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Another incredible milestone reached, as the guys live-stream their 700th podcast episode on their TestDrive YT channel! Among many all-car questions, they are asked about car manufacturers and their future outlook, what car platforms should drivers move up to, and what tires are best? And they use examples from filmmaking, watches and world of wine to do it… Seasons 1-10 are available on Amazon P...

The guys talk with Richard and Nick Griot of Griot’s Garage after their 2-day track driving experience filming vintage F1 cars! They all discuss the cars driven for the film, the cars in the collection, what are the cars that got away, what is the underlying collection theme, and should vintage cars be bought as close to original as possible?  Seasons 1-10 are available on Amazon Prime and Vimeo w...

For today's Topic Tuesday, the guys are asked if straight-six engines are boring to own. They are proud to have car enthusiast listeners from all over the world, and Johnny in Kyiv, Ukraine writes about his recent purchase. The debate is from Dave F. in southern California, who really wants a Ferrari but is scared of the maintenance bill. Social media  questions ask if printed car brochures are go...

Are special editions of any car worth owning because they’re actually better to drive, or just because they’re (maybe) a good investment? The guys take on a debate for Jordan L. in Maryland, who is rediscovering his car needs. Then, Adam R. in Gloucestershire hates the squeaks and rattles in his FiST, and is searching for what’s next. Social media questions ask if America will have an EV market si...

For Topic Tuesday, the guys are asked by Mark C. in NY if the U.S. Midwest is filled with better quality cars than the coasts? The debate is for George K. in CO, who asks what comes next after a Focus RS. Then, social media questions ask how important racetrack elevation change is, do EV brake lights illuminate when only using regen braking techniques, and would the guys ever like to design a race...

The Golden Era of choice is upon us, and new vehicle reveals are increasingly creative. The guys debate MPG for Tasso K. in CA, who spends lots of money on gas for his commute. Also, Eric in CA wants good mileage, so scenarios and wildcards are offered. Social media questions ask why body cladding is still used for effect by designers, what car is best to take to the Arctic Ocean, and what’s the o...

Alternate titles include The Perfect Car Maker, The Death Of Sedans, Building A Factory, The Origin, No Kids/No Pets, Skate Free, and Still Not Ready. The guys debate choices for Nate K., who has almost stopped counting all the BMWs he’s owned. Then, social media questions ask what are the best mods no one thinks of first, will EV values level off at some point, and can the love for driving be lea...

Delayed buyer’s remorse is a thing – especially when you move to a completely different environment and discover your car is no longer suitable. Jesse N. in Denver is trying to CUV his way out of a truck problem, so what should he consider? Then, Joel in WA is starting grad school but is tired of his current car. Social media questions ask why people knowingly hit other vehicles with their car doo...

The audience consistently write back to the guys what cars they bought, so for Topic Tuesday they share a few stories. They cover a car debate for Matt A. in Brisbane AUS, who is shopping for his MOF. Social media questions ask if companies should simulate the torque curves and behavior of ICE cars, what are the best driving roads in America, and should you look back at a minivan, even if you like...

Buying a brand-new car can create an unexpected emotional bond, so when it’s taken too early, what’s next? The guys debate options for Matthew and Katie M. in PA. Then, Jackson R. and his wife are also in PA, and have saved for 10 years so they can retire early and buy fun cars with a healthy budget. Social media questions ask if you should invest in boring cars to make them fun, should new cars b...

For Topic Tuesday, the guys discuss EVs being dictated by ICE cars, and what that means for the future of car design. Then, they debate cars to match the garage for Tom and his dad in northern CA. Social media questions ask what skill or mindset new drivers should be required to have, do car companies limit their offerings to avoid cross competition, and what company should build an entry-level sp...

Good news, it looks like car companies aren’t done building fun cars for enthusiasts! The guys discuss notable releases from Lotus and Toyota. They debate one or two cars for Fredrick H. in Sweden, and what could be next for Bill in Kansas City. Social media questions ask what happens if the guys are wrong about a decision, what will happen to the Tacoma next, and will smaller brands eventually bu...

Will you consider buying an investment car, even at a lower dollar amount? The car market has done unexpected things to new and used prices, and listeners are wondering if they should buy a ‘nest egg’ kind of car. Social media questions ask if the Beaver Teeff have gotten better, what’s an appropriate amount of time to spend washing a car, and if the best car choice is painted a color you don’t wa...

More alternate titles! The Maybe List, Having A Conniption, The One You Can Afford, and The Dream Meets Reality. Social media questions ask why Ford makes so many engines so close in displacement, what’s the point of integrated tailpipes, and is the best car the paid-off car? Seasons 1-10 are available on Amazon Prime and Vimeo worldwide, and Season 10 airs on the Motor Trend cable channel from Ja...

Since we had so many alternate titles for this episode, we just had to share: Where Are My Pants, The Tesla Nap, Neck Lighting, We’re Making Horses, Ten Years In A Prius, The Wells Fargo Shape, and The Spice-ish Choice. Social media questions ask what’s a fun, fuel-efficient car, and name 3 major manufacturers the guys are bullish on and 3 on which they’re bearish? Seasons 1-10 are available on Am...

It’s tough to sell a car you still love, but your family takes precedence! Taylor C. finds himself in a bittersweet moment when forced to sell his Cayman. In California, Albert’s poor car decisions have left him broke, so what’s the next thing to do? Social media questions ask what cars suffered from poor marketing, do flashy cars attract more men than women, and should you actually consider doing...

For Topic Tuesday, the guys discuss the rebirth of the GMC HUMMER EV with Rich Scheer, Director of GM’s Performance Studio and Chevrolet Car Exterior Design. While hearing about the inspiration and features the design team wanted, they discover how quickly the HUMMER came to market. Social media questions ask if there’s good reason to create a manual transmission for EVs, do the guys miss compress...

Sometimes the car you want isn’t the car you can get, so what happens next? Richard D. in WA has his heart set on a GR Supra, but it’s unclear if he can find the right one. Then, RG in Europe wants to know what’s the best convertible for cruising between countries, and tethered only by the laptop? Social media questions ask if there’s ever been a collaboration between furniture designers and car c...

What are the buying metrics for the future, if it’s only full of EVs to choose from? What elements will buyers base their decisions upon? The guys discuss this for Topic Tuesday, and then take on a debate for Piotr O. in NYC, who doesn’t want to buy another boring truck. Social media questions ask what tires should be chosen for a 4-month road trip, what performance school is best for someone inte...

Moving can be a hassle for anyone, especially cross-country. When you completely change continents, none of your cars may be useful! Josh C. in Chad is moving to Austria, and wonders what’s next for his garage. Then, Liam B. in LA has great taste but wants something that’s more of an enthusiast car. Social media questions ask what to do about windshield rock strikes, is it a good idea for Ford to...

Is it better to own one car or two? For Topic Tuesday, the guys explore pros + cons of one vs. two-car-thinking. The debate is for Mike P. in PA, who wants to buy the ‘last of an era’ kind of car. Social media questions ask for the equivalent Minister Of Finance title for girlfriends, what are the best euphemisms for ‘driving too fast,’ and how do you properly pack a Miata for a week-long road tri...

Nobody wants to drive a boring car, but how do you keep your outdoor hobbies and still have a fun car? Kevin P. in MI is ready for what’s next, as is Klay K., who admits his affinity for speed. Social media questions ask how the guys would save the internal combustion engine, what are the best worst comments they’ve received about their cars of the past, and what are some unwritten track rules? Se...

The guys have never discussed cars to buy that will increase in value – investment cars for the sake of investment. They discuss for Topic Tuesday, and explore the balance between mileage and value. Then, Steven in west Texas owns a Gladiator Rubicon, but needs a commuter. Social media questions ask why downshifting for a corner gives you more control, do your consumable costs go down the better y...

Not all cars should win random awards – especially cars that aren't available to purchase! The guys take on a debate from Mike M. in Colorado, who is tired of his commuter and shaking up his garage. Then, Jeremy C. in Rochester, NY is a horse-trading expert and wonders what’s next. Social media questions ask if you can still ‘hit the gas’ while driving an EV, is there such thing as an engaging lar...