Here at Past Gas, we can’t get enough of car flops. How do bad cars get designed and approved? What makes a car a failure? How would you feel if you had a car NAMED after you that is now literally a crossword answer for “automotive failure”? Today on the podcast, James, Nolan, and Joe tell you the story of the Ford Edsel, a car built by committee that nobody ... Show More
Apr 2023
794: The Death Of Dealer Markup, The Perception Of Cars, Paul Math!
For Topic Tuesday, the guys are asked if ADM is ever going to go away? They discuss the current state of the industry and potential solutions. Then, Tom D. asks which brand-new $20K car is the best one to consider? Social media questions ask if Ferrari should make a manual car ba ... Show More
58m 34s
Aug 2023
825: Font Of Ferrari, Rocky For Racing, A Man Of Constant Torque
The guys livestream for this episode, taking the audience questions on their TestDrive YT channel. With modern Ferrari so unreliable, what are aspirational manufacturers that won’t bleed you dry or leave you stranded after you’ve owned a Porsche or three? Will automakers reintrod ... Show More
1h 9m
May 2024
900: The Corn-Maze Car, The Sweet Spot Of 250 – 600HP, CrowdFund That Car We All Want
The guys celebrate 900 podcast episodes and host a livestream with the audience! Listener questions ask why Toyota trucks are so expensive, is there a perfect blend of hot-hatch + GT car, are the BMW Beaver Teeff growing on enthusiasts more, is factory-installed PPF good, will we ... Show More
1h 6m
Feb 2024
872: BIG NEWS – Everyday Driver + Hooked On Driving! Are We A Travel Company, Stop Weighing Parts, Apple Secrets
Everyday Driver has acquired Hooked On Driving, America’s premiere company for high-performance driving events! For Topic Tuesday, the guys discuss the whole story that’s been brewing for nearly a year. They believe EDD + HOD are greater together, and the future of HPDE is very e ... Show More
1h 5m
Oct 2017
239: Tesla Firings, Porsche Please, Cold Starts
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 c ... Show More
1h 5m