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The Hyundai Genesis Coupe V6 and the Creepy French Chef

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 16:25:32 EDT

The Smoking Tire's Matt Farah meets a weird French Chef who takes him on a road trip to Santa Barbara in the Hyundai Genesis Coupe to find fresh ingredients and wine for a meal. Then things start getting strange. Don't play with knives in a moving car, kids.

Formula Rally-X and The Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart Sportback

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 13:48:47 EST

The Smoking Tire enters the Ralliart Sportback in the newest form of dirt competition: Formula Rally Cross. Will Dan the Intern, Matt, or Tom be fastest around the 1.5 mile dirt track? Watch and see....

What Really Happens at a NASCAR Race

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 11:00:00 EST

The Smoking Tire goes to Las Vegas for the Shelby American 400, and just like everyone else in the infield, Matt gets seriously drunk.

CRS Rally School and Mistubishi Lancer Comparison Test

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 15:54:08 EST

The Smoking Tire attends the California Rally Series' School in Ridgecrest, CA, to learn how to compete in Rally America and California Rally Series Events (hint, hint). While there, we take the opportunity to find out if the Lancer Ralliart is worth the extra money over the Lancer GTS by flogging them in the dirt.

Supercar Showdown: Lambo Balboni vs. TT Ford GT vs. Supercharged R8

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 14:08:20 EST

The Smoking Tire heads out to Spring Mountain Motorsports Ranch in a 370Z Roadster to find out which car can attain the highest speed on Spring Mountain's 2.7 mile road course. Can Matt Farah, driving a Lamborghini LP550-2, outgun a Twin Turbo Ford GT and a Supercharged Audi R8? We will see.

Tuned Evo X Track Test

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 16:33:43 EST

The Smoking Tire heads out to Willow Springs International Raceway to test a friend's Mitsubishi Evo X, tuned by Road Race Engineering. Is the Evo quick enough to keep up with a Porsche 996 Cup Car? We'll see.....

2010 Honda Civic Si HFP Review

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 15:34:00 EST

The Smoking Tire relives our old high school days by driving around LA, picking up our buddies, and going Go-Karting at Adams Motorsports Park. Is the Civic fun enough to satisfy Matt's taste for sporting cars, while practical enough to haul around his friends and gear?

Corvette vs. Nissan Versa: Practicality Challenge

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 17:13:12 EST

Matt always buys impractical cars and tries to justify them as practical, even though they are far from it. Dan makes him put his money where his mouth is by holding a practicality challenge against the most practical car in the US: a base Nissan Versa.

Garage419 on the 2009 BullRun Rally.

Sun, 12 Jul 2009 01:50:34 EDT

Garage419 teams up with Black Magic to go on the 2009 BullRun Rally. From New York City to Austin Texas in a new 2010 Ford SVT Raptor. View all of the episodes at youtube.com/teamblackmagic. For updates, follow the even on twitter (@Team Black Magic).

2010 Ford Shelby GT500 First Drive - Garage419

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 23:25:57 EDT

Garage419's season finale brings the team to Sonoma California to drive the new toy from the boys at Ford SVT, the Shelby GT500.

General Motors: The Good & Bad - Garage419

Tue, 28 Apr 2009 12:23:19 EDT

Leo Partente and host Matt Farah walk the show floor of the NY Auto Show to discuss what cars they think should fall into the good and bad categories of General Motors.

The Pacific Coast Highway in a BMW 335i Convertible - Garage419

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 11:30:00 EDT

Garage419 drives the new BMW 335i Convertible on one of the best roads in the world, the Pacific Coast Highway. Host Matt Farah explores the legendary road for the first time in his life in a car that seems to be built specifically for occasion.

2009 New York International Auto Show - Garage419

Tue, 21 Apr 2009 16:05:33 EDT

Matt Farah joins Vinny Russo at the 2009 New York International Auto Show. The two tour the show floor to see the good, the bad, and even the unexpected. Also, Matt announces his next car purchase. Find out what it is on today's Garage419.

PPI Audi R8 Razor at BBI Autosport - Garage419

Thu, 16 Apr 2009 12:51:46 EDT

Garage419 goes on the road again, back to California. This time, Matt stops by BBI Autosport in Huntington Beach. While there, Matt gets a tour of BBI's facility which includes an impressive line-up of tuned Porsches, a heavily modified CLK Black Series, and an Audi R8 with PPI performance parts. - Garage419

The State of Formula One - Garage419

Tue, 14 Apr 2009 00:17:10 EDT

Matt Farah is joined by Leo Parente at Grand Prix New York to discuss the state of Formula One in the opening rounds of the 2009 Season. - Garage419

Ford F-150 Pickup Truck Race at Buttonwillow - Garage419

Thu, 09 Apr 2009 13:44:10 EDT

Showing up at a GTR track day with no GTR can be very boring, unless the track officials let you run your truck. It's a serious race with ten large on the line....

Nissan GT-R vs Nissan 370z - Garage419

Tue, 07 Apr 2009 11:30:04 EDT

Nissan now has two very capable, yet very different sports-cars on the market. Which one stands to be the better overall performance car that lives up to Nissan's standards? The 370Z or GT-R? John Naderi from Streetfire.net joins Matt Farah on the show to find out. - Garage419

BMW 750Li: The Ultimate Tech Massage

Thu, 02 Apr 2009 22:44:21 EDT

Is the new BMW 750Li an economy car? It is if you compare it to a Maybach. Watch as host Matt Farah uncovers the entire range of options on a fully loaded 2009 BMW 750Li, and gets a massage. - Garage419

The Nissan GT-R and Affordable Sports Cars - Garage419

Tue, 31 Mar 2009 15:36:44 EDT

Matt Farah answers your questions from the Nissan GT-R Track Day at Button Willow Raceway. This is Garage419.

Planes Trains and Automobiles: An Epic Race From New York to Washington D.C. - Garage419

Thu, 26 Mar 2009 13:38:16 EDT

What's the fastest way to get from New York City to Washington D.C.? In an homage to BBC TV show TopGear, Garage 419 embarks on an epic journey, racing a Dodge Challenger SRT-8 (on a single tank of gas) against an airline shuttle and Amtrak rail. Progress is tracked by Google's new GPS social networking tool, Google Latitude. Find out more at www.google.com/latitude.

Audi R15 Win at Sebring and the Future of Factory Performance Divisions - Garage419

Tue, 24 Mar 2009 02:00:00 EDT

Leo Parente joins Matt Farah this week in the Garage419 studio to recap the 2009 12 Hours of Sebring as well as the future of factory-backed performance divisions of the major car manufacturers. - Garage419

Truth in 24: The Back Story - Garage419

Thu, 19 Mar 2009 12:17:31 EDT

Truth in 24 chronicles the Audi Sport racing teams as they attempt a record fifth consecutive win at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 2008. Host Matt Farah visits NFL Films for the inside story of the triumphs and hazards of producing a feature film at the world's most important endurance race, from the crew responsible for the production. Truth in 24 makes its coast-to-coast premiere at 8 p.m. EDT Friday March 20th on ESPN.

Ice Racing with the 2009 Audi R8 - Garage419

Thu, 12 Mar 2009 12:39:37 EDT

Matt Farah takes a 2009 Audi R8 up to the Lake George Ice Races. After taking the R8 out on the empty ice track, Matt speaks with Claude Hutchings, the organizer of the event and founder of IceRace.com. Matt then takes the R8 on some mountain back roads for a review. - Garage419

Mustang Drifts Japan, Vaughn Gittin Jr. - Garage419

Tue, 10 Mar 2009 11:36:34 EDT

World drift champion Vaughn Gittin Jr. joins host Matt Farah via Skype from Japan, where he's been fulfilling his dream to drift the famous touge mountain roads and Bihoku circuit in a modified 2010 Ford Mustang GT. - Garage419

Lost in a Lotus Exige S240 - Garage419

Thu, 05 Mar 2009 11:12:25 EST

What happens when you get lost on New Jersey back roads with a Lotus Exige S240? Well, Matt Farah finds out when Producer J.F. Musial leaves him at the side of a river in the middle of the day. Matt needs to find his way back to New York City in only a few hours. Follow Matt on his adventure across the state in a street legal, race prepped sports-car. - Garage419

Cut-Rate Supercars You Didn't Know You Could Afford - Garage419

Tue, 03 Mar 2009 12:10:02 EST

With the global economic downturn taking a toll on everyone's pockets, now is the perfect opportunity to go out and buy exotics for cheap. Matt Farah brings Mike Spinelli on the show to go over what cars you can buy for cheap at every price level below $50,000. - Garage419

Ferrari Dino Competizione

Thu, 26 Feb 2009 11:11:38 EST

Matt Farah goes to Palm Beach for Supercar Weekend where he speaks to Jim Glickenhaus about his newly purchased 1-of-1 1967 Ferrari Dino Competizione Prototype. Part 2 of 2 - Garage419

Loan or Bailout: Detroit Strikes Back - Garage419

Tue, 24 Feb 2009 11:08:23 EST

Garage419's first round table debate. Wes Siler, Mike Spinelli and Leo Parente join Matt Farah to discuss the state of General Motors and Chrysler after their recent viability plans were submitted to congress. - Garage419

Supercar Weekend from Palm Beach, Part 1 - Garage419

Thu, 19 Feb 2009 12:00:41 EST

Matt Farah goes to Palm Beach for Supercar Weekend where he explores the good and bad examples of supercars the world has the offer. At the end of the episode, Matt also gets to meet the Ford GT owner who is hoping to crack 300mph at this year's Texas Mile. Part 1 of 2 - Garage419

The State of Racing: F1, NASCAR, ALMS, Grand-Am - Garage419

Tue, 17 Feb 2009 12:15:45 EST

Leo Parente and Matt Farah return to the Classic Car Club in lower Manhattan to discuss the state of the racing world including Formula 1, NASCAR, ALMS, and Grand-Am. There's no doubt that the global economic downturn is taking a toll on the automotive manufacturers, but what about the the racing world? - Garage419

Cavallino Classic Track Day in Palm Beach - Garage419

Thu, 12 Feb 2009 12:57:45 EST

Another day, another track. Garage419 heads back down to Palm Beach this year to check out the Cavallino Classic Track Days at Palm Beach International Raceway. Watch as Matt sits down with Benny Caiola next to his track-beaten FXX to discuss his experiences with modern Italian cars and follow Matt around the track as he finds millions worth of Italian hardware. - Garage419

Top 5 Used Exotics, After Market Parts Ban, Future of Viper - Garage419

Tue, 10 Feb 2009 11:54:52 EST

Mike Musto joins Garage419's Matt Farah at the Classic Car Club in New York City. On today's show the two discuss the proposed ban of after market parts in Oregon, the future of the Dodge Viper, and the top five used exotic deals of the week. - Garage419

Bangle Quits! January Sales Down, Stocks for Classics - Garage419

Thu, 05 Feb 2009 13:06:08 EST

Matt Farah heads over to Gotham Dream cars to meet up with Noah Lehmann-Haupt to discuss Chris Bangle's departure from BMW, January automotive sales, and how one car collector is selling his cars in exchange for the big-three stock.

Audi A6 3.0Transporter - Garage419

Tue, 03 Feb 2009 14:18:06 EST

We test the Transporters car of choice, the Audi A6 3.0T, while we transport or own dangerous cargo in a car review that ends in love, death and butter. -Garage419

Bear Attack with the Escalade Hybrid - Garage419

Thu, 29 Jan 2009 16:39:30 EST

We venture with Alex roy in a Escalade Hybrid through the hills of New Jersey to go bear shopping. Yes, bear shopping. -Garage419

The Electric Vehicle Revolution (Joke) - Garage419

Tue, 27 Jan 2009 17:58:48 EST

Matt Farah and Wes Siler of Jalopnik.com discuss the nonsense that is the EV car revolution, the nonsense that is Chrysler, Obama's exhaust fumes, and the mystery of the Stig. -Garage419

Smart Car ~vs~ Go-Kart - Garage419

Thu, 22 Jan 2009 13:03:42 EST

Matt Farah takes the prototype Bosch Diesel Smart Car to the GPNY Go-kart track. The long debate of Smart Car ~vs~ Go-Kart is settled once and for all. -Garage419

Henrik Fisker on the Future of Fisker Automotive -Garage419

Tue, 20 Jan 2009 16:10:05 EST

Leo Parente talks with Henrik Fisker at the NAIAS to discuss the Karma, Karma Sunset and future things to come from Fisker Automotive. -Garage419

Clam Chowder in the VW Passat CC - Garage419

Thu, 15 Jan 2009 11:00:00 EST

The producers of Garage419 got tired of Matt Farah's shenanigans. In response, Matt is sent on a day long road-trip to Boston in the Volkswagen Passat CC to pick up clam chowder. To make matters worse, Matt is joined by a German tourist who speaks no english and is strangely obsessed with the interior features of the V-Dub. - Garage419

Muscle Amongst the Green at the NAIAS. Shelby/XFR/SLR - Garage419

Tue, 13 Jan 2009 19:56:53 EST

We send The suit, Leo Parente, down to Detroit to see if there's any real horsepower amongst all the hybrids and electric vehicles at the North American Internation Auto Show. He comes up big. -Garage419

Rallycross with Dave Mirra, Nissan Maxima Review - Garage419

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 12:04:16 EST

Garage419 goes to Monticello Motor Club in the new 2009 Nissan Maxima. At the track, Matt Farah gets a ride in with Dave Mirra in his Subaru Rally car around the snow covered track. Following that, Matt gives his review of the new Maxima on beautiful snow covered back roads. - Garage419

Preview of the North American International Auto Show - Garage419

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 16:25:49 EST

Matt Farah and Leo Parente debate the cars that are known to be coming to the NAIAS this year in Detroit. -Garage419

Year in Review... Directors Cut - Garage419

Thu, 01 Jan 2009 18:50:14 EST

Matt Farah, JF, Mike Spinelli, and Gene Sanchez discuss the best times and lost footage of 2008. -Garage419

Biggest Car Stories of 2008 - Garage419

Tue, 30 Dec 2008 15:07:24 EST

Matt Farah and Mike Spinelli discuss the 5 biggest and most influential car stories of 2008. -Garage419

A Christmas of Really Really Really Cool Cars - Garage419

Thu, 25 Dec 2008 13:16:04 EST

A quick look back at some of the best rides of Garage419 in 2008. -Garage419

What the Car Czar must do! - Garage419

Tue, 23 Dec 2008 16:01:20 EST

Matt Farah gives us his top ten ideas on what he will do when he's crowned car czar. Leo breaks the news to Farah that he will in fact not be car czar and gives his opinions on Matt's ideas. -Garage419

NOS Rental Vette vs Nissan GT-R - Garage419

Thu, 18 Dec 2008 13:46:03 EST

Gene bets Matt he can beat a 2008 Nissan GT-R on the drag strip for only $500. Matt is skeptical until he sees what lunacy Gene has cooked up. On location in San Diego, CA. -Garage419

Classic Cars and the 700hp GT-R. -Garage419

Tue, 16 Dec 2008 14:36:22 EST

Matt Farah stops by the Classic Car Club of Manhattan to discuss classic cars, the state of the car industry and the Hennessey tuned GT-R. -Garage419

Petersen Automotive Museum Tour - Garage419

Thu, 11 Dec 2008 23:21:41 EST

We head to LA to visit the Petersen Automotive museum in search of the most outrageous cars from the streets to the movies. -Garage419

Big Three Bailout or Carpocalypse - Garage419

Tue, 09 Dec 2008 15:09:01 EST

Matt Farah and Ray Wert of Jalopnik discuss the current details of the bailout of the big three. Ray also gives grades to Ford, GM, and Chrysler. -Garage419

New York Rally Meets Volvo C30 - Garage419

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 13:46:01 EST

Garage 419 goes to the International Rally New York and brings back some of the best rally porn imaginable. Also, Matt finds out whether or not the 2009 Volvo C30 R package is truly a hot hatch.

Nissan GT-R Spec V - Garage419

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 19:05:25 EST

Matt Farah and Mike Spinelli discuss GM's recent "fix" for their jet-setting image, Ford's move to sell Volvo, The Nissan GT-R Spec V and the Lotus Evora celebrity buyers list. -Garage419

LA Auto Show Review - Garage419 Style

Thu, 27 Nov 2008 17:31:48 EST

Matt Farah gives us a walk around this year's LA auto show. -Garage419

Exotics at the LA Auto Show with Lieberman and Farah - Garage419

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 18:31:46 EST

Matt Farah and Jonny Lieberman walk the halls of the LA autoshow to bring you the best of the best. Everything from the new Spyker Aileron and Rolls Royce Phantom Drophead to the LP560-4 and Ferrari California Spider. -Garage419

Journey of the 2010 Mustang Reveal - Garage419

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 17:23:53 EST

We head to Barker hanger at the Santa Monica airport to learn what it takes to put on a reveal as epic as the reveal of the 2010 Mustang. -Garage419

GM. If it Stays there Will Be Trouble - Garage419

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 11:43:03 EST

If it goes there will be double. Matt Farah and Leo Parente discuss the finer points of the past, present, and future of the GM crisis. -Garage419

How to Get Your Racing License - Garage419

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 16:54:11 EST

Matt Farah heads to Skip Barber at LimeRock to try and finally get his racing license. Enjoy the third part in our series of starter sports cars to full on race car driving. -Garage419

Two for One Dodge Avengers and a Ferrari Spider- Garage419

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 12:51:48 EST

Matt Farah and Lawrence Ulrich of The New York Times discuss the slow death of the American auto industry, Two for One Dodge Avengers, the Ferrari Scuderia Spider and speed cameras in the USA. -Garage419

The New Porsche 911 with PDK - Garage419

Thu, 06 Nov 2008 09:35:24 EST

Garage419 takes a trip to Salt Lake City to test drive the new Porsche 997 Type II with the PDK transmission. While in Utah, Emil Rensing takes the new 911 to Miller Motorsports Park to see how well the new dual clutch transmission handles track abuse. After that, David Murry takes us on a hot lap around the 4.4 mile road course to push the new 997 and PDK transmission to the limit. - Garage419

Hamilton Wins on Last Lap, Supercars on Isle 9 - Garage419

Tue, 04 Nov 2008 16:35:06 EST

Matt Farah and Wes Siler of Jalopnik and Hell for Leather discuss the death of the full size GM truck, the Ducati Streetfighter, the war of Marines and motorcycles, Sam's Club supercars, and Hamilton taking the F1 championship. -Garage419

The 2008 G419 Invitational - Part 2 of 2

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 19:30:30 EDT

The challenge between some of the best drivers in the country against viewers of Garage419, all in the name of charity. A one-hour endurance karting event held at Grand Prix New York, the country's newest and most advanced indoor karting facility. Part 2 of 2. Garage419

The 2008 G419 Invitational - Part 1 of 2

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 19:29:00 EDT

First Track Day - Garage419

Thu, 23 Oct 2008 12:48:21 EDT

What does it take to get on the track for the first time? That's the question fans have been asking us for months. G419's producer Craig Lieberman heads to Speed Ventures at Auto Club Speedway to gives us the run down of how novice drivers can get on the track. - Garage419

Ferrari coming to a Walmart near you! - Garage419

Tue, 21 Oct 2008 17:13:36 EDT

Matt Farah and Noah Lehmann-Haupt of Gotham Dream Cars discuss how standardization will take down F1 racing, how the economy will effect the price of exotic cars, and why is a dealer giving away shares of GM stock with every new vehicle purchase. -Garage419

The Right First Sports Car - Garage419

Thu, 16 Oct 2008 14:53:30 EDT

Just got your license and want to get into racing? In part one of this three part series Matt Farah takes you for a ride at Pocono Raceway. You don't need 500hp to have fun at the track and the Mazda Speed3 and Chevy Cobalt SS are proof. -Garage419

GT-R : Epic Fail - Garage419

Tue, 14 Oct 2008 16:32:17 EDT

Matt Farah and Leo Parente discuss the potential mergers between GM, Ford, and Chrysler; James Bond sells his DBS boat, Drinking on mopeds, and the failure of the GT-R warranty department. -Garage419

Shelby Terlingua Mustang Review- Part 3- Garage419

Thu, 09 Oct 2008 11:17:13 EDT

Matt Farah gives you his review of Shelby's new Terlingua Mustang. Shelby took the muscle out of the Mustang but thanks to a few special mods made an all out sports car. Yes, tires will be burned. -Garage419

Credit Crisis, Meet Lamborghini Estoque - Garage419

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 15:47:08 EDT

Matt Farah and Alex Roy discuss Lamborghini's entry into the 4door market, The Citroen GT hypercar, the upcoming Nissan 370Z, and how the credit crunch will effect all of these. -Garage419

Terlingua Texas and the Shelby Terlingua Mustang - Part 1- Garage419

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 16:16:14 EDT

Matt Farah and Garage419 hit the road for a trip from Detroit, Michigan to Terlingua, Texas and interview Shelby Automotive President, Amy Boylan and Vice President of Operations, Gary Patterson.

Cadillac CTS-V Better than Corvette ZR1? - Garage419

Thu, 25 Sep 2008 18:50:03 EDT

We take the new Cadillac CTS-V to the Monticello Motorclub in New York to put it through its paces with Nürburgring record holder and Cadillac engineer, John Heinricy. -Garage419

A New Lamborghini, a Stolen Ferrari, and the Chevrolet Volt - Garage419

Tue, 23 Sep 2008 17:53:56 EDT

Matt Farah and Mr. Angry discuss Lamborghini's new car, the real story of the stolen Ferrari, and everything you need to know about the Chevrolet Volt. -Garage419

Time to Invest in CRX's and GTI's? -Garage419

Thu, 18 Sep 2008 18:09:21 EDT

We interview David Kinney, author of Cars That Matter, at this years Bonham & Butterfields auction during Pebble Beach. Could the next hot ticket items be the Honda CRX and Volkswagen GTI? -Garage419

You Asked for It - Garage419

Tue, 16 Sep 2008 10:47:35 EDT

Garage419 heads to Pocono Raceway for the International Motoring Press Association (IMPA) Test Days, where we pose your questions to reps from BMW, Nissan and Chrysler. Host Matt Farah gets expert reactions from Dave Champion of Consumer Reports and New York Times car reviewer Lawrence Ulrich. - Garage419

Mercedes GL320 Bluetec: The New Age of Diesel - Garage419

Thu, 11 Sep 2008 11:11:11 EDT

Matt Farah gets behind the wheel of the new Mercedes GL320 Bluetec. Comparing the new diesel technology to old, Matt takes a 1979 Mercedes 240D for a drive to show just how far Diesel technology has come in 30 years. Is Bluetec the future of diesel? What has changed in 30 years? - Garage419

Ladies love the Magnaflow - Garage419

Tue, 09 Sep 2008 17:39:05 EDT

Matt Farah and Leo Parente discuss the Saturn Astra, the future of Chrysler, the coming Escalade crossover, Volt's battle with the EPA, and how increased exhaust flow may lead to increased love life. -Garage419

Goodyear Rubber. Eagle GT ~vs~ The Blimp - Garage419

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 18:10:39 EDT

In this episode we head to Akron Ohio to test out some Goodyear rubber. The Eagle GT, Goodyear's new high performance all season tires and the blimp. That's right. The Goodyear blimp. -Garage419

Next McLaren Supercar built by Mini Designer? - Garage419

Tue, 02 Sep 2008 15:12:51 EDT

Matt Farah and Mike Spinelli discuss how the Viper ACR crushed the Corvette ZR1 at the Ring, how that's still not enough to make Viper important, the designer of the new McLaren supercar, the death of the E92 M3 CLS and what would you ask Bob Lutz? -Garage419

Corvette Gets Better Gas Mileage than Prius? - Garage419

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 15:16:15 EDT

Matt Farah and Mike Spinelli pit a C5 Corvette against a new Toyota Prius in the ultimate gas mileage showdown. -Garage419

Best or Worst of Times for Automobiles - Garage419

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 14:41:53 EDT

Matt Farah and Leo Parente debate whether this is truly the golden age for automobile companies and drivers or if this is the end of driving enjoyment forever. -Garage419

The Story of the Pininfarina Hyperion - Garage419

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 16:54:28 EDT

We hear the full story from idea to production of the Pininfarina Hyperion. We interview the car's owner, Roland Hall, along with Paolo Garella, Lowie Vermeersch, and Jason Castriota of Pininfarina at this year's Pebble Beach show. -Garage419

Pebble Beach '08 in 4 minutes - Garage419

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 20:11:14 EDT

Garage419's review of Pebble Beach weekend. The lawn at the 18th hole, the Monterey Historic races and Concorso Italiano. -Garage419

Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance - Garage419

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 11:35:50 EDT

The Garage419 crew finally makes it to Pebble Beach where they find some of the most prestigious and rare cars ever built. Matt Farah takes a walk around the 18th hole at Pebble to look at historic vehicles responsible for shaping today's automotive industry. - Garage419

Laguna Seca - Shut up and Drive

Sun, 17 Aug 2008 05:30:16 EDT

Matt silences his normal jibber jabber so that we can watch some heated racing. Enjoy the sights and sounds of some classic race cars at Leguna Seca.

Concorso Italiano

Sat, 16 Aug 2008 11:25:30 EDT

Garage419 takes a trip to Marina Airport in Monterey California to check out one of the largest gatherings of Ferraris, Lamborghinis, Alfa Romeos, Fiats, and Panteras in the world. Follow Matt Farah as he explores the show and finds the best and worst examples of Italian design and engineering. - Garage419

Garage419 Goes to Pebble

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 10:04:59 EDT

Matt Farah and the Garage419 crew head to Monterey California to check out all the automotive festivities happening this weekend. Follow Matt and the crew as they travel to Pebble Beach, the Monterey Historics, and Concorso Italiano. - Garage419

Behind the Scenes: Fast and the Furious - Garage419

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 10:55:45 EDT

Craig Lieberman joins Matt Farah on Garage419 to discuss what happens behind the scenes while shooting Fast and the Furious. Craig goes into the technical details of how the cars performed their stunts in the movie and what we should expect from the 2009 release of Fast and the Furious 4. - Garage419

Stick vs Automatic, NiteFite on Garage419

Sat, 09 Aug 2008 11:00:00 EDT

Stick vs Automatic. Which is better? Garage419 and NiteFite.com wants to hear what you have to say. Garage419.com

iPhone Dynolicious Software More Accurate than G-Tech? - Garage419

Thu, 07 Aug 2008 14:16:08 EDT

The Garage419 crew heads up to Englishtown Raceway with the iPhone's Dynolicious software, a G-Tech Pro, and a recent dyno graph to finally see who's the king handheld performance monitoring tool. Can a $12.99 iPhone application really best the standard? -Garage419

Can the New Car Smell Kill You? Yes! - Garage419

Tue, 05 Aug 2008 14:39:48 EDT

Matt Farah and Mike Spinelli talk about which cars have the deadliest new car smell and the best resale value. Should Cadillac use smaller engines in their cars, Mercedes SLC Supercar and the Porsche RS Spyder. -Garage419

Full Carbon Fiber Ford GT? Ford SVT Headquarters Tour - Garage419

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 16:10:26 EDT

Jamal Hameedi takes Garage419 on a tour of the SVT headquarters in Dearborn Michigan. We take a look at Cobra R's over the years, the GT500KR, a hanging Ford GT as well as an all carbon fiber Ford GT and of course all the engines casually laying around the facility. -Garage419

New Camaro and Porsche, Buy 1 Get 1 Free Cars.Farah ~vs~ Parente

Tue, 29 Jul 2008 12:09:37 EDT

Matt Farah and Leo Parente discuss the new Camaro, the buy 1 get 1 free cars, the Porsche Panamera, and brand name value. -Garage419

Audi Technology from Race to Production - Garage419

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 10:59:44 EDT

Matt Farah takes a new Audi A5 for a drive up to Lime Rock. There, he sits down with Audi PR Manager Christian Bokich and discusses racing technology making its way down to production vehicles. - Garage419

Farah & Johnson - Lotus Eagle, NOPI problems, Ferrari Hybrid, Supercar Fuel Economy - Garage419

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 13:33:15 EDT

Davey G. Johnson makes an appearance in 419's garage, this week to debate Farah on the new Lotus Eagle, the announcement of Ferrari hybrid technology, supercar fuel economy and the problems NOPI is facing. - Garage419

Ford GT Designer, Camilo Pardo - Garage419

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 18:07:45 EDT

Detroit. 3am. Camilo Pardo's loft. Camilo was the designer of the Ford GT. We take a tour of his home, his work, and his masterpiece. -Garage419

Every man's hero, Jimmy Justice - Garage419

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 14:13:00 EDT

Matt Farah interviews Jimmy Justice. Jimmy Justice is a crime fighter like no other. Protecting these streets of New York from corrupt traffic cops. -Garage419

Greenwich Concours d ' Elegance - Garage419

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 17:28:02 EDT

Matt Farah heads to his home town of Greenwich CT to check out one of the most spectacular car events of the year, the Greenwich Concours d ' Elegance. - Garage419

Farah and Parente Discuss Muscle Cars and American Economy Cars - Garage419

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 16:55:13 EDT

Farah and Leo Parente discuss the Muscle Car naming problem, why American economy cars are boring, and how to make a great V6 muscle car. -Garage419

Formula Drift with Samuel Hubinette and Tanner Foust - Garage419

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 17:55:16 EDT

We head to Englishtown New Jersey to check out Formula Drift. Watch US Top Gear's Tanner Foust ripping up the tires along with a ride along with Samuel Hubinette in his 750rwhp Dodge Viper.-Garage419

Spinelli & Farah debate Top Gear US Hosts, Used Lamborghinis, The Ring Benchmark, and Gas Prices - Garage419

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 10:56:52 EDT

Mike Spinelli joins Matt Farah in the Garage to discuss the final US Top Gears hosts, Lamborghini's new Certified Pre Owned program, how the Ring is the new standard of benchmarks, the side effects of high gas prices in the states, and whether or not the Audi TT-RS is badass or not. -Garage419

Off the Track at Lime Rock Park - Garage419

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 11:06:22 EDT

Matt Farah goes behind the scenes with Grand Am drivers at Lime Rock Park and finds out one thing American cars do better than anyone else. - Garage419

CHP Kills Kids Debate - Garage419

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 19:20:39 EDT

Mike Spinelli and Matt Farah discuss The California Highways Patrol's questionable practices on getting kids not to drink and drive, the new Acura NSX, Top Gear US's final host, how the ZR1 crushed the GTR's time at the Ring and Hamilton's McLaren F1 LM Raffle. -Garage419

Jay Leno: The Original Steam Punk - Garage419

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 16:39:10 EDT

Jay Leno shows Garage 419 his love for the Model T, steam… and why he thinks it's one of the best power sources ever put to work. -Garage419

Matt Farah ~vs~ Ray Wert - Garage419

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 18:23:40 EDT

Ray Wert of Jalopnik.com visits the Garage419 studios to discuss the downfall of the American auto industry, this weeks' new Pagani Zonda, branded consumer products, the death of a TVR great and Death Race. -Garage419

California Porsche Festival of Speed, Part 2 -Garage419

Thu, 05 Jun 2008 17:54:48 EDT

Matt Farah takes the Garage419 997 GT3 on the track and hits the pits at the Porsche California Festival of Speed. -Garage419

Farah ~vs~ Mundy at GPNY - Garage419

Tue, 03 Jun 2008 19:28:04 EDT

Matt Farah and Nat Mundy discuss BMW's new iDrive, GPNY, Buying Gas out of Country, the new G series Mercedes and spyshots of the hot new Jag.-Garage419

California Porsche Festival of Speed, Part 1 -Garage419

Thu, 29 May 2008 12:00:00 EDT

Matt Farah and Jennifer Nicole take a trip out to Fontana California to see what this Porsche Festival of Speed thing is all about. -Garage419

Man Car Love & Swiss Rally Arrests with Alex Roy and Matt Farah - Garage419

Tue, 27 May 2008 16:48:30 EDT

Today Matt Farah and Alex Roy discuss the new trend of "loving" your car, alternate powered luxury cars, push to pass in Formula 1, recent rally arrests in Sweden and the new Porsche models on the way. -Garage419

Cayenne GTS Test Drive - Garage419

Thu, 22 May 2008 16:53:16 EDT

Matt Farah takes the new 6-speed Cayenne GTS for a spin at the Porsche Festival of Speed. -Garage419

Ferrari California, CTS-V Record, Audi R8 V10, McLaren P11, and 9FF GT9...DEBATE! - Garage419

Tue, 20 May 2008 17:22:53 EDT

Matt Farah and Mike Spinelli discuss the Ferrari California, The V10 that's about to fall into the R8, McLaren and Mercedes new supercars, the 9FF GT9, and the record holding Cadillac CTS-V. -Garage419

Ford GT500KR Test Drive - Part II - Garage419

Fri, 16 May 2008 12:28:57 EDT

Matt Farah takes a ride in the new GT500KR around Utah's famous Miller Motorsports Park. Does the supercharged Mustang live up to its name of King of the Road? Can this car keep up with all the hype? Watch and find out.

BMW/MINI Art Car - Garage419 Style.

Tue, 13 May 2008 14:12:58 EDT

Garage419 host Matt Farah sends out his Cooper S to make a Mini rendition of a BMW art car. With the help of Tristan Eaton this Mini will have Andy Warhol rolling over in his grave. Garage419.com

Ford GT500KR Test Drive - Part I - Garage419

Thu, 08 May 2008 18:58:47 EDT

We stomp on the new 540hp Ford GT500 King of the Road through the hills of Utah. Can this car keep up with all the hype? Watch and find out.

Exotic Car Tuning. What's the deal with that anyway? - Garage419

Tue, 06 May 2008 14:15:58 EDT

Jeff Cadavid of Kahn design and Matt Farah discuss the business of tuning exotic cars. When did it all start? Where is it all going? Watch and find out. -Garage419

Miller Motorsports Park Museum Tour- Garage419

Thu, 01 May 2008 17:54:22 EDT

While testing the GT500KR at Miller Motorsports Park we decided to see what was going on in the big building that said Museum. Well worth giving the Shelby's a rest for a few minutes. Take a look with us at the most important cars in the history of American motorsports.

Farah at Gotham - Debating the Saleen S7, Chinese Cars, Fuel Prices, and the Keating Supercar - Garage419.com

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 10:37:12 EDT

Matt Farah takes a trip over to Gotham Dream Cars to debate with Rob and Noah the new bread of vehicles from China. Also in this week's debate: What's the deal with the Saleen S7, what can we expect the fall out to be from higher fuel prices, and why is that "supercar" made out of wood? All this week on Garage419.

EVO X or New STi - Part 2 - Garage419

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 09:36:36 EDT

Matt Farah puts the new EVO X and New STi on the Dyno at Auto Masters AMR in Maroneck NY. After a few dyno pulls, tuning questions are answered and we finally get an idea of what makes the two cars such completely different beasts. - Garage419.com

Spinelli & Farah debate the Fiat 500, Lexus LF-A, Audi S5 Production Halt, and Strippers Stealing Cars - Garage419

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 10:21:09 EDT

Matt Farah and Mike Spinelli head back to the studio to discuss what the deal is with the Lexus LF-A and the Tesla lawsuit. Also in this week's debate: Why is Audi canceling orders on the A5 and S5, is the Fiat500 right for the American market, and how does a stripper get away with stealing exotic cars?

EVO X or New STi? Let the Tuners Decide - Garage419

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 16:57:35 EDT

Matt Farah in his 4mpg Cobra and Gene Sanchez in his 40mpg Mini head to Auto Masters AMR of Mamaroneck NY to find out which is the best of the new generation of tubro street monsters, the STi or the EVO X. The best on looks, interior, power, handling, and of course tuning. -Garage419.com

Farah and Spinelli talk about the GT-R Spec-V, the Ford Raptor, and of course Flip A Bitch - Garage419

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 11:58:12 EDT

Mike Spinelli and Matt Farah discuss the Nissan GT-R Spec-V's performance as compared to the upcoming ZR1, the new SVT Raptor, the CLK Shooting Brake, Volkswagen law, and of course the new rage of Flip A Bitch. Garage419.com

Aston Garret Carrera interview- Garage419

Thu, 10 Apr 2008 15:42:03 EDT

Garage419 heads to the California speedway and talks with Bruce Lafco about the new Aston Garret Carrera. Not interested in that kind of thing? Watch the end. Garage419.com

Farah and Mr. Angry debate the Nissan GTR, the 135i, and Max Mosley - Garage419

Tue, 08 Apr 2008 11:02:40 EDT

Today on Garage419 Matt Farah and Mr.Angry debate the greatness of the Nissan GTR, the importance of a tii for the 1 series, trees that grow oil, Carroll Shelby's unique lawsuit and everyone's favorite Nazi, Max Mosely.

The 800hp Iconic GTR - Garage419

Thu, 03 Apr 2008 16:52:46 EDT

Garage419 visits HRE Motor Cars in Freeport NY to take a look at the new Iconic GTR. In case you aren't familiar, the Iconic GTR is a 2200lb, 200+ mph, 800hp naturally aspirated modern day Cobra. The car is an incredible accomplishment but at $595,000 is it worth it? Watch and find out.

Farah and Postfather Debate El Camino, Smart, and the Hulk - Garage419

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 11:49:42 EDT

Today on Garage419 Matt Farah and Mike Spinelli debate the finer points of the new Pontiac "El Camino", McLaren's offer to Hamilton, Tata's purchase of Jaguar and Land Rover, the Smart Fortwo, and the Hulk sized lawsuit.

NYIAS. The Farah Review - Garage419

Thu, 27 Mar 2008 13:03:34 EDT

Garage419 visits the New York International Auto Show. We get Matt Farah's take on the JCW Mini Challenge car, 09' Cadillac CTS-V, Suzuki SX Force, Aston Martin DBS, Pontiac Solstice Coupe, Pontiac G5 Coupe, Porsche GT2 and the latest in hybrid technologies. www.Garage419.com

911 GT3 Cup Street Racing

Tue, 25 Mar 2008 14:06:52 EDT

Bryce Miller and the Farnbacher-Loles 911 GT3 Cup Car tear it up against Roger Garbow and the Farnbacher-Loles Porsche Cayman GTR during the Opening Ceremonies for the New York International Auto Show. Thanks to the NYPD and New York State Police for closing down 11th Avenue for us to have a good time. Who won? It was close... and cold played a BIG role in the outcome, but the GT3 Cup crossed the line a bit faster than the Cayman GTR. Hosted by Matt Farah of the New York Motor ClubLinks:Bryce MillerFarnbacher Loles 911 GT3 Cup CarRoger GarbowFarnbacher Loles Porsche Cayman GTRNew York International Auto ShowNYPDNew York State PoliceCayman GTR New York Motor Club

Davey vs Dave - 20Mar08 - Garage419

Thu, 20 Mar 2008 20:04:33 EDT

Davey Johnson interviews Consumer Reports' Dave Champion at the 2008 New York International Auto Show.

Exclusive Interview with Director of NYIAS ,Candida Romanelli - Garage419

Tue, 18 Mar 2008 11:41:53 EDT

We pay a visit to Candida Romanelli, Director of the New York International Auto Show. She tells us about the history of the show, what goes on behind the scenes, and gives us a few hints as to special things to come this year.

Exotic collection at The Stable - Garage419

Thu, 13 Mar 2008 12:01:40 EDT

We take a trip out to Gladstone NJ to take a look at the world famous collection of The Stable. Part 1.

Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona 2008 - Episode 5 - Garage419

Tue, 11 Mar 2008 11:59:26 EDT

The final hours at the famed 24 hour endurance race. With only two hours remaining, the top Farnbacher Loles car finds itself in the Garage with a blown clutch. Watch as the crew replaces a GT3 Cup car's transmission in under half an hour, getting the car back on the track just before the end of the race.

C8 Spyker Test Drive - Garage419

Thu, 06 Mar 2008 13:46:05 EST

We take the C8 Spyker out for a spin while at the Palm Beach Supercar Weekend.

Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona 2008 - Episode 4 - Garage419

Tue, 04 Mar 2008 13:06:28 EST

The Sunrise. As the track begins to warm up, the cars get more grip and faster lap times start appearing on the big board. The action picks up, but after hours of racing, some of the cars start to break.

Viper Death-Cannonball Challenge-American top Gear-New Knight Rider-Legal Street Racing

Thu, 28 Feb 2008 12:55:50 EST

This week on Garage419 Mike Spinelli and Matt Farah discuss the finer points of the death of the Dodge Viper, the Cannonball Challenge, American Top Gear, the new Knight Rider, and legal street racing in Poland.

Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona 2008 - Episode 2 - Garage419

Thu, 21 Feb 2008 12:33:52 EST

Garage419 takes you behind the scenes and off the track at one of the most famous races in the world, the 24 hours of Daytona. Episode 1 of the series highlights what is expect from the race while also covering the preparations and the race start.

Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona 2008 - Episode 1 - Garage419

Tue, 19 Feb 2008 15:24:45 EST

Ultimate Aero TT SSC-Ford GT40-McLaren F1-GARAGE419

Thu, 14 Feb 2008 16:33:01 EST

Another show from Palm Beach Supercar Weekend. This time we spend some time with the fastest car in the world, the Ultimate Areo TT by SSC, the Le Man's finishing GT40 Mark IV, and the McLaren F1.

Exclusive Ferrari P4/5 Owner Interview - Garage419

Tue, 12 Feb 2008 12:51:14 EST

We interview the visionary and owner of the one and only Ferrari P4/5 by Pininfarina, James Glickenhaus, at Palm Beach Supercar Weekend. Plus a preview of things to come including Mclaren F1, SSC Aero, Spyker C8, Maserati MC12 Corsa and more.

Ferrari at Moroso Motorsports Park - Part 2 - Garage419

Thu, 07 Feb 2008 16:43:09 EST

We attack the Cavallino event at Moroso Motorsports Park. We check out the 333sp and the Maserati MC12 Corsa in detail.

Ferrari at Moroso Motorsports Park - Part 1 - Garage419

Tue, 05 Feb 2008 17:27:59 EST

We attack the Ferrari gathering at Moroso Motorsports during this years Cavallino.

AI Design 2 of 2 - Custom Tuning Shop - Garage419

Thu, 31 Jan 2008 17:26:54 EST

We visit AI Design, the masters of heavy custom work, to see what they've been up to.

AI Design 1 of 2 - Custom Tuning Shop - Garage419

Tue, 22 Jan 2008 14:59:07 EST

We visit AI Design, the masters of heavy custom work, to see what they've been up to.

Garage 419 - Audi Product Interview with Carter Balkcom - 17Jan08

Thu, 17 Jan 2008 15:15:28 EST

J.F. Musial interviews Carter Balkcom, Audi Product manager. We learn about some exciting future products, what went into the new A4, and what we can expect for diesel down the line. Filmed at the 2008 NAIAS in Detroit.

24 Hours of Daytona Testing - Garage419

Tue, 15 Jan 2008 15:16:22 EST

We take a trip to the Daytona testing sessions to scout out our trip to the main event later this month.

Farnbacher Loles 2 of 2-Porsche Tuning Facility-Garage419

Thu, 10 Jan 2008 18:31:08 EST

We meet up with the good Mr.Garbow at the Farnbacher Loles tuning facility and test drive the Cayman GTR. Part 2 of 2.

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