How do you know if you’re being too hard on your car – will it last, even with proper maintenance? James A. in Boston asks if he’s killing his car, and which one he should aspire to next. Then, Sakshi J. writes on behalf of her husband, who seems commitment-phobic, and she wishes he would buy anything next. Social media questions ask why the Japanese haven’t ... Show More
Sep 15
New Grand Tour, Mod Until Greatness, Product Planning Experts | Episode 1,063
The Grand Tour is back, with new hosts Thomas, James and Francis! The guys offer their perspective and reveal their observations. Then, they take on debates from the audience, plus social media questions! 0:00 - Intro 0:38 - Topic Tuesday: Mods Away From Greatness 24:41 - Car Deb ... Show More
1h 28m
Sep 8
The Best Booth Car, Try Non-American Cars, Have To Drive It | Episode 1,062
VW continues to slash and burn their way to profitability through layoffs and plant closures. What about making great, fun-to-drive vehicles? Topic Tuesday: Have Horsepower Wars Killed Fun? 00:00 - Intro 0:31 - Used EV Batteries Last Longer Than Expected 5:27 - VW Closing 4 Plant ... Show More
1h 23m
Sep 1
Fun Cars Are Brand Builders, Stop Buying BMWs, The Perception Predicament, | Episode 1,061
The guys agree that fun and interesting cars are the ones that drive brand awareness. Nearly every manufacturer seems to be rediscovering this fact, after years of poor management and missteps. Motorsports is the future, and fun is the future of driving! 00:00 - Intro 0:20 - Fun ... Show More
1h 31m
Jun 2025
Ask Us Anything: Part 3 — The Carmudgeon Show with Jason Cammisa & Derek Tam-Scott — Ep. 195
Time for another AMA round of Ask Us Anything! We asked our listeners (that’s you) for questions, and we were positively bombarded. Now we return the favor with sarcasm and sass, plus an answer or two! (Note: due to timing concerns, the last two episodes were published out of ord ... Show More
1h 22m
Aug 2021
Remembering George Barris | Hyundai Tucson
In this Saturday morning's edition of DriveTime Radio, New York Vinnie begins by talking about the issues with first model cars, especially the Chevrolet Bolt battery recall that affects every Bolt. Then, Jeff Ehoodin from drivetowardacure.org joins us to talk about some of the f ... Show More
52m 41s
Aug 2023
Issue 375: The Ultimate BMW M2 Showdown, An American Wagon Celebration And The World's Weirdest Roof Mechanisms
Is the BMW M2 a backwards step, or do we need to celebrate its type while we still can? Do Americans secretly love estate cars? Is the life-size Tamiya Wild One Max as nerdy as it sounds? All these questions and more are answered to varying degrees of success by the team behind T ... Show More
1h 6m