Everyday Driver Car Debate

The guys are at Laguna Seca while at a Hooked On Driving event, and podcasting near the top of the corkscrew! Spot the GR Yaris going by at the first minute.They take on debates for Annie in CO, who is an enthusiast mom looking for a manual sport wagon or hatch. Then, Brian R. has spent 20 years looking at fun cars, but hasn’t really found something he loves. What should he get? Car Conclusions include the new Evora 400 bought by Matthew T., and a 39-year-old Supra Turbo for Jared F. in MN!

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00:00 - Intro

0:46 - Lotus Announces New Engines + Powertrains!

7:59 - Car Debate #1: Sport Wagon For A Working Mom

21:56 - Car Debate #2: 20 Years Of Looking At Cars

32:31 - Car Conclusion #1: Blowing The Budget By $15K

34:00 - Car Conclusion #2: Aunt’s 1987 Supra Turbo

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The guys take on 3 car debates for this episode: First, Ashrit is searching for soul and adventure, and is looking to buy something for rugged outdoor expeditions but a fizzy sports car too. Steve G is considering an EV for long-distance travel, but has yet to convince his wife. Then, Matt M. bought his dream Ferrari, but he can’t take the whole family along! What does he do?

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00:00 - Intro

0:37 - Max Verstappen, The Traveling Helmet

02:24 - Brembo Debuts New ‘Sensify’ System

05:28 - RIP Alex Zanardi

06:46 - Car Debate #1: Searching For Soul And Adventure

35:02 - Car Debate #2: Is An EV Perfect Here?

45:05 - Car Debate #3: Imminent Bad Decisions

56:05 - Car Conclusion #1: No Longer Your Car’s Employee

57:03 - Car Conclusion #2: The Guy In The 25th Grade

1:02:39 - Audience Questions On Social Media

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Car manufacturer stereotypes exist for a reason - many people would say Japanese cars are more reliable than European cars, but that’s not always the case. What does reliability mean to you? The guys debate for Maya and her fiancé who are into outdoor activities but may have kids in the future. Then, Briar in Virginia Beach has been listening and following the show since he was 13! Now married, he loves RWD cars and asks the guys what he and his wife should buy next. Also, have you seen Red Bull athlete Dario Costa’s latest piloting adventure?

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Look for us on Tuesdays if you’d like to watch us debate, disagree and then go drive again!

0:00 - Intro

0:18 - Stellantis Is “Re-Focusing.” How About A Jeep Or RAM Minivan?

12:13 - Topic Tuesday: What Does ‘Reliable’ Mean To You?

38:18 - Car Debate #1: All The Outdoor Activities, Plus Kids In The Future

55:33 - Car Debate #2: Listening Since Age 13

1:10:30 - Did You See This? Speed, Trains, Airplanes and Cars

1:16:59 - Audience Questions On Social Media

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Will the future bring actual driving, or will every cool driving experience just be simulated? The guys cover news from car manufacturers, both concepts and new releases. The first debate is for John L. In GA, an Air Force veteran who needs to replace the car and keep the fun. Car Debate #2 represents the battle between parents and kids: Matthew and his family are in the midst of a Texas standoff. Then, Car Debate #3 is for Andy K., who drives an EV and wants a smaller, more lightweight and balanced driving experience. But he’s got two kids - what’s the right car?

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00:00 - Intro

1:10 - Hyundai Confirms IONIQ V For Chinese Market

2:44 - KIA Vision Meta Turismo Concept

10:33 - BMW 7-Series Neue Klasse Refresh - Not Far Enough?

15:35 - Mercedes-Benz C Class (EV) And Its Enormous Screen!

24:20 - Ferrari Luce EV Pricetag Is What Now?

27:28 - Porsche Sells Stake In Rimac And Bugatti

29:27 - Car Debate #1: Replace The Car, Keep The Fun

49:49 - Car Debate #2: The $13,000 Houston, TX Standoff

1:11:14 - Car Debate #3: Small, Lightweight And Balanced..But With Kids?

1:19:45 - Did You See This? The sCool Bus.

1:21:53 - Audience Questions On Social Media

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Is Porsche now just coin-operated like Ferrari, or are they still the every-man’s aspirational, world-class sports car builder? Or a mix of both? The guys debate for Logan’s friend, who is in a groove of circular car ownership and wants to break free. Car Debate #2 is for Kevin J, who has owned almost as many cars as his age! Then, Diego in Puerto Rico is a driving enthusiast, and asks for help deciding what is next for him.

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00:00 - Intro

01:08 - Porsche Announces The 911 GT3 S/C

18:20 - RIVIAN R2 Block Party

22:40 - Ford Mustang GTD Competition Takes ‘Ring Record (for now)

31:24 - EDD & HOD Events Nationwide May 2026

34:18 - Car Debate #1: Break The Cycle

55:04 - Car Debate #2: Owned As Many Cars As Your Age

1:08:32 - Car Debate #3: Cars In Puerto Rico

1:15:48 - Audience Questions On Social Media

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The guys take on three debates for this episode! First, Rob in WY is trying to get his arms around all his cars - what to sell and how to do it? Joel in MN is in nearly the same predicament, and wants something different. Then, Jonathan in Texas wants a cheap manual car to teach his daughter the art of stick shift, but also use it to commute. Audience questions on social media ask who is the third buyer for massively depreciated EVs, can you import forbidden fruit car parts from Europe, and which is better to drive - the Mazda CX-5 or CX-50?

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00:00 - Intro

00:59 - Camaro Is Coming Back In 2027!

09:44 - VW Introduces Chinese Concepts And Kills ID.4 Production In U.S.

14:14 - Hyundai Premieres Chinese-Market ‘Earth’ And ‘Venus’ Concepts

16:15 - Driven: 2026 Lexus NX350 F Sport AWD

20:39 - Hooked On Driving Events April 2026

25:51 - Car Debate #1: Corralling The Herd

50:08 - Car Debate #2: Too Cheap To Ignore

1:05:50 - Car Debate #3: Teaching The Kids To Drive Manual

1:21:47 - Audience Questions On Social Media

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For Topic Tuesday, the guys finish up their ‘Peak’ car series, covering Porsche - Volvo. They debate choices for Ben E., who needs a fun commuter to replace his MINI Cooper SE, which drives like you would imagine a chatbot would drive. Then, Ben G. in New England has a towing conundrum, alongside his work vehicle needs. Social media questions ask how the guys figure out all a car’s features on press cars, what car brand offers the most interesting palette of standard colors, and Paul changes his answer from last episode…

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Look for us on Tuesdays if you’d like to watch us debate, disagree and then go drive again!

00:00 - Intro

00:48 - Hyundai Boulder Concept Introduced At NY Auto Show

04:15 - KIA Introduces 2027 Seltos & EV3

07:54 - Topic Tuesday: Peak Porsche - Volvo

53:46 - EDD + HOD Adventures And Events

57:48 - Car Debate #1: Longing For A Car That Talks Back

1:15:25 - Car Debate #2: Innocuous, Some Fun, Some Towing

1:28:13 - Audience Questions On Social Media

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The Corvette GrandSport designation has returned, now applied to the C8 generation! The guys discuss the new 6.7L V8 engine, plus news from around the industry. They debate fun yet responsible cars for Chris in Maryland, who is fighting the mid-life practicality vs. desire. Then, Drew is shopping for his wife (who doesn’t drive much), and is intrigued by all these EVs coming off lease. Should he investigate further? Social media questions ask if we’ve gone backwards with base-level small engines, what kind of car should Subaru build next, and if convertibles increase a driver’s connection with the road, why don’t the guys like them very much?

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00:00 - Intro

00:51 - C8 Corvette Grand Sport + Grand Sport X Announced!

07:17 - The Sony/Honda AFEELA EV Is Dead.

09:13 - AC Schnitzer Is Dead Too. Bummer.

11:20 - Dodge Putting The 392 Back In The Durango!

13:34 - Things CEOs Say!!

15:51 - Is A Mustang Nearly The Fastest Production Car Around The ‘Ring?

18:11 - The Next MX-5 - Will Be Super Lightweight?

20:52 - EDD & HOD Events Nationwide

25:07 - Car Debate #1: The Difference Between Responsible And Enjoyable

43:20 - Car Debate #2: What’s The Deal With All These Used EVs?

56:26 - Car Conclusion #1: Stunting Your Driving Growth?

1:00:29 - Car Conclusion #2: Can You ‘Bucket’ Car Enthusiasts?

1:04:29 - Did You See This? Project Hail Mary

1:06:19 - Audience Questions On Social Media

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The guys forge ahead with their ‘Peak’ car series, and discuss the best eras of brands Maserati through Polestar. They debate cars that are reliable and easy to live with for Steven in New England, who is a VW Beetle enthusiast. Then, Joseph is trying to convince his wife that cars have soul, and don’t just have to be a “crossover safety pod.”

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Look for us on Tuesdays if you’d like to watch us debate, disagree and then go drive again!

00:00 - Intro

01:34 - BMW Officially Announces The New i3

07:22 - BMW M3 Touring 24h - No Longer A Joke

10:01 - Nissan Confirms New Z Styling + NISMO Z Details

14:22 - Topic Tuesday: Peak Maserati - Polestar

1:08:41 - EDD & HOD Events March 2026; COTA And Pilgrimage 2026

1:10:40 - Car Debate #1: The Beetle Family

1:20:53 - Car Debate #2: Convincing Your Wife That Cars Have Soul

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Jakub from The Straight Pipes is selling everything! He’s in need of a Car Debate, so the guys interview him and discuss possible choices. For Car Conclusions, they reveal what listeners bought - some unexpected cars! Then, social media questions ask for the best way to introduce toddlers to cars, what is the best-looking hatchback of all time, and what are the most underrated and inexpensive ‘back-road-driving’ car choices?

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Look for us on Tuesdays if you’d like to watch us debate, disagree and then go drive again!

00:00 - Intro

00:42 - News: Mercedes-Benz Introduces…A Van!

4:32 - News: Porsche’s EV Cayman/Boxster Still Alive?

8:44 - Topic Tuesday: It’s Really Jakub! A Live Car Debate

44:38 - EDD & HOD Events: March 2026

47:21 - Car Conclusion #1: An Engine Wearing A Truck

51:00 - Car Conclusion #2: Buying More Cars Than You Thought

54:14 - Audience Questions On Social Media

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