Everyday Driver Car Debate

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@gmail.com 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

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 iTunes, and subscribe to our two YouTube channels. Write us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at everydaydrivertv@gmail.com 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

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 YouTube channels. Write us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at everydaydrivertv@gmail.com 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

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? 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@gmail.com 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

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 Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at everydaydrivertv@gmail.com 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

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 + review us on iTunes, and subscribe to our two YouTube channels. Write us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at everydaydrivertv@gmail.com 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

For Topic Tuesday, the guys are asked if a fun-to-drive car can make a non-enthusiast enjoy driving? Rocco B. wonders if most people are hard-wired to consider cars as practical tools and nothing else? Then, the guys debate what’s next for Corey D., who wants a hand-built feeling from his next car. Social media questions ask what modern cars should be given the ‘Group B’ treatment, what are top three qualities in a car for a teen driver, and would a manual transmission or less weight make for a better C8? 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@gmail.com 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

Scout Motors is returning to the market! The guys discuss news up front, and dive into car debates for listeners. Marcus S. in TX wonders what’s next after a Z/28, and Garrett B. in WY is too tall for many sports cars. Social media questions ask what the guys would do to turn VW around, what’s their favorite OEM color, and what are quantifiable baseline stats that define the ideal sports 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 everydaydrivertv@gmail.com 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

Of all the current best selling cars, trucks & SUVs in America, which ones would the guys buy for themselves? They cover the list alongside car conclusions from listeners. Social media questions ask what’s the most un-Toyota-like behavior, have halo cars lost their novelty, and how do you help someone rediscover the magic of driving? 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@gmail.com 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

The guys announce an upcoming road trip film, featuring the Emira + C8 going west and participating in a Hooked On Driving track day! They discuss the new Ferrari F80 announcement, and the C8 ZR-1 becoming the fastest production car under $1M. The debates are for Ben in GA, who realizes life is short, and Paul C., who drives 85,000 miles a year. Social media questions ask how cars became so ingrained in American culture, has the age of staggering performance improvements come to an end, and is it cool that Rivian released a Knight Rider-themed UI? 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@gmail.com 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

For Topic Tuesday, the guys discuss a question from Jeremy H., who asks why must manufacturers mess with a good thing? They debate sporty and sophisticated SUVs for Drew and his fiancé Bridget, who have already owned two Stelvios. Social media questions ask why SUVs have a sport button, should car manufacturers mess with their best recipes, and if the guys could have any track built in Utah, what would it be? 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@gmail.com 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

Should we all be concerned when a car manufacturer seems to take the easy way out, especially regarding warranty coverage? The guys cover interesting news at the top of the episode, and then cover a couple of debates. Paul D. in Nashville is a songwriter & producer, who wants something fun but not snooty. Then, Mr. Anonymous in MA wants something slow, but fun and engaging. Social media questions ask which carmakers are the best and worst at naming, is the GR Corolla a viable commuter, and if the guys chose one car to road trip through Europe, what would it be? 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@gmail.com 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

Time for car conclusions from listeners! The guys read stories about what new cars listeners bought. They debate cars for Patrick J., who prioritizes fun above every other requirement. Social media questions ask if 2000s-era fun cars will become ‘modern classics,’ why do new vehicles have such poor rear-view mirror visibility, and will Genesis finally turn into a BMW competitor?zz 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@gmail.com 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

If all you need is a comfortable, luxurious cruiser, why not consider an older great GT sedans or coupe? Eric S. writes about his search for an aged, reliable magic carpet. Then, Alden A. feels like he went ‘full practical’ too soon in life, so the guys help him find a fun all-arounder. Social media questions ask what the guys think of the new Ferrari 12Cilindri, what’s the breakover point for repair costs on an aging car, and what should buyers do when car companies ‘”phone it in?” 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@gmail.com 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

For Topic Tuesday, the guys discuss saving or spending, and the diminishing returns that come with more expensive cars. Kyle A. asks when that depreciation curve starts to flatten? Then, they debate pure fun cars for Mark D., who drives an A6 Allroad that he’s gotten tired of. Social media questions ask how do podcast collaborations happen, what are less-than-obvious aspects to search for during Drive Homework, and will every future fun car be too quick to enjoy during normal driving? 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@gmail.com 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

Lotus has introduced a design manifesto. When was the last time you heard of a car company doing that? The guys help clear Outbacks from the garage of John H., who wants a family-oriented fun car. Then, ‘Double O’ needs Prius Replacement Therapy, so they help him find a fun commuter. Social media questions ask if the guys could only drive one brand based solely on design, what would it be; what’s a good perspective for wheel upgrades, and will the guys ever discover driving roads in the Ozarks? 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@gmail.com 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

For Topic Tuesday, the guys discuss the effect of halo cars on the overall brand, and categories too. Samuel S. thought he wanted an aspirational car, but it turns out he wanted something else! Then, they debate long-term choices for Daniel and Hannah in MI. Social media questions ask what car is closest to a Fiesta ST, are EVs the best choice for people uninterested in driving, and is there one single color that looks great on any 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 everydaydrivertv@gmail.com 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

Toyota is stuffing a V8 into the Supra! Sadly, it’s only for a racecar. The guys take on debates for Carrie and Ned in LA, who need a good tow vehicle that can commute. They also debate what cars could be the ultimate Uber for Kevin in Boston. Social media questions ask why people want rolling computers for cars, why does Porsche showcase their old cars, and are the less-sporting versions of the CT4 & CT5 any good? 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@gmail.com 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

If car brands were a high-school clique, what would that look like? For Topic Tuesday, the guys discuss ‘opposite twins’ of cars which have identical baggage. They debate sport sedans for Jason Z. in Vancouver BC, who already owns two SUVs. Social media questions ask what car brand tattoo would the guys get, what’s the best way to manage your brake pads for track vs. street use, and what thoughts do the guys have about the news of Adrian Newey moving to Aston Martin? 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@gmail.com 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

The second 2024 U.S. adventure to Beartooth Hwy concludes with an episode featuring the drivers who attended! They share their perspective on the trip, from weather conditions to specific car experiences, food and friendship. 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@gmail.com 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