Everyday Driver Car Debate

It’s only a mid-life crisis car if you keep it for a short time and never again buy something fun. Sean in Las Vegas has owned more than 50 cars, but now needs something unique to hold his interest. Simon in LA has an EV, but wants noise again. Social media questions ask what’s the process when choosing a new car experience, will American automakers compete with either the GR86 or sport compacts a...

For Topic Tuesday, the guys are asked about companies that revive various models, and why they succeed or fail. The debate is for Clayson R., who is bored and rotating through cars. Social media questions ask if GM made a mistake by skipping hybrid powertrain development, what country is on the must-drive list, and will ‘performance’ CUVs ever be a thing? Please rate and review us on iTunes, and t...

If you’re truly looking for a new experience with cars, does that mean you have to be open to a car of any age? Chris J. in VA wants something with character, which is the mark of an enthusiast. Then, the guys debate choices for Jacob M., who wants something that’s weird. Socia media questions ask how to get non-car people more excited about cars, are the guys more fans of cars, or more fans of dr...

For Topic Tuesday, the guys cover conclusions from listeners, and discuss blown budgets, model rockets, and building your fleet. The debate comes from Chris F., who is trying to decide whether or not he’s a Honda fanboy. Social media questions ask what’s the algorithm for number of past owners vs. age of the car, is there a cure for overexposure to piano black, and why would you enter a car at Ame...

Having a different experience is one of the main things the guys encourage their audience to do when shopping. Joe P. in Denver is appreciating styling more and more, and wants a true sports car. Then, Lamar in MD is unimpressed with his daily, and wants more excitement. Social media questions ask if European countries pushing back on EU mandates is the beginning of a re-think for EVs, why are VW...

The AMG G63 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 discuss their current direction and future plans in 2023. Then, Elvedin in PA is questioning everything about his brand loyalty – should he just buy another of the same car he already owns? Social media questions ask what is the world’s most overrated car, do the guys acknowledge the many ways cars can be fun, and why are small-car offerings from U.S. manufacturers so l...

The guys always want to help listeners achieve their automotive goals. Michael in LA really wants a TRX, but not today - he needs an interim vehicle. Then, Drew has some FOMO and is worried about the end of the V8 era. Social media questions ask if you should use Turo to amortize the cost of a fun car, what's the one bad quality or design thing being offered that shouldn’t have made it to market,...

The Elantra N 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 dive deeper into subscriptions for options. Will we all end up paying for features we don’t use, but are already embedded in the vehicle? The debate is for William R. in FL, who wants to get out of lame CUVs and into something fun. Social media questions ask if PHEV's have a future once EV infrastructure improves, how will future vehicle development cycles be affected,...

While shopping in a crazy car market, it’s wise to have a backup plan in case something goes awry. Christian in MT wonders which automotive seed to water, and which dealership will come through for him? Then, Rob in MI needs to upgrade his commute while realizing his family is growing. Social media questions ask for the most inappropriate errand the guys have undertaken while driving their sports...

The SQ5 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

Every 25 episodes, the guys live-stream on their TestDrive Videos YT channel and take questions from the audience. This one is all the car-related questions asking if the G70 fits rear-facing car seats, what are the top 3 luxury brands from Germany and Japan, are there any cars whose sum of parts is better than the whole, what does Todd think of the Fast X trailer, what is Paul’s current favorite...

The guys cover a couple debates: Eric in CA is thinking about joint car custody with his dad, and as classic car enthusiasts, what should they buy? Then, Avi R. is enamored by big cars and SUVs – he wants to protect his family and get something really comfortable. Social media questions ask if the guys ever plan on having more hosts, what is a favorite Bond film or era, and did Subaru do a good jo...

The Escalade V 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 share listeners’ car conclusions and inspiration from the podcast. Huy in VA asks if the concept of ‘maturing’ means the desire to own an SUV? Social media questions ask if you should postpone retirement so you can afford a more expensive fun car in the future, do low-production yet attainable sports cars dampen enthusiasts’ love for them, and shouldn’t new sports cars...

New concepts are introduced to set the future brand design language, but sometimes the results aren’t very exciting. The guys debate a 3rd car for Tom G. in northern AL, who is a Honda enthusiast with a Ford garage. Then, Kevin M. in TX has a long commute and a car that’s too awesome. Social media questions ask how you know when a car needs work done to feel factory fresh, how do you confess to yo...

The guys host writer Ben Foldy from the Wall Street Journal to discuss Carvana and the implications for the car market. They debate choices for Craig B. in South Carolina, who brings up ‘old news’ kinds of cars. Social media questions ask why any vehicle bigger than a Fiat 500 is considered big by auto journalists, what are baseline monitor settings for consuming EDD content, and do all vehicles l...

A new Porsche concept called Vision 357 dominates the conversation to begin, and then the guys debate a total garage refresh for Tyler in Indiana. Most enthusiasts already know what kind of transmission they want, but for Jacob’s first sports car, he’s not yet decided. Social media questions ask how film editing affects its success, what’s the pinnacle of the supercar, and why isn’t there much adv...

The Volvo C40 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 by Eddie M. if car manufacturers are obligated to keep their traditional sports car formulas sacred and never change them? They debate two-car solutions for Chris W. in San Diego. Social media questions ask what are the current top choices for EVs, what skill should every new driver have, and what do the guys think of ‘performance’ SUVs? Seasons 1-11 are avail...

The Corvette E-Ray has been announced, and the guys discuss some interesting specs about the car. They debate options for Stephen B. in MD, who is a pro photographer and needs space for gear. Sam F.’s wife in MA insists on a manual for her car, and that’s non-negotiable! Social media questions ask why car designers don't find the Elise interesting or attractive, why are marketing ploys so annoying...

The Frontier 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 sent a question from Mark D. asking which sports cars would the guys never recommend? They debate fun cars + families for Sean W. in NY, and social media questions ask if randomly placed door handles are bothersome, is Alfa a dead brand in the U.S., and what’s the guys’ success rate for car conclusions? Seasons 1-11 are available on Amazon Prime and Vimeo worldwide....

The guys drive the Escalade V + AMG G63 for a comparison on their main YouTube channel. They debate mid-size commuters for Ronald in Atlanta, and a first car for college student Henry W. in Spokane, WA. Social media questions ask what’s the future of lightweight sports cars, will flat grey become the equivalent of 90’s teal, and is sleeping in your car during road trips a bad idea? Seasons 1-11 ar...