Everyday Driver Car Debate

While the guys are on the road, they discuss a Topic Tuesday from Jae M. in Chicago, who wants to involve his girlfriend in buying the next car, but still feed his enthusiast needs. Social media questions ask if A-pillars are destined to always be bulky, are new drivers worse off for learning in SUVs instead of small cars, and what are the reasons enthusiasts are attracted to particular cars? Seas...

The guys discuss various new-car launches and realize how many manual-transmission-equipped cars are currently for sale. Debate #1 is for Christopher B. in Denver CO, who is becoming more of an outdoors enthusiast. Debate #2 is for Joe B. in Fort Collins, whose MoF is becoming an enthusiast. Social media questions ask what the benefits are of rev-matching manuals, what’s it like being part of a fo...

The Santa Cruz test drive. Write to us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at everydaydrivertv@gmail.com or everydaydriver.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For Topic Tuesday, Landon O. asks the guys why some cars of the same make & model stand out more than others. The debate is for Jordan in LA, who wants to avoid the dual-manufacturer driveway inevitability. Social media questions ask if designers are prepared to abandon the necessity of front grill openings on EVs, what is a bucket-list track the guys would like to drive on, and do modern sports c...

It’s not unheard of to grow disinterested in your own cars. What do you do next? The guys debate choices for Vinny in NY. Then, Carlos in FL feels like he should downgrade, and needs help deciding what to buy. Social media questions ask if the guys would ever consider owning a concours-level car, will more companies build ‘character’ cars from films, and when will EVs be affordable for most people...

The BMW M4 test drive. Write to us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at everydaydrivertv@gmail.com or everydaydriver.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For Topic Tuesday, the guys are asked if it’s age or mileage that finally makes you back away from a vehicle, and what’s the worst modern car that’s more enjoyable than the best older car? They debate cars for Hayden in NC, whose new price point doesn’t seem to offer appealing suggestions. Social media questions ask how to adopt a driving style for high-powered mid-engined cars, what cars will the...

The guys always enjoy the new model and concept release cycle, and discuss the flavors from Dodge. Debate #1 is from Andrei S. who wonders what grand tourers he should consider. Debate #2 is from Jonathan E. in TX, who wants cars his MoF doesn’t get sick in. Social media questions ask if Aptera has solved the electric car problem, should all car companies adopt the ‘gigapress’ die-cast manufacturi...

The Mustang Mach 1 test drive. Write to us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at everydaydrivertv@gmail.com or everydaydriver.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alternate episode titles include ‘Putting On A Cape,’ ‘Cool Color,’ ‘ Two Boats At Once,’ and ‘Too Many Scenarios.’ The guys read car conclusions from listeners, and debate different car scenarios for Damon in KY. Social media questions ask if carbon fiber will become a widespread manufacturing material, why are the headrests removed in TV and film, and what was the last great, iconic “hero car” i...

Sometimes a clean sweep is exactly what’s needed, as your life moves on and your interests change. Brian C. in NC is embracing family life and wants a minivan and a 'dad car.' Then, Adam F. is rather conflicted and asks if he should flip his unexpectedly rare car? Social media questions ask for the worst car the guys have fallen in love with, is the world in a new automotive ‘malaise era,’ and can...

The Lexus IS500 test drive. Write to us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at everydaydrivertv@gmail.com or everydaydriver.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The guys livestream every 25 episodes on their TestDrive Videos YouTube channel, and answer all-car questions from the audience. Link is here: https://www.youtube.com/c/TestDriveVideos Seasons 1-10 are available on Amazon Prime and Vimeo worldwide. Please rate and review us on iTunes, and the TV show on IMDB and Amazon. Write to us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at ever...

The guys discuss the GR86 oil pan gasket issue, and how that relates to their ownership! The first debate is for Mike in TX asking for rideshare recommendations. Then, Amy T. is new to the car enthusiasm thing, and is looking for a fun addition to the Atlas. Social media questions ask how car makers should manage bad press, has the GR86 shifter action mellowed over time, and should you ‘maintain’...

The C8 Corvette Convertible test drive. Write to us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at everydaydrivertv@gmail.com or everydaydriver.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For Topic Tuesday, the guys ponder if old cars are just for rich people or can normal enthusiasts own classics too? They debate vehicle usage and HOAs for John G., and take on social media questions that ask about motion sickness in EVs, how much money have they ‘paid to play,’ and should Chevy build a Bolt SS? Seasons 1-10 are available on Amazon Prime and Vimeo worldwide. Please rate and review...

Some concept cars set a good future theme for their companies, but others deserve to be teased. The guys take on two debates; one for Dan in Vermont, who is looking for the VW equivalent of the Concorde. The other is for Brandon C. in the northeast, who just wants a V8. Social media questions ask what car the guys would choose for an empty lap of the ‘Ring, what’s up with the new trend of ‘throttl...

The Mazda3 Turbo test drive. Write to us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at everydaydrivertv@gmail.com or everydaydriver.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alternate episode titles include “Engine Awareness,” “Love The Badge Engineer,” and “Slightly More Leathered.” The guys discuss fake engine noise in movies and speculate why car enthusiasts are the way they are. Social media questions ask which manufacturer should change its name and/or logo to reflect the vehicles they’re currently building, why hasn’t Honda put Acura SH-AWD into the Civic Type R...

Who’s winning the game between car manufacturers and automotive media outlets? The guys debate adventure appliances for Ryan in OH, who is rethinking his deposit. Antony is also in Ohio and wants to do track driving but still needs to commute. Social media questions ask what constitutes a ‘supercar,’ what do various drivetrain differences feel like if you’re only doing normal driving, and what car...

The Genesis GV80 test drive. Write to us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at everydaydrivertv@gmail.com or everydaydriver.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For Topic Tuesday, the guys are asked if ‘bespoke’ actually means ‘better’ when it comes to automotive components. They debate a whole garage for John R., who is downsizing the fleet. Social media questions ask about the moment when options distract you from the vehicle’s purpose, should you buy from random used car lots, and should you buy the low-performance version of a car you really want? Sea...

Announcing Cars Of The Past film #2 – East Coast! The guys talk a bit about their experience traveling to RADWood in Philly. They debate track cars for Stu in Alberta, CDN, and present options for Kyle in San Diego. Social media questions ask their thoughts on new EU anti-speeding laws, what’s the point at which you should stop spending money on an old car, and is the Ferrari California a “real” F...

The BMW M440i test drive. Write to us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at everydaydrivertv@gmail.com or everydaydriver.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From their Radwood Philly road trip, the guys discuss the vehicles they’d most like to have from the 80’s & 90’s. They also run through some of their favorite picks from Hagerty Marketplace classifieds. They debate choices for Josh H. in Omaha, NE, who already has a fun car but is shopping to fill the void. Social media questions ask if drivers switching to EVs will be able to handle the accelerat...