Episodes
The Grecale Trofeo test drive. Write to us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at [email protected] or everydaydriver.com. Shopping for Grecales, 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 01/24/24
The Fun:Worry Ratio is explored for Topic Tuesday, inquiring if there is an optimal power output for the road? Then, Tom B. in Kansas City hates his wife’s car, and dreams of better options. Social media questions ask if there’s a way buyers can break the American habit of buying SUVs and crossovers, how do you overcome the fear of left-hand corners during spirited canyon driving and are current car designers actually car enthusiasts?! Please rate + review us on iTunes and subscribe to our...
Published 01/23/24
Has the car market finally turned, and is it time to get more for your money? Corey S. is trying to overcome his frugal nature and splurge a bit. Then, Alex M. in PA wants V8 thrills on a budget. Social media questions ask if car enthusiasts spend too much time obsessing over new cars and not enough time with the cars they already own, have the guys experienced bad sun glare with lighter interiors, and why are certain VINs and build numbers more collectable? Please rate + review us on iTunes,...
Published 01/19/24
Car conclusions from listeners are the theme for Topic Tuesday! Many people have written about their progression and excitement for enthusiast driving. The debate is for Mark M. in CO, who likes EVs but hasn’t had the best experience, so he’s wondering what interim car he could buy? Social media questions ask if the guys have ever been approached by a talent agency, do they consider themselves ‘YouTubers,’ and how much weight is too much to put on a racetrack? Please rate + review us on...
Published 01/16/24
Approximately one hundred years later, flying cars are all the rage. Again. The Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas features new flying modes of transportation that are just around the corner! The debate is for Kyle B. in South Carolina, who is in a Subaru rut. Then, Jim P. writes for ideas for a two-car lifetime garage. Social media questions ask if soft top or hard top convertibles are more preferred, how does EDD determine matchups in videos, and why doesn’t anyone commit crime with...
Published 01/12/24
The Topic Tuesday question is from Johnny FD in Ukraine, who asks how bad are Chinese cars, really? The guys debate choices for Manav in Ontario, CDN, who simply wants something new. Social media questions ask if there are ways to better quantify or compare handling, how necessary are Limited Slip Differentials, and what will happen to all of the cheap 'compliance' EVs? Please rate + review us on iTunes, and subscribe to our two YouTube channels. Write us with your Car Debates, Car...
Published 01/09/24
Why do our cars have to be special? The guys debate choices for Karim, who feels like he’s done with cars after owning more than 75. They talk American muscle for Nick in Germany, who commutes to the Netherlands. Social media questions ask about Stellantis pulling out of US car shows, why does Mazda keep an Elise as a reference vehicle for steering feel, and if each manufacturer could only make one car, what would it be? Please rate + review us on iTunes, and subscribe to our two YouTube...
Published 01/05/24
The guys are glad for the new year, and discuss cars and adventures they’re looking forward to! They debate German V8s for Louie in California, who wants lots of power and sound but is concerned about maintenance. Social media questions ask about the guys’ skepticism of EV infrastructure, what brand would surprise them most if a new enthusiast car were launched, and is Michael Mann’s ‘Ferrari’ film doing the right thing by focusing on the relationships instead of the cars? Please rate +...
Published 01/02/24
The guys look back on their road trips and films for 2023, and decide what cars and adventures were the standouts! They debate choices for Dan in CT, whose inner car enthusiast has been awakened. Social media questions ask why the Scion brand doesn’t get discussed much, why don’t exotics get discussed as well, and if a Hollywood movie were to be made about Everyday Driver, which celebrities would be the stars? Please rate + review us on iTunes, and subscribe to our two YouTube channels. Write...
Published 12/22/23
The Artura test drive. Write to us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at [email protected] or everydaydriver.com. Shopping for Arturas or any Mclaren? 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 12/20/23
The guys have previously discussed answers to the question of ‘what is a sports car?’ For this Topic Tuesday, they’re asked for the definition of fun! They debate ‘reward’ cars for Ahmed in the PNW, who has paid off student loans and wants something fun. Social media questions ask if buying a future European car simply means an EV, what design features define the Crown Victoria, and who is faster on track, Todd or Paul? Please rate + review us on iTunes, and subscribe to our two YouTube...
Published 12/19/23
Why is it so difficult to name a car? Some vehicle names sound great, like Testarossa, Countach, Viper, Interceptor, Charger, Defender, Gladiator and Raptor. Other names aren’t very exciting, and sound way too contrived. The guys battle hybrid choices for Theodōr in Iceland, and address first-world problems for Patrick in LA. Social media questions ask if Caterham has cracked the EV sports car problem with Project V, where’s a great place to buy a racing helmet, and which car brand that...
Published 12/15/23
The Pilot Trailsport test drive. Write to us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at [email protected] or everydaydriver.com. Shopping for Pilots, Passports, or any Honda? 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 12/13/23
For Topic Tuesday, the guys do a little product planning for Lotus – but in general, what should car companies do to gain future business? The car debate is for Chad in NC, who is trading the modding disease for the perfect commuter. Social media questions ask about a favorite Christmas road trip memory, are there EVs capable for a Price Of Fun treatment, and how will the guys celebrate 500K Youtube subscribers? Please rate + review us on iTunes, and subscribe to our two YouTube channels....
Published 12/12/23
Movies released at different times of the year tell you everything you need to know—or not? The guys debate GT cars for Matt A. in Australia, who is transitioning upward and is ready for something cool. Evan H. works for a Detroit OEM and loves cars, but feels like he’s losing inspiration. Social media questions ask if manufacturers will apply lessons learned from the badge engineering phase of the ‘80s, why are American car companies so bad at building small cars, and what would the guys do...
Published 12/08/23
The test drive and ownership update of Todd’s 2017 Cayenne S e-Hybrid Platinum Edition! Write to us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at [email protected] or everydaydriver.com. Shopping for Cayennes or any Porsche? 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 12/06/23
The guys discuss the Cybertruck delivery event mania, and more car conclusions from their audience! They debate new options for Jason in Vancouver, whose Model 3 seats are causing excruciating back pain. Social media questions ask if the Aston Martin Lagonda Taraf is the ultimate expression of Phaeton philosophy, does the new Mustang look good, and what does a VW Atlas drive like if it’s just an inflated Golf? Please rate + review us on iTunes, and subscribe to our two YouTube channels. Write...
Published 12/05/23
The guys’ longest 2023 comparison, called ‘Price Of Fun’ releases on their original YouTube channel December 8, 2023! They debate options for Tim in Cincinnati, who is waiting for an Emira. Then, David in Calgary wants a fun car for practically no budget. Social media questions ask if car enthusiasts should support more public transit for people who look at their phones while driving, should carmakers keep offering more frequent design revisions, and do hybrids now represent performance in...
Published 12/01/23
The new Tacoma 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
Published 11/29/23
It’s Taco Tuesday! The new Toyota Tacoma has been revealed, and the guys drive it both on and off-road for a video now playing on their TestDrive channel. The Topic Tuesday question from Jason K. asks if people are ‘out’ to get car enthusiasts? The guys debate cool band vehicles and another British Jank Challenge for Nick in NY. Social media questions ask how they balance between ski days and podcasting, will automotive design soon mimic analog interiors of the past, and why do automakers tie...
Published 11/28/23
For Topic Tuesday, the guys are asked how you ease your friends into the car hobby? They debate sports cars for Trent in Denver, who is bored by all the standard people-hauling devices. Social media questions ask how much the guys would spend if US drivers could be brought up to German standards, what’s their favorite old-school car magazine, and should you consider buying an already-wrapped car from a dealer? Please rate + review us on iTunes, and subscribe to our two YouTube channels. Write...
Published 11/21/23
This episode is taken from the livestream on our TestDriveVideos YouTube channel and ends up even weirder than we expected... Paul was struck sick right before we recorded and Todd jumps on to answer questions on his own. The result is movies, memories, and madness for nearly an hour. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 11/18/23
The Integra Type S test drive. Write to us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at [email protected] or everydaydriver.com. Shopping for the Type S, an Integra, or any Acura? 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 11/15/23
For Topic Tuesday, the guys discuss great engines and if they match their car, or if they should be swapped into something else more creative? The debate is for Paul C. in Canada, who has discovered he really does care about what he drives. Social media questions ask for a smooth method of using your clutch, should EVs be equated with 3D TVs, and should trailer queens never be spoken of again? Please rate + review us on iTunes, and subscribe to our two YouTube channels. Write us with your Car...
Published 11/14/23
The path to learning your lesson is not an easy one. Car enthusiasts might overspend, but if it’s a great life experience, has it been worth it? Amrin in San Jose, CA has a short commute, wants something fun, and wants some driving homework. Andrew P. in AR needs two cars for two jobs. Social media questions ask if you can ruin a car by hooning it, did the pandemic help save sports cars, and what’s the strategy for selling a car during a particular time of year? Please rate + review us on...
Published 11/10/23