Everyday Driver Car Debate

Nissan gets a new CEO! Does that mean they will start producing great cars again? The guys discuss, and take on two car debates. Nick M. considers letting his fun car dream die, so the guys encourage him and find options. Then, Ben G. needs something for car camping. Social media questions ask why OEMs don’t offer bench seats in higher trims, is the future of car reviews done from the passenger se...

What is the price of beauty? The guys have explored the Price Of Fun, but can we all have affordable, beautiful cars? Then they debate interesting choices for Zhen, who doesn’t need a larger car but has a growing family. Social media questions ask if the guys wish future sports cars would have FSD, what’s their favorite shape of shift knob, and what else can Stellantis do with their new Hurricane...

VW sets a new design direction with the announcement of the ID.Every1. They debate comfortable cars for Daniel in D.C., who really wants to avoid plasticky interiors. Then, Nicholas in the mid-Atlantic area is giving up on Jeeps, and gravitating to on-road driving. Social media questions ask if there’s any more point to having a dream car, when is it safe to hoon your car after a cold start, and w...

If the guys could travel back in time and show Henry Ford three cars, what cars would they bring and where would they drive each one? They debate new directions for Clay in PA, who isn’t sure what’s next. Social media questions ask why cars know when they’re going to be sold, how do you make a boring car more fun to drive, and why are Blu-rays better than streaming? Please rate + review us on iTun...

The guys livestream for this episode, taking all car questions from the audience. Listeners ask if the guys have ever accidentally purchased a car, why do so many cars have abrupt trunk lines, why isn’t left-foot braking the standard, what other sources do they follow for car content, and more! Please rate + review us on iTunes, and subscribe to our two YouTube channels. Write us with your Car Deb...

For Topic Tuesday, the guys host Jordan Schiefer from Out Of Spec to discuss the EV industry at large. They help Brian in FL overcome seller’s remorse to move on to the next adventure. Social media questions ask which types of designs respond to brighter or darker colors, what company would openly admit they’re on equal footing with Nissan, and would removing the CVT + new design language help sel...

Getting a new car is exciting, but you can prepare its new home while you’re still shopping! The guys help out Charles P. in FL, whose driveway is overcrowded. Then, Luke in KC is heading to college and his life is about to change. Social media questions ask if Subaru’s offerings are as boring as VW’s, why do OEMs seem to bury the specs of their new cars, and should we have a scoring system for th...

Be honest about what you need, compare to what you want, and try not to overspend, but get a car you love! Listeners share their stories about the fun cars they’ve bought. Then, SJ in Texas wants something well-built; maybe a more lightweight car too. Social media questions ask how much of design is personal preference, why is it so difficult for OEMs to take risks, and should you buy ‘lesser’ mod...

Merger discussions and lap records in the kingdom of cars! The guys debate practicality vs. fun for Drew in MI, who is tired of his truck. They also discuss choices for Don in TN, who wonders if VWs are fun enough? Social media questions ask why your tires slide more when the treads are low, how far before a left turn do you merge left, and what is the best ‘just married’ car? Please rate + review...

For Topic Tuesday, the guys help Ricardo M. decide if too many gears ruin torquey engines? They debate perceptions for Daniel P., who wants something fast, luxurious and sporty without giving off the wrong vibe. Social media questions ask how you do Drive Homework on cars that aren’t available to test drive, what’s the best-looking car for road salt and grime, and should people make a fuss about s...

If car company mergers are the future, let’s go crazy and rename every single one. The guys discuss the lost love between Nissan and Honda. They debate mobile offices for Dan in Nevada, and discuss options for Cole in Melbourne, AUS, who is trying (and failing) to enjoy a basic daily. Social media questions ask the most important tip for learning to drive manual, how do you make the most of an aut...

Awesome in Austin – the guys discuss signature 2025 events, and you’re invited! For Topic Tuesday, they discuss the reality of cars getting bigger and more powerful – are small car options dwindling to zero? They debate fun daily options for Sage in Chicago, who feels lost when it comes to deciding what’s next. Social media questions ask which car company has produced the largest number of great c...

The I5N vs. GTC4 Lusso film is now playing on our original YT channel! For Tom in LA, the guys debate cars that drive as if Honda built a 911. Then, if your requirements include great A/C, what’s good for Texas? Angel R. wants a cool family road trip vehicle. Social media questions ask if there will be a shift away from all screens in cars, do the guys get tired of people saying cars should only b...

What’s the ideal power to weight ratio of a car, and does the ideal ratio change as a car gets heavier or lighter? The guys wrestle with this question from Luis B. for Topic Tuesday. Then, they debate cars that are the fountain of youth for Adam in Nashville. Social media questions ask what’s the least-compromised fun car currently on sale, what are the most beautiful enthusiast cars since 2020, a...

Cadillac is spawning more V performance models, and they’ve announced the Lyriq-V! The guys think about what that could mean for badge engineering. They debate milestone birthday cars for Mike in Maine, and ‘professorial’ cars for Spencer in MA. Social media questions ask if it’s wrong to feel superior to winter drivers with improper tires, are there cars you think might want to kill you, and is M...

For Topic Tuesday, the guys expound on a social media question recreate their current garage or build a dream garage with cars from their year of birth, got their license, started EDD and purchased HOD! Then, they debate the 95% car for Kevin in Texas, who needs a great long-termer. Social media questions ask if FOMO leads to really poor car purchase decisions, what’s the most fun part of EDD + HO...

Automotive mergers are usually detrimental to enthusiasts, so pre-established IP is gold! The guys debate for Martin in the U.K., who declares he’s seen the future and it’s good. Then, Jeremy S. wants something ‘fun-ish’ for he and his wife. Social media questions ask about the ‘iPadification’ of cars, do shorter days cause drivers to neglect their headlights, and what’s the recipe for a shooting...

What did listeners buy? The guys cover car conclusions and their stories from the audience. They debate comfortable high-mileage vehicles for Derk, a “geo-bachelor” in the Army who drives more than a lot. Social media questions ask why do car companies sit on great names for cars, is it true that ‘propulsion is freedom,’ and will F1 revolutionize the auto industry through fuel mandates?  Please ra...

The guys talk about car sales numbers and new tech releases. They debate two cars for Matthew in NY, who is retiring from the NYPD and using his pension check. Then, Steven is a dad with fun car needs for his growing brood. Social media questions ask for best winter driving activities if you hate rust, what’s a good garage addition that isn’t a car, and how can OEMs pivot to innovation? Please rat...

The guys discuss new cars for 2025 they’re intrigued by and want to drive! For Topic Tuesday, they answer the question if you can drive a car forever? They debate good choices that will accommodate a road bike for Andrew in Tucson. Social media questions ask why people don’t like Nissan vehicles, how do designers think regarding door handles, and is a trip to Maranello worth a day trip for the mus...

Welcome to 2025! The guys discuss their favorites from the past year, and look ahead to exciting projects. They debate fun, first-time cars for new drivers, a request sent from Kevin F. in WA. Social media questions ask what was the most overrated car of 2024, will there be a 911 Turbo Touring, and what does the “Mitsanda” merger mean for the future of Japanese cars? Please rate + review us on iTu...

The guys announce their signature 2025 event: COTA in Austin, TX! They debate non-SUVs for Craig in Boston, who needs a hatchback for his growing family. Then, Hal in Chicago drives quite a lot, and wants something better than an Audi Allroad to battle winter and road salt. Social media questions ask if the shutdown of Canoo is ruining future plans, what makes the Z4 better than the M240i, and wha...

The guys make discoveries at the PRI Show in Indianapolis! They debate options for a third shared car for Christopher P. in the Pacific Northwest, who still needs fun for he and his wife. Then, the guys help save Cathy O. from her fourth Subaru Forester! Social media questions ask if Hyundai / Genesis are in a prime position to offer a lightweight Miata-fighter, is the Ford Probe GT the best-looki...

The guys release a Topic Tuesday for Friday! Jimmy L. asks about the prevailing wisdom that maintenance history matters more than mileage – to what extreme can that be applied? Then, Zach B. is attached to emotional, shiny things. The guys help him decide what three cars are best for his garage. Social media questions ask if the solution for poor sales is to improve reliability + durability, shoul...

The reliability rankings from Consumer Reports have been released! The guys speak with Alex Knizek, associate director of test development at CR's Auto Testing Center in Connecticut. They debate something enjoyable for Isaiah K. in VA, who has a Camaro but wants something fun for his wife. Social media questions ask if the guys carry fire extinguishers in their cars, how much does it cost to ship...