Everyday Driver Car Debate

The Tariff Edition, Lotus Lessons, The Iron Man Effect | Episode 1,005

Car companies worldwide are grappling with tariffs, but they’re also facing the EV downturn and an immediate product pipeline that isn’t encouraging to car enthusiasts. Paul D. Is moving to Switzerland for a few years, and wonders what’s in his driving future. Then, Andy in Australia doesn’t care about the brand, he just wants something interesting for his next car. Listeners write their great deals in Car Conclusions, and on social media, if the guys were to eliminate one of the German brands, what would it be? 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! 00:00 - Intro 55:18 - Stellantis Not Doing So Hot 08:47 - Porsche Business Model Not Working 16:24 - E-Fuels Still Being Developed? 20:28 - Lotus Lessons 47:51 - Car Debate 1: Fun Cars In Switzerland 1:09:03 - Car Debate 2: No Prejudice In Australia 1:15:52 - Car Conclusion 1: The More Things Change… 1:17:42 - Car Conclusion 2: Discovering Volvo 1:20:51 - Did You See This? Discommon Goods 1:26:27 - Social Media Questions Rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, and subscribe to our two YouTube channels. Write to us your Topic Tuesdays, Car Conclusions and those great Car Debates at [email protected] or everydaydriver.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 29, 2025 105 min 79 annotations

The Cadillac Of Racing, The Recipe For Discomfort, The Family Tesla Dumping Ground | Episode 1,004

Cadillac is so hot right now; will their 2026 F1 debut continue the winning streak, and will their V-Series performance cars get even better in the future? The guys debate uncomfortable cars for Dustin S., who is seriously considering a Viper. Then, Michael & Olga have become their family’s Tesla Dumping Zone and they’re tired of it. Jay S. Recommends hitting your car with a hammer to cure preciousness, and Lauren in ID loves both her sports cars. 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! 00:00 Intro 00:22 2025 Goodwood FOS 01:05 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 6 N 08:20 More Corvette Rumors? 12:20 2026 Lexus LFR 14:51 Hagerty auction odometer averages 18:53 Topic Tuesday: The Cadillac Of Racing 32:26 Car Debate 1 - The Viper’s Sting 50:00 Car Debate 2 - The Family Tesla Dumping Ground 59:10 Car Conclusion 1 - Get Out The Hammers 1:09:37 Car Conclusion 2 - Two Sports Cars Are Better Than One 1:12:23 Did You See This? The Superman Movie 1:20:13 Audience Questions On Social Media Rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, and subscribe to our two YouTube channels. Write to us your Topic Tuesdays, Car Conclusions and those great Car Debates at [email protected] or everydaydriver.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 22, 2025 99 min 69 annotations

EV Tax Credits Expire, No Four-Cylinder Cars, Have I Become A Car Person? | Episode 1,003

The guys discuss Christian Horner’s exit from the Red Bull F1 team, the Vantage S release, and a new Bentley concept. Now that it’s clear the U.S. EV tax credits are expiring in late 2025, the guys discuss what that could mean for OEMs. The debates cover larger-displacement cars for Øyvind in Norway, who doesn’t want a four-cylinder. Then, Paul in CA wants a fun car for a long commute! The guys discuss the July 2025 Nürburgring crash, high-level track driving awareness and coaching with Hooked On Driving. 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! 00:00 Intro 00:43 Christian Horner Sacked By Red Bull F1 Team 05:44 2026 Aston Martin Vantage S 09:58 Nissan recalls 400,000+ vehicles for engine failure 14:28 Bentley EXP 15 Design Vision Concept 21:19 Everyday Driver video - COTA Roadtrip Part I 22:24 Topic Tuesday - EV Tax Credits Ending 44:24 Car Debate 1 - No Four Cylinder Engines 53:35 Car Debate 2 - A Fun, Mid-Life Commuter With 4 Doors 1:04:09 Car Conclusion 1 - Have I Become A Car Person? 1:05:02 Car Conclusion 2 - Sold It Too Early 1:06:31 Nürburgring Crash - GT3RS and BMW M2 1:20:27 Audience Questions On Social Media Rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, and subscribe to our two YouTube channels. Write to us your Topic Tuesdays, Car Conclusions and those great Car Debates at [email protected] or everydaydriver.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 15, 2025 90 min 80 annotations

BMW Blues, Hyper-Celebrity vs. D-List Celebrity, F1 Movie | Episode 1002

Does BMW have an actual problem, or are things going so well there’s no need to worry? The guys debate for Sebastian S. in Denmark, who already has a high-performance car. Then, Adam W. has a large budget but doesn’t want a flashy car. 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! 00:00 Intro 01:40 2025 Nissan Armada PRO-4X 05:11 2026 Ferrari Amalfi 11:09 SRT is back? 12:03 Xiaomi SU7 Ultra Prototype ‘Ring Record 13:58 RAV4 has dethroned the Model Y 15:51 2026 RAV4 16:34 Stanley Tumblers forcing cupholder rethink 17:39 The Rocketeer MX-5 Miata 19:12 ZR-1X name too controversial? 22:51 Topic: BMW Blues - Things Are Good Now, But What Are They Setting Up For? 40:09 Car Debate 1 - A Love/Hate Relationship 56:00 Car Debate 2 - If You Know, You Know 01:07:42:10 Car Conclusion 1 - Rusty Roulette 01:10:38:01 Car Conclusion 2 - Carsylum For Orphans 01:15:20:16 Did You See This - The F1 Movie 01:28:18:14 Audience Questions on Social Media Rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, and subscribe to our two YouTube channels. Write to us your Topic Tuesdays, Car Conclusions and those great Car Debates at [email protected] or everydaydriver.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 08, 2025 103 min 76 annotations

The Problem With Porsche, Corvette ZR-1, ZR-1X, Moving On After The Unexpected | Episode 1,001

We’re back in an all-new studio to begin a different era of our podcast, with longer/single episodes you can find with video. We will still be available as an audio-only podcast, but look for us on Tuesdays if you’d like to watch us debate, disagree, and then go drive again. 00:00 - We’re back with a New Studio! 2:50 - Genesis G90 review 6:00 - Corvette ZR1, ZR1X and Crazy Useless Power 18:35 - Robotaxis on the loose! 20:12 - NISMO Armada? 22:47 - AMG GTXX 27:21 - Mazda SP concept and the Rotary 29:23 - Gordon Murray Health concerns 30:30 - The Problem with Porsche 1:06:18 - Car Debate 1 - Phil in Ca needing to Move On 1:17:48 - Car Debate 2 - Michael S gets his wife her first car 1:24:44 - Car Conclusion 1 - Colin Cutler and Surprise Saabs 1:30:11 - Car Conclusion 2 - Tomas B on loss and living in the moment 1:33:04 - Did You See This? - Oblivion 1:35:15 - How to meet a neighbor with a cool car? 1:36:30 - Attending a HOD track day and not driving? 1:36:55 - Will anyone make a Singer style Miata? 1:38:40 - Do we want a cheap Grecale Trofeo? 1:39:32 - What makes good and bad boxy styling? 1:41:10 - Rate and Review if you can, until next time. Write 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

S11E1001 Jul 01, 2025 104 min 83 annotations

1000th Podcast Episode from COTA Tower

In celebration of our 1,000th Podcast Episode, we wanted to do something BIG and Unique. But we still never imagined we'd be at the top of the Tower at Circuit of the Americas answering questions with a LIVE audience. This was recorded Live on May 31, 2025. This version has a bit of explanation at the beginning and is now available wherever you get podcasts. 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

Jun 24, 2025 87 min 38 annotations

X02 - Xtra Extra - Updates On Episode 1000 And What’s Coming

Hello all, a brief extra to let you know what's coming and what we've been up to! We're transitioning over to video podcasts, but will still publish audio-only too. On May 31, 2025, we successfully live-streamed Episode 1000 from the top of the COTA tower that will be re-uploaded soon. We're looking forward to the new format and see you soon! 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

Jun 10, 2025 13 min 6 annotations

999: The Field Of Dreams Race Track, Long-Distance Love, Gamify Your Driving

The end of the audio Car Debate era! The guys will release Episode 1000 as a livestream from COTA on May 31, 2025, and switch to video podcasts going forward, to be released on their original YT channel. They debate cars for Liam in NY, who needs a fun car for everything besides commuting. Then, Preston in SC needs a commuter for a long-distance relationship. Social media questions ask if older cars make for better drivers, how many miles are enough per year to justify your fun car, and is there a market for a true compact hatch? 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

S11E999 May 23, 2025 60 min 64 annotations

998: Finding Your Non-Precious Mode, Isn’t It Ironic, The Project-Car Hall Pass

Can you reset your ‘precious threshold’ somehow? For Topic Tuesday, the Russell M. Asks the guys how do you prevent the high value of cars from polluting the joy of owning and driving them? Then, they debate small-car experiences (with trunk space) for Jake, who has driven nearly everything. Social media questions ask why is Alfa the only company offering moose-antler shifter paddles, is there an aspect Todd would choose that’s equivalent to Paul’s appreciation of a good door-thunk, and what do the guys keep on their keyrings? 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

S11E998 May 20, 2025 59 min 19 annotations

997: Convincing The Wife, The Antidote To BMW Blindness, Take The Wheel Back

The guys discuss early details about episode 1000, and take on a couple debates. First, Denys T. needs help convincing his wife to sell a Boxster. Second, Neville G. wonders if he just wants another BMW? Social media questions ask what design features make the original R8 still cool, what future component or feature should everyone be excited about, and how do you explain the reasons not to only rely on safety systems? 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

S11E997 May 16, 2025 61 min 59 annotations

996: A Mustang-Shaped Race Car, Cylinder Count Matters, Trick Yourself Into Another Brand

For Topic Tuesday, the guys are asked what era or decade of car makes the best sound? They debate practical but fun vehicles for Colton S., who wants to get out of his comfort zone. Social media questions ask how you can pry yourself away from a brand you obsess over, is there any benefit to teaching manual transmission to new drivers, and can the argument be made that higher speed limits lead to fewer crashes? 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

S11E996 May 13, 2025 66 min 52 annotations

995: The Whole Family Included, The Fight Between Needs And Wants, Learning Porsche Models

In response to a discussion about offroading family haulers for Will in NC, the guys find themselves discussing their own journey in the auto industry as enthusiasts and journalists. They also debate the delicate balance between needs and wants for James in Vancouver. Social media questions ask if America has a Corvette Dispenser, which car and driver would the guys choose for a ride-along at the ‘Ring, and is there a car that gets away with having as many variants as a 911? 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

May 09, 2025 62 min 70 annotations

994: Ruining The Cayman, The Next Horse, Made-Up Theater

The buying process always has twists and turns, but hopefully results in owning the car you love! Listener conclusions are the theme for Topic Tuesday, and the guys share stories of what people bought. They debate ‘baby exec’ cars for Helen W., who is leaning towards a Mercedes. Social media questions ask why manufacturers lean towards understeer instead of oversteer, how do you fight the desire for “more,” and should 250HP remain the limit for FWD 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

May 06, 2025 61 min 57 annotations

993: Pilgrimage 2025 - The Tenth Anniversary, The Annual Tradition, The ‘Ten-Nine-Eight-Minute’ Lap

For their annual driving trip to the the Nürburgring and Spa-Francorchamps tracks, the guys celebrate 10 years and interview the drivers who joined! 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

May 02, 2025 23 min 20 annotations

992: Slate Truck, Cash Extraction Devices, Test Drive Tourism

The guys discuss the newest, most attractive EV truck on the market: Slate! For Topic Tuesday, Cliff in TX asks about saving for dream cars. Then, Andrew in NY realizes he doesn’t need a truck, but doesn’t want to scare off potential dates. Social media questions ask why isn’t your sports car faster than your daily, and why are all cheaper 4-door sedans FWD? The guys also go car-spotting in Germany. 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

Apr 29, 2025 54 min 61 annotations

991: Worldwide Plague Of Enthusiasts, Losing The Perfect Car, Names Are Way Too Long

Nissan is losing more money than anticipated - what future model(s) will turn their fortunes around? The guys offer fun daily SUV choices to Mira & Marc in Switzerland, and lost-car replacements for Justin in Canada. Social media questions ask how you define a ‘low-mileage’ car, what makes car colors work on some but not others, and how many characters will model names have in the future? 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

Apr 25, 2025 58 min 59 annotations

990: A GT-R + NSX Combo, Ignore The Data, The Dice Has Been Rolled

Industry news compels the guys to discuss the possibility of Japanese sports car icons being combined into a single platform. For Topic Tuesday, they’re asked if off-roaders aren’t just for off road? They debate commuter cars for Derek D., who sometimes hates being a car enthusiast. Social media questions ask what is the most misused automotive phrase, at what point do you listen to your car-buying thoughts, and what’s the deal with E85? 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

Apr 22, 2025 59 min 11 annotations

989: Knight Rider M2, No More Toy Cars, The Mood Lighting Difference

The EU decides against a carbon fiber ban, and the 992.2 Porsche 911 GT3 sets a new MT ‘Ring record. The guys debate for Mariano in PA, who wants something that isn’t an SUV. Then, Gregg M. needs a car that’s more than a toy. Social media questions ask what modern car has the best sightlines, do customers buy cars based on good mood lighting, and are origami shapes better for aero? 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

S11 Apr 18, 2025 55 min 58 annotations

988: The Car That Bent Physics, BMW X5 Designer Chris Chapman, Paul’s GT4!

The McMurtry Spéirling Electric Fan Hypercar is now known as the upside-down car! For Topic Tuesday, the guys host car designer Chris Chapman, known for many designs including the BMW X5. Then, Paul discusses the background for his Cayman GT4 purchase, including the meaning behind the license plate. 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

Apr 15, 2025 78 min 69 annotations

987: Corvettes UK Style, BMWs Restart, Emotional Cars

Ben in Canada and John in North Carolina both have Fiesta STs. And now they both want commute cars. And they don’t even know each other! Todd sits down with Chance to find alternative for these guys. Plus, we answer questions about bad buying experiences, Cars that made us emotional, and much more! Please Rate and Review the Podcast on iTunes, and subscribe to our 2 YouTube channels. Email us your Car Debates, Topic Tuesdays, and more to [email protected] Don’t forget to share this podcast! Thanks for listening! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 11, 2025 66 min 75 annotations

986: “Cigarette Boat” Cars, Reliability Above All Else, Ran When Parked

For Topic Tuesday, the guys are asked when new car problems are simply too much to take? Then, they debate beloved family members’ cars for Matt in Nashville. Social media questions ask why there’s so much apparent customer dislike of small-displacement turbo engines in trucks, is it a better consideration to ‘refresh’ your car instead of getting something newer, and should parents of new drivers still think that smaller cars are a better first car for their teenager? 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

Apr 08, 2025 50 min 65 annotations

985: Who Buys The Z, Seemingly About To Break, Walk Away From Old Slogans

Have dealer markups and market adjustments diminished so cars sell for what they’re worth? The guys dive into debates that include pickup choices for Peyton in WA, and a ‘sport utility Miata’ for Matt & Sydney in CA. Social media questions ask what is the guys’ favorite vehicle with an overcomplicated drivetrain, what are the ramifications in crossing the double yellow vs. white line, and did your parents ever give conflicting advice when you were learning to 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

Apr 04, 2025 51 min 61 annotations

984: Do Limited Edition Cars Matter, The Ultimate GT Canyon Carver, Cars To Avoid

For Topic Tuesday, the guys are sent a question from Justin S., who asks why we need limited-edition super cars like the Renault 5 Turbo 3E? Then, Kyle in OH is in search of the ultimate GT canyon carver. Social media questions ask if the center-seat design configuration would make EVs interesting, how are the ‘show’ cars decided upon, and is there a brand or car the guys wouldn’t recommend because of reliability? 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

Apr 01, 2025 56 min 70 annotations

983: The “New” Nissans, The One Dollar Car, The Wrong Song

Is it just another round of refresh, or is Nissan truly reinventing itself this time? The guys debate a lost car for Constance and Milo, and then give suggestions to replace the car bought for a dollar. Social media questions ask how do you know when to stop iterating on a design, what’s the thought process when considering a parking spot, and what songs should never be listened to in an EV? (only an ICE car) 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

Mar 28, 2025 51 min 45 annotations

982: Influential Car Movies, German Compound Words, Refresh The Corvette

For Topic Tuesday the guys discuss movies, commercials and short films that influenced their love for cars. Shane in D.C. asks about first cars for his teenage daughter, whom he thinks should drive a manual. Social media questions ask how you get used to the lack of gauge cowl in modern cars, are semi truck + trailers considered FWD or RWD, and is it time for the C8 be refreshed? 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

S11E982 Mar 25, 2025 58 min 14 annotations