Everyday Driver Car Debate

The Topic Tuesday question is from Johnny FD in Ukraine, who asks how bad are Chinese cars, really? The guys debate choices for Manav in Ontario, CDN, who simply wants something new. Social media questions ask if there are ways to better quantify or compare handling, how necessary are Limited Slip Differentials, and what will happen to all of the cheap 'compliance' EVs?

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Why do our cars have to be special? The guys debate choices for Karim, who feels like he’s done with cars after owning more than 75. They talk American muscle for Nick in Germany, who commutes to the Netherlands. Social media questions ask about Stellantis pulling out of US car shows, why does Mazda keep an Elise as a reference vehicle for steering feel, and if each manufacturer could only make one car, what would it be?

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The guys are glad for the new year, and discuss cars and adventures they’re looking forward to! They debate German V8s for Louie in California, who wants lots of power and sound but is concerned about maintenance. Social media questions ask about the guys’ skepticism of EV infrastructure, what brand would surprise them most if a new enthusiast car were launched, and is Michael Mann’s ‘Ferrari’ film doing the right thing by focusing on the relationships instead of the cars?

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The guys look back on their road trips and films for 2023, and decide what cars and adventures were the standouts! They debate choices for Dan in CT, whose inner car enthusiast has been awakened. Social media questions ask why the Scion brand doesn’t get discussed much, why don’t exotics get discussed as well, and if a Hollywood movie were to be made about Everyday Driver, which celebrities would be the stars?

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The Artura test drive. Write to us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at [email protected] or everydaydriver.com.

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The guys have previously discussed answers to the question of ‘what is a sports car?’ For this Topic Tuesday, they’re asked for the definition of fun! They debate ‘reward’ cars for Ahmed in the PNW, who has paid off student loans and wants something fun. Social media questions ask if buying a future European car simply means an EV, what design features define the Crown Victoria, and who is faster on track, Todd or Paul?

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Why is it so difficult to name a car? Some vehicle names sound great, like Testarossa, Countach, Viper, Interceptor, Charger, Defender, Gladiator and Raptor. Other names aren’t very exciting, and sound way too contrived. The guys battle hybrid choices for Theodōr in Iceland, and address first-world problems for Patrick in LA. Social media questions ask if Caterham has cracked the EV sports car problem with Project V, where’s a great place to buy a racing helmet, and which car brand that builds five or more models could simply disappear forever?

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The Pilot Trailsport test drive. Write to us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at [email protected] or everydaydriver.com.

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For Topic Tuesday, the guys do a little product planning for Lotus – but in general, what should car companies do to gain future business? The car debate is for Chad in NC, who is trading the modding disease for the perfect commuter. Social media questions ask about a favorite Christmas road trip memory, are there EVs capable for a Price Of Fun treatment, and how will the guys celebrate 500K Youtube subscribers?

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Movies released at different times of the year tell you everything you need to know—or not? The guys debate GT cars for Matt A. in Australia, who is transitioning upward and is ready for something cool. Evan H. works for a Detroit OEM and loves cars, but feels like he’s losing inspiration. Social media questions ask if manufacturers will apply lessons learned from the badge engineering phase of the ‘80s, why are American car companies so bad at building small cars, and what would the guys do to bring Jaaaag back?

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