DoubleClutch.ca Podcast

Catching up in the studio after driving some stuff including the new Hyundai Veloster N and the 53-series Mercedes-AMG cars with the inline six-cylinder engines. We also have a debate about whether or not Tesla is scamming people by charging a fee for a "future autonomous driving" feature that may or may not ever exist. 

We're in the studio talking about the swan song for the Jaguar XE's delicious supercharged V6, as well as a quick take on the Genesis G70 and BMW 3-series. Jerry has a Ford Ranger he isn't too big a fan of, and we try to convince a listener to buy a Tahoe/Yukon/Suburban over a Lexus LX 570. We also spend the second half of the show talking about the latest era of muscle cars and where each of our respective preferences lie.

We introduce our new News Editor, a guy who's so full of obscure car knowledge it's easy to assume he's 60 years old. We address some news including the redesigned Ford Escape, and Adi is back from a first drive of the all-new Jeep Gladiator. We contrast the Acura RDX with the Honda Odyssey, and come to the realization that a minivan exists with a noticeable jump into VTEC.

We have the maniacal Lamborghini Urus in the garage, which may very well be one of the wildest SUVs on the road today. Similarly, the redesigned Mercedes-Benz G Wagon is also on site. We debate the questionable Tesla Model Y that may or may not make it to market, and just how lovely the refreshed 2019 Hyundai Elantra is despite being somewhat unsightly. Lastly, Ben goes on and on about how great the redesigned Mazda3 he's testing is, and he's not wrong.

We're back from a series of winter events, where we got the chance to drive the Honda Passport, Nissan Altima AWD, and Nissan Murano. We also drove the latest Volkswagen GTI, Golf R, and Golf Alltrack on a frozen lake. In the garage are the Mercedes-Benz C 300, BMW M850i, the Volkswagen GTI with a six-speed manual, and the Toyota RAV4 Limited. 

Jerry's alone in the studio today while Adi's off testing the BMW M2 Competition in California. He recaps the Canadian International Auto Show, and we have an on-site interview with Alex Innes, one of the designers of the Rolls-Royce Cullinan. 

This week we're talking about the Chevrolet Tahoe with the "RST Performance Package", and just how brilliant the current model is regardless of its age. Jerry's in the Hyundai Kona EV and argues that it's one of the best current EVs to buy -- definitely over a current Tesla Model 3. We also talk about the departure of one of the cars from our personal collection, and get a quick drive in the Ford Edge ST. 

In the studio this week with guest Shari Prymak of ReadySetDrive.ca, and we're talking about some of our favourite (and least favourite!) Bond cars. We touch on some popular ones such as the Aston Martin DB5 and BMW Z8, but even bring up some obscure ones you may have forgotten about. Jerry has been driving the new Chevrolet Silverado, Shari the Jaguar I-PACE, and Adi a hybrid BMW 7-series. 

In an episode that's highly dedicated to the new product unveils at this year's North American International Auto Show in Detroit, we touch on the newly revealed Toyota Supra. Other very important vehicles include the Shelby GT500, Cadillac XT6, Lincoln Aviator, Ram HD with over a thousand foot-pounds of torque, and more! Also, we reveal Adi's newest automotive acquisition, something that may make for some interesting mechanical adventures moving forward. We also talk about a road trip in the Ford Expedition and the new Kia Forté, and a quick spin in the redesigned Volvo S60. 

It's 2019 and we're back in the studio! We had a bit of a staff shuffle and are introducing Ben So, our new content editor. In the garage are the Mercedes-AMG GLC 63 S, Genesis G70 2.0T Sport, and the Cadillac XT4. We also touch on our Editor's Pick award choices for 2018, and chat briefly about our Car of the Year recipient, the Genesis G70. Other notable test drives include the 2019 BMW X5 and the new Subaru Forester's ability to watch/monitor the driver's eyes and minimize distracted driving.