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Zack Klapman, Matt Farah · 997 episodes with transcripts

Matt Farah and Zack Klapman sit down with automotive icons, pro drivers, comedians and other friends to discuss automotive industry news, racing, projects and whatever else comes to mind. Watch our car reviews at www.youtube.com/thesmokingtire Follow us!

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Unlikely Tow Vehicle; Kona Review; McLaren's Money Problems

October 8, 2026

Matt Farah (0:00)

What up, everybody? Welcome to The Smoking Tire Podcast. Today's episode is brought to you by Avantz. Avantz is a special club that helps enthusiasts save money and enjoy their passion even more. Because members get sweet discounts on the things they'd buy anyway, and a nice quarterly print magazine, not to mention…

All right, folks, on this episode of the podcast, Zack and I review the incredibly exciting Hyundai Kona. Oh yes, the Kona. Also, contemplating a Bentley as a tow vehicle. Yeah, you heard me right. McLaren's are going 0% on the Artura, and after 72 days, I'm getting my Taycan back. It's The Smoking Tire podcast…

Zack Klapman (1:30)

Good morning.

Matt Farah (1:30)

I'm a little stressed out. I thought, because I'm here in Los Angeles for like two and a half weeks, that I'd have time to like chill a little bit. You know? No.

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