Everyday Driver Car Debate

The entirely new Jaguar Type 01 has been unmasked, and it’s a 4-door! The guys discuss its appeal and some manufacturing processes involved with the new design. Also, how could it be better? And will it drive well? 0:00 - Intro 1:02 - The Jaguar Type 01 17:48 - Porsche Is Raising Prices?! What?? 20:58 - Who Thinks The Corvette ZR-1X Is Value For Money? 23:33 - Car Debate #1: The Clinically Obsesse...

Which car is the King of Sleeper Town? Should you go for the big purchase, or trade cars over and over, working your way there? Finally, should you own a ‘Forever Car?’ 0:00 - Intro 1:05 - BMW Shows The Gas Neue-Klasse 3-Series 13:33 - VW Announces The ID.Tiguan While Still In Camouflage 17:54 - Topic Tuesday: “Downgrade” For Nostalgia? 36:03 - Car Debate #1: Drive The Edges Of Your Budget 51:53 -...

Fake manuals are getting attention, enthusiasts want fun but have practical needs, and how do you justify blowing your budget? Also, what’s the worst track name ever? 0:00 - Intro 2:34 - Nissan Rogue Hybrid First Drive 4:24 - Porsche Patents Simulated Manual Dual-Clutch Transmission 13:55 - Topic Tuesday: The Fear Of Big Maintenance Bills 29:35 - Car Debate #1: The Venn Diagram Of Practical / Fun...

Hello everyone, sending you an audio message on Tuesday, Sept. 22 to let you know there's no podcast episode this week, as we've been working hard to bring you the Eurorally / European Adventure series! Please enjoy Episode 1 of the Eurorally: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sWpxFQGRR7I&t=1222s We have a goal of 500,000 YouTube subscribers on our original channel by January 1, 2027. Please help us...

The Grand Tour is back, with new hosts Thomas, James and Francis! The guys offer their perspective and reveal their observations. Then, they take on debates from the audience, plus social media questions! 0:00 - Intro 0:38 - Topic Tuesday: Mods Away From Greatness 24:41 - Car Debate #1: Must Have Been Built By Ford 51:22 - Car Debate #2: More Kids You Don’t Have 1:09:07 - The New Grand Tour! 1:17:...

VW continues to slash and burn their way to profitability through layoffs and plant closures. What about making great, fun-to-drive vehicles? Topic Tuesday: Have Horsepower Wars Killed Fun? 00:00 - Intro 0:31 - Used EV Batteries Last Longer Than Expected 5:27 - VW Closing 4 Plants And Killing SEAT?! 9:47 - Topic Tuesday: Have The Horsepower Wars Killed The Fun? 27:15 - Car Debate #1: Boredom Is Th...

The guys agree that fun and interesting cars are the ones that drive brand awareness. Nearly every manufacturer seems to be rediscovering this fact, after years of poor management and missteps. Motorsports is the future, and fun is the future of driving! 00:00 - Intro 0:20 - Fun Cars Are The Brand Builders 4:10 - Lotus Teases The V6 Esprit 7:12 - Porsche Introduces Another 911 Variant 12:34 - Hyun...

The guys wonder what will happen to the millions of classic cars in the future - will they hold value, or will 50s-60s-70s cars just become old? They discuss #montereycarweek reveals, like the #mclaren mcl6gt. The #genesis GV90 was announced - what do the guys think? 0:00 - Intro 0:31 - Monterey Car Week Episode 1,059 3:39 - Mclaren McL 6GT revealed 9:21 - Toyota GR GT/GT3 At Laguna Seca 17:15 - G...

Thanks to Vredestein Tires for sponsoring the guys’ trip to Monterey Car Week! They couldn’t possibly see it all, but they went to many of the most notable and famous shows, including Motorlux, The Quail, auction previews, and an evening with Lotus at Hagerty House. The final show was the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, where the guys chose the cars they think would take the overall Concours win...

The guys celebrate their 10th Pilgrimage anniversary with the 2026 enthusiast drivers, and discuss their experiences! 00:00 - Intro 2:36 - To Sim Or Not To Sim? 7:38 - Different Approaches To The Tracks. 12:06 - Never Been On A Track Before. 13:12 - Favorite Track Of The Two? 16:43 - Seeking Ride-Alongs 20:27 - Bringing A Spouse 25:58 - Repeat Visitors 28:50 - Staying On Schedule 29:50 - Continuin...

While traveling during Pilgrimage 2026 in Germany, the guys discuss C9 Corvette rumors and the global introduction of Audi’s largest vehicle ever - the Q9 and SQ9! #cardebate 1 - Does commuting mean you have to leave fun behind? #cardebate 2 - Best 3-row SUV for families at $30K. #carconclusion 1 - How do you make the i4 a little more visually appealing? #carconclusion 2 - A practical family car t...

GM is trying to have it all - EVs and V-8s! But the average transaction price keeps going up. JLR sort of unveils a 5th model - what they’re calling the Range Rover GT. Uhh, is it a GT? #topictuesday - they can’t all be successful, so what changes should be made? #cardebate 1 - What’s a great choice for a supersonic bomber pilot? #cardebate 2 - Jeremy C. must have a V8, but it can’t be more than $...

The guys talk about the VW product portfolio and potential model deletions, staff reductions and production capacity cuts. Heard of the Denza Z? It’s the BYD electric supercar designed to compete with the 911. #cardebate 1- Taylor in Boston is a new dad who needs a second car, but it needs to have a hint of specialness. #cardebate 2-  Cole in TX realizes he bought the wrong car - what he real...

The guys discuss the direction Mercedes-Benz is taking with their performance EVs, notably the recently announced 2027 AMG CLA45 4Matic+. Goodwood Festival Of Speed is one of the most accessible and inspirational events for car enthusiasts, and allows people to easily see the cars up close and driving quickly up the hill. For Topic Tuesday, the guys discuss a mental cul-de-sac for Tim in TN, who i...

Ferrari has re-saved the manuals, have you heard? The 12Cilindri is now offered with a manual transmission, but is it really? Hyundai previews the updated Elantra. Honda teases a future new Element. BMW reveals the 6th-generation X5 and iX5. Debate #1: Michael in AZ, who is very impulsive when it comes to buying and selling cars, and has two Subarus competing for the same place in his life. Debate...

The guys podcast while still on their 2026 European Adventure, and discuss debates from Lauterbrunnen, Switzerland! The first debate is for Levi in WA, who owns an Audi performance shop and is looking ahead to starting a family. Then, James in Denver already has a great garage and is considering adding a fourth car - what should he get with a high budget? The car conclusion is from Preston, who fi...

The guys have finished Eurorally 2026 and share updates from the Dolomites about their most current travels. Big thanks to  @VredesteinTiresNorthAmerica  and  @fcpeuro  for coming alongside us and helping us discover great roads in Europe! Audio-only MP3 is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and 10 other platforms. Look for us on Tuesdays if you’d like to watch us debate, disagree and then go dr...

Recording from Old Town Square in Prague, Czechia! The guys arrive in Germany and travel to CZ a couple days before the 2026 Eurorally begins, and they’re excited to see Eastern Europe! They debate three scenarios for Dan in Iowa, who wants a temporary convertible! Then, Rahul L. is a new father and wants to make his daily commute more exciting. Finally, Josh W. writes a Car Conclusion and admits...

While Todd edits, Paul is joined by Chance (the guys’ videographer / photographer) to discuss the Audi Nuvolari concept car reveal, BMW M2 xDrive and Toyota Corolla GRMN. The first debate is for Michael D., who’s had a bad experience with an Audi e-Tron and looks for something old-school. Then, Aaron is in Berlin but moving back to the U.S. and wants a great dad car. Audio-only MP3 is available on...

After a full day at Circuit Of The Americas, the guys record a LIVE podcast with questions from the audience in attendance and those watching the live stream. Audio-only MP3 is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and 10 other platforms. Look for us on Tuesdays if you’d like to watch us debate, disagree and then go drive again! Rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, and subscribe to our two YouTube...

The first-ever BEV from Ferrari has been revealed! The Luce is a complete departure from Ferrari’s current styling, and the technology introduced is bleeding edge, but honest; especially the sound it makes. The guys discuss other new introductions from BMW, Mercedes-Benz and RAM. They debate real-life Hot Wheels cars for JC in Michigan, who is pondering a sixth car! Then, Daniel in Texas has owned...

The guys are at Laguna Seca while at a Hooked On Driving event, and podcasting near the top of the corkscrew! Spot the GR Yaris going by at the first minute. They take on debates for Annie in CO, who is an enthusiast mom looking for a manual sport wagon or hatch. Then, Brian R. has spent 20 years looking at fun cars, but hasn’t really found something he loves. What should he get? Car Conclusions i...

The guys take on 3 car debates for this episode: First, Ashrit is searching for soul and adventure, and is looking to buy something for rugged outdoor expeditions but a fizzy sports car too. Steve G is considering an EV for long-distance travel, but has yet to convince his wife. Then, Matt M. bought his dream Ferrari, but he can’t take the whole family along! What does he do? Audio-only MP3 is ava...

Car manufacturer stereotypes exist for a reason - many people would say Japanese cars are more reliable than European cars, but that’s not always the case. What does reliability mean to you? The guys debate for Maya and her fiancé who are into outdoor activities but may have kids in the future. Then, Briar in Virginia Beach has been listening and following the show since he was 13! Now married, he...

Will the future bring actual driving, or will every cool driving experience just be simulated? The guys cover news from car manufacturers, both concepts and new releases. The first debate is for John L. In GA, an Air Force veteran who needs to replace the car and keep the fun. Car Debate #2 represents the battle between parents and kids: Matthew and his family are in the midst of a Texas standoff....