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Everyday Driver Car Debate

Everyday Driverwww.everydaydriver.com
The 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

TestDrive: Audi eTron GT

The Audi eTron GT test drive. Write to us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at everydaydrivertv@gmail.com or everydaydriver.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 29, 202216 minEp. 8

714: The Thing About 1900 Horsepower, A New Kind Of Fast, 300kph In A Hellcat

The guys have arrived in Germany for the start of Pilgrimage 2022, and connect up with their friend Thomas Hellmanzik to hear what’s going on at Auto Motor Und Sport. The fun cars he’s driven lately include a 1900HP Pininfarina Battista, some Opels, Teslas, the Taycan 4S, VWs, and lots of SEATs. He’s also shut off all the screens in the Corvette C8 at night, and gone for a drive on a country road. The guys are excited to be back in Europe to drive on the ‘Ring and Spa-Francorchamps! Seasons 1-10...

Jun 28, 202248 minSeason 8Ep. 714

713: Long In The Teeff, Take Your Wife Out Tonight, Drilling A Guitar

The relationship with your significant other is always more important than another car, yet the guys want Dalton to have fun too, so they discuss how to spend his MOF’s signing bonus. Then, Chris B. writes asking what 30th birthday car he should buy himself, and the guys get creative. Social media questions ask what car has the best manual transmission for commuting, whatever happened to the Hyundai RM20, and what’s the correct hand position while shifting manual? Seasons 1-10 are available on A...

Jun 24, 202255 minSeason 8Ep. 713

TestDrive: Honda Civic Si

The Civic Si test drive. Write to us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at everydaydrivertv@gmail.com or everydaydriver.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 22, 202214 minEp. 7

712: The Apple Fragrance, American Air Conditioning, Concentric Dart Board Rings

For Topic Tuesday, the guys discuss a question about the philosophy of cars from Deloy in UT. The debate is for Ian C., a British gentleman who has worked in F1. Social media questions ask what is an enthusiast car, what shoes do serious drivers wear in their cars, and what do the guys think about kids learning to drive in electric cars? 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 C...

Jun 21, 202259 minSeason 8Ep. 712

711: Hacked Without Knowing, Horses Not Zebras, Continual Salt Ring

Alternative titles include “Not Recalled Yet,” “Something Important Isa Definitely Burning,” “Eye Of The Beholder,” and “Exhaust Doodle.” The guys debate EVs for Scott and Jo Ann in AZ, and help determine if Steve G. is being financially stupid. Social media questions ask what sound EV sports cars should have to make them compelling, what kit car would the guys choose to own, and will you feel badly making payments on a car that stays in the garage during winter? Seasons 1-10 are available on Am...

Jun 17, 202256 minSeason 8Ep. 711

TestDrive: MINI John Cooper Works

The MINI JCW test drive. Write to us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at everydaydrivertv@gmail.com or everydaydriver.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 15, 202217 minEp. 6

710: Combining LeMans, The Garage Reset, Less Turbo Weirdness

A new golden age of sports car racing could be coming – the guys talk about Lemans 2022 and what’s next. They debate a poor man’s GT car for Joshua in Chicago, who is ready for something good to drive. Social media questions ask about the guys’ ongoing conga line of press vehicles, what are generally hyped cars which they do not love, and will there ever be a manufacturer who builds a V8-powered PHEV? Seasons 1-10 are available on Amazon Prime and Vimeo worldwide. Please rate and review us on iT...

Jun 14, 20221 hrSeason 8Ep. 710

709: Future Proofed Classic, Sprite - Death Slug, Past The Horizon

Does every car deserve to be resto-modded? The guys discuss, along with tips on how to create a successful movie script. They debate new sports car experiences for Tom M. in WA, and find a car to cruise the Sunset Strip for George in LA. Social media questions ask which brand has digital gauges that best mimic analog, why aren’t EV charging stations covered like gas stations, and what F1 tracks should remain on the calendar? Seasons 1-10 are available on Amazon Prime and Vimeo worldwide. Please ...

Jun 10, 202259 minSeason 8Ep. 709

TestDrive: Ford Bronco Sasquatch

The Ford Bronco Sasquatch test drive. Write to us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at everydaydrivertv@gmail.com or everydaydriver.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 08, 202216 minEp. 5

708: It’s All Just Ether, Something’s Got To Give, Sweeping The Nation

For Topic Tuesday, the guys explain how they try to balance the positives and negatives when driving cars at press launches, and how that discussion incorporates reliability questions. They debate (un?)reasonable expectations from Jacob in MI, whose next-car requirements are quite a tall order. Social media questions ask if active exhausts are recommended, why aren’t suicide doors more popular, and would the guys drive a brilliant-yet-ugly car? Seasons 1-10 are available on Amazon Prime and Vime...

Jun 07, 20221 hr 3 minSeason 8Ep. 708

707: The Curse Of Exhausts, The Blinking Minivan, Still Buying Hot Wheels

Sometimes the guys have to divide and conquer, so Todd is joined by Chance to debate vehicles other than Land Rovers for Travis in Houston. They also discuss ways to develop car enthusiasm in youngsters, a question from Trenton on behalf of his 19-month-old son Jasper. Social media questions ask where the line is for ‘usable power’ in daily driving, what is Toyota doing right with journalists, and do project car woes eventually overcome driving fun? Seasons 1-10 are available on Amazon Prime and...

Jun 03, 20221 hr 2 minSeason 8Ep. 707

TestDrive: Acura TLX Type-S

The Acura TLX Type-S test drive. Write to us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at everydaydrivertv@gmail.com or everydaydriver.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 01, 202218 minEp. 4

706: Dual Hype Trains, A Butt For Every Seat, Get Your Courage Up

If you used to like your car and you’re thinking of selling, why not keep it longer and save some money? The average age of vehicles on U.S. roads continues to rise, so the guys discuss for Topic Tuesday. They debate Detroit cruisers for Andrew in PA, who already owns a very fun car. Social media questions ask how negative space in wheel designs should be interpreted, how do the guys avoid focusing on just one car or another (like the GR86), and whatever happened to those flying-car companies? S...

May 31, 202252 minSeason 8Ep. 706

705: Tyranny Of The Urgent, Embrace The Stereotype, Hating License Plates

Every car enthusiast has their favorites, but almost every performance car seems tempting. How do you know what you really want? The guys debate FOMO and FOE (Fear Of Electrics) for Joshua S. in NJ, and future choices for Jason in Atlanta. Social media questions ask for the 3 best cars with a $1M budget within the last 40 years, what cars are the most recently beautiful, and do designers hate license plates? Seasons 1-10 are available on Amazon Prime and Vimeo worldwide. Please rate and review u...

May 27, 20221 hr 1 minSeason 8Ep. 705

TestDrive: VW GTI (Mk8)

The VW GTI test drive. Write to us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at everydaydrivertv@gmail.com or everydaydriver.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 25, 202212 minEp. 3

704: Chasing Public Transit, Hellcats Roam Northern Nebraska, Marketing Pressure

For Topic Tuesday, the guys discuss thoughts from an anonymous listener ‘Pete,’ who says enthusiasts should support non-car infrastructure and EVs won’t save us. They also debate alternatives for Mustang enthusiast Brian C. in Virginia Beach, VA. Social media questions ask if you should own a car from VAG, is it a bad idea to buy a car from a US state that salts its roads, and how should you attempt road trips in older sports cars? Seasons 1-10 are available on Amazon Prime and Vimeo worldwide. ...

May 24, 20221 hr 5 minSeason 8Ep. 704

703: Four Points East, Automotive Emotions, Tell Me Something Cool

The guys find themselves podcasting while driving during their east coast Cars Of The Past road trip, and discussing some of their adventure. Social media questions ask if you should buy a car even if it needs work, what first car to buy for a 16-year-old, and should trucks be considered the new ‘mid-life-crisis’ vehicle? 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 ...

May 20, 202241 minSeason 8Ep. 703

TestDrive: Ford Maverick

The Ford Maverick 2.5 Hybrid test drive. Write to us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at everydaydrivertv@gmail.com or everydaydriver.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 18, 202220 minEp. 2

702: Two Transports, Saabs Are The Answer, Rusty Roulette

Alternate titles include ‘Not From Around Here,’ ‘The Single Light Bulb,’ and ‘The Hype Train.’ The guys debate different choices for Isaac in UT and Nick in NY. Social media questions ask if Todd has changed his mind about personalized license plates, what car and company would Paul accept a design commission from, and are hand-wash places good for people on the go? 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 A...

May 17, 202254 minSeason 8Ep. 702

701: The Old Electrics, Drove It On The Sim, Flying Golf Clubs

Since VW owns the Scout brand, will future vehicles have their own personality? The guys debate cars for Gen Z, a question from Anthony T. They also debate fun cars that can carry golf clubs for Sam G. Social media questions ask what determines how high an engine will rev, has the Corolla redeemed itself, and why don’t sedans get much love if they’re available as both sedan and hatchback? Seasons 1-10 are available on Amazon Prime and Vimeo worldwide. Please rate and review us on iTunes, and the...

May 13, 202257 minSeason 8Ep. 701

TestDrive: Genesis GV70

The Genesis GV70 test drive. Write to us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at everydaydrivertv@gmail.com or everydaydriver.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 11, 202223 minEp. 1

700: Scratchy Tunnel Wash, Awaiting Mechanical Problems, The YouTube Letter

Another incredible milestone reached, as the guys live-stream their 700th podcast episode on their TestDrive YT channel! Among many all-car questions, they are asked about car manufacturers and their future outlook, what car platforms should drivers move up to, and what tires are best? And they use examples from filmmaking, watches and world of wine to do it… 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. W...

May 10, 20221 hr 12 minSeason 8Ep. 700

699: Driving Vintage Formula Cars With Griot’s Garage

The guys talk with Richard and Nick Griot of Griot’s Garage after their 2-day track driving experience filming vintage F1 cars! They all discuss the cars driven for the film, the cars in the collection, what are the cars that got away, what is the underlying collection theme, and should vintage cars be bought as close to original as possible? 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 y...

May 06, 202255 minSeason 8Ep. 699

698: Powered By Watch Engines, The Battle Cayenne, A Strange Cross-Shop

For today's Topic Tuesday, the guys are asked if straight-six engines are boring to own. They are proud to have car enthusiast listeners from all over the world, and Johnny in Kyiv, Ukraine writes about his recent purchase. The debate is from Dave F. in southern California, who really wants a Ferrari but is scared of the maintenance bill. Social media questions ask if printed car brochures are gone for good, are white wheels a good choice, and how do you get over a lack of trust in your car whil...

May 03, 202254 minSeason 8Ep. 698

697: Fixing The Suck, A Bit Of Naughty, Steering Wheel Internet

Are special editions of any car worth owning because they’re actually better to drive, or just because they’re (maybe) a good investment? The guys take on a debate for Jordan L. in Maryland, who is rediscovering his car needs. Then, Adam R. in Gloucestershire hates the squeaks and rattles in his FiST, and is searching for what’s next. Social media questions ask if America will have an EV market similar to the original Beetle, how much weight should the cost of tires be given towards older cars, ...

Apr 29, 20221 hrSeason 8Ep. 697

696: Where The Quality Cars Are, Stuck In The Middle, Designing A Track

For Topic Tuesday, the guys are asked by Mark C. in NY if the U.S. Midwest is filled with better quality cars than the coasts? The debate is for George K. in CO, who asks what comes next after a Focus RS. Then, social media questions ask how important racetrack elevation change is, do EV brake lights illuminate when only using regen braking techniques, and would the guys ever like to design a racetrack? Seasons 1-10 are available on Amazon Prime and Vimeo worldwide. Please rate and review us on ...

Apr 26, 202250 minSeason 8Ep. 696

695: Mickey Mouse Ears, The 21-Window EV, Cladding For All

The Golden Era of choice is upon us, and new vehicle reveals are increasingly creative. The guys debate MPG for Tasso K. in CA, who spends lots of money on gas for his commute. Also, Eric in CA wants good mileage, so scenarios and wildcards are offered. Social media questions ask why body cladding is still used for effect by designers, what car is best to take to the Arctic Ocean, and what’s the order of importance for a car’s characteristics? Seasons 1-10 are available on Amazon Prime and Vimeo...

Apr 22, 20221 hrSeason 8Ep. 695

694: The Big O, The Fellowship Of Car Buying, The Last Drive

Alternate titles include The Perfect Car Maker, The Death Of Sedans, Building A Factory, The Origin, No Kids/No Pets, Skate Free, and Still Not Ready. The guys debate choices for Nate K., who has almost stopped counting all the BMWs he’s owned. Then, social media questions ask what are the best mods no one thinks of first, will EV values level off at some point, and can the love for driving be learned? Seasons 1-10 are available on Amazon Prime and Vimeo worldwide. Please rate and review us on i...

Apr 19, 202258 minSeason 8Ep. 694

693: Dog Jowl Styling, Body-On-Frame Remorse, Sacrificing Handling For Style

Delayed buyer’s remorse is a thing – especially when you move to a completely different environment and discover your car is no longer suitable. Jesse N. in Denver is trying to CUV his way out of a truck problem, so what should he consider? Then, Joel in WA is starting grad school but is tired of his current car. Social media questions ask why people knowingly hit other vehicles with their car doors, why don’t OEMs offer full customization, and should EV horsepower relate to range or the other w...

Apr 15, 20221 hr 1 minSeason 8Ep. 693
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