Everyday Driver Car Debate

Apple CarPlay is great, but is Ultra a step too far to differentiate the in-cabin experience? The guys discuss the dichotomy of unreliability vs. cost. Does making a vehicle reliable just mean dumping more money into it, and have we confused the terms ‘unreliable’ and ‘expensive?’ Albert S. doesn’t admit to being a BMW enthusiast, despite owning four - he wants what’s next. Then, Jason W. doesn’t feel ready for a Porsche, but maybe when he’s older. Car conclusions include cheap new EVs and project cars, and social media questions include an inquiry on how to get better driving manual transmission?

Audio-only MP3 is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and 10 other platforms.

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

00:00 - Intro

00:38 - Apple CarPlay Ultra Unliked?

10:44 - Dacora Motors, The Streamline Moderne EV

22:57 - Topic Tuesday: Does ’Unreliable’ mean ‘Expensive?’

54:54 - Car Debate #1: Does Four BMWs Make You An Enthusiast?

1:12:53 - Car Debate #2: Not Ready For A Porsche Yet

1:22:55 - Car Conclusion #1: They’re Almost Giving Them Away

1:24:16 - Car Conclusion #2: Everyone Should Have A Project Car

1:29:06 - Audience Questions On Social Media 

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Car companies worldwide are grappling with tariffs, but they’re also facing the EV downturn and an immediate product pipeline that isn’t encouraging to car enthusiasts. Paul D. Is moving to Switzerland for a few years, and wonders what’s in his driving future. Then, Andy in Australia doesn’t care about the brand, he just wants something interesting for his next car. Listeners write their great deals in Car Conclusions, and on social media, if the guys were to eliminate one of the German brands, what would it be?

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00:00 - Intro

55:18 - Stellantis Not Doing So Hot

08:47 - Porsche Business Model Not Working

16:24 - E-Fuels Still Being Developed?

20:28 - Lotus Lessons

47:51 - Car Debate 1: Fun Cars In Switzerland

1:09:03 - Car Debate 2: No Prejudice In Australia

1:15:52 - Car Conclusion 1: The More Things Change…

1:17:42 - Car Conclusion 2: Discovering Volvo

1:20:51 - Did You See This? Discommon Goods

1:26:27 - Social Media Questions

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Cadillac is so hot right now; will their 2026 F1 debut continue the winning streak, and will their V-Series performance cars get even better in the future? The guys debate uncomfortable cars for Dustin S., who is seriously considering a Viper. Then, Michael & Olga have become their family’s Tesla Dumping Zone and they’re tired of it. Jay S. Recommends hitting your car with a hammer to cure preciousness, and Lauren in ID loves both her sports cars.

Audio-only MP3 is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and 10 other platforms.

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00:00 Intro

00:22 2025 Goodwood FOS

01:05 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 6 N

08:20 More Corvette Rumors?

12:20 2026 Lexus LFR

14:51 Hagerty auction odometer averages

18:53 Topic Tuesday: The Cadillac Of Racing

32:26 Car Debate 1 - The Viper’s Sting

50:00 Car Debate 2 - The Family Tesla Dumping Ground

59:10 Car Conclusion 1 - Get Out The Hammers

1:09:37 Car Conclusion 2 - Two Sports Cars Are Better Than One

1:12:23 Did You See This? The Superman Movie

1:20:13 Audience Questions On Social Media

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The guys discuss Christian Horner’s exit from the Red Bull F1 team, the Vantage S release, and a new Bentley concept. Now that it’s clear the U.S. EV tax credits are expiring in late 2025, the guys discuss what that could mean for OEMs. The debates cover larger-displacement cars for Øyvind in Norway, who doesn’t want a four-cylinder. Then, Paul in CA wants a fun car for a long commute! The guys discuss the July 2025 Nürburgring crash, high-level track driving awareness and coaching with Hooked On Driving.

Audio-only MP3 is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and 10 other platforms.

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

00:00 Intro

00:43 Christian Horner Sacked By Red Bull F1 Team

05:44 2026 Aston Martin Vantage S

09:58 Nissan recalls 400,000+ vehicles for engine failure

14:28 Bentley EXP 15 Design Vision Concept

21:19 Everyday Driver video - COTA Roadtrip Part I

22:24 Topic Tuesday - EV Tax Credits Ending

44:24 Car Debate 1 - No Four Cylinder Engines

53:35 Car Debate 2 - A Fun, Mid-Life Commuter With 4 Doors

1:04:09 Car Conclusion 1 - Have I Become A Car Person?

1:05:02 Car Conclusion 2 - Sold It Too Early

1:06:31 Nürburgring Crash - GT3RS and BMW M2

1:20:27 Audience Questions On Social Media

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Does BMW have an actual problem, or are things going so well there’s no need to worry? The guys debate for Sebastian S. in Denmark, who already has a high-performance car. Then, Adam W. has a large budget but doesn’t want a flashy car.

Audio-only MP3 is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and 10 other platforms.

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00:00 Intro

01:40 2025 Nissan Armada PRO-4X

05:11 2026 Ferrari Amalfi

11:09 SRT is back?

12:03 Xiaomi SU7 Ultra Prototype ‘Ring Record

13:58 RAV4 has dethroned the Model Y

15:51 2026 RAV4

16:34 Stanley Tumblers forcing cupholder rethink

17:39 The Rocketeer MX-5 Miata

19:12 ZR-1X name too controversial?

22:51 Topic: BMW Blues - Things Are Good Now, But What Are They Setting Up For?

40:09 Car Debate 1 - A Love/Hate Relationship

56:00 Car Debate 2 - If You Know, You Know

01:07:42:10 Car Conclusion 1 - Rusty Roulette

01:10:38:01 Car Conclusion 2 - Carsylum For Orphans

01:15:20:16 Did You See This - The F1 Movie

01:28:18:14 Audience Questions on Social Media

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We’re back in an all-new studio to begin a different era of our podcast, with longer/single episodes you can find with video.

We will still be available as an audio-only podcast, but look for us on Tuesdays if you’d like to watch us debate, disagree, and then go drive again.

00:00 - We’re back with a New Studio!

2:50 - Genesis G90 review

6:00 - Corvette ZR1, ZR1X and Crazy Useless Power

18:35 - Robotaxis on the loose!

20:12 - NISMO Armada?

22:47 - AMG GTXX

27:21 - Mazda SP concept and the Rotary

29:23 - Gordon Murray Health concerns 

30:30 - The Problem with Porsche

1:06:18 - Car Debate 1 - Phil in Ca needing to Move On

1:17:48 - Car Debate 2 - Michael S gets his wife her first car

1:24:44 - Car Conclusion 1 - Colin Cutler and Surprise Saabs

1:30:11 - Car Conclusion 2 - Tomas B on loss and living in the moment 

1:33:04 - Did You See This? - Oblivion

1:35:15 - How to meet a neighbor with a cool car?

1:36:30 - Attending a HOD track day and not driving?

1:36:55 - Will anyone make a Singer style Miata?

1:38:40 - Do we want a cheap Grecale Trofeo?

1:39:32 - What makes good and bad boxy styling?

1:41:10 - Rate and Review if you can, until next time.

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In celebration of our 1,000th Podcast Episode, we wanted to do something BIG and Unique. But we still never imagined we'd be at the top of the Tower at Circuit of the Americas answering questions with a LIVE audience.

This was recorded Live on May 31, 2025. This version has a bit of explanation at the beginning and is now available wherever you get podcasts.

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Hello all, a brief extra to let you know what's coming and what we've been up to! We're transitioning over to video podcasts, but will still publish audio-only too. On May 31, 2025, we successfully live-streamed Episode 1000 from the top of the COTA tower that will be re-uploaded soon. We're looking forward to the new format and see you soon!

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The end of the audio Car Debate era! The guys will release Episode 1000 as a livestream from COTA on May 31, 2025, and switch to video podcasts going forward, to be released on their original YT channel. They debate cars for Liam in NY, who needs a fun car for everything besides commuting. Then, Preston in SC needs a commuter for a long-distance relationship. Social media questions ask if older cars make for better drivers, how many miles are enough per year to justify your fun car, and is there a market for a true compact hatch?

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Can you reset your ‘precious threshold’ somehow? For Topic Tuesday, the Russell M. Asks the guys how do you prevent the high value of cars from polluting the joy of owning and driving them? Then, they debate small-car experiences (with trunk space) for Jake, who has driven nearly everything. Social media questions ask why is Alfa the only company offering moose-antler shifter paddles, is there an aspect Todd would choose that’s equivalent to Paul’s appreciation of a good door-thunk, and what do the guys keep on their keyrings?

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