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)
689: Lotus Vs. Toyota, Survive A Swedish Winter, Imagine A Wooden SUV
Good news, it looks like car companies aren’t done building fun cars for enthusiasts! The guys discuss notable releases from Lotus and Toyota. They debate one or two cars for Fredrick H. in Sweden, and what could be next for Bill in Kansas City. Social media questions ask what happens if the guys are wrong about a decision, what will happen to the Tacoma next, and will smaller brands eventually build SUVs? Seasons 1-10 are available on Amazon Prime and Vimeo worldwide, and Season 10 airs on the Motor Trend cable channel from January 1 – March 26, 2022! Please rate and review us on iTunes, and the TV show on IMDB and Amazon. Write to us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at [email protected] or everydaydriver.com. Share the podcast with your car enthusiast friends! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
688: The Definitive Answer, All The Dollars, Car Number 9
Will you consider buying an investment car, even at a lower dollar amount? The car market has done unexpected things to new and used prices, and listeners are wondering if they should buy a ‘nest egg’ kind of car. Social media questions ask if the Beaver Teeff have gotten better, what’s an appropriate amount of time to spend washing a car, and if the best car choice is painted a color you don’t want, should you buy it anyway? Seasons 1-10 are available on Amazon Prime and Vimeo worldwide. Please rate and review us on iTunes, and the TV show on IMDB and Amazon. Write to us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at [email protected] or everydaydriver.com. Share the podcast with your car enthusiast friends! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
687: The Gateway Drug To Wrenching, The 5-Year Plan, The Old Atari
More alternate titles! The Maybe List, Having A Conniption, The One You Can Afford, and The Dream Meets Reality. Social media questions ask why Ford makes so many engines so close in displacement, what’s the point of integrated tailpipes, and is the best car the paid-off car? Seasons 1-10 are available on Amazon Prime and Vimeo worldwide, and Season 10 airs on the Motor Trend cable channel from January 1 – March 26, 2022! Please rate and review us on iTunes, and the TV show on IMDB and Amazon. Write to us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at [email protected] or everydaydriver.com. Share the podcast with your car enthusiast friends! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
686: CUVs = Automotive Perfection, Up To Your Neck-els, Is Stellantis Right For You?
Since we had so many alternate titles for this episode, we just had to share: Where Are My Pants, The Tesla Nap, Neck Lighting, We’re Making Horses, Ten Years In A Prius, The Wells Fargo Shape, and The Spice-ish Choice. Social media questions ask what’s a fun, fuel-efficient car, and name 3 major manufacturers the guys are bullish on and 3 on which they’re bearish? Seasons 1-10 are available on Amazon Prime and Vimeo worldwide, and Season 10 airs on the Motor Trend cable channel from January 1 – March 26, 2022! Please rate and review us on iTunes, and the TV show on IMDB and Amazon. Write to us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at [email protected] or everydaydriver.com. Share the podcast with your car enthusiast friends! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
685: Financial Tears, Peak Honda, Heaping Scorn
It’s tough to sell a car you still love, but your family takes precedence! Taylor C. finds himself in a bittersweet moment when forced to sell his Cayman. In California, Albert’s poor car decisions have left him broke, so what’s the next thing to do? Social media questions ask what cars suffered from poor marketing, do flashy cars attract more men than women, and should you actually consider doing your own R&D? Seasons 1-10 are available on Amazon Prime and Vimeo worldwide, and Season 10 airs on the Motor Trend cable channel from January 1 – March 26, 2022! Please rate and review us on iTunes, and the TV show on IMDB and Amazon. Write to us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at [email protected] or everydaydriver.com. Share the podcast with your car enthusiast friends! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
684: The New Fun-Vee, Obsolete Yet Affordable, Miss Fussy Britches
For Topic Tuesday, the guys discuss the rebirth of the GMC HUMMER EV with Rich Scheer, Director of GM’s Performance Studio and Chevrolet Car Exterior Design. While hearing about the inspiration and features the design team wanted, they discover how quickly the HUMMER came to market. Social media questions ask if there’s good reason to create a manual transmission for EVs, do the guys miss compression braking, and are modern car designs too fussy now? Seasons 1-10 are available on Amazon Prime and Vimeo worldwide, and Season 10 airs on the Motor Trend cable channel from January 1 – March 26, 2022! Please rate and review us on iTunes, and the TV show on IMDB and Amazon. Write to us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at [email protected] or everydaydriver.com. Share the podcast with your car enthusiast friends! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
683: Best Laid Plans, The Digital Nomad, Bespoke Just Means Ugly
Sometimes the car you want isn’t the car you can get, so what happens next? Richard D. in WA has his heart set on a GR Supra, but it’s unclear if he can find the right one. Then, RG in Europe wants to know what’s the best convertible for cruising between countries, and tethered only by the laptop? Social media questions ask if there’s ever been a collaboration between furniture designers and car companies, does hydraulic steering equate to better feel, and why do expensive, bespoke cars have to be ugly? Seasons 1-10 are available on Amazon Prime and Vimeo worldwide, and Season 10 airs on the Motor Trend cable channel from January 1 – March 26, 2022! Please rate and review us on iTunes, and the TV show on IMDB and Amazon. Write to us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at [email protected] or everydaydriver.com. Share the podcast with your car enthusiast friends! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
682: Startup Steps To Success, Don’t Buy A Car, Just Like A Lotus
What are the buying metrics for the future, if it’s only full of EVs to choose from? What elements will buyers base their decisions upon? The guys discuss this for Topic Tuesday, and then take on a debate for Piotr O. in NYC, who doesn’t want to buy another boring truck. Social media questions ask what tires should be chosen for a 4-month road trip, what performance school is best for someone interested in tracking and autocrossing, and is it less infuriating if the car that cuts you off is nice looking? Seasons 1-10 are available on Amazon Prime and Vimeo worldwide, and Season 10 airs on the Motor Trend cable channel from January 1 – March 26, 2022! Please rate and review us on iTunes, and the TV show on IMDB and Amazon. Write to us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at [email protected] or everydaydriver.com. Share the podcast with your car enthusiast friends! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
681: Sink-el-gate, Continent Swapping, In And Out Of Love
Moving can be a hassle for anyone, especially cross-country. When you completely change continents, none of your cars may be useful! Josh C. in Chad is moving to Austria, and wonders what’s next for his garage. Then, Liam B. in LA has great taste but wants something that’s more of an enthusiast car. Social media questions ask what to do about windshield rock strikes, is it a good idea for Ford to divide itself, and has Rivian alienated their customers? Seasons 1-10 are available on Amazon Prime and Vimeo worldwide, and Season 10 airs on the Motor Trend cable channel from January 1 – March 26, 2022! Please rate and review us on iTunes, and the TV show on IMDB and Amazon. Write to us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at [email protected] or everydaydriver.com. Share the podcast with your car enthusiast friends! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
680: A Stack Of Keys, The Special Ally Of Financial Concerns (SAFC), You Don’t Have to Impress Me
Is it better to own one car or two? For Topic Tuesday, the guys explore pros + cons of one vs. two-car-thinking. The debate is for Mike P. in PA, who wants to buy the ‘last of an era’ kind of car. Social media questions ask for the equivalent Minister Of Finance title for girlfriends, what are the best euphemisms for ‘driving too fast,’ and how do you properly pack a Miata for a week-long road trip? Seasons 1-10 are available on Amazon Prime and Vimeo worldwide, and Season 10 airs on the Motor Trend cable channel from January 1 – March 26, 2022! Please rate and review us on iTunes, and the TV show on IMDB and Amazon. Write to us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at [email protected] or everydaydriver.com. Share the podcast with your car enthusiast friends! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
679: Avoiding Boring-ness, You + Speed, The Unwritten Rules
Nobody wants to drive a boring car, but how do you keep your outdoor hobbies and still have a fun car? Kevin P. in MI is ready for what’s next, as is Klay K., who admits his affinity for speed. Social media questions ask how the guys would save the internal combustion engine, what are the best worst comments they’ve received about their cars of the past, and what are some unwritten track rules? Seasons 1-10 are available on Amazon Prime and Vimeo worldwide, and Season 10 airs on the Motor Trend cable channel from January 1 – March 26, 2022! Please rate and review us on iTunes, and the TV show on IMDB and Amazon. Write to us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at [email protected] or everydaydriver.com. Share the podcast with your car enthusiast friends! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
678: Fear Of Electrics (FOE), Driving Permission Slips, The Waters Of Preciousness
The guys have never discussed cars to buy that will increase in value – investment cars for the sake of investment. They discuss for Topic Tuesday, and explore the balance between mileage and value. Then, Steven in west Texas owns a Gladiator Rubicon, but needs a commuter. Social media questions ask why downshifting for a corner gives you more control, do your consumable costs go down the better you get as a track driver, and what’s the most mechanically satisfying car the guys have driven? Seasons 1-10 are available on Amazon Prime and Vimeo worldwide, and Season 10 airs on the Motor Trend cable channel from January 1 – March 26, 2022! Please rate and review us on iTunes, and the TV show on IMDB and Amazon. Write to us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at [email protected] or everydaydriver.com. Share the podcast with your car enthusiast friends! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
677: Paddle Your Canoo, Celine Dion Is Singing, #DrownTheTaos
Not all cars should win random awards – especially cars that aren't available to purchase! The guys take on a debate from Mike M. in Colorado, who is tired of his commuter and shaking up his garage. Then, Jeremy C. in Rochester, NY is a horse-trading expert and wonders what’s next. Social media questions ask if you can still ‘hit the gas’ while driving an EV, is there such thing as an engaging large sedan, and is the VW Taos as bad as the 911 is good? Seasons 1-10 are available on Amazon Prime and Vimeo worldwide, and Season 10 airs on the Motor Trend cable channel from January 1 – March 26, 2022! Please rate and review us on iTunes, and the TV show on IMDB and Amazon. Write to us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at [email protected] or everydaydriver.com. Share the podcast with your car enthusiast friends! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
676: Tribal Blood, The Supra That Makes You Money, Going Spiderman-ing
When your sports car stresses you out, what do you do? The guys explore this question for Topic Tuesday, and then discuss options for Greg in Buffalo, NY. Social media questions ask what’s the most overhyped EV on the market, are EVs boring because they’re silent, and why don’t the guys drive very many supercars? Seasons 1-10 are available on Amazon Prime and Vimeo worldwide, and Season 10 airs on the Motor Trend cable channel from January 1 – March 26, 2022! Please rate and review us on iTunes, and the TV show on IMDB and Amazon. Write to us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at [email protected] or everydaydriver.com. Share the podcast with your car enthusiast friends! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
675: Better From Here, Finding Your Tribe, Emotional At First Sight
Every 25 episodes, the guys livestream the podcast; now playing on their TestDriveVideos YouTube channel. Taking all-car questions from viewers, the guys are asked what non-EV car would be the most improved by becoming electrified, what other car channels do the guys like to watch, and what car has ever made the guys emotional and choked up after seeing one in-person? Seasons 1-10 are available on Amazon Prime and Vimeo worldwide, and Season 10 airs on the Motor Trend cable channel from January 1 – March 26, 2022! Please rate and review us on iTunes, and the TV show on IMDB and Amazon. Write to us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at [email protected] or everydaydriver.com. Share the podcast with your car enthusiast friends! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
674: Relocate And Rediscover, An Old Exotic Daily, Low In The Snow
For Topic Tuesday, the guys feature more conclusions – the cars the audience purchased, whether debated on the podcast or not. From date-night cars to listeners who changed their location, listeners are re-discovering driving fun. Social media questions ask what model variants the guys wish were available in North America, if you don’t ever buy a manual will you miss out, and what’s the minimum ground clearance for driving in snow? Seasons 1-10 are available on Amazon Prime and Vimeo worldwide, and Season 10 airs on the Motor Trend cable channel from January 1 – March 26, 2022! Please rate and review us on iTunes, and the TV show on IMDB and Amazon. Write to us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at [email protected] or everydaydriver.com. Share the podcast with your car enthusiast friends! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
673: Leave It Parked, Tall And Smart, Track-Rally-Drift
Every enthusiast wants extraordinary driving from normal commuting, and the right car makes the difference. Flavio L. in Boston questions his future choices, and wonders how to extract the most fun? Then, Kevin B. and his fiancé are stuck between a Porsche and a Smart car. Social media questions ask if kit cars are worth investing in, what’s the best tire setup for a combination of autocrossing and year-round driving, and why don’t the guys recommend Audis very much? Seasons 1-10 are available on Amazon Prime and Vimeo worldwide, and Season 10 airs on the Motor Trend cable channel from January 1 – March 26, 2022! Please rate and review us on iTunes, and the TV show on IMDB and Amazon. Write to us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at [email protected] or everydaydriver.com. Share the podcast with your car enthusiast friends! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
672: The Honda Albatross, The World Has Color, The ATM That Sucks Cash
For Topic Tuesday, the guys are asked how you sell a car you don’t want to sell? Curtis in Buffalo owns an Element that’s quickly becoming a money pit, but offers the lure of a new lifestyle. Then, Pankaj in Dubai wonders how to get a car with personality, but isn’t a usual suspect? Social media questions ask how you map out a road trip to avoid highways, is design the only way companies can relate to customers, and how to prevent the seatbelt buckle from hitting the exterior when exiting? Seasons 1-10 are available on Amazon Prime and Vimeo worldwide, and Season 10 airs on the Motor Trend cable channel from January 1 – March 26, 2022! Please rate and review us on iTunes, and the TV show on IMDB and Amazon. Write to us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at [email protected] or everydaydriver.com. Share the podcast with your car enthusiast friends! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
671: T.33 Road Trip, Welcome To Dallas, Moon-Lander Truck
Weighing your budget against family obligations is always the struggle for enthusiasts – Kyle S. in IA is looking for a cool, fun, engaging car to do everything. The guys debate first sports cars for Baron P. in Dallas, and take on social media questions that ask why no company makes a 2-series competitor, what car would they tune out-of-class, and in a 50/50 split decision, which spouse wins? Seasons 1-9 are available on Amazon Prime and Vimeo worldwide, and Season 10 airs on the Motor Trend cable channel from January 1 – March 26, 2022! Please rate and review us on iTunes, and the TV show on IMDB and Amazon. Write to us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at [email protected] or everydaydriver.com. Share the podcast with your car enthusiast friends! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
670: That’s So Quaint, The 61k Mile Pitfall, Annex Your Ferrari
For Topic Tuesday, the guys further explore the issue of ‘preciousness’ in ownership. Tom G. in AUS asks if he needs a second car, or should he stop being afraid to put on mileage? Then, Elias K. has a long-term ownership debate for his dream car, and wonders about the uniqueness. Social media questions ask about the origin of movie trailers, is there a case for bringing back manuals in more SUVs, and how much information about your car should you share with a prospective buyer? Seasons 1-9 are available on Amazon Prime and Vimeo worldwide, and Season 10 airs on the Motor Trend cable channel from January 1 – March 26, 2022! Please rate and review us on iTunes, and the TV show on IMDB and Amazon. Write to us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at [email protected] or everydaydriver.com. Share the podcast with your car enthusiast friends! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
669: Spread Your Wings, Hong Kong Supercar, No More Deals
Enthusiasts with The Disease are always shopping – is it possible to stay in budget and get the car you’ve always wanted? Adam F. in WI wants to break free from Honda and try something else. Then, Tim in Hong Kong wants a 456GT replacement for his triple-car collection. Social media questions ask if there are any great automatics, what’s the best way to get a deal on a desirable 90’s car, and why does fakery extend to headlight design? Seasons 1-9 are available on Amazon Prime and Vimeo worldwide, and Season 10 airs on the Motor Trend cable channel from January 1 – March 26, 2022! Please rate and review us on iTunes, and the TV show on IMDB and Amazon. Write to us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at [email protected] or everydaydriver.com. Share the podcast with your car enthusiast friends! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
668: Extracting The Fun, Brat-Not-Baja, Which Ferrari?
For Topic Tuesday, the guys are asked how to get the most out of your current car. If you’re limited by time and money, what are some ideas? Then, they debate which fun car to try next for Matt D. in PA, who already has a tool-for-the-job for everything. Social media questions ask if friends should build a track car together, can you still be a car enthusiast while owning a Model 3, and what do you do if your car enthusiasm is waning? Seasons 1-9 are available on Amazon Prime and Vimeo worldwide, and Season 10 airs on the Motor Trend cable channel from January 1 – March 26, 2022! Please rate and review us on iTunes, and the TV show on IMDB and Amazon. Write to us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at [email protected] or everydaydriver.com. Share the podcast with your car enthusiast friends! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
667: It Goes 85, The Mulch Enthusiast, Tom Cruise Stunts
The cheapest car you’ll ever own is the one that’s paid for – but Bruce B. asks if you should replace a paid-off car? Then, Adam in CO wants a mountain canyon carver while he waits for a 911 – what should he get in the meantime? Social media questions ask if more car companies should offer hybrids, how noticeable is the difference in Corvette automatics, and which Maverick is the best? Seasons 1-9 are available on Amazon Prime and Vimeo worldwide, and Season 10 airs on the Motor Trend cable channel from January 1 – March 26, 2022! Please rate and review us on iTunes, and the TV show on IMDB and Amazon. Write to us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at [email protected] or everydaydriver.com. Share the podcast with your car enthusiast friends! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
666: Your Driver Score, The Kayak Ratio, Aspiring To Be Pro
For Topic Tuesday, listener Dominic M. asks when is the next step right for him? The car debate is for Tom Z. in PA, who wants a utility vehicle balanced between commute and off-road. Social media questions ask for the best cars from the guys’ least favorite manufacturers, favorite exterior and interior designs, and is it okay to want a less-powerful car? Seasons 1-9 are available on Amazon Prime and Vimeo worldwide, and Season 10 airs on the Motor Trend cable channel from January 1 – March 26, 2022! Please rate and review us on iTunes, and the TV show on IMDB and Amazon. Write to us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at [email protected] or everydaydriver.com. Share the podcast with your car enthusiast friends! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
665: Not The Headlights, Feed The Itch Again, I’m Afraid You’re Lost
Sometimes you need permission from family and friends to try a new (or old) car. Jon T. in Coeur d’Alene ID ask if you should meet your heroes while you’re still young? Then, Drake M. is in love with the C3 Corvette styling, but they’re pretty old now – are they money pits or a good buy? Social media questions ask if Toyota and Hyundai would ever collaborate, when are more north east meetups happening, and at what point do the guys encourage modifications? Seasons 1-9 are available on Amazon Prime and Vimeo worldwide, and Season 10 airs on the Motor Trend cable channel from January 1 – March 26, 2022! Please rate and review us on iTunes, and the TV show on IMDB and Amazon. Write to us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at [email protected] or everydaydriver.com. Share the podcast with your car enthusiast friends! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices