Topic Tuesday begins with an intriguing question from McKay in UT, who wonders about the future of ICE cars, enthusiast EVs, and the current golden era of tech, safety, and power. The guys begin wrenching on their cheap sports cars, and then help Brian D. in FL figure out some irresponsible choices. Social media questions ask how the ‘plan view’ of cars is factored into their design, what are some favorite tools the guys use, and what current new car is suitable for Todd’s son when he starts dri...
Oct 06, 2020•56 min•Season 7Ep. 543
Is owning multiple cars from the same manufacturer okay, or preventing new experiences? The guys debate non-GM cars for Bill T. in Michigan, who has retired from GM and is now lost in the candy store. They also suggest new cars for Tommy and Kaitlyn in northern CA, who might be switching everything around. Social media questions ask who is the Jay Leno of ordinary collectors, what cars change their steering feel for the worse, and do designers consider where dirt might gather on a car? TV Season...
Oct 02, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Season 7Ep. 542
Topic Tuesday catches up with car conclusions, and the latest round of purchases by listeners! The debate is for Jared in Alabama, who unexpectedly won a car auction and is considering going in a different direction. Social media questions ask about nuanced ways to describe car dynamics, what should be the focus of garage improvements, and is it okay for a newer generation to be slower and less powerful than the last? TV Season 7 begins on July 4, 2020 on the Motor Trend cable channel! Seasons 1...
Sep 29, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Season 7Ep. 541
Learning new aspects of car culture is always fun, and the guys discuss TexPlex and sports cars for Matt in Dallas. They also offer choices for Jason in Colorado Springs, who has owned 22 cars in his 35 years. Social media questions ask how do you know when you’re in over your head regarding DIY repairs, what are some cheap under-the-radar cars, and is it possible to over-tire your car? TV Season 7 begins on July 4, 2020 on the Motor Trend cable channel! Seasons 1-6 are available on Amazon Prime...
Sep 25, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Season 7Ep. 540
Open track days can be special and rare. For the first time, Todd brings his 10-year-old son to the track during a tenant day, and talks about his fatherhood experience. Topic Tuesday is about the preoccupation with your car’s health and how to get over it, and the guys debate overlooked cars for Stephen in TN. Social media questions ask what are some less well-known automotive industry jobs, how do you economically justify depreciation over repairs, and what’s the best getaway car for robbing a...
Sep 22, 2020•59 min•Season 7Ep. 539
Nissan finally reveals their prototype of the new Z car…but will it make production? Tyler C. in Pittsburgh has a good truck, but has discovered handling and maybe wants a car. Hunter Y. in Spokane, WA is also a truck enthusiast and snowboarder with automotive aspirations. Social media questions ask what are the non-obvious questions when studying a Carfax report, when will hybrids become synonymous with performance, and what’s the ideal power-to-weight ratio? TV Season 7 begins on July 4, 2020 ...
Sep 18, 2020•57 min•Season 7Ep. 538
Cars that listeners purchased are the focus of this Topic Tuesday episode, along with a debate for Riley in Seattle, who wants to buy his last do-it-all car. The guys discuss their observations while driving a large pickup truck and then cover social media questions asking what cars have the greatest mechanical feel, what cars get smaller when you drive faster, and why have cars gone away from physical dipsticks? TV Season 7 begins on July 4, 2020 on the Motor Trend cable channel! Seasons 1-6 ar...
Sep 15, 2020•57 min•Season 7Ep. 537
The Maserati MC20 is revealed, but you can’t drive a spec sheet! Jacob W. in northern MI is trying to satisfy his inner race car driver, and find the right all-arounder. Michael R. in Toronto likes track days and wants a third car to complement the commute. Social media questions ask how to successfully use a Bolt for drag racing, will Lucid amount to anything, and what would vloggers drive 100 years ago? TV Season 7 begins on July 4, 2020 on the Motor Trend cable channel! Seasons 1-6 are availa...
Sep 11, 2020•54 min•Season 7Ep. 536
The Topic Tuesday question is sent by Peter K., who wonders what the general ‘Order of Purchase’ should be for interesting fun cars throughout your life. The debate is from Jacob B. in Denver, who has a strange automotive pet peeve, and is looking for a reliable all-in-one. Social media questions ask how you introduce your wife to a fun car, what elements influence transmission gear ratios, and who pays for roasted tires on press vehicles? TV Season 7 begins on July 4, 2020 on the Motor Trend ca...
Sep 08, 2020•58 min•Season 7Ep. 535
Officially introducing a second YouTube channel covering more single-car test drives! The new URL is www.youtube.com/testdrivevideos - check it out when doing your own Drive Homework. Taking on challenging debates and social media questions, the guys search for two cars for David B. and his wife in central VA. They also help Charlie in downtown Atlanta, who recently drove his ideal car but can’t quite afford it yet. TV Season 7 begins on July 4, 2020 on the Motor Trend cable channel! Seasons 1-6...
Sep 04, 2020•56 min•Season 7Ep. 534
Kicking off a new sports car challenge, the guys travel to Arizona and pick up Todd’s newly purchased convertible! They also debate whether a car dictates the budget, or the budget dictates the car. Social media questions ask what car is in the middle of the spectrum of sacrifice, what’s the furthest within Utah for a shoot location, and if you could choose any car from the past with no regard for maintenance, what would it be? TV Season 7 begins on July 4, 2020 on the Motor Trend cable channel!...
Sep 01, 2020•53 min•Season 7Ep. 533
What happens when a family member borrows your car, and you begin to suspect you’ll never see it again? Michael in NYC has a sports car but needs something unique to replace the lost car. Then, Brad in NC wants easy ingress and egress from his next fun car. Social media questions ask why Hyundai seems to be inconsistent in their designs, how do you manage cold temps in Texas, and what’s the best seat material? TV Season 7 begins on July 4, 2020 on the Motor Trend cable channel! Seasons 1-6 are a...
Aug 28, 2020•55 min•Season 7Ep. 532
For Topic Tuesday, the guys get a chance to talk tires and get introduced to words like ‘progressivity’ with Ed Gliss, Senior Subjective Test Driver at Michelin. They take on quick social media questions, asking what are the best gateway enthusiast cars, is it okay to move down to a ‘worse’ car, and what’s the sweet spot for horsepower and torque for street driving? TV Season 7 begins on July 4, 2020 on the Motor Trend cable channel! Seasons 1-6 are available on Amazon Prime and Vimeo worldwide....
Aug 25, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Season 7Ep. 531
Frequent car ownership turnover can be hard on the bank account, but sometimes a change is what’s needed anyway! Justin in GA feels the need to move on from his car, even though nothing is wrong with it. Collin H. needs a family-friendly upgrade that hasn’t been previously ‘slobbered’ in. Social media questions ask if the Wrangler Wave is a real thing, how do the guys compare their car observations to other outlets, and what should you expect from group car rallies and drives? TV Season 7 begins...
Aug 21, 2020•52 min•Season 7Ep. 530
Everyday Driver is announcing a new YouTube channel! In addition to their main channel, the guys are introducing an additional one specifically for Test Drives. They catch up with Nick Griot of Griot’s Garage, and take social media questions that ask what happens if the buyer of your former car has a problem, which company is best positioned to compete against the Z4/Boxster, and what is the least favorite trend in cars at the moment? TV Season 7 begins on July 4, 2020 on the Motor Trend cable c...
Aug 18, 2020•1 hr 5 min•Season 7Ep. 529
After chasing top speed with their big sedans on the Bonneville Salt Flats in Wendover, UT, the guys discuss some behind-the-scenes madness, as they release their YouTube video of their speed runs. Pearce S. in Orlando, FL is a mechanical engineer doing spreadsheet shopping, and needs an emotional connection to his next car. Justin L. in WI already has the fun car sorted, and needs an engaging commuter. TV Season 7 begins on July 4, 2020 on the Motor Trend cable channel! Seasons 1-6 are availabl...
Aug 14, 2020•54 min•Season 7Ep. 528
Hagerty Motorsports managing director Brian Ghidinelli, who has authored the RaceHero app, Speed Waiver, and nurburgringinsider.com, joins the guys to reveal more about MotorsportReg.com as the go-to portal for motorsports event registration. Social media questions ask how you politely notify other drivers to turn on their headlights, what’s the 3rd most important car modification, and do stripes enhance a car’s lines?a TV Season 7 begins on July 4, 2020 on the Motor Trend cable channel! Seasons...
Aug 11, 2020•1 hr 8 min•Season 7Ep. 527
Nostalgia is a slippery slope, according to Adam in Saskatchewan, Canada, who fondly remembers his post-high-school car. Nick in central VA mourns the death of the Honda Fit, since his wife loves it so much. Social media questions ask how you manage your peripheral vision when looking far down the road or up the track, what is the best tire pressure to run, and what are some easy project cars to pick? TV Season 7 begins on July 4, 2020 on the Motor Trend cable channel! Seasons 1-6 are available ...
Aug 07, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Season 7Ep. 526
Four episodes per year the guys take social-media-only questions, and listeners ask if U.S. citizens actually buy cheap cars that are barely better than walking? Questions are also asked if there are manual-transmission cars so bad it’s better to buy the automatic, and how can car dealership experiences be improved for customers? TV Season 7 begins on July 4, 2020 on the Motor Trend cable channel! Seasons 1-6 are available on Amazon Prime and Vimeo worldwide. Rate and review us on iTunes, the Ev...
Aug 04, 2020•59 min•Season 7Ep. 525
Must your significant other love cars as much as you do? Antony C. asks for help so his wife can become a car enthusiast, and the guys debate sports cars they can both love. Then, Bobby C. asks for GT choices on behalf of his friend John, who is repulsed by C8 Corvette dealer markup. Social media questions ask what automotive story they would film, what are cars that drive with both elegance and grace, and would the guys buy their big sedans brand new if they had foreknowledge of their future pr...
Jul 31, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Season 7Ep. 524
Without a doubt, perceptions of car brands are ingrained in families even at an early age. The guys discuss brand perceptions and how they’ve changed over the years. Then, Aaron writes with a long-term dilemma to either buy a car or invest the money! Social media questions ask how car badging and logos are applied, what factors determine shutlines, and how do you convince your friend to go ahead and buy a car? TV Season 7 begins on July 4, 2020 on the Motor Trend cable channel! Seasons 1-6 are a...
Jul 28, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Season 6Ep. 523
The car disease never ends, and it doesn’t matter your age – you can forever be an enthusiast! Chance joins Paul behind the mic while Todd takes some vacation time. They debate choices for Tyson S. in Kansas, who is rather used to the sensation of speed. Also, Nathan R. in Fresno, CA is looking for reliable yet fun, that satisfies his wife’s criteria too. Social media questions ask how to drive in high wind conditions, how should you choose tools for your garage, and are 90’s enthusiast car pric...
Jul 24, 2020•1 hr 4 min•Season 6Ep. 522
For Topic Tuesday, the EDD Cycle Report reviewer and autocross enthusiast Nate Kuhn joins Paul on the podcast while Todd takes a short vacation. Nate shares the proper way to do road trips, and helps debate 80’s-feeling fun cars for Charley D. in Tampa, FL. Social media questions ask about a collaboration between Kia and Porsche, what motorcycle engine displacement should you choose for your first bike, and what are the most cringe-worthy and common automotive design features currently being use...
Jul 21, 2020•1 hr 10 min•Season 6Ep. 521
The guys question corporate automotive wisdom when it comes to renaming merged companies, like the contrived and newly-founded ‘Stellantis.’ They debate non-Fords for Robert T. in Witless Bay, Newfoundland, and then take on increasingly expensive sports car choices for Rodolfo Q. in Chicago. Social media questions ask if the newly reintroduced Ford Bronco will influence other companies to enter that market, how do you budget for maintenance, and should we all stop caring about horsepower numbers...
Jul 17, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Season 6Ep. 520
Ford has announced the return of the Bronco! The guys rant talk about every aspect that stands out, including the Sport version. They lament a crashed 911 owned by Lee S. in LA, and recommend new choices for him. Social media questions ask why volume-selling cars try to look sporty, what’s the point of two-spoke steering wheels, and how do you find service for a car that doesn’t have a nearby dealership? Season 7 TV is airing on the Motor Trend cable channel from July - September 2020. Seasons 1...
Jul 14, 2020•51 min•Season 6Ep. 519
The guys figure out solutions for Charity in Iowa, who is slightly intimidated by her husband’s Viper RT/10 and wants a fun car for herself! They also look back a few decades regarding choices for Trevor in Middle Earth, who is open to JDM cars. Social media questions ask about Easter eggs on cars, what happens to electric car batteries in 20 years, and how do you address poor driving habits in your family members? TV Season 7 airs from July – September 2020 on the Motor Trend cable channel! Sea...
Jul 10, 2020•59 min•Season 6Ep. 518
For Topic Tuesday, the guys discuss elements and characteristics that define both supercars and hypercars. They take on a debate for Tom W. in Frankfurt, Germany, who wants a medium-term future proof fun car. Social media questions ask why ‘green’ cars have blue logo designs, why doesn’t Mazda promote its successful racing team, and what’s the best right foot position for heel-and-toe driving? TV Season 7 begins on July 4, 2020 on the Motor Trend cable channel! Seasons 1-6 are available on Amazo...
Jul 07, 2020•54 min•Season 6Ep. 517
Trying to place value on car dynamics is the endless debate, but the guys dive in to identify the differences. They discuss 3 tricky decisions for Francisco T., and then take on debates for 13-year-old Jack B. and 14-year-old Sam B., who are shopping for cars they can’t yet drive. Social media questions ask how you finance a car that’s 4 or 5 years old, what’s good or bad about modern wheel designs, and does the Tesla Model 3 handle well?? TV Season 7 begins on July 4, 2020 on the Motor Trend ca...
Jul 03, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Season 6Ep. 516
The guys talk cars and design with Ted Wu, the VP Global Head of Design for Vehicles at Mattel. They answer social media questions that ask about the best road trip the guys have ever taken, what cars have been impacted by negative brand perception, and what’s up with the JD Power initial quality rankings? Seasons 1-6 are available on Amazon Prime and Vimeo worldwide. Rate and review us on iTunes, the Everyday Driver show on IMDB and Amazon, and write to us with your Topic Tuesday discussions an...
Jun 30, 2020•1 hr 11 min•Season 6Ep. 515
Managing perception without being stereotyped is tough to do, especially for Craig G. and his wife, who don’t just want to be doctors driving Audis. Liviu in Romania is trying to convince the parents that a free, well-maintained car could be the right choice for him. Social media questions ask about stupid driving choices, how do ugly cars make it to production, and what car company would the guys choose to run for the next decade? Seasons 1-6 are available on Amazon Prime and Vimeo worldwide. R...
Jun 26, 2020•57 min•Season 6Ep. 514
