Everyday Driver Car Debate

The guys discuss their favorite cars and experiences of 2019, and also look ahead to 2020 for things they’re looking forward to. They finally decide on their personal transporters, and what cars they would bring to a meetup and track day. Social media questions include a winter tire discussion, inductive charging availability in the future, and best or worst new car options they experienced in 201...

Thanks to our listeners for helping this podcast be named as one of the Top Automotive Podcasts of 2019! Orhan V. writes with an amazing coincidence, as he shops for either a Phaeton or Quattroporte. Billy in Melbourne, AUS and his wife are seeking outdoor adventures more frequently, and need a car that can easily cope with both on and offroad driving. Social media questions include debate whether...

For Topic Tuesday, the guys make some automotive predictions for 2020 and even further into the future! They discuss muscle cars in the California canyons for Alex in Pennsylvania, and take on social media questions that include historical naming of new cars, would they do Winter Cross track days in the Phaeton and Quattroporte, and in what country will future car designs be most focused? Season 5...

The guys talk positives and negatives of Outbacks while discussing alternatives for Will Z., who has a high budget and loves wagons, but needs a bit more off-road capability. If you’ve never heard of a ‘wine emergency,’ it’s a real thing. Jason S. in Ontario, Canada is a wine distributor, and needs a comfortable car to transport 1500lbs. of wine. Social media questions cover ask how you decide on...

Is Tesla the starter drug for people catching the disease? And is there a counter-revolution happening regarding power and speed? These Topic Tuesday questions posed by Rich C. are the subject of ongoing debate with the guys. They dissect a commuting situation for Albion and his fianceé in Los Angeles, and take on social media questions that include winter undercarriage cleaning tips, what car sho...

The Phaeton and QP5 are beginning to work their way into the guys’ daily lives and routines…and they like them! Julian in MI has a mysterious career with a high income, and wants to break away from a university lifestyle and mindset to buy an interesting, small, fun car. Kayla in Montana needs a special car she loves, after losing a few cars to various accidents. Social media questions cover how t...

The guys philosophize about how to enjoy driving more, based upon a question from Raymond in Overland Park, KS. They debate pre-1975 cars for Dalton N. in California, and answer social media questions that ask about embarrassing music, raffling a spot for the Pilgrimage trip, and should the Chevelle be brought back? Season 5 is available on Amazon Prime and Vimeo worldwide. Please rate and review...

Often discussed is the younger generations’ supposed lack of interest in cars. Shattering those myths is Philip M. in Rochester NY, who craves for a car to make him love driving more. Also, Mike S. in upstate NY wants to buy something interesting for his college freshman son, who is pursuing a career in automotive engineering. Social media topics include car companies increasingly embracing digita...

The guys go on an inevitable rant whenever Elon shows something new, and the Tesla Cybertruck is no different. They discuss new experiences for Chris L., an active-duty Marine, whose family has owned a Samurai since new. Social media questions include the perfect companion to the Cybertruck, what American muscle car would be the choice to resto-mod, and what do you say when your wife gets a speed...

The guys travel to the 2019 Los Angeles Auto Show and discuss the new production releases and concepts that are introduced. They talk about the turnabout of certain companies that didn’t used to have compelling products, and their about-face transformation to either good or bad. OEMs discussed include BMW, Mercedes, Porsche, Audi, Nissan, Lincoln, Cadillac, Ford, Land Rover, Karma, Alfa Romeo, Mas...

Todd’s Phaeton has arrived, and he talks about his first ownership stories. The guys discuss the Ford Mustang Mach-E, and the film Ford v Ferrari. Doug W. in Ohio needs an image car, but it can’t cost a lot. He’s looking for an inexpensive executive car to impress clients but still be useful for the family. Social media questions cover model naming backlash, electric retrofitting, and tracking you...

What was the car or event that ignited your love for cars? The guys cover social media questions like this one, and also discuss good complementary cars to the 1992 JDM Toyota Soarer for Corey in San Diego, CA. They also debate light off-road choices for Jake in northern MI, who is considering abandoning his need for speed in favor of off road adventures… Season 5 is available on Amazon Prime and...

The big sedan challenge is real! Paul discusses the Quattroporte purchase and subsequent drive home from Las Vegas. The guys talk about treatment for the long-dormant disease afflicting Shane I. in Boston, MA, who needs a small fun car to complement the F-150 truck he drives. Finally, social media questions involve heavy or lightweight cars in the snow, good used 4x4s to learn off-roading, and wha...

Once again, the guys get personal with all non-car-related questions from the audience. Topics include aviation, mountain biking, cooking, filmmaking, design, watches, software and future projects… Season 5 is available on Amazon Prime and Vimeo worldwide. Please rate and review the podcast on iTunes, the Everyday Driver show on IMDB and Amazon, and write to us with your Topic Tuesday discussions...

The guys discuss their favorite car hacks for Topic Tuesday, based upon questions from Matt S. in Dhaka, Bangladesh! They also debate ‘teenage glory days’ cars for Garrett E., who has a Miata and needs a hauler. Social media questions include the guys’ opinons about whether SUVs or cars are better for road trips, what cars are fun at slow speeds, and which "condiments" on cars make or break the de...

Sometimes, the guys reverse their roles in recommending cars. Chandan H. in Melbourne, AUS has rediscovered the show, and writes with a request to get away from the car that’s a jack-of-all-trades. Hunter W. in the Midlands, UK feels ready to own a car again, but wonders if he should get one all-purpose car, or a couple cheaper ones for particular driving. Social media questions include discussion...

The guys recap their 2019 East Coast meetup held in Atlanta, talk about the two TV shoots they accomplished, and share their group drive experiences. They philosophize about the lack of car enthusiasm for Gregg’s partner in Massachusetts, and cover social media questions that discuss the point where driver comfort ends, what’s the cutoff time to fly rather than drive, and what time of year is the...

While the guys are shooting a TV episode in Atlanta, they take questions for an all-car-questions podcast! They discuss topics about drivers without their lights on, best choices for the mid-engine experience, and when to switch from summer to winter tires? Season 5 is available on Amazon Prime and Vimeo worldwide. Please rate and review the podcast on iTunes, the Everyday Driver show on IMDB and...

For Topic Tuesday, the guys discuss a fairly comprehensive list of the alphabet of sports cars, and define the rules that apply! They cover boxy ‘80s hatches for Marco M., who wants a BMW 318ti, but is also open to suggestions. Social media questions include pilgrimage trips to other tracks, what new Z car should Nissan produce, and if the Nurburgring ceased to exist, what track should OEMs use fo...

How many project cars are too many? The guys debate budgets and preciousness for Ben J. in Wichita, KS, who loves his M2, but needs something a bit less vulnerable to parking lot dings. Then, Joseph B. on Long Island, NY is looking for the Swiss Army knife of cars, including track driving. Social media questions include what electric car choices are available in the U.S., methods that designers us...

The guys bring you more car conclusions, of enthusiasts who discovered driving in a new way, or bought a car they love. They discuss inexpensive, long-commute luxury cars for Damian D., and social media questions that cover Tesla’s direct to consumer business model, sports cars in handicap parking spaces, and what are great/not great things about being a car enthusiast? Season 5 is available on Am...

It’s tough to be disloyal to your favorite car company, but the guys suggest new choices for Hunter and his wife in central MN, who are open to new experiences. They also talk about the opposite of a Toyota Century for James in NH, and field social media questions that include their personal criteria for choosing a car, active diffs, and recommendations for rentals in Europe… Season 5 is available...

Does a good car make you better? Does a bad car make you worse? The guys explore this for Topic Tuesday, and discuss modern options for Joel R.’s dad in Minnesota, who has a 1966 Corvair. They also take social media questions that include the meaning of chassis tuning, engine development consolidation by Geely and Volvo, and what would they change for Pilgrimage 2020? Season 5 is available on Amaz...

The guys have a roundtable wrap-up discussion with the drivers who joined them on the 2019 Pilgrimage driving adventure to the Nurburgring Nordschleife and Spa-Francorchamps tracks. These are the genuine driving impressions from participants, immediately after driving on track! TV Seasons 1 - 5 are now available on Amazon Prime in the U.S. and U.K., and Vimeo worldwide. Please rate and review the...

The Topic Tuesday dives into the subject of what gives a car its character. A question from Ben T., the guys break down elements of personality in cars, and what that means to different drivers. They debate focused car choices for Alec V. in Vermont, who loves cars, but is very hard on them. Finally, social media questions include over-the-air software upgrades, the perception of speed, and what t...