Hello Road

In today's episode, we talk badge engineering! Matrix/Vibe! Yaris/Mazda2! TrailBlazer/Rainier/Envoy/97X!  Nova/Apollo/Omega/Ventura! Cavalier/Sunbird/Firenza/Cimmaron!  Odyssey/Oasis!  Frontier/Equator!  Probe/MX-6!  IQ/Cygnet!  Corolla/Prizm/Sprinter!  Trooper/SLX/Bighorn/Monterey/Jackaroo! (Right after this was recorded, the Yaris was discontinued in the US)

Today let's choose the best car from a dead car brand. And while we're on the topic, let's also choose the worst car from a dead brand! Plymouth Neons, Pontiac Azteks, Plymouth Prowlers, Pontiac Trans Sports, AMC Eagles, and more. Knowing our weird taste in cars, you might not be able to guess which we think are the best and which we think are the worst. We also talk about driving during the Covid pandemic, and find out how Ethan was responsible for killing the Pontiac brand. Come join us!

It's Q&A time again! So many great questions. Some questionable answers. Let's talk about owning too many cars, buying a car at auction, extinct car features we'd like to see make a comeback, how to keep our old cars running, wacky car challenges, Mazda's sales woes, dream cars from the 80s/90s, and more! Come join us.

Today we talk about the challenges of importing a JDM car in California. And buying toilet paper. Come join us!

Let’s talk EVs! Automotive journalist Bradley Brownell returns, and today we talk all about electric cars. How as car enthusiasts can we be better stewards of the environment? What is the actual impact of owning an electric car? Can electric cars be fun? Where is the industry headed? Come join us for this fun and informative discussion.

Today we talk all about vans! Mitsubishi Delicas, Ford Transits, Toyota Previas, Chrysler Pacificas, Nissan Quests, the Lexus LM350, and more. And who better to have on the show other than the person running the @itsvantime Twitter account! Who is this mysterious van aficionado? Can we help put an end to the crossover craze and bring back another golden era of vans? Listen and find out!

Today we're joined by fellow podcasters Brad DeSantis and Andrew Pascarella, from the Auto Off Topic podcast. Let's talk about the history of Mitsubishi, why you should go see a rally race, and what makes their podcast special. Also in this episode, find out what car Ethan may have just purchased. Come join us!

Let's recap all of the great Hello Road things that happened in 2019, and talk about what we have planned for 2020! More guests, more unique topics, and maybe a Hello Road Rally? Come join us!

Let's talk about all of the cool stuff we saw at the Radwood SoCal 80s/90s car show! Murdered out VW Dasher! Torgenson EXP! Third gen Camaros! Mitsubishi Expo! Ford Contour SVT! And lots more!

The Radwood Socal 80s/90s car show is tomorrow! Ethan is still trying to figure out which of his weird 80s/90s cars to bring, and Paul has some issues with his Daihatsu! We also kick off the episode offering our opinions on the recent debuts at the LA Auto show. Come join us!