From Episode 211, Mark writes back to the guys and shares what he ended up buying! More debates follow for Joel in CO and Rhys in WA; and then they talk about things on listeners' minds; such as coachbuilding for electric cars, building your car knowledge and cold starting your car...
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Apr 14
Corralling The Herd, Too Cheap To Ignore, Teach The Kids Manual | Episode 1,041
The guys take on three debates for this episode! First, Rob in WY is trying to get his arms around all his cars - what to sell and how to do it? Joel in MN is in nearly the same predicament, and wants something different. Then, Jonathan in Texas wants a cheap manual car to teach ... Show More
1h 36m
Apr 7
Peak Porsche - Volvo, Longing For A Car That Talks Back, Innocuous But Fun | Episode 1,040
For Topic Tuesday, the guys finish up their ‘Peak’ car series, covering Porsche - Volvo. They debate choices for Ben E., who needs a fun commuter to replace his MINI Cooper SE, which drives like you would imagine a chatbot would drive. Then, Ben G. in New England has a towing con ... Show More
1h 42m
Mar 31
GrandSport Returns, Stunting Your Driving Growth, Bucketing Car Enthusiasts | Episode 1,039
The Corvette GrandSport designation has returned, now applied to the C8 generation! The guys discuss the new 6.7L V8 engine, plus news from around the industry. They debate fun yet responsible cars for Chris in Maryland, who is fighting the mid-life practicality vs. desire. Then, ... Show More
1h 27m
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.
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34m 55s
May 2021
Encore: Are Electric Cars Really Better for the Climate?
We love listener mail! You've sent us some amazing notes. Some made us laugh, some made us cry, and some made us say – hey, that’s a great question! We should answer it. So this week, we dig into one of your questions, and in the process, resolve an argument for a couple who can’ ... Show More
46m 36s
Jul 2021
An Inside Look at the Tesla Model S Plaid!
This week, Marques took delivery on his Tesla Model S Plaid, so we thought we'd change up the format a bit and actually record the podcast inside the new car! While enjoying that intoxicating new-car smell, we check out the fit and finish, several new design choices, and of cours ... Show More
56m 32s
Dec 2021
S1 Ep109: The Ugliest, Weirdest, and Most Expensive Concept Cars of All Time
Today on Past Gas, CONCEPT CARS. They’ve always reflected our visions for the automotive future, inspiring and provoking car fans with often impractical designs and features. How do they reflect our greatest hopes, dreams, and failures? What madness fuels the creativity behind th ... Show More
41m 57s