Everyday Driver Car Debate

The guys recap 2025 with their own awards, including Best Car Reveal, Worst Car Reveal, Cars That Surprised The Most, and Disappointments! They first debate choices for retired Navy pilot Mike in NC, who wants a fast, fun-to-drive sports car that’s quiet. Then, Chris is in middle America and takes long road trips - what’s something comfortable for his wife and Newfoundlands? The third debate is for Bobbie B., who is trying to decide between a G90 and Lexus LS. The guys finish up with Car Conclusions and a wishful future cars discussion!

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00:00 - Intro

02:04 - Car Design Leadership Changes

06:05 - EU Formally Rescinds Internal Combustion Ban

08:08 - End Of Year Awards

09:00 - Best Car Reveal

14:13 - Worst Car Reveal

20:04 - Cars That Surprised Us The Most

26:50 - Cars That Disappointed Us The Most

36:59 - HOD Events + EDD Adventures 2026!

41:41 - Car Debate #1: What Do Retired Navy Pilots Drive?

51:35 - Car Debate #2: 1000-Mile Road Trips

1:02:14 - Car Debate #3: Known Quantity Or Take A Risk?

1:04:05 - Car Conclusion #1: The Forever Car

1:07:55 - Car Conclusion #2: Trying To Replace The Wrong Car

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Each year, Consumer Reports publishes their findings on best new and used cars, SUVs and trucks. The guys take the new data and see if CR’s results matches their experiences, and they’re surprised by some discoveries. For Tony S., they debate vehicles that could potentially have a hitch rack semi-permanently installed - but he wants something sporty too. Then, Doug in MI is having an existential car crisis because he needs one do-it-all car for nearly every category of driving. Car conclusions cover an ultimate sleeper for Brian in NY, and a discovery for Paul C., who got a dynamic company commuter car that’s also good for track use!

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00:00 - Intro

00:30 - Under $12K Film, Now Playing!

03:55 - Toyota GR GT + Lexus LFA Worldwide Reveal!

11:44 - JLR Creative Director Gerry McGovern Fired

14:31 - Porsche Admires Hyundai

15:44 - Toyota Sienna Minivan Hoon

19:32 - Topic Tuesday: Which Cars Are The Best Cars?

36:01 - Hooked On Driving December 2025 + Teaser 2026

37:21 - Car Debate #1: The Permanent Rack

50:41 - Car Debate #2: Existential Car Crisis

1:01:18 - Car Conclusion #1: The Ultimate Sleeper

1:04:16 - Car Conclusion #2: Goth Girlfriends Rock!

1:10:17 - Did You See This?

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The guys are asked what great cars ended production before they got good, and what cars were on sale and stuck around way too long? They take on debates for Monica + Nugget in TX, who want an executive sedan for relaxed trips. Then, Alice and Bill ask if they’re too old for a fun car? Social media questions ask what cars were one change away from greatness, does a manual transmission add to or detract from the driving experience, and what car sold in North America would be considered “forbidden fruit” in Europe?

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00:00 - Intro

00:49 - Toyota GR GT Teased; Full Reveal Coming!

02:51 - Topic Tuesday: Gone Too Soon, Stayed Too Long

04:55 - Gone Too Soon

24:17 - Stayed Too Long

49:17 - Hooked On Driving + EDD Adventures 2026

51:23 - Car Debate #1: Fighting For The Backseat

1:09:44 - Car Debate #2: Are We Too Old For A Fun Car?

1:23:26 - Car Conclusion #1: What’s The Catch?

1:27:00 - Car Conclusion #2: Bless The Algorithm

1:32:39 - Audience Questions On Social Media

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The guys attend the 2025 LA Auto Show, and discuss concepts and production car announcements from many manufacturers. They debate flashy cars for Nicholas, who is young and rich and wants something to brag about. Then, Rick obsesses too much over his next decision, but ultimately wants a fun car for his growing family.

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00:00 - Intro

00:42 - Honda Prelude Price & First Impressions

07:28 - Porsche Cayenne EV Officially Announced

17:04 - Jeep Recon EV Revealed

23:30 - Genesis Magma Lineup

34:22 - Scout Terra & Traveler Up Close

41:16 - KIA Telluride In The Metal

42:14 - Nissan Suprises With Inexpensive Greatness

44:08 - Dodge Charger SixPack Is ENORMOUS

48:57 - Rivian R2 Is ‘Right-Sized’

50:01 - Corvette ZR-1X: An Imposing, Aggressive Presence

50:57 - Mustang GTD Is A Throwdown

51:26 - Hyundai CRATER Concept Needs To Be Built

54:38 - Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale Is Italian Sorbet For Your Eyes

55:21 - Hooked On Driving Nov / Dec 2025; Looking Ahead To 2026

57:51 - Car Debate #1: Young, Rich And Boastful

1:18:41 - Car Debate #2: Trying To Not Obsess

1:27:28 - Car Conclusion #1: Instructor Inadvertently Sells A Car

1:29:16 - Car Conclusion #2: Inheriting Your Wife’s Old Cars

1:31:06 - Audience Questions On Social Media

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The guys stick their beaks into the business of Mark & Jack without trying to ruffle any feathers. The Savage Geese guys haven’t yet flown south for the winter, so they join the podcast to discuss their honkin-big triple-car comparison called ‘Crowning The King’ - the Mustang GTD, Corvette ZR-1, and Porsche 911 GT3 RS. The first debate is for Kyle M. in Detroit, who roasts the guys a bit and then asks what Michigan-proof truck can replace his Gladiator? Car debate #2 is for Gage D, who is also in MI. His current car needs a transmission replacement - should he fix it himself, or get something new for $10-15K?

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00:00 - Intro

01:06 - Subaru BRZ Type RA “Record Attempt”

03:23 - Nissan Bringing Back The Skyline

04:40 - Jeep Recall: Self-Destructing Engines

09:41 - Savage Geese: Mark & Jack

1:14:15 - Hooked On Driving November & December 2025

1:17:43 - Car Debate #1: The Truck-Jeep Love Child Replacement

1:33:34 - Car Debate #2: Pay Attention To What Your Mechanic Buys

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The guys attend SEMA 2025 in Las Vegas, and challenge themselves to imagine what their own ‘build’ would be like. They take on an “impossible debate” from Jeremy H., who grew up on muscle-car culture but loves modern, sharp-handling sports cars. Then, Patrick W. owns a Golf R, but wishes for something more engaging and pretty to look at. Social media questions ask what sort of design lines suggest a car will age poorly; and is it better to be coached on high-performance driving in a non-sports car on a racetrack, or experiment with a sporty car on a canyon road?

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00:00 - Intro

02:00 - Ford F-150 Lightning EV Being Discontinued?

06:11 - Toyota Recalling Another 127K Vehicles With Turbo V6

09:19 - SEMA 2025: The Absurd

24:12 - SEMA 2025: Two Favorites

37:30 - Topic Tuesday: What Would Our “SEMA Builds” Be?

38:02 - Todd’s Build

48:58 - Paul’s Build(s)

57:42 - Hooked On Driving November & December 2025

1:00:46 - Car Debate #1: The Impossible Debate

1:16:41 - Car Debate #2: Something Beautiful To Look At

1:27:51 - Car Conclusion #1: Confidently Buying Sight Unseen

1:31:23 - Audience Questions On Social Media

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The guys are asked for their predictions on 5 future classics and 5 future duds, all sold within the last 5 years. For extra credit, even categorized in 5 countries!

They debate fun choices for Jose B., who gets bored quickly and has owned multiple versions of the same sports car. Then, the Mercedes-Benz MBRACE app is being discontinued - what choices do owners have when car companies abandon technology that was a selling point?

Did you see this? The newly-announced humanoid robot for homes, called NEO! Then, social media questions ask how do you tell a driver you’re uncomfortable with their driving habits, what future cars are OEMs scrambling to build, and why do companies choose such large wheels for their cars now?

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00:00 - Intro

01:19 - Longbow Roadster & Speedster

06:58 - Topic Tuesday: 5 Future Classics, 5 Future Duds, All Under 5 Years Old

10:46 - Todd’s 5 ‘Classics’ List

18:42 - Paul’s 5 ‘Classics’ List

24:43 - Todd’s 5 ‘Jokes’ List

35:13 - Paul’s 5 ‘Jokes’ List

52:28 - Hooked On Driving November 2025

54:44 - Car Debate #1: The ‘House Cars’ vs. ‘Fun Cars’

1:12:04 - Car Debate #2: Mercedes-Benz Sunsetting MBRACE App

1:24:39 - Did You See This? NEO Humanoid Home Robot

1:35:33 - Audience Questions On Social Media 

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For Topic Tuesday, the guys are asked if money was no object, maintenance was unlimited and storage space available, how big would their car collection be? They naturally give themselves rules, and limit their garages to the perfect 12 cars. They take on a debate for Emily in PA, whose husband always takes care of their family. Then, throw out the spreadsheets! Mandy C. needs a replacement do-it-all fun cars, and writes in. Audience questions ask what path Porsche should take regarding the 911, and is GM making a big mistake by choosing to not offer CarPlay and Android Auto in the future?

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00:00 - Intro

01:34 - Porsche Gets A New CEO

03:02 - Porsche t-hybrid Technology Broader Use

05:39 - Porsche Patents Triple Turbo W-18 Engine

08:00 - Porsche Blenders, Fridges & Toasters, Oh My!

12:24 - Toyota Announces New FJ Cruiser?

24:04 - Topic Tuesday: The Perfect 12-Car Garage

29:42 - Todd’s List

47:31 - Paul’s List

1:09:40 - Car Debate #1: The 40th Birthday Gift

1:23:28 - Car Debate #2: Let’s Not Talk About Spreadsheets

1:39:04 - Audience Questions On Social Media

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For Topic Tuesday, the guys create self-imposed rules for themselves, and choose fun cars for families at each price point up to $100K. They debate fun commute choices for Josh in MI, who wants something new and is having trouble letting go of his current car. Then, John in SD is mulling over a truck & trailer for towing the track car, but wonders if it’s the right choice. Social media questions ask about Subaru’s concepts that are an ongoing tease, and what’s the best metric to quantify the performance of a car if you haven’t driven it?

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00:00 - Intro

02:27 - The Truckle

05:45 - Cadillac Discontinuing CT4 & CT5 V Blackwings

06:48 - Toyota Is Elevating Century Brand Above Lexus

11:05 - Average New Car Costs More Than $50K

18:48 - Topic Tuesday: Most Fun Family Cars At Each Price Point

21:44 - Todd’s List

32:30 - Paul’s List

45:08 - Hooked On Driving Events November 2025

48:05 - Car Debate #1: A Passionate & Emotional Overthinker

1:03:00 - Car Debate #2: Truck Or Trailer, Or Both?

1:13:49 - Car Conclusion #1: How’s That For ‘Vintagey?’

1:15:04 - Car Conclusion #2: $8K Sports Cars Can Still Be Found

1:17:14 - Email & Social Media Questions From Listeners

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