More enthusiasts are discovering the joys of track days, so the guys discuss things to think about for a beginner's track day. Michael in Missouri is struggling to find a long-term car that will bring him ownership joy beyond a few months, and Patrick is an enthusiast lawyer in a Fiesta ST who needs a nicer car for clients. Choices and options for both guys ... Show More
Jan 27
Make Dad Like Cars, Lots Of Civic, What’s Good At $12K? | Episode 1,030
For Topic Tuesday, the guys are asked if you can turn someone into a car enthusiast? Namely, family members. But what about your friends? They help Aron Q in Toronto decide if swapping a 911 for a CTR is a good move. Then, Mike B in Washington wonders what $12k SUV is good for hi ... Show More
1h 29m
Jan 20
AWD Is Dumb, The Cayman Catastrophe, Should You Bother About What’s Next? | Episode 1,029
The guys wrestle with a Topic Tuesday from Adam W., who is angry at his AWD system. Is AWD a safety feature, or is it made irrelevant with modern tires that are correctly suited for the job? Then, the guys debate two coincidental stories that are so similar they could almost be w ... Show More
1h 52m
Jan 13
The Perfect Car Day, Irrational V-8 Love, Fun Car That Can Toddler | Episode 1,028
The guys take on a thought exercise for Topic Tuesday, and imagine the Perfect Car Day. Where is it? What cars? What’s the occasion? They debate sensible choices for Ben G., whose wife has an irrational love for Challengers with a V-8! Then, Keith V. has a growing family and want ... Show More
1h 31m
Jul 2017
How to Buy a Car with Consumer Reports Auto Specialist Mike Quincy
If you live in a big city, it can be easy to forget what it’s like to depend on a car. Urbanites tend to walk, take the subway or bus, ride a bicycle, or hop in a cab to get virtually everywhere.
But I grew up in the suburbs and know the vast majority of you listening to this po ... Show More
34m 55s
May 2021
86: Group B’s Greatest Rivalry: Audi and Lancia
Group B. The Golden Age of Rally Racing. It’s safe to say that auto racing will never again be this fast, thrilling, and dangerous. The most iconic battle of Group B was in 1983, when the beefy 4WD Audi Quattro faced off against the stylin’ Italian rear-wheel drive Lancia 037. Wh ... Show More
45m 48s
Jun 2020
Coronavirus: Buying a Car Part One
Times are tough for millions during the coronavirus pandemic, but for those with the financial wherewithal, it may be the perfect time to buy a new car.
Low-interest and zero-percent financing deals abound, along with cash-back offers and attractive lease terms. Not to mention t ... Show More
13m 50s