Top 5 HYPER Cars, Monterey Car Week, Connecting Reality To Fantasy | Episode 1,008

What cars should OEMs bring back to market? Is there a business case to be made? The guys explore one car from each manufacturer (A-M). They debate a fourth car for Sal in MN, who wants a sports car he doesn’t have to think about. Then, EJ and his family in CA are feeling the neighborhood peer pressure to buy a minivan, but they’d rather have something else with 3 rows. Social media questions ask if there were any cars on the ToTD trip in hindsight the guys wish they could have driven or done a film on, which cars have the best interiors for sitting in traffic, and what cars are the best versions of unrelated cars? 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 01:17 - Model Y Recall For Door Handles 04:49 - Nissan Closing Design Studios In U.S. & Brazil 13:44 - Topic Tuesday: Cars That Brands Should Bring Back (A-M) 16:41 - Paul’s List Of Cars (A-M) 38:30 - Todd’s List Of Cars (A-M) 1:07:53 - Hooked On Driving National Event Updates 1:09:33 - Car Debate #1: The Fourth Car 1:21:17 - Car Debate #2: Minivan Peer Pressure 1:31:03 - Audience Questions On Social Media Rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, and subscribe to our two YouTube channels. Write to us your Topic Tuesdays, Car Conclusions and those great Car Debates at everydaydrivertv@gmail.com or everydaydriver.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

23 Sep 1h 42min

Are we enthusiasts too blinded by excellent older sports cars, and therefore unable to celebrate even the ‘middle-ground’ kinds of new cars? The guys acknowledge that fun is personal, and they unpack this topic that stems from negative internet reaction to the new Prelude. The first debate is for Konstantin M., who lives in LA and works as a driving coach for Porsche. Then, Alex D wants a ‘Goldilocks’ car to scratch the driving itch. What options is he missing? Social media questions ask why LED light bars have become a signature EV style, and what cars left the most impact on the guys’ early driving experiences? 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 01:06 - 2026 Porsche 911 Turbo S t-hybrid announced 07:51 - 2026 Ferrari 849 Testarossa announced 18:23 - Stellantis Discontinues RAM EV Development 26:12 - Topic Tuesday: Enthusiasts Have Ruined It For Everyone 57:01 - Hooked On Driving National Events In September 2025 58:06 - Car Debate #1: What Do Driving Coaches Drive? 1:21:07 - Car Debate #2: The Goldilocks Car 1:29:40 - Audience Questions On Social Media Rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, and subscribe to our two YouTube channels. Write to us your Topic Tuesdays, Car Conclusions and those great Car Debates at everydaydrivertv@gmail.com or everydaydriver.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

16 Sep 1h 44min

For the list of Top 5 GT Cars Under $50K, the guys need to first define what a GT car is, but the also wonder if GT cars are still prevalent from manufacturers. Do they still resonate with buyers? They discuss a debate for Matthew T, who has a sports-car-shaped hole in his life. Then, Peter M is apprehensive about what’s next since he likes but does not love his C8 Stingray convertible. Audience social media questions include cars that seem to magically part traffic, but which cars do other drivers refuse to pass? 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 00:55 - 2026 Honda Prelude: All The Proper Frankenstein Parts 14:48 - Nissan NISMO Z Getting Manual Transmission! 16:53 - Audi Concept C - Exclusively EV 28:08 - Golf R Getting The 5-Cyl Engine 29:44 - Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid Press Loan 34:28 - Topic Tuesday: Top 5 GT Cars Under $50K 58:27 - Car Debate #1: When A Dream Car Becomes A Barn Find Car 1:11:36 - Car Debate #2: Is The Dealer Always All-Knowing? 1:21:11 - Audience Questions On Social Media Rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, and subscribe to our two YouTube channels. Write to us your Topic Tuesdays, Car Conclusions and those great Car Debates at everydaydrivertv@gmail.com or everydaydriver.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

9 Sep 1h 34min

For the list of Top 5 Hot Hatches Under $40K, the guys both have choices of some of the greatest hits. They debate soul-killing cars for Derek G. and also Kate, both listeners who are in the northeast area. Car conclusions include advice to never ignore the Wildcard choice! And social media questions include a discussion of the least favorite car trends in the past 20 years. 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 00:05 - Cadillac F1 Has Announced Their Drivers 05:22 - Mercedes-AMG GT XX Concept Endurance Records 11:13 - BYD YangWang U9 Sets Top Speed EV Record 20:05 - Top 5 Hot Hatchbacks 36:04 - Car Debate #1: Which Car Scares You Less? 50:16 - Car Debate #2: The Panic Purchase 1:07:34 - Car Conclusion #1: Bring The Whole Family 1:12:04 - Car Conclusion #2: Don’t Ignore The Wildcard 1:19:30 - Audience Questions On Social Media Rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, and subscribe to our two YouTube channels. Write to us your Topic Tuesdays, Car Conclusions and those great Car Debates at everydaydrivertv@gmail.com or everydaydriver.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2 Sep 1h 33min

For the Top 5 SUVs that are most fun under $50k, Paul picks brand new ones and Todd finds great used options. Which one resonates the most with listeners? They debate unique choices for Ian D., who wants two cars and craves something different. Then, Dan Z. in the NE needs a car to put the majority of miles on, and also park at the airport. Did you see this? Ben Tuna, aka The Glass Cowboy is making stained glass art installed in derelict cars. 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 00:27 - Ford SuperVan 4.2 ‘Ring Record 06:15 - Mercedes Models Getting A BMW engine? 12:24 - Topic Tuesday: Top 5 SUVs - Most Fun Under $50K 36:29 - Car Debate #1: Craving Something Unique 52:55 - Car Debate #2: The Majority Of Miles 1:07:24 - Car Conclusion #1: It’s All Todd’s Fault 1:15:23 - Car Conclusion #2: Growing The Fleet 1:21:34 - Did You See This? The Glass Cowboy 1:24:03 - Audience Questions From Social Media Rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, and subscribe to our two YouTube channels. Write to us your Topic Tuesdays, Car Conclusions and those great Car Debates at everydaydrivertv@gmail.com or everydaydriver.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

26 Aug 1h 39min

The guys start a new ‘recommendation’ series about the top cars, trucks and SUVs they would buy. This episode begins with sports cars, and they each name and discuss the reasons for their top 5. They also debate first sports cars for Michael in LA, who has finally decided it’s time. Then, Nerval W. has an aging fleet and a decent budget—what stays and what goes? For Car Conclusions, Jordan L. writes about his Bahrain saga, and Tomas B. wishes the CTS-V wagon were available in the UK for his growing family. 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 01:08 - Mercedes Onslaught Of New Cars 03:49 - Cybertruck Dumpster Target Practice 08:29 - GM + Hyundai: Just A Handshake? Or Something Deeper? 12:06 - The ZR-1 & ZR-1X ‘Ring Records: Is There More Speed? 22:18 - What If Max & Lewis Left F1? 22:43 - Dodge Sells Engines: Coke Classic Is Back! 30:14 - Topic Tuesday: Top 5 Sports Cars Under $50K 57:49 - Car Debate #1: The First Sports Car 1:11:49 - Car Debate #2: The Aging Fleet 1:19:22 - Car Conclusion #1: The Bahrain Saga 1:26:24 - Car Conclusion #2: It’s All For The Kids, Really 1:30:00 - Did You See This? Shows To Binge: SILO and Paradise 1:34:06 - Audience Questions On Social Media Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12 Aug 1h 51min

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  Rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, and subscribe to our two YouTube channels. Write to us your Topic Tuesdays, Car Conclusions and those great Car Debates at everydaydrivertv@gmail.com or everydaydriver.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5 Aug 1h 47min