Everyday Driver Car Debate

The Lyriq 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 what causes ugly cars, so they discuss the ‘Ugliness Penalty’ philosophy behind the series of steps culminating in bad design decisions. Or are they good decisions? They debate good-gas-mileage SUVs for Austin S. in AR, and social media questions ask if there is a bad mid-engined car, is there an Asian delivery program for Japanese or Korean cars, and who deci...

The great chip shortage continues its ripple effect throughout the car industry. The guys debate commuters for Benjamin, who has escaped from Manhattan and lives in the suburbs. Chris in Chicago feels stuck in a rut, and wants a car to not just commute, but also autocross. Social media questions ask if the guys recommend revisiting an old automotive flame, what car brand has the largest dichotomy...

The Pathfinder 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 explore more aspects about Graduated Drivers’ Licenses (GDL) and what the ramifications in the U.S. would be. They also debate trade-offs for Shaun in MA, a BMW enthusiast who is considering adding another 3-series. Social media questions ask if modern SUVs would benefit from a manual transmission as a performance model, does an active suspension system improve the hand...

Cadillac is making large changes and remaking itself – have you noticed? The guys debate future hand-me-down cars for Justin in WI, and then discuss manual transmissions for Jeff in NY. Social media questions ask if Mazda should build a hotter MX-5, do conversations with OEMs get uncomfortable when discussing their better prior generations, and why is the BMW design team ruining all their vehicles...

The Golf R 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

Should friends let friends buy bad cars? For Topic Tuesday, the guys explore if you’re obligated to steer your friends and family away from bad or boring cars. They debate choices for Lucas in TX, who is a newly minted ER doctor. Social media questions ask if work-from-home changes the meaning of ‘don’t race your paycheck,’ how do you winterize your car, and what combination of car, driver and rac...

Are car designs ever truly finished? The guys discuss the BMW M2, and take on a debate from Mike H. in CO who is forced buy a client-friendly car for his job. Then, Steve O. in CA is in need of a car therapist. Social media questions ask why glass sunroofs have disappeared from sports cars, what are the worst-sounding engines the guys can name, and what’s the most controversial car opinion they ha...

The Nissan Z 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 what comes next after Alfas. Jason in CO has owned four, so he qualifies as a true car enthusiast! Then, Christopher S. in D.C. wonders about finances and self-identity stacked up against the joy of driving. Social media questions ask what is the exposed front wheel design element on old Testarossas, what is a ‘re-inspection fee,’ and do the guys practice left...

Is it sacrilege to buy an expensive, extremely capable 4x4 and never drive it off road? The guys debate convertibles for Anthony G. in Philly, who is ready for something new. Then, Russ in Denver wants to add a pickup truck to the BMW stable. Social media questions ask if it’s better to get a car you love or might grow to love, how do designers decide on exterior mirror shapes, and what company be...

The Porsche Cayman GT4 RS 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 discuss the release of the C8 Corvette Z06 and Maserati GranTurismo. For Topic Tuesday, they’re asked if innovation is killing car enthusiasm? Then, the debate is for Ryan R., who asks what comes next after a hot hatch. Social media questions ask what’s the least amount of torque that will push you back, is a Z more fun than a Cayman, and are you a real enthusiast if you happen to like au...

The guys invite Chris Jacobs on the podcast to hear about his current show and upcoming new adventures. They discuss the BMW i4 M50 EV, and take social media questions that ask about cars wearing different sheetmetal, will EVs become disposable, and what’s the best mix of sports coupé + GT car with four doors? Seasons 1-11 are available on Amazon Prime and Vimeo worldwide. Please rate and review u...

The BMW M240i 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

As the guys finish up their Utah Adventure 2022, they ask some of the attendees to share their thoughts on museum-quality roads, car key swaps, scenic discoveries, and driver upgrades…  Seasons 1-11 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 eve...

If your fun car becomes one-dimensional and doesn’t get driven very much, why doesn’t it simply get sold? The guys take on a debate for Matt L. in PA, who has sentimental attachment to the project car, but desperately wants driving characteristics it doesn’t provide. Then, Zachary T. in SC needs a good road trip car that’s still fun. Social media questions ask the difference in movie scripts betwe...

The Toyota GR Corolla 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 deliberate if a lower-powered car is ultimately more interesting to drive while simultaneously examining releases of the 7th-generation Ford Mustang and the Ferrari thoroughbred, known as the Purosangue. The debate comes from Dohnn B. in Oregon, who wonders if a naturally-aspirated V12 is what’s next for he and his family. Social media questions ask if there should be a...

The guys take time for a deep dive into all the GR Corolla info, specs, and driving feel. The debate comes from James J., who asks for a fun car to buy with two babies. Social media questions ask for transition choices to thoroughbred cars like Porsches, what does ‘chassis tuning’ mean, and does installing significantly wider tires mean your car ruined from poor ride quality and too much grip? Sea...

The GR Supra Manual 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, Paul and Chance talk about listener car conclusions and how people’s buying decisions were made. They debate choices for Craig R., who wishes he could merge a hot hatch with a Boxster. Social media questions ask why press cars aren’t always allowed to be tracked, what cars were previously passed over and unheeded, and how can China possibly expect to enter worldwide markets with...

If your taste in cars not only becomes more refined but does a complete 180, it’s time to embrace a new lifestyle. Baylen in Atlanta is realizing his interests are changing from trucks to sports cars. Then, Gregory in Cincinnati has discovered the Jeep thing just ain’t his thing. Social media questions ask if old Range Rovers would make good family cars, when will infotainment screens become less...

The AMG CLA45 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