Everyday Driver Car Debate

New car launches include the 2025 BMW M5 and Aston Martin Valiant! The guys discuss them along with Rivian’s new large investment from VW. Joe K. feels like he’s back to square one in his car search, so the guys take on his debate. Then, Jack S. in Texas needs to remember what a fun car is like to drive. Social media questions ask if the EV industry is already dying, does corporate styling help or...

The Crown Signia test drive. Write to us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at everydaydrivertv@gmail.com or everydaydriver.com. Shopping for the Signia or a Crown? Be sure to use autotempest.com/everyday so they know we sent you, and you can search all the car markets including dealer inventory. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For Topic Tuesday, the guys are asked why we enthusiasts must insist on the hottest version of a car? Needs vs. wants are at the heart of the matter for car people. Then, Adam in PA wants all those things for his next car – what’s a good balance? Social media questions ask how you should respond to racing challenges on the freeway, is it ever okay to cross the double-yellow if you know there’s not...

New car reveals include the 2025 BMW X3 and Bugatti Tourbillon! The guys discuss details about both. They debate ‘tall guy’ weekend fun cars for Kyle in TX, and sedans for Nathan in MO, who’s never owned a fast car. Social media questions ask how you remove sentimental attachment to your car, what’s the average speed for HOD events, and how can policymakers and regulators better promote high-quali...

For Topic Tuesday, the guys are asked for Drive Homework to pass the final exam. What’s the minimum possible knowledge needed for all the possible driving experiences available from cars? They debate do-it-all cars for Christian in ID, who already owns an SUV. Social media questions ask if you should avoid your ideal car because of rumored inevitable failure, have the guys driven an Alpine A110 ye...

A free car isn’t always what it seems, but for Evan M, the choices are quite compelling! The guys help him try to decide which one fits his lifestyle the best. Then, Eli M. has ‘caviar taste on a canned tuna budget,’ and needs help deciding what’s next. Social media questions ask if a 16-yr-old is ready for solo drives in a Camaro, will the new Toyota MR2 ever come to fruition, and what car make/m...

Todd’s 2017 Cayenne S eHybrid Platinum Edition test drive and update. Write to us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at everydaydrivertv@gmail.com or everydaydriver.com. Shopping for the Cayenne or any Porsche? Be sure to use autotempest.com/everyday so they know we sent you, and you can search all the car markets including dealer inventory. Learn more about your ad choices...

Listeners send in their car conclusions from all over the world, including Stam in Athens, Greece, Rodrigo J. in The Netherlands, and Matt A. in Brisbane, AUS! The guys debate new choices for Bobby in KS, who feels like he’s being kept from other cars. Social media questions ask if the 2025 Honda Civic Hybrid will be fun, at what point are snow tires not enough, and can you mod a driveway? Please...

The guys always discuss needs vs. wants, and buying more car than you actually need. The same goes for pickups regarding their usefulness! They debate two cars for Matthew & Korey in CA, who are dreaming about expanding their collection. Then, Thomas in AUS has the perfect car, and he doesn’t know how to replace it. Social media questions ask when it’s better to buy a highly optioned normal car, i...

The RAV4 TRD Offroad test drive. Write to us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at everydaydrivertv@gmail.com or everydaydriver.com. Shopping for the RAV4 or any Toyota? Be sure to use autotempest.com/everyday so they know we sent you, and you can search all the car markets including dealer inventory. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why do certain older cars still look good, but others age poorly? The guys discuss a list of examples for Topic Tuesday. Then, they debate big luxury sedans with massage seats for Scott in Winnipeg. Social media questions ask when the reputation of a vehicle overcomes its exterior looks, how do you stand driving without cruise control, and what’s a valuable topic about which to write a research pa...

Will technological progress create better drivers’ cars in the future, or will it be a hindrance to driving fun? Porsche has introduced a hybrid 911 GTS for 2025, so the guys debate if humanity has reached ‘peak 911.’ They debate sedans with good steering feel for Daniel S. in D.C. Then, Matthew C. in Boston wonders if he should ignore the light and keep driving? Social media questions ask if Lexu...

The Cyberbeast test drive! Write to us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at everydaydrivertv@gmail.com or everydaydriver.com. Shopping for the Cybertruck or any Tesla? Be sure to use autotempest.com/everyday so they know we sent you, and you can search all the car markets including dealer inventory. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For Topic Tuesday, the guys chat with David Pittard, pro racing driver for Walkenhorst Motorsport / Aston Martin. David won the 2023 24h Nürburgring alongside his teammates on the Frikadelli Racing Team, and now drives the #34 Aston Martin Vantage GT3 EVO for Walkenhorst. He will again be racing in the ADAC 24h Nürburgring on June 1 & 2, 2024! Social media questions ask what was the most normal th...

The guys celebrate 900 podcast episodes and host a livestream with the audience! Listener questions ask why Toyota trucks are so expensive, is there a perfect blend of hot-hatch + GT car, are the BMW Beaver Teeff growing on enthusiasts more, is factory-installed PPF good, will we see more and more EV performance/track cars, are wide-seat mods available to drivers, and will people put fake vents on...

The M3 Touring (AC Schnitzer ACS3 Sport) test drive. Write to us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at everydaydrivertv@gmail.com or everydaydriver.com. Sadly, the 3-series Touring is forbidden fruit - it isn’t available in North America. But there’s many great BMWs and M3s to be found! Be sure to use autotempest.com/everyday so they know we sent you, and you can search all...

For Topic Tuesday, the guys try to figure out what four new vehicles will check off 15 different requirements! They debate comfy cars for Mike H., a young driver with the comfort preferences of an 80-year-old. Social media questions ask what’s it like to own your dream car, how many annual events justify a track alignment, and what’s the coolest or rarest car the guys have ever spotted at a Cars +...

Todd discusses his new car and time spent on the configurator. The guys take on three mini-debates for young enthusiasts – new listeners and car lovers who imagine solutions for themselves and their families! Social media questions ask how design mods can potentially ruin your car, can Mazda designs be placed on the same level as Ferrari, and how much should ‘brand loyalty’ factor into your purcha...

The Polestar 2 Dual Motor test drive. Write to us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at everydaydrivertv@gmail.com or everydaydriver.com. Shopping for the Polestar 2 or any Volvo? Be sure to use autotempest.com/everyday so they know we sent you, and you can search all the car markets including dealer inventory. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The guys create a ‘driving personality’ test for Topic Tuesday, based on a challenge from Sam M. in WI. They debate boring-ish cars for enthusiast John C. in Maryland, who wants an obscure and unique car. Social media questions ask if we’re at the pinnacle for horsepower vs. handling, is Stockholm Syndrome possible with cars, and how do you remove windshield haze? Please rate + review us on iTunes...

The US should celebrate wagons again, and BMW agrees! Paul is joined by Chance to debate commuters for Tyler in PA. Then, Justin G. in TX needs something burly to navigate the mean streets of Houston. Social media questions ask how much access racetracks give to photographers, are people generally boring and therefore choose white/silver cars, and how should buyers avoid bad infotainment systems i...

The Tacoma TRD Pro test drive. Write to us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at everydaydrivertv@gmail.com or everydaydriver.com. Shopping for the TRD Pro or any Toyota truck? Be sure to use autotempest.com/everyday so they know we sent you, and you can search all the car markets including dealer inventory. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Topic Tuesday discussion comes from Adam W., who asks what’s the difference between loyalty and burying your head in the sand? The guys debate sporty choices for Jake M., who has a daily 100-mile commute. Social media questions ask if towing a car means it has to be done by a body-on-frame vehicle, would the guys personally prefer more inexpensive cars or fewer expensive cars, and what age sho...

The guys debate while finishing up their first Ring/Spa trip to Germany and Belgium! Aaron in GA is envisioning the perfect car; something that includes a fun factor. Then, Michael R. needs a substantial car that competes with big trucks in Texas. Social media questions ask if all old cars are considered classics, will people hang onto their cars due to inflation, and why do people still hold thei...

The Stelvio Competizione test drive. Write to us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at everydaydrivertv@gmail.com or everydaydriver.com. Shopping for the Stelvio or any Alfa? Be sure to use autotempest.com/everyday so they know we sent you, and you can search all the car markets including dealer inventory. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices