Everyday Driver Car Debate

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

The guys record while they’re in Germany & Belgium with Hooked On Driving for track days! The Topic Tuesday is about car nameplates, asking when is it an appropriate time for OEMs to resurrect a name? They debate anything but the usual suspects for Matt C. in North Carolina. Social media questions ask who is the guys’ favorite automotive media journalist or announcer, what’s a good all arounder fo...

While Todd is on vacation, Paul has Chance join the podcast to debate choices for listeners! Milan P. is a mechanical engineering graduate with mechanic skills, and is trying to decide whether to save for the future or spend for the moment. Then, Quinn H. wants to step up to a classy car with power, but almost has too many choices. Social media questions ask what’s the most beautiful race car Chan...

The 2025 Camry XSE test drive, in both FWD and AWD configurations. Write to us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at everydaydrivertv@gmail.com or everydaydriver.com. Shopping for the Camry 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. Visi...

For Topic Tuesday, the guys are asked to name the most influential vehicle of each decade. It’s a simple question with decidedly complex answers, so they come up with parameters to include as many cars and trucks as they can, and realize they’re still forgetting some! What did they forget? Please rate + review us on iTunes, and subscribe to our two YouTube channels. Write us with your Car Debates,...

The reasons to buy another car are quite endless, and having a rodent gnaw through your wiring harness sounds like a perfect reason to go shopping. Ross in MI has a high-mileage Honda, but the time has come to move on. Jeff in Canada is an EV enthusiast but is reconsidering some ICE sports cars to meet his needs. Social media questions ask about an 80’s-style Track Daily Crush, will the guys’ SUVs...

The new Land Cruiser 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 Land Crusier, new or old? 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/adchoi...

For Topic Tuesday, the guys are asked for their top 10 personal favorite cars they’ve driven for the show. Naturally, they turn the list into a top 11, and talk about the cars that have influenced them over the years. Social media questions ask about the understood implications of chiseled + masculine vs. elegant + feminine, should all the things be safari-ized, and how do the guys stay grounded a...

The guys travel to a Toyota press launch in San Diego, where they are treated to a reveal using lifeguards to help introduce the new 4Runner! Brian in NC would prefer to drive his ’04 M3 everywhere, but is reluctant to abuse it. Then, Adam J. wants to ditch the family SUV for a fun convertible. Social media questions ask for the balance between a plasticky interior and high mechanical performance,...

The remaining manufacturers on the guys’ ‘Best Of’ series concludes with the list covering RAM trucks to Volvo. Social media questions ask how long the guys think the GR brand will be around, will there be more HOD events at Mid-Ohio and PA, and if your neighbor owns the worst pairing of cars, is it a cry for help? Please rate + review us on iTunes, and subscribe to our two YouTube channels. Write...

Every enthusiast wants their own collection, right? Most of the debates focus on which car to add to your garage, but Luke in TN wonders which car he should sell! The guys decide on a plan for Luke, and then debate which third car Scott Y. should add. Social media questions ask if the guys have ever felt a waning interest in cars, what’s their perspective on clear taillights, and is it normal to b...

The GMC Sierra AT4X test drive. Write to us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at everydaydrivertv@gmail.com or everydaydriver.com. Shopping for the AT4X version or any GMC 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