Everyday Driver Car Debate
Everyday Driver
Updated 2 days agoThe hosts of "Everyday Driver", Paul and Todd, get behind the microphone to answer questions and help viewers find the right car for their needs. Disagreement and debate are bound to happen. Along the way they discuss what goes on behind the scenes of their review films and other topics throughout the car industry.
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Episodes (1165)
840: I Didn’t Know I Wanted That, Paul Decides, The Elise Snowplow
Apart from the race versions, touring cars, manual transmissions, and special editions of high-performance drivers’ cars, what makes a car or SUV desirable besides being expensive? The guys help Matthew in WA spread an insurance payout between two vehicles, and Tim in MD appear successful but not too successful! Social media questions ask if graphene could be the basis for batteries in future EVs, why are the vehicles in Top Gun Maverick so unrealistic, and why doesn’t Todd put winter tires on the Elise? Please rate + review us on iTunes, and subscribe to our two YouTube channels. Write us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at [email protected] or everydaydriver.com. Don’t forget to share the podcast with your car enthusiast friends! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
TestDrive: Toyota Crown
The Crown test drive. Write to us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at [email protected] or everydaydriver.com. Shopping for a new Crown, 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
839: The Good Cars Are The Good Cars, Preserve Your Best Memories, Tactile And Wonderful
So many listeners are excited about the cars they bought, the guys decided to share some of their stories once again. They debate family legacy and car emotions for James in FL, who wonders if he’s blinded by memories. Social media questions ask what automotive trends the guys would like to see more of, is there an objective measurement for the quality of a detail job, and do you accept a free car that you loathe? Please rate + review us on iTunes, and subscribe to our two YouTube channels. Write us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at [email protected] or everydaydriver.com. Don’t forget to share the podcast with your car enthusiast friends! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
838: The Practical Wrangler, The Itch Is Hungry, Longest Running Rivalry
It’s tough to say you’ll never sell a car. Enthusiasts are always thinking about what’s next, and Jose C. is looking for fulfillment. Then, Staale B. in Norway wants to supercharge his sedan, and wonders what the less-stupid option is. Social media questions ask what’s the #1 priority for a new driver getting their first car, is the Bronco-Wrangler rivalry the offroad version of the Mustang-Camaro rivalry, and what’s the best vehicle for transporting multiple telescopes? Please rate + review us on iTunes, and subscribe to our two YouTube channels. Write us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at [email protected] or everydaydriver.com. Don’t forget to share the podcast with your car enthusiast friends! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
TestDrive: Honda Accord Hybrid
The Accord Hybrid test drive. Write to us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at [email protected] or everydaydriver.com. Shopping for Accords, or any Honda? 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
837: New F1 Team, Beautiful Wasn’t Important, Where Are The Olives?
The Topic Tuesday discussion is about future beautiful cars - will we ever see an elegant design for an affordable sports car? The guys debate a new do-it-all car for Andrew S. in CO, who lives high in the mountains but wants something that is still fun. Social media questions ask for the story of the guys’ first track day, are noise-cancelling headphones illegal to use while driving, and is there some cool history behind various car names? Please rate + review us on iTunes, and subscribe to our two YouTube channels. Write us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at [email protected] or everydaydriver.com. Don’t forget to share the podcast with your car enthusiast friends! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
836: Rennsport Reflections, Weekend At Bill’s, Save ALL The Cars
The guys celebrate 75 years with Porsche at Rennsport Reunion #7, and discuss the launch of their new track variant. They talk about fresh thinking for Bill in Texas, who wants to trade the fun cars out of his garage. Then, Ian M. has never had a car with more than 180HP, so what’s next? Social media questions ask about current Porsche design language, what will hybridization do to small cars, and have screens made everything disposable? Please rate + review us on iTunes, and subscribe to our two YouTube channels. Write us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at [email protected] or everydaydriver.com. Don’t forget to share the podcast with your car enthusiast friends! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
TestDrive: Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 392
The Wrangler 392 test drive. Write to us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at [email protected] or everydaydriver.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
835: Emphasis On Audio, The Intensity Of Pragmatism, At The Moment Of Inhale
For Topic Tuesday, the guys are questioned about car audio, and why the community doesn’t seem to discuss the importance of in-car sound quality. They debate fun cars for Daniel in NC, who has the ‘I Want It’ feeling. Social media questions ask about finding the ‘edge’ at autocross events, how do you overtake or avoid drivers who won’t let you pass, and is now the time for any OEM to change their styling direction? Please rate + review us on iTunes, and subscribe to our two YouTube channels. Write us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at [email protected] or everydaydriver.com. Don’t forget to share the podcast with your car enthusiast friends! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
834: The Place To Be, Get Your Hopes Down, The Horror Car
Is price always the differentiator for the car you want to be in? Forest in PA wants to add a second car for work, but it must be the right balance between fun and professionalism. Then, Jared C. asks for help to save him from his car! Social media questions ask if there have been any cars whose subsequent generations were more attractive, what’s the correct hand position on steering wheels with thick spokes, and what’s the reason for frameless car windows? Please rate + review us on iTunes, and subscribe to our two YouTube channels. Write us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at [email protected] or everydaydriver.com. Don’t forget to share the podcast with your car enthusiast friends! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
TestDrive: Mercedes-Benz C300
The C300 test drive. Write to us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at [email protected] or everydaydriver.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
833: NISMO Everything, MazdaSpeeding, Toyota Is Dating
For Topic Tuesday, the guys are asked what’s the next everyman’s enthusiast brand? Ford used to build enthusiast cars at every price level, so who is the next heir apparent? Patrick in CT asks what winter car to buy that his sons will think is cool. Social media questions ask why dealers don’t allow test drives of their ‘hot’ cars, why are door openings smaller than they’ve ever been, and what two car companies should collaborate to bring back a dead car brand? Please rate + review us on iTunes, and subscribe to our two YouTube channels. Write us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at [email protected] or everydaydriver.com. Don’t forget to share the podcast with your car enthusiast friends! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
832: The Second Team, College Of The Future, We Are Those Idiots
Does anyone want to buy the trim levels that aren’t professional-grade? The facelifted F-150 makes its debut, and the guys d. iscuss. Josh W. and his 16-year-old son are looking for a project car, but not a restoration! Ron C. in NJ wants a fun car, but that means he also wants to learn to drive manuals. Social media questions ask if peak ‘needless machismo’ has hit paint colors, what’s a reasonable amount of time to allocate towards cleaning + maintenance + repairs, and has it become too expensive for young enthusiasts to purchase sports cars they would otherwise buy with a manual? Please rate + review us on iTunes, and subscribe to our two YouTube channels. Write us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at [email protected] or everydaydriver.com. Don’t forget to share the podcast with your car enthusiast friends! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
TestDrive: Porsche GT3 RS
GT3 RS test drive laps on track at Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps. Write to us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at [email protected] or everydaydriver.com!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
831: The Voyage Of Discovery, Bored Stupid, Goldilocks And The 3 Cars
The guys cover listener car conclusions for Topic Tuesday! Enthusiasts discover what kind of driver they are and aren’t, try new experiences, and discover new favorites. Social media questions ask for advice when judging a car show, are large logo placements on cars the only place left to experiment with, and shouldn’t TPMS be better? Please rate + review us on iTunes, and subscribe to our two YouTube channels. Write us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at [email protected] or everydaydriver.com. Don’t forget to share the podcast with your car enthusiast friends! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
830: SundaySundaySunday, Defy Everyone’s Expectations, They’re All Coming Soon
The guys’ longest film they’ve ever produced (so far) is released on Sunday, September 10, 2023. They debate brand perceptions for Eric A. and his wife, a bank VP in CA. Then, Brian L. in TN doesn’t need 4 doors anymore and wants a fun car. Social media questions ask if the GR Supra is a good example of badge engineering, should sports car trailers become more prevalent, and what are some brands people are (or aren’t) talking about? Please rate + review us on iTunes, and subscribe to our two YouTube channels. Write us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at [email protected] or everydaydriver.com. Don’t forget to share the podcast with your car enthusiast friends! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
TestDrive: KIA Niro Hybrid
The Niro Hybrid test drive. Write to us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at [email protected] or everydaydriver.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
829: The Definitive Car, Don’t Say ‘Wagon,’ Clutch By Wire
Is the automotive world in a long goodbye to the renaissance of the motorcar? The guys explore this for Topic Tuesday with completely separate approaches. The debate is for Bernd E. in Germany, who is wondering when and how to jump to his next car. Social media questions ask why we’re all hoping for lightweight EV sports cars, was KIA’s logo rebranding confusion done on purpose, and what’s the most useless feature on modern cars? Please rate + review us on iTunes, and subscribe to our two YouTube channels. Write us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at [email protected] or everydaydriver.com. Don’t forget to share the podcast with your car enthusiast friends! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
828: #BuyTheManuals, The Concierge Mechanic, Something Not Soul-Sucking
Recent news includes the reveal of Alfa’s new supercar, Lamborghini torque-vectoring in their EVs, and the demise of manual transmissions in VW’s GTI and Golf R! The guys debate BMW reliability and alternate choices for Asif in TX. They also pontificate for Scott in Toronto whether to even buy a car. Social media questions ask what new coupes have useable back seats, is a fixed steering ratio more fun than a variable ratio, and should traction control stay on for “70%” back-road driving? Please rate + review us on iTunes, and subscribe to our two YouTube channels. Write us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at [email protected] or everydaydriver.com. Don’t forget to share the podcast with your car enthusiast friends! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
TestDrive: Hyundai Tucson
The Tucson test drive. Write to us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at [email protected] or everydaydriver.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
827: Building Wealth, When VTEC Kicks In, Stop Making Your Friends Sick
For Topic Tuesday, the guys discuss the issue of building wealth. Should you sell your fun car and buy a less interesting car, all so you can save up and buy something great in the future? They debate FOMO for Michael L. in Edmonton, AB, who really feels the need to buy a manual. Social media questions ask about the guys’ least-favorite ad campaign, can you tune out-of-class with comfort upgrades, and has attainable horsepower gotten so insane that it’s ruining general driving enjoyment? Please rate + review us on iTunes, and subscribe to our two YouTube channels. Write us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at [email protected] or everydaydriver.com. Don’t forget to share the podcast with your car enthusiast friends! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
826: Surprise Excitement, Accidentally Rare, A Rusted Husk
From turning sports cars into dailies, and dailies into sports cars – the guys introduce their new project! They debate choices for Jordan D. in KY, whose Ridgeline is falling apart. Then, Mike C. is considering expensive sports cars that could rise in value, and wonders about the best decision to make. Social media questions ask if you should carve your own rally course in a cornfield, when will manufacturers stop chasing large contact-patch tires and big power resulting in heavy sports cars, and what’s the next step after an FD Mazda RX-7? Please rate + review us on iTunes, and subscribe to our two YouTube channels. Write us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at [email protected] or everydaydriver.com. Don’t forget to share the podcast with your car enthusiast friends! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
TestDrive: Alfa Romeo Tonale
The Tonale test drive. Write to us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at [email protected] or everydaydriver.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
825: Font Of Ferrari, Rocky For Racing, A Man Of Constant Torque
The guys livestream for this episode, taking the audience questions on their TestDrive YT channel. With modern Ferrari so unreliable, what are aspirational manufacturers that won’t bleed you dry or leave you stranded after you’ve owned a Porsche or three? Will automakers reintroduce popular ICE vehicles, as EV targets get moved? And who wishes some hotshoe car executive takes up Jim Farley on his dare to “race” him and the new Mustang? Please rate + review us on iTunes, and subscribe to our two YouTube channels. Write us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at [email protected] or everydaydriver.com. Don’t forget to share the podcast with your car enthusiast friends! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
824: Ford Sells Lily Pads, Shut Up And Buy Something, Drive Over Broken Glass
The guys are excited to discuss new Monterey reveals, and begin with Acura’s announcement of the ZDX EV. They try to convince Brandon in MD to not buy another GR Supra, and help Dale in FL with his last ICE sports car. Social media questions ask if there’s a market for more factory rally-style cars, how do you not obsess over new noises emanating from your car, and what do architects drive? Please rate + review us on iTunes, and subscribe to our two YouTube channels. Write us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at [email protected] or everydaydriver.com. Don’t forget to share the podcast with your car enthusiast friends! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices