For Topic Tuesday, the guys host Jordan Schiefer from Out Of Spec to discuss the EV industry at large. They help Brian in FL overcome seller’s remorse to move on to the next adventure. Social media questions ask which types of designs respond to brighter or darker colors, what company would openly admit they’re on equal footing with Nissan, and would removing the CVT + new design language help sell more Nissans? Please rate + review us on iTunes, and subscribe to our two YouTube channels. Write ...
Feb 25, 2025•1 hr 15 min
Getting a new car is exciting, but you can prepare its new home while you’re still shopping! The guys help out Charles P. in FL, whose driveway is overcrowded. Then, Luke in KC is heading to college and his life is about to change. Social media questions ask if Subaru’s offerings are as boring as VW’s, why do OEMs seem to bury the specs of their new cars, and should we have a scoring system for the severity of recalls? Please rate + review us on iTunes, and subscribe to our two YouTube channels....
Feb 21, 2025•57 min
Be honest about what you need, compare to what you want, and try not to overspend, but get a car you love! Listeners share their stories about the fun cars they’ve bought. Then, SJ in Texas wants something well-built; maybe a more lightweight car too. Social media questions ask how much of design is personal preference, why is it so difficult for OEMs to take risks, and should you buy ‘lesser’ models as you inch your way towards your dream car? Please rate + review us on iTunes, and subscribe to...
Feb 18, 2025•1 hr 3 min
Merger discussions and lap records in the kingdom of cars! The guys debate practicality vs. fun for Drew in MI, who is tired of his truck. They also discuss choices for Don in TN, who wonders if VWs are fun enough? Social media questions ask why your tires slide more when the treads are low, how far before a left turn do you merge left, and what is the best ‘just married’ car? Please rate + review us on iTunes, and subscribe to our two YouTube channels. Write us with your Car Debates, Car Conclu...
Feb 14, 2025•1 hr 2 min
For Topic Tuesday, the guys help Ricardo M. decide if too many gears ruin torquey engines? They debate perceptions for Daniel P., who wants something fast, luxurious and sporty without giving off the wrong vibe. Social media questions ask how you do Drive Homework on cars that aren’t available to test drive, what’s the best-looking car for road salt and grime, and should people make a fuss about snowy parking lot donuts? Please rate + review us on iTunes, and subscribe to our two YouTube channel...
Feb 11, 2025•1 hr 2 min
If car company mergers are the future, let’s go crazy and rename every single one. The guys discuss the lost love between Nissan and Honda. They debate mobile offices for Dan in Nevada, and discuss options for Cole in Melbourne, AUS, who is trying (and failing) to enjoy a basic daily. Social media questions ask the most important tip for learning to drive manual, how do you make the most of an auto show, and do designers hold contests for the most uninspiring car? Please rate + review us on iTun...
Feb 07, 2025•1 hr
Awesome in Austin – the guys discuss signature 2025 events, and you’re invited! For Topic Tuesday, they discuss the reality of cars getting bigger and more powerful – are small car options dwindling to zero? They debate fun daily options for Sage in Chicago, who feels lost when it comes to deciding what’s next. Social media questions ask which car company has produced the largest number of great cars, has Porsche achieved Level 42 Autonomous Track Driving, and at what point is video quality too ...
Feb 04, 2025•57 min
The I5N vs. GTC4 Lusso film is now playing on our original YT channel! For Tom in LA, the guys debate cars that drive as if Honda built a 911. Then, if your requirements include great A/C, what’s good for Texas? Angel R. wants a cool family road trip vehicle. Social media questions ask if there will be a shift away from all screens in cars, do the guys get tired of people saying cars should only be practical, and is there disdain for floor-mounted pedals? Please rate + review us on iTunes, and s...
Jan 31, 2025•53 min
What’s the ideal power to weight ratio of a car, and does the ideal ratio change as a car gets heavier or lighter? The guys wrestle with this question from Luis B. for Topic Tuesday. Then, they debate cars that are the fountain of youth for Adam in Nashville. Social media questions ask what’s the least-compromised fun car currently on sale, what are the most beautiful enthusiast cars since 2020, and what was the best year for YT car reviews? Please rate + review us on iTunes, and subscribe to ou...
Jan 28, 2025•1 hr 2 min
Cadillac is spawning more V performance models, and they’ve announced the Lyriq-V! The guys think about what that could mean for badge engineering. They debate milestone birthday cars for Mike in Maine, and ‘professorial’ cars for Spencer in MA. Social media questions ask if it’s wrong to feel superior to winter drivers with improper tires, are there cars you think might want to kill you, and is MagneRide a non-negotiable when purchasing? Please rate + review us on iTunes, and subscribe to our t...
Jan 24, 2025•56 min
For Topic Tuesday, the guys expound on a social media question recreate their current garage or build a dream garage with cars from their year of birth, got their license, started EDD and purchased HOD! Then, they debate the 95% car for Kevin in Texas, who needs a great long-termer. Social media questions ask if FOMO leads to really poor car purchase decisions, what’s the most fun part of EDD + HOD jobs, and should you still abide by road rules in bad weather? Please rate + review us on iTunes, ...
Jan 21, 2025•52 min
Automotive mergers are usually detrimental to enthusiasts, so pre-established IP is gold! The guys debate for Martin in the U.K., who declares he’s seen the future and it’s good. Then, Jeremy S. wants something ‘fun-ish’ for he and his wife. Social media questions ask about the ‘iPadification’ of cars, do shorter days cause drivers to neglect their headlights, and what’s the recipe for a shooting brake? Please rate + review us on iTunes, and subscribe to our two YouTube channels. Write us with y...
Jan 17, 2025•53 min
What did listeners buy? The guys cover car conclusions and their stories from the audience. They debate comfortable high-mileage vehicles for Derk, a “geo-bachelor” in the Army who drives more than a lot. Social media questions ask why do car companies sit on great names for cars, is it true that ‘propulsion is freedom,’ and will F1 revolutionize the auto industry through fuel mandates? Please rate + review us on iTunes, and subscribe to our two YouTube channels. Write us with your Car Debates, ...
Jan 14, 2025•59 min
The guys talk about car sales numbers and new tech releases. They debate two cars for Matthew in NY, who is retiring from the NYPD and using his pension check. Then, Steven is a dad with fun car needs for his growing brood. Social media questions ask for best winter driving activities if you hate rust, what’s a good garage addition that isn’t a car, and how can OEMs pivot to innovation? Please rate + review us on iTunes, and subscribe to our two YouTube channels. Write us with your Car Debates, ...
Jan 10, 2025•58 min
The guys discuss new cars for 2025 they’re intrigued by and want to drive! For Topic Tuesday, they answer the question if you can drive a car forever? They debate good choices that will accommodate a road bike for Andrew in Tucson. Social media questions ask why people don’t like Nissan vehicles, how do designers think regarding door handles, and is a trip to Maranello worth a day trip for the museum? Please rate + review us on iTunes, and subscribe to our two YouTube channels. Write us with you...
Jan 07, 2025•48 min
Welcome to 2025! The guys discuss their favorites from the past year, and look ahead to exciting projects. They debate fun, first-time cars for new drivers, a request sent from Kevin F. in WA. Social media questions ask what was the most overrated car of 2024, will there be a 911 Turbo Touring, and what does the “Mitsanda” merger mean for the future of Japanese cars? Please rate + review us on iTunes, and subscribe to our two YouTube channels. Write us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and...
Jan 03, 2025•57 min
The guys announce their signature 2025 event: COTA in Austin, TX! They debate non-SUVs for Craig in Boston, who needs a hatchback for his growing family. Then, Hal in Chicago drives quite a lot, and wants something better than an Audi Allroad to battle winter and road salt. Social media questions ask if the shutdown of Canoo is ruining future plans, what makes the Z4 better than the M240i, and what’s the guys’ Christmas tradition they’re most excited for? Please rate + review us on iTunes, and s...
Dec 20, 2024•57 min
The guys make discoveries at the PRI Show in Indianapolis! They debate options for a third shared car for Christopher P. in the Pacific Northwest, who still needs fun for he and his wife. Then, the guys help save Cathy O. from her fourth Subaru Forester! Social media questions ask if Hyundai / Genesis are in a prime position to offer a lightweight Miata-fighter, is the Ford Probe GT the best-looking car that was a flop, and what car would the guys use as the foundation for a new spec-racing seri...
Dec 17, 2024•50 min
The guys release a Topic Tuesday for Friday! Jimmy L. asks about the prevailing wisdom that maintenance history matters more than mileage – to what extreme can that be applied? Then, Zach B. is attached to emotional, shiny things. The guys help him decide what three cars are best for his garage. Social media questions ask if the solution for poor sales is to improve reliability + durability, should the Celica return to the market, and which automaker is best positioned to introduce a new sports ...
Dec 13, 2024•47 min
The reliability rankings from Consumer Reports have been released! The guys speak with Alex Knizek, associate director of test development at CR's Auto Testing Center in Connecticut. They debate something enjoyable for Isaiah K. in VA, who has a Camaro but wants something fun for his wife. Social media questions ask if the guys carry fire extinguishers in their cars, how much does it cost to ship a car from Europe to the USA, and are they concerned with AI replacing them? Please rate + review us...
Dec 10, 2024•1 hr 8 min
Genesis announces their new racing team, called ‘Genesis Magma Racing!’ They’ve debuted the GMR-001 LMDh race car for IMSA and WEC racing. The guys debate two cars for Chris & Lily in CA, who have a growing family. Then, Nate M. wants “manual insanity” in the form of a Viper! Social media questions ask if directionally asymmetric wheels irk designers, what is the Drive Homework question list, and how do you allow yourself to own a special car for a short period of time? Please rate + review ...
Dec 06, 2024•56 min
The Type 00 from Jaguar has been revealed! The guys don’t usually go in-depth about concept cars, but when was the last time a car company changed itself so dramatically? They debate sporty commuters for Tom in Dallas, a Jeep Scrambler owner who believes life is too short to drive something you don’t love. Social media questions ask what struggling automaker would the guys want to save if they became CEO, what’s the best OE-style interior upgrade, and should you share a dedicated fun car with a ...
Dec 03, 2024•51 min
GM + Cadillac announce they have reached an agreement to join F1 as the 11th team in 2026! The guys discuss 2024 LA Auto Show concepts – apparently, just drop the vowels and you have a cool car name. For Topic Tuesday, Keisuke A. posits what the best third car is, and the guys debate automatics for Hunter in Salt Lake. Social media questions ask for thoughts on Donut breaking into generational films, should dashcams be standard in all cars, and is there a price range where cool colors are seen a...
Nov 26, 2024•58 min
Jaguar introduces food, Lotus does a 180, and Hyundai discovers itself! The guys discuss all the new car models being introduced. They debate cars with soul for Blake in LA, who has an eclectic collection. They debate commuters for Stephen, a photographer who drives a lot. Social media questions ask what car the guys would drive when taking someone special to dinner, what’s their favorite car they’d never buy, and can you muddle through winter on performance tires? Please rate + review us on iTu...
Nov 22, 2024•52 min
The guys turn on the camera for a livestream, taking all the non-car questions from the audience! They discuss their favorite topics, but dive into more details about filmmaking, scripts, IP, environmental + furniture design, favorite libations, favorite Simpsons characters and philosophical imaginings about traveling back in time. 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 everydaydrivertv@...
Nov 19, 2024•1 hr 17 min
VW has revealed the specs for the 2025 GTI and Golf R, so the guys discuss what that means for the enthusiast community. They debate what’s next for Gene, who has only driven Porsches his whole adult life. Then, Yunde is a track enthusiast and wants to go faster. Social media questions ask what is the guys’ car-mod guilty pleasure, why didn’t sportbacks catch on before SUVs took over, and which car company would be the most surprised to see where they ended up now? Please rate + review us on iTu...
Nov 15, 2024•1 hr 2 min
For Topic Tuesday, the guys discuss a question from Tom C., who asks what made major American manufacturers give up trying to compete with foreign mfr. regular cars? For Joel S., they debate cars worthy of being looked back at. Social media questions ask the guys will collaborate with Gears + Gasoline, how much do they worry about road salt damage, and how great is Mazda for expanding their sportscar lineup with the Iconic SP concept? Please rate + review us on iTunes, and subscribe to our two Y...
Nov 12, 2024•56 min
The guys are back from Las Vegas to discuss the 2024 SEMA Show! They talk about their favorites and standouts, good and bad. For Aaron in Boston, they debate cars that are good for blizzards and other recreational fun. Then, Stanley Y. is desperately trying to kill his Odyessy, but it just won’t die. Social media questions ask what’s the best or most surprising vehicle the guys have seen at SEMA, why are restomods using digital screens, and why isn’t anyone building a competitor to the Bolt? Ple...
Nov 08, 2024•56 min
For Topic Tuesday the guys wrestle with a question sent by Jeff H., who asks what is actually responsible for a car that feels fun to drive? They debate choices for Matt, an enthusiast who wants fun but also excellent seats for long trips. Social media questions ask about the 2025 plan for EDD road trips, what’s the future of crate motors, and what happened to beautiful car design? Please rate + review us on iTunes, and subscribe to our two YouTube channels. Write us with your Car Debates, Car C...
Nov 05, 2024•55 min
Porsche announces the new 911 Carrera T! The guys discuss, along with Xiaomi’s unofficial ‘Ring lap record for 4-doors using a modified SU7. They debate fun dad cars for Wilson in San Diego, who needs two car seats as his family is growing. Then, David C. asks if there’s a PPI that will give you complete peace of mind? Social media questions ask if this era is the end of V12s, what car looks best in orange, and will EVs always be “lease mobiles” since technology moves so quickly? Please rate + r...
Nov 01, 2024•51 min
