Everyday Driver Car Debate

World events and pop culture aren’t mentioned very often, primarily for the sake of producing timeless Everyday Driver content. The guys explain their goals and their ongoing mindset for production of TV, YouTube, podcasts and written articles. The Topic Tuesday asks if they’re too optimistic with their debate suggestions, and they discuss sporty SUV choices for Chris in southern California. Listeners on social media ask if they guys have any podcast guests scheduled, what’s the difference between Mazdas built in Mexico or Japan, and have they camped in a tent mounted on the roof of a truck or SUV? Pilgrimage 2020 is open for reservations! Season 6 is now airing on the Motor Trend cable channel, and 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 and podcast debates at everydaydrivertv@gmail.com or everydaydriver.com. Share the podcast with your fellow car enthusiast friends!

If you’re moving to another country, is it a requirement to own a car native to that particular nation as part of your enthusiast experience? The guys debate this for Aviv from Israel, and then suggest blue-sky fun car ideas for Noah in Wisconsin. Social media questions ask about rotary engines, swapping the Phaeton and Quattroporte, and how long do you wait for a driver to get out of your way before passing them on the right? Season 6 is now airing on the Motor Trend cable channel, and soon to be 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 and podcast debates at everydaydrivertv@gmail.com or everydaydriver.com. Share the podcast with your fellow car enthusiast friends!

Car conclusions from listeners are the Topic Tuesday, where the audience writes emails to tell the guys what car they bought. Keith H. in NY used to have a mega-commute into Brooklyn with a high-mileage Hyundai, and is now thinking about a fun car for the future while trying to convince his fiancée. Social media questions ask about GM’s electrification ideas, what are car companies’ future plans for the war on distracted driving, and how do you explain manual transmissions to people who don’t get it? Season 6 is now airing on the Motor Trend cable channel, and soon to be 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 and podcast debates at everydaydrivertv@gmail.com or everydaydriver.com. Share the podcast with your fellow car enthusiast friends!

Wanting to own a fun sports car isn’t a mid-life crisis, it’s a life-long crisis! Anthony B. in Denver, CO wants two cars on opposite ends of the Spectrum Of Sacrifice. Dennis F. is a huge fan of Hondas and currently resto-modding an old Prelude, but thinks S2000’s might quickly rise in value and wondering if he should get one soon? Social media questions ask what car is the backbone of American society, what would the guys name their own car companies, and is an Evora still worthy without the supercharger? Season 6 is now airing on the Motor Trend cable channel, and soon to be 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 and podcast debates at everydaydrivertv@gmail.com or everydaydriver.com. Share the podcast with your fellow car enthusiast friends!

The Topic Tuesday question asks what is the most influential car to date? The guys cover a bit of history before settling on a definitive answer. They take on a debate for Sorel and his dad, who live in Oregon and are looking for a mid-life crisis car that gets good gas mileage. Social media questions ask about anti-galling compound applied to wheel studs, what is a truly special long-term car, and who had a great impact in the automotive world, but never got the recognition? Season 6 is now airing on the Motor Trend cable channel, and soon to be 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 and podcast debates at everydaydrivertv@gmail.com or everydaydriver.com. Share the podcast with your fellow car enthusiast friends!

Even rock-crawling Jeep people need a decent commuter, so the guys take on a debate from Kelly H. in Tucson, AZ. They also discuss the best SUVs for Brad L. in Atlanta, GA, who follows his cheerleading daughters around the country to various events. Social media questions ask who Toyota is, do the guys get upset at people who wear headphones while driving, and how can track driving instruction be more fun? Season 6 is now airing on the Motor Trend cable channel, and soon to be 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 and podcast debates at everydaydrivertv@gmail.com or everydaydriver.com. Share the podcast with your fellow car enthusiast friends!

Exploring the limits of your car isn’t something you can do very often – many times, it can only be done on track. So how do you go about finding that limit? The guys discuss this for Topic Tuesday. Andrew R. in Melbourne, FL wants a third car with at least 500hp, and writes asking for suggestions. Social media questions ask why the automotive industry doesn’t talk about car ownership in terms of cost per mile, what is the tipping point for owning more than one car, and do you have a different obligation to society if you’re a performance car owner? Season 6 is now airing on the Motor Trend cable channel, and soon to be 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 and podcast debates at everydaydrivertv@gmail.com or everydaydriver.com. Share the podcast with your fellow car enthusiast friends!

Whatever the budget, people want to own cars that feed the disease. Michael from Knoxville owns a Nissan Versa S, but also wants something fun for $3000. Enthusiast driver Deep has a family car, but wants something fun for commuting and canyon carving. Social media questions ask if Audi R8s are good for autocross, do car companies reference styling from their prior models or the competition, and should you be more concerned with the year or mileage when buying a car? Season 6 is now airing on the Motor Trend cable channel, and soon to be 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 and podcast debates at everydaydrivertv@gmail.com or everydaydriver.com. Share the podcast with your fellow car enthusiast friends!

It’s important to share tribal car knowledge about the unwritten rules of the road – you never know whom you might help out. The guys tackle a 3-into-1 debate for Saul B., who has every category covered but is thinking about consolidating his garage. Social media questions ask if track days and autocross are relevant for most enthusiasts, which car’s next redesign could be the most surprising, and what are baffling cars when they're first experienced? Season 6 is now airing on the Motor Trend cable channel, and soon to be 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 and podcast debates at everydaydrivertv@gmail.com or everydaydriver.com. Share the podcast with your fellow car enthusiast friends!

It’s easy to invent new internet company names – simply drop all the vowels. It seems like car companies are getting in on the action and coming up with contrived names too. Kurt writes in with a debate asking if family cars need to have four doors? Also, Derek realizes he needs to ignore his coworkers’ advice and buy something fun again. Social media questions ask about accidents involving animals, will muscle cars eventually become AWD, and are cars designed with the good-looking, desirable trim package at the start or end of a design process? Season 6 is now airing on the Motor Trend cable channel, and soon to be 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 and podcast debates at everydaydrivertv@gmail.com or everydaydriver.com. Share the podcast with your fellow car enthusiast friends!

The guys begin every quarter-numbered episode requesting all car questions from the audience on social media! Questions include asking where you can legally drive flat out, will future electric platforms replicate the abilities of ICE-powered cars, and are people happier in cheaper cars because they’re not stuck with high payments?a Season 6 is now airing on the Motor Trend cable channel, and soon to be 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 and podcast debates at everydaydrivertv@gmail.com or everydaydriver.com. Share the podcast with your fellow car enthusiast friends!

Big life changes can suddenly make you realize your car is no longer suitable for your lifestyle, even if it means getting rid of the fun car. James M. in upstate NY will be moving to the city, and needs a better balance for commuting. Michael J. in Austin, TX is considering a second car, but it needs to be inexpensive. Social media questions ask why people don’t pull over for emergency vehicles, what do you say when people yell at you for hooning, and what’s the least best Porsche? Season 6 is now airing on the Motor Trend cable channel, and soon to be 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 and podcast debates at everydaydrivertv@gmail.com or everydaydriver.com. Share the podcast with your fellow car enthusiast friends!

The ‘Best Of’ series concludes with the guys’ opinions about the best models offered from Subaru, Tesla, Toyota, VW, and Volvo. Lance R. has a long-term Ferrari ownership plan, so they analyze and figure out the best idea for him. Social media questions ask if a 2010 Camaro would be a good winter car, how to rate car characteristics from most important to least, and what’s the most affordable, beautiful car? Season 6 is now airing on the Motor Trend cable channel, and soon to be 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 and podcast debates at everydaydrivertv@gmail.com or everydaydriver.com. Share the podcast with your fellow car enthusiast friends!

If you own a car long enough, its desirable traits automatically become the things you may look for in your next car. Louie D. in San Diego loves the elements that make up his high-mileage Mazda Protégé5, but simply needs a newer car. Michael W. in Surrey County, UK has his daily needs met, but is now searching for a classic ‘starter’ Porsche, and wonders what his best options are. Social media questions ask what old car quirks are strange and scary, how to understand weight transfer while track driving, and do we really need such big electric trucks and SUVs to be so quick? Season 6 is now airing on the Motor Trend cable channel, and soon to be 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 and podcast debates at everydaydrivertv@gmail.com or everydaydriver.com. Share the podcast with your fellow car enthusiast friends!

In the midst of their ‘Best Of’ series, the guys take time to offer planning and business consulting advice to Nissan about the direction of their products! Doug near NYC has figured out a garage plan for his next offbeat car, but maybe not. Social media questions ask about buying an ND MX-5 without the upgraded engine power, buying a used FR-S and tuning it, and is the electrification of cars ruining the tradition of fathers working on cars with their kids?    Season 6 is now airing on the Motor Trend cable channel, and soon to be 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 and podcast debates at everydaydrivertv@gmail.com or everydaydriver.com. Share the podcast with your fellow car enthusiast friends!

Arriving at the realization you’ve never actually paid off a car is what struck Jonathan S. in San Jose, CA. He’s always had the itch for something ‘better,’ so the guys take a look at his shopping habits. Matt S. in Charleston, SC totaled his 2006 V6 Accord, and needs a new adventure car that’s able to tow Jetskis. Social media questions ask about modding a free car out of class, actual performance use of cars and trucks, and the first company to develop and utilize driver-adjustable active suspension. Season 6 is now airing on the Motor Trend cable channel, and 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 and podcast debates at everydaydrivertv@gmail.com or everydaydriver.com. Share the podcast with your fellow car enthusiast friends!

This episode ‘Best Of’ includes car manufacturers from Kia to MINI, and the guys break down their choices. Steven near Raleigh, NC is trading in beanies and campfires for a four-door sports car, since his family is growing and he feels the need for speed. Social media questions ask about tire choices, the floating roof design, and what’s the coldest outside temperature in which the guys have ever had to start a car? Season 6 is now airing on the Motor Trend cable channel, and soon to be 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 and podcast debates at everydaydrivertv@gmail.com or everydaydriver.com. Share the podcast with your fellow car enthusiast friends!

Analyzing your driving preferences from your car history can be challenging, but new experiences can help you discover new feelings! Rob writes with a long car history, and knows what he wants. Narrowing down his choices is where the guys help out. Then, Destin C. in Louisiana has negative equity in his Mercedes, and needs to sort out his garage. Social media questions ask why car companies release sales numbers, how to talk your friends out of mods, and how to get your transmission to warm up in the winter? Season 6 is now airing on the Motor Trend cable channel, and soon to be 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 and podcast debates at everydaydrivertv@gmail.com or everydaydriver.com. Share the podcast with your fellow car enthusiast friends!

The ‘Best Of’ series continues for Topic Tuesday, covering the manufacturers Fiat through Jeep. The guys take on a debate for Dan from Somewhere, whose dad needs a new commuter car with manual transmission. Social media questions ask if the future of cars looks like the Nissan Versa, are studded snow tires really necessary, and what’s the best current mid-life crisis car available for sale? Season 6 is now airing on the Motor Trend cable channel, and soon to be 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 and podcast debates at everydaydrivertv@gmail.com or everydaydriver.com. Share the podcast with your fellow car enthusiast friends!

The Lancer Ralliart needs a new engine, so Todd tells the story of what went wrong. The guys then take on two debates; one for Branden L. in Dallas, TX, who has a 2-car predicament, and Matt G. in Durham, NC, who asks for thoughts on buying a second car. Social media questions include the last time the guys drove at 10/10ths, will there be any more youth-oriented car brands, and how could traffic flow in the U.S. improve? Season 6 is now airing on the Motor Trend cable channel, and soon to be 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 and podcast debates at everydaydrivertv@gmail.com or everydaydriver.com. Share the podcast with your fellow car enthusiast friends!