Episodes
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
Published 04/24/24
Published 04/24/24
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...
Published 04/23/24
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 +...
Published 04/19/24
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
Published 04/17/24
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...
Published 04/16/24
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...
Published 04/12/24
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...
Published 04/09/24
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...
Published 04/05/24
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
Published 04/03/24
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...
Published 04/02/24
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...
Published 03/29/24
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...
Published 03/26/24
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...
Published 03/22/24
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
Published 03/20/24
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...
Published 03/19/24
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...
Published 03/15/24
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
Published 03/14/24
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...
Published 03/12/24
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,...
Published 03/08/24
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
Published 03/06/24
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 +...
Published 03/05/24
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...
Published 03/01/24
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
Published 02/28/24
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...
Published 02/27/24