The audience consistently write back to the guys what cars they bought, so for Topic Tuesday they share a few stories. They cover a car debate for Matt A. in Brisbane AUS, who is shopping for his MOF. Social media questions ask if companies should simulate the torque curves and behavior of ICE cars, what are the best driving roads in America, and should you look back at a minivan, even if you like it? Seasons 1-10 are available on Amazon Prime and Vimeo worldwide. Please rate and review us on iT...
Apr 12, 2022•1 hr•Season 8Ep. 692
Buying a brand-new car can create an unexpected emotional bond, so when it’s taken too early, what’s next? The guys debate options for Matthew and Katie M. in PA. Then, Jackson R. and his wife are also in PA, and have saved for 10 years so they can retire early and buy fun cars with a healthy budget. Social media questions ask if you should invest in boring cars to make them fun, should new cars be banned from flipping on auction sites, and why is Porsche so locked into their design language? Se...
Apr 08, 2022•59 min•Season 8Ep. 691
For Topic Tuesday, the guys discuss EVs being dictated by ICE cars, and what that means for the future of car design. Then, they debate cars to match the garage for Tom and his dad in northern CA. Social media questions ask what skill or mindset new drivers should be required to have, do car companies limit their offerings to avoid cross competition, and what company should build an entry-level sports car? Seasons 1-10 are available on Amazon Prime and Vimeo worldwide. Please rate and review us ...
Apr 05, 2022•58 min•Season 8Ep. 690
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 ...
Apr 01, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Season 8Ep. 689
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...
Mar 29, 2022•57 min•Season 8Ep. 688
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. W...
Mar 25, 2022•57 min•Season 8Ep. 687
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 –...
Mar 22, 2022•56 min•Season 8Ep. 686
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 air...
Mar 18, 2022•1 hr•Season 8Ep. 685
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 an...
Mar 15, 2022•54 min•Season 8Ep. 684
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 ...
Mar 11, 2022•55 min•Season 8Ep. 683
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...
Mar 08, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Season 8Ep. 682
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 ...
Mar 04, 2022•58 min•Season 8Ep. 681
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 T...
Mar 01, 2022•59 min•Season 8Ep. 2680
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 ...
Feb 25, 2022•57 min•Season 8Ep. 679
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? Seas...
Feb 22, 2022•59 min•Season 8Ep. 678
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 a...
Feb 18, 2022•54 min•Season 8Ep. 677
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,...
Feb 15, 2022•1 hr•Season 8Ep. 676
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 ...
Feb 11, 2022•1 hr 15 min•Season 8Ep. 675
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, ...
Feb 08, 2022•55 min•Season 8Ep. 674
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 o...
Feb 04, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Season 8Ep. 673
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? Seaso...
Feb 01, 2022•1 hr•Season 8Ep. 672
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 ca...
Jan 28, 2022•59 min•Season 8Ep. 671
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 ...
Jan 25, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Season 8Ep. 670
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 worldwid...
Jan 21, 2022•55 min•Season 8Ep. 669
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...
Jan 18, 2022•58 min•Season 8Ep. 668
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 chan...
Jan 14, 2022•59 min•Season 8Ep. 667
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, ...
Jan 11, 2022•56 min•Season 8Ep. 666
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 Pri...
Jan 07, 2022•1 hr•Season 8Ep. 665
For Topic Tuesday, the guys look back on 2021 at their favorite cars driven and favorite experiences throughout the year. Looking ahead, they share what cars and comparisons they’re looking forward to, and answer social media questions asking their thoughts on Hyundai’s management shakeup, should GM resurrect Pontiac, and what are their favorite gifts they received? Seasons 1-9 are available on Amazon Prime and Vimeo worldwide, and Season 10 airs on the Motor Trend cable channel from January 1 –...
Jan 04, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Season 8Ep. 664
For Topic Tuesday, the guys discuss the architectural ‘prefab’ idea being applied to cars. Could this happen? Reid S. asks from the perspective of an architect. Then, the debate is for Dakota in TN, who wonders about moving on to a new experience. Social media questions ask the guys if they would form a rally team, is it crucial for car enthusiasts to experience every type of platform, and what’s the automotive equivalent of a perfume commercial? Seasons 1-9 are available on Amazon Prime and Vim...
Dec 21, 2021•57 min•Season 8Ep. 663
