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904: The Right Amount Of Pickup, Driving In Half Measures, Celebrity Chefs Who Don’t Cook

The guys always discuss needs vs. wants, and buying more car than you actually need. The same goes for pickups regarding their usefulness! They debate two cars for Matthew & Korey in CA, who are dreaming about expanding their collection. Then, Thomas in AUS has the perfect car, and he doesn’t know how to replace it. Social media questions ask when it’s better to buy a highly optioned normal car, is the time of ‘halo’ cars behind us, and what automotive myths continue to be perpetuated? Please rate + review us on iTunes and subscribe to our two YouTube channels. Write us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at [email protected] or everydaydriver.com. Don’t forget to share the podcast with your car enthusiast friends! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 7, 202455 min

Ep 96TestDrive: Toyota RAV4 TRD Offroad

The RAV4 TRD Offroad test drive. Write to us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at [email protected] or everydaydriver.com. Shopping for the RAV4 or any Toyota? Be sure to use autotempest.com/everyday so they know we sent you, and you can search all the car markets including dealer inventory. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 5, 202415 min

903: Woody Cybertruck, No More Luggage Fees, How Drag Makes You Faster

Why do certain older cars still look good, but others age poorly? The guys discuss a list of examples for Topic Tuesday. Then, they debate big luxury sedans with massage seats for Scott in Winnipeg. Social media questions ask when the reputation of a vehicle overcomes its exterior looks, how do you stand driving without cruise control, and what’s a valuable topic about which to write a research paper while in high school? Please rate + review us on iTunes, and subscribe to our two YouTube channels. Write us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at [email protected] or everydaydriver.com. Don’t forget to share the podcast with your car enthusiast friends! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 4, 202455 min

902: Peak 911 Has Passed?, What Do Pilots Want, Ignore The Light And Drive

Will technological progress create better drivers’ cars in the future, or will it be a hindrance to driving fun? Porsche has introduced a hybrid 911 GTS for 2025, so the guys debate if humanity has reached ‘peak 911.’ They debate sedans with good steering feel for Daniel S. in D.C. Then, Matthew C. in Boston wonders if he should ignore the light and keep driving? Social media questions ask if Lexus interiors feel as luxurious as they claim, what are some of the best autobahn executive sedans that made it to the US, and if the guys were forced to stop driving altogether which final car would they want to review? Please rate + review us on iTunes, and subscribe to our two YouTube channels. Write us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at [email protected] or everydaydriver.com. Don’t forget to share the podcast with your car enthusiast friends! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 31, 202450 min

Ep 95TestDrive: Tesla Cyberbeast

The Cyberbeast test drive! Write to us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at [email protected] or everydaydriver.com. Shopping for the Cybertruck or any Tesla? Be sure to use autotempest.com/everyday so they know we sent you, and you can search all the car markets including dealer inventory. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 29, 202426 min

901: Guest: Racing Driver David Pittard, Good Cars Aren’t Exceptional Cars, Playing The Home Game

For Topic Tuesday, the guys chat with David Pittard, pro racing driver for Walkenhorst Motorsport / Aston Martin. David won the 2023 24h Nürburgring alongside his teammates on the Frikadelli Racing Team, and now drives the #34 Aston Martin Vantage GT3 EVO for Walkenhorst. He will again be racing in the ADAC 24h Nürburgring on June 1 & 2, 2024! Social media questions ask what was the most normal thing about the Cybertruck, how many debates do the guys receive in a week and how large is the email back log? Please rate + review us on iTunes, and subscribe to our two YouTube channels. Write us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at [email protected] or everydaydriver.com. Don’t forget to share the podcast with your car enthusiast friends! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 28, 20241h 5m

900: The Corn-Maze Car, The Sweet Spot Of 250 – 600HP, CrowdFund That Car We All Want

The guys celebrate 900 podcast episodes and host a livestream with the audience! Listener questions ask why Toyota trucks are so expensive, is there a perfect blend of hot-hatch + GT car, are the BMW Beaver Teeff growing on enthusiasts more, is factory-installed PPF good, will we see more and more EV performance/track cars, are wide-seat mods available to drivers, and will people put fake vents on EVs? Please rate + review us on iTunes, and subscribe to our two YouTube channels. Write us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at [email protected] or everydaydriver.com. Don’t forget to share the podcast with your car enthusiast friends! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 24, 20241h 6m

Ep 94TestDrive: BMW M3 Touring (ACS3 Sport)

The M3 Touring (AC Schnitzer ACS3 Sport) test drive. Write to us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at [email protected] or everydaydriver.com. Sadly, the 3-series Touring is forbidden fruit - it isn’t available in North America. But there’s many great BMWs and M3s to be found! Be sure to use autotempest.com/everyday so they know we sent you, and you can search all the car markets including dealer inventory. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 22, 202422 min

899: The Bored Game (Board Game?), The Escape Car, Pushing Enthusiasts Away

For Topic Tuesday, the guys try to figure out what four new vehicles will check off 15 different requirements! They debate comfy cars for Mike H., a young driver with the comfort preferences of an 80-year-old. Social media questions ask what’s it like to own your dream car, how many annual events justify a track alignment, and what’s the coolest or rarest car the guys have ever spotted at a Cars + Coffee? Please rate + review us on iTunes, and subscribe to our two YouTube channels. Write us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at [email protected] or everydaydriver.com. Don’t forget to share the podcast with your car enthusiast friends! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 21, 202454 min

898: Introducing The New Car, Good-Fast-Cheap Sliders, The Hobby You Don’t Have

Todd discusses his new car and time spent on the configurator. The guys take on three mini-debates for young enthusiasts – new listeners and car lovers who imagine solutions for themselves and their families! Social media questions ask how design mods can potentially ruin your car, can Mazda designs be placed on the same level as Ferrari, and how much should ‘brand loyalty’ factor into your purchase? Please rate + review us on iTunes, and subscribe to our two YouTube channels. Write us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at [email protected] or everydaydriver.com. Don’t forget to share the podcast with your car enthusiast friends! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 17, 202448 min

Ep 93TestDrive: Polestar 2 Performance Plus

The Polestar 2 Dual Motor test drive. Write to us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at [email protected] or everydaydriver.com. Shopping for the Polestar 2 or any Volvo? Be sure to use autotempest.com/everyday so they know we sent you, and you can search all the car markets including dealer inventory. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 15, 202419 min

897: The Car Personality Test, Paul’s 7 Points To Buying, Peak Horsepower Vs Handling

The guys create a ‘driving personality’ test for Topic Tuesday, based on a challenge from Sam M. in WI. They debate boring-ish cars for enthusiast John C. in Maryland, who wants an obscure and unique car. Social media questions ask if we’re at the pinnacle for horsepower vs. handling, is Stockholm Syndrome possible with cars, and how do you remove windshield haze? Please rate + review us on iTunes, and subscribe to our two YouTube channels. Write us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at [email protected] or everydaydriver.com. Don’t forget to share the podcast with your car enthusiast friends! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 14, 202446 min

896: Powderhounds Who Commute, Baja Style For Sugar Land, Mobility For All

The US should celebrate wagons again, and BMW agrees! Paul is joined by Chance to debate commuters for Tyler in PA. Then, Justin G. in TX needs something burly to navigate the mean streets of Houston. Social media questions ask how much access racetracks give to photographers, are people generally boring and therefore choose white/silver cars, and how should buyers avoid bad infotainment systems in older cars? Please rate + review us on iTunes, and subscribe to our two YouTube channels. Write us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at [email protected] or everydaydriver.com. Don’t forget to share the podcast with your car enthusiast friends! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 10, 202453 min

Ep 92TestDrive: Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro

The Tacoma TRD Pro test drive. Write to us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at [email protected] or everydaydriver.com. Shopping for the TRD Pro or any Toyota truck? Be sure to use autotempest.com/everyday so they know we sent you, and you can search all the car markets including dealer inventory. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 8, 20249 min

S10 Ep 895895: The School Of Naming, Car Makers Remaking Themselves, Kids Driving Soon

The Topic Tuesday discussion comes from Adam W., who asks what’s the difference between loyalty and burying your head in the sand? The guys debate sporty choices for Jake M., who has a daily 100-mile commute. Social media questions ask if towing a car means it has to be done by a body-on-frame vehicle, would the guys personally prefer more inexpensive cars or fewer expensive cars, and what age should kids start learning to drive? Please rate + review us on iTunes, and subscribe to our two YouTube channels. Write us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at [email protected] or everydaydriver.com. Don’t forget to share the podcast with your car enthusiast friends! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 7, 202451 min

894: The Cockroach Of Cars, The New Country Squire, Are All Old Cars Considered Classics??

The guys debate while finishing up their first Ring/Spa trip to Germany and Belgium! Aaron in GA is envisioning the perfect car; something that includes a fun factor. Then, Michael R. needs a substantial car that competes with big trucks in Texas. Social media questions ask if all old cars are considered classics, will people hang onto their cars due to inflation, and why do people still hold their phone while driving? Please rate + review us on iTunes, and subscribe to our two YouTube channels. Write us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at [email protected] or everydaydriver.com. Don’t forget to share the podcast with your car enthusiast friends! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 3, 202444 min

S10 Ep 91TestDrive: Alfa Romeo Stelvio Competizione

The Stelvio Competizione test drive. Write to us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at [email protected] or everydaydriver.com. Shopping for the Stelvio or any Alfa? Be sure to use autotempest.com/everyday so they know we sent you, and you can search all the car markets including dealer inventory. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 1, 202417 min

893: This Does Not Blaze, Fight With Your Car, Built Before Its Time

The guys record while they’re in Germany & Belgium with Hooked On Driving for track days! The Topic Tuesday is about car nameplates, asking when is it an appropriate time for OEMs to resurrect a name? They debate anything but the usual suspects for Matt C. in North Carolina. Social media questions ask who is the guys’ favorite automotive media journalist or announcer, what’s a good all arounder for $20K, and why is the i8 dropping in price quicker than the NSX? Please rate + review us on iTunes, and subscribe to our two YouTube channels. Write us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at [email protected] or everydaydriver.com. Don’t forget to share the podcast with your car enthusiast friends! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 30, 202448 min

892: Spend For The Moment, Choosing A Better Date Car, What’s A GRamry?

While Todd is on vacation, Paul has Chance join the podcast to debate choices for listeners! Milan P. is a mechanical engineering graduate with mechanic skills, and is trying to decide whether to save for the future or spend for the moment. Then, Quinn H. wants to step up to a classy car with power, but almost has too many choices. Social media questions ask what’s the most beautiful race car Chance has ever photographed, is the general public misinformed about EVs, and what would a GRamry build be like? Please rate + review us on iTunes, and subscribe to our two YouTube channels. Write us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at [email protected] or everydaydriver.com. Don’t forget to share the podcast with your car enthusiast friends! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 26, 202454 min

Ep 90TestDrive: Toyota Camry XSE (2025)

The 2025 Camry XSE test drive, in both FWD and AWD configurations. Write to us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at [email protected] or everydaydriver.com. Shopping for the Camry or any Toyota? Be sure to use autotempest.com/everyday so they know we sent you, and you can search all the car markets including dealer inventory. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 24, 202426 min

891: The Most Influential Vehicle Of Each Decade, Leading With The Supercharger, The Invention Of The Sideblade

For Topic Tuesday, the guys are asked to name the most influential vehicle of each decade. It’s a simple question with decidedly complex answers, so they come up with parameters to include as many cars and trucks as they can, and realize they’re still forgetting some! What did they forget? Please rate + review us on iTunes, and subscribe to our two YouTube channels. Write us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at [email protected] or everydaydriver.com. Don’t forget to share the podcast with your car enthusiast friends! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 23, 20241h 1m

890: New Shoes With A Story, Hungry Squirrels, Doors To Nowhere

The reasons to buy another car are quite endless, and having a rodent gnaw through your wiring harness sounds like a perfect reason to go shopping. Ross in MI has a high-mileage Honda, but the time has come to move on. Jeff in Canada is an EV enthusiast but is reconsidering some ICE sports cars to meet his needs. Social media questions ask about an 80’s-style Track Daily Crush, will the guys’ SUVs get the offroad treatment, and what should you bring on a road trip to Moab? Please rate + review us on iTunes, and subscribe to our two YouTube channels. Write us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at [email protected] or everydaydriver.com. Don’t forget to share the podcast with your car enthusiast friends! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 19, 202448 min

Ep 89TestDrive: Toyota Land Cruiser (2024)

The new Land Cruiser offroad test drive. Write to us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at [email protected] or everydaydriver.com. Shopping for the Land Crusier, new or old? Be sure to use autotempest.com/everyday so they know we sent you, and you can search all the car markets including dealer inventory. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 17, 202416 min

889: Our Top 11 Cars, Supermodel Included, YouTube Drama

For Topic Tuesday, the guys are asked for their top 10 personal favorite cars they’ve driven for the show. Naturally, they turn the list into a top 11, and talk about the cars that have influenced them over the years. Social media questions ask about the understood implications of chiseled + masculine vs. elegant + feminine, should all the things be safari-ized, and how do the guys stay grounded and avoid YouTube drama? Please rate + review us on iTunes, and subscribe to our two YouTube channels. Write us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at [email protected] or everydaydriver.com. Don’t forget to share the podcast with your car enthusiast friends! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 16, 20241h 7m

888: Baywatch With Clothes, Treating A Special Car Like It Isn’t, The Forever Truck

The guys travel to a Toyota press launch in San Diego, where they are treated to a reveal using lifeguards to help introduce the new 4Runner! Brian in NC would prefer to drive his ’04 M3 everywhere, but is reluctant to abuse it. Then, Adam J. wants to ditch the family SUV for a fun convertible. Social media questions ask for the balance between a plasticky interior and high mechanical performance, should you use a capable offroader to commute in, and have the guys ever had mechanical issues with press cars? Please rate + review us on iTunes, and subscribe to our two YouTube channels. Write us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at [email protected] or everydaydriver.com. Don’t forget to share the podcast with your car enthusiast friends! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 12, 202451 min

887: Best Of: RAM --> Volvo, Dirt And Dogs, Peak Platforming Of Everything

The remaining manufacturers on the guys’ ‘Best Of’ series concludes with the list covering RAM trucks to Volvo. Social media questions ask how long the guys think the GR brand will be around, will there be more HOD events at Mid-Ohio and PA, and if your neighbor owns the worst pairing of cars, is it a cry for help? Please rate + review us on iTunes, and subscribe to our two YouTube channels. Write us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at [email protected] or everydaydriver.com. Don’t forget to share the podcast with your car enthusiast friends! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 9, 20241h 1m

886: Ioniq Lawn Care, The Ferrari Dog, Slow Donuts In The Intersection

Every enthusiast wants their own collection, right? Most of the debates focus on which car to add to your garage, but Luke in TN wonders which car he should sell! The guys decide on a plan for Luke, and then debate which third car Scott Y. should add. Social media questions ask if the guys have ever felt a waning interest in cars, what’s their perspective on clear taillights, and is it normal to be scared of dealerships? Please rate + review us on iTunes, and subscribe to our two YouTube channels. Write us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at [email protected] or everydaydriver.com. Don’t forget to share the podcast with your car enthusiast friends! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 5, 202456 min

Ep 88TestDrive: GMC Sierra AT4X AEV

The GMC Sierra AT4X test drive. Write to us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at [email protected] or everydaydriver.com. Shopping for the AT4X version or any GMC truck? Be sure to use autotempest.com/everyday so they know we sent you, and you can search all the car markets including dealer inventory. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 3, 202421 min

885: Best Of: Lucid --> Porsche, Competition Is Still Healthy, 4 Doors But Only 2 Seats

The ‘Best Of’ series continues, covering brands Lucid Motors through Porsche. The guys decide that some brands only build one or two standout cars, but others have a deep portfolio. Social media questions are covered, asking how you convince someone with bad knees to consider a sedan, will high vehicle prices give cheaper autocycles a chance, and is there another Jaguar model to consider besides the F-Type? Please rate + review us on iTunes, and subscribe to our two YouTube channels. Write us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at [email protected] or everydaydriver.com. Don’t forget to share the podcast with your car enthusiast friends! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 2, 20241h 1m

884: Magma Genesis, Dog In A Civic, Subscribe For Steering

Genesis has announced a performance brand called ‘Magma,’ intended to maximize aesthetics and performance for each production vehicle in their existing lineup! In PA, Alex’s dog prefers an automatic transmission, so the guys go hunting for the right car. Then, Josh C. is a gearhead with nothing good to drive, so the guys try to solve. Social media questions ask what’s a ‘software-defined-vehicle,’ why aren’t hydrogen-powered cars a current solution, and despite being wary of commuting in easily collapsible cars, should enthusiasts still choose them? Please rate + review us on iTunes, and subscribe to our two YouTube channels. Write us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at [email protected] or everydaydriver.com. Don’t forget to share the podcast with your car enthusiast friends! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 29, 202458 min

883: Best Of: INFINITI --> Lotus, Porsche Kills The Cayman, The Starbucks ‘RaceThrough’

The Series continues, covering brands INFINITI through Lotus, with Karma and Lamborghini thrown in for extra discussion. Due to a new U.N. cybersecurity regulation requiring all new vehicles sold in the EU, Porsche has announced a halt to sales of the Macan, and potentially the Cayman/Boxster! Mclaren is a beloved British brand, but now fully owned by Mumtalakat Holding Company, and the guys discuss upcoming travel for Hooked On Driving. Please rate + review us on iTunes, and subscribe to our two YouTube channels. Write us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at [email protected] or everydaydriver.com. Don’t forget to share the podcast with your car enthusiast friends! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 26, 20241h 0m

882: Audis + Snow, Boxster With Kayaks, Was Toyota Right?

A new brand is coming to America, and BMW is reconciling with its new design language? The guys discuss new models and debate for David C. in South Lake Tahoe, who feels like he’s using a wrench as a hammer. Then, Nick and Crystal in Denver are avid outdoors people, but want something fun. Social media questions ask if there’s a place for a commuter 2-door BEV coupe, why hasn’t GM built a credible Raptor competitor, and was Toyota right all along? Please rate + review us on iTunes, and subscribe to our two YouTube channels. Write us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at [email protected] or everydaydriver.com. Don’t forget to share the podcast with your car enthusiast friends! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 22, 202453 min

Ep 87TestDrive: Toyota Tundra TRD Pro

The Tundra TRD Pro test drive. Write to us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at [email protected] or everydaydriver.com. Shopping for Tundras, Tacomas or any Toyota? Be sure to use autotempest.com/everyday so they know we sent you, and you can search all the car markets including dealer inventory. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 20, 202421 min

881: Best Of: Chrysler --> Hyundai, The Hella-NUKE, Looking For Your Tribe

The guys continue their ‘Best Of’ series, covering another 10 brands that are currently on sale! Social media questions ask if manufacturers should build cars with attainable limits and capability, and will the future MR2 be on a shared platform with Porsche? Please rate + review us on iTunes, and subscribe to our two YouTube channels. Write us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at [email protected] or everydaydriver.com. Don’t forget to share the podcast with your car enthusiast friends! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 19, 202453 min

880: The GR-SnoRolla, Self-Diagnosing Your Car Disease, Adopting British Style

Fast EV updates from Porsche, who announced the Taycan Turbo GT! The guys celebrate the life of Marcello Gandini, one of the best car designers in the world. In Boston, Varun is feeling the need for fun, but only needs one car. Then, Aidan wonders if it’s okay to like boring cars? Social media questions ask if it’s acceptable to adopt ‘British style’ and use some of the oncoming lane if there’s clear line of sight, will the Lotus 135 be the worlds’ first lightweight EV sports car, and should minivans be sporty too? Please rate + review us on iTunes, and subscribe to our two YouTube channels. Write us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at [email protected] or everydaydriver.com. Don’t forget to share the podcast with your car enthusiast friends! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 15, 202456 min

Ep 86TestDrive: Hyundai KONA Limited

The new Kona test drive. Write to us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at [email protected] or everydaydriver.com. Shopping for Konas or any Hyundai? Be sure to use autotempest.com/everyday so they know we sent you, and you can search all the car markets including dealer inventory. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 14, 202419 min

879: Best Of: Acura --> Chevrolet, A Special Class Of Wallet, Cars Must Entertain Us

The guys are bringing back the popular ‘Best Of’ series by re-evaluating the dominant automotive brands in enthusiasts’ minds and offered in North America. Much has changed in the automotive landscape in a few short years! This episode begins with Acura, and they decide what they think each manufacturer’s best models are and what their reasoning is. Please rate + review us on iTunes, and subscribe to our two YouTube channels. Write us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at [email protected] or everydaydriver.com. Don’t forget to share the podcast with your car enthusiast friends! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 12, 202458 min

878: New Dodge Charger, Rivan R2 Release, Paul Spends HALF!

Newly announced models from Dodge, now offering the Charger as a two-door liftback in both EV and ICE configurations! Also, Rivian releases the R2 (and teases the R3). The guys debate compact SUVs for Ivor-John in the UK, and help Aaron avoid the looming inevitable ownership. Social media questions ask if all-seasons deserve all the hate they get, is it ok to inspect other people’s tires, and what’s more of a stripped-down driving experience than a Caterham? Please rate + review us on iTunes, and subscribe to our two YouTube channels. Write us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at [email protected] or everydaydriver.com. Don’t forget to share the podcast with your car enthusiast friends! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 8, 202453 min

Ep 85TestDrive: Maserati MC20 Cielo

The MC20 Cielo test drive. Write to us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at [email protected] or everydaydriver.com. Shopping for MC20s or any Maserati? Be sure to use autotempest.com/everyday so they know we sent you, and you can search all the car markets including dealer inventory. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 6, 202420 min

877: It’s Time To Build The Homer, Prepare To Launch, Drifting Is Not A Crime

How are car model releases determined by their manufacturer? For Topic Tuesday, Matt in CA asks if Nissan made a mistake by releasing the base model Z first instead of the NISMO. Then, Will in Chicago has a Corvette dilemma, and wants a manual transmission. Social media questions ask if brake feel or brake performance is more important for spirited driving, does Toyota’s long-running partnership with Tesla still seem smart, and what’s one driving skill the guys want to improve? Please rate + review us on iTunes, and subscribe to our two YouTube channels. Write us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at [email protected] or everydaydriver.com. Don’t forget to share the podcast with your car enthusiast friends! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 5, 202458 min

876: Roadsters And Rockets, Garage Determines The Car, How Much MAX

Will there ever be another standard of measure for EVs besides straight-line performance? Also, it’s hard to build cars, as Apple found out. Zach has a wife and son who kicks the back of the front seat – what car is fun but has a large backseat area? Then, Tomas in the UK has a growing family and wants a commuter + long-distance champ, but can it still be entertaining? Social media questions ask for dash-cam recommendations for track/autox, will PHEVs ever reach the reliability of HEVs, and how many people rent cars for the Utah meetup? Please rate + review us on iTunes, and subscribe to our two YouTube channels. Write us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at [email protected] or everydaydriver.com. Don’t forget to share the podcast with your car enthusiast friends! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 1, 202447 min

Ep 84TestDrive: Lexus TX350

The TX350 test drive. Write to us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at [email protected] or everydaydriver.com. Shopping for a Lexus SUV? Be sure to use autotempest.com/everyday so they know we sent you, and you can search all the car markets including dealer inventory. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 28, 202419 min

875: Dangerous To Pedestrians, The Perfect Shift Is Out There, Naming For Attention

Every 25 episodes, the guys livestream the Car Debate on their TestDriveVideos YT channel. This episode features all-car questions from the live chat! Among many questions, the audience asks why pop-up headlights are dangerous and tall truck hoods aren’t, why does sound matter to enthusiasts so much, who had more anxiety during the HOD deal, is ‘rider-active’ a thing while driving a car, and what are some standouts in the Chevy lineup? Please rate + review us on iTunes, and subscribe to our two YouTube channels. Write us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at [email protected] or everydaydriver.com. Don’t forget to share the podcast with your car enthusiast friends! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 27, 20241h 10m

874: Cars That Are Science Projects, Measure The Occasional, Celebrate The Mass Market

For Topic Tuesday, the guys are asked what makes a car special? Is it rarity, brand cachet or something else? They encourage Tyler C. to get rid of a sentimental car, in order to free up future desires. Social media questions ask if all-weather tires should be the default instead of all-seasons, will HOD ever host autocross events, and shouldn’t we all celebrate appliance cars in order to encourage enthusiast cars? Please rate + review us on iTunes, and subscribe to our two YouTube channels. Write us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at [email protected] or everydaydriver.com. Don’t forget to share the podcast with your car enthusiast friends! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 20, 202455 min

873: Like A Bad First Date, #VanLifeWithFourCars, Slicks On A Minivan

How do you not become a Mustang ‘FAIL’ video? Jeff in Chicago has owned many Mustangs, but willing to try other cars while he’s focused on his family. The guys debate his-and-hers sports cars for Olivia in UT, whose fiancée owns a Miata that he won’t sell. Social media questions ask where the line is drawn on upgrades vs. buying a different car, can the guys start a petition against ‘piano black’ in cars, and should you experience different car events that don’t usually interest you? Please rate + review us on iTunes, and subscribe to our two YouTube channels. Write us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at [email protected] or everydaydriver.com. Don’t forget to share the podcast with your car enthusiast friends! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 16, 202450 min

Ep 83TestDrive: Tacomas (Old And New)

The old and new Toyota Tacomas – a back-to-back test drive. Write to us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at [email protected] or everydaydriver.com. Shopping for Tacomas or any Toyota? Be sure to use autotempest.com/everyday so they know we sent you, and you can search all the car markets including dealer inventory. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 14, 202426 min

872: BIG NEWS – Everyday Driver + Hooked On Driving! Are We A Travel Company, Stop Weighing Parts, Apple Secrets

Everyday Driver has acquired Hooked On Driving, America’s premiere company for high-performance driving events! For Topic Tuesday, the guys discuss the whole story that’s been brewing for nearly a year. They believe EDD + HOD are greater together, and the future of HPDE is very exciting! Social media questions ask for a good ‘road-trip kit,’ why do people buy a car based on what their friends think, and is the death of the manual transmission imminent? Please rate + review us on iTunes, and subscribe to our two YouTube channels. Write us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at [email protected] or everydaydriver.com. Don’t forget to share the podcast with your car enthusiast friends! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 13, 20241h 5m

871: Black Ops In Bahrain, Cars Or The Stock Market, GR The World

The guys tackle three debates for listeners, including Jordan L. who is considering which one of his vehicles to bring during military service. Then, Dylan in Canada is wondering if his V8 fixation is warranted? Finally, Chris M. wonders about British everyday drivers, specifically the Jaguar XK cars, which are relatively cheap! Social media questions ask if the Dutch have cracked the code to lightweight EV fun cars with the Carice TC2, what features should manufacturers remove due to disuse, and which cars do the guys wish they got to review, but haven’t had the chance? Please rate + review us on iTunes, and subscribe to our two YouTube channels. Write us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at [email protected] or everydaydriver.com. Don’t forget to share the podcast with your car enthusiast friends! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 9, 202453 min

Ep 82TestDrive: NISMO Z

The Nissan NISMO Z test drive. Write to us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at [email protected] or everydaydriver.com. Shopping for Z cars, NISMO cars, or any Nissan? Be sure to use autotempest.com/everyday so they know we sent you, and you can search all the car markets including dealer inventory. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 7, 202415 min

870: Must Specs Continually Improve, When Fun Exceeds Fear, What’s Under The Hood?

Is ‘continual improvement’ ruining cars for enthusiast? John S. asks the question for Topic Tuesday, and the guys discuss. Then, Alex V. wonders about forsaking reliability for something else? What enthusiast car should he buy? Social media questions ask what makes for a good C&C, what’s the difference between chassis dynamics and handling, and do the guys miss the car culture of Southern California? Please rate + review us on iTunes, and subscribe to our two YouTube channels. Write us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at [email protected] or everydaydriver.com. Don’t forget to share the podcast with your car enthusiast friends! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 6, 202454 min