Glossary / General

press car

39 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

A press car is a special version of a car that journalists use to write reviews. It usually has a unique color or design so it looks cool in photos.

Technical Definition

A press car is a vehicle used by automotive journalists for reviews and media coverage, often featuring special paint or modifications to attract attention.

Hear It Discussed

"it's why they give it to us for press cars. All the brands want to give out a super light interior for press cars."
Peak Maserati - Polestar, The Beetle Family, Crossover Safety Pods | Episode 1,038 Everyday Driver Car Debate 07:23

"But what I've seen is for 10 or 15 or 20 years, [1949.7s] doing this 20 years, for 20 years, [1951.6s] Ferrari has been very, it's been difficult to get press cars out of Ferrari"
Is The Ferrari Luce The Most Misunderstood Ferrari Ever? — Carmudgeon w/ Cammisa & DTS — Ep 239 The Carmudgeon Show 32:26

"Well, he then has to, you know, nervously but confidently have to explain to the officers what a press car is, which does take a bit of time because it's a Sunday also. Right. Now, Zach and I have..."
Flock vs the Range Rovers; Ferrari 849 Testarossa Spider Review The Smoking Tire 06:50