Idea

This week we sit down and prepare for the an entirely off road trip through Washington state as planned by Thad.  We spend some time digging through Craigslist for beater trucks and discussing plans for the trip.  In addition we have both Matt and Zack's long term impressions of the Volt we discuss it's cousn the Cadillac ELR and Matt tells us about his time with the Mitsubish Evolution 311RS. 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 Aug 20131h 32min

Dave Engelman

Dave Engelman

We invite Dave Engelman @PorscheDave09 into the studio this week to talk all things Porsche.  Dave is the Communications Manager for Porsche North America and is an all around knowledgeable car guy.  This week we cover...The new 911 GT3 (991)The Porsche Macan"Over Revs"PDK and dual clutch transmissions in general.Diesel Technology.The Cayenne4.0 Liter CaymansSinger 911sMagnus Walkerthe Road & Track rebootVW A.G. and where Porsche fits into the mix.The Porsche Experience Center in Carson CaliforniaHow to get a job in the car industry.And of course the Panamera. 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

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Tony Quiroga (Car and Driver)

Tony Quiroga (Car and Driver)

This week Tony Quiroga of Car and Driver joins us (via a 2014 SLS Black) for an episode with frankly too many cars.  We talk about the new Roush Stage 3 Mustang, Zack gets a Volt press car, Chris opines on the 2014 Impala, Matt imparts some consumer advice while maligning the anticlimatic exit of electric cars. In addition we cover gay cowbotys, Connecticut Mobsters, the Top Gear mower, camber tires, The Price is Right, the brand new Maserati Ghibli and last but not least the 2014 european Volkswagen GTi. 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

24 Juli 20131h 48min

Matt D'Andria

Matt D'Andria

This week Matt D'Andria co-host of Carcast and host of GQ's Car Collectors joins us in studio and this one goes for a while. We talk about Jeff Dunham's Batmobile, the Ford GTX1, Tesla Model S, the new Mazda 3, Zack has an interesting story from the Playboy Mansion, Matt buys a Delorean, Bob Ross paintings, Danny Trejo's lowriders, Jay Leno's collection and we discuss Top Gear USA. 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

17 Juli 20132h 1min

Crew Show!

Crew Show!

It's Nino's Birthday, Zack and Thad take a new 370Z roadster for an enthusiastic drive through Northern California, Matt visits Kennebunkport Maine after taking delivery on a brand new Chevy Volt, a new Roush Stage 3 Mustang waits in the driveway, we talk about the Honda CR-Z which should get excellent fuel economy, the C7 Corvette which actually gets good fuel economy, and Zack takes a ride with an old lady in a Lamborghini. 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

10 Juli 20131h 18min

Crew Show!

Crew Show!

This week we talk about LeMans, Matt test drives the Aston Martin Rapide S, Chris checked out the Banks Super-Turbo Freightliner Pikes Peak truck, we discuss idiots crashing McLarens, overly litigious texts, the Viper vs the C7 Vette and of course we pay our respects to Tony Soprano himself the late Mr. James Gandolfini. 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

3 Juli 20131h 33min

Dan Greenawalt (Forza)

Dan Greenawalt (Forza)

This week Dan Greenawalt creative director of Turn 10 Studios joins us to dig into the deep details of Forza 5. We get super in depth about physics modeling, specular lighting and particle effects among other things. We also talk about E3, the XBox One, McLaren P1, McLaren 12c, Porsche 918 and Dan's M3 project. 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

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