For Topic Tuesday, the guys are asked how to explain how better EV statistics and performance numbers don’t necessarily translate to the fun of gas-powered cars. The debate is for Bill C. in Kansas City, who used to live near twisty East Coast roads but has discovered straight-line speed. Social media questions ask if car enthusiasts should stop hating five- ... Show More
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
Jan 6
Indecent Proposal, From Dawn Till Dusk, 168 Hours | Episode 1,027
Happy New Year! The guys dive into the first 2026 podcast with news of the RAM TRX making its return. For Topic Tuesday, they’re asked what cars they’d like to experience for one night, one day and one week, but would never be allowed to own or drive again! They debate non-GM ent ... Show More
1h 30m
Dec 23
End Of The Year Awards, What Do Navy Pilots Drive, Trying To Replace The Wrong Car | Episode 1,026
The guys recap 2025 with their own awards, including Best Car Reveal, Worst Car Reveal, Cars That Surprised The Most, and Disappointments! They first debate choices for retired Navy pilot Mike in NC, who wants a fast, fun-to-drive sports car that’s quiet. Then, Chris is in middle ... Show More
1h 22m
May 2023
Quick Charge Podcast: May 15, 2023
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players.
New episodes of Quick Charge are recorded Monday through Thursday and again on Saturday. Subscr ... Show More
6m 46s
Oct 2023
Quick Charge Podcast: October 2, 2023
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players.
New episodes of Quick Charge are recorded Monday through Thursday and again on Saturday. Subscr ... Show More
5m 37s
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
Jan 2023
Past Gas #169: The Japanese Car Video That Inspired a Generation
Twenty years before the launch of YouTube, tuning shops partnered with tuner magazines and illegal street racers in Japan to produce one of the most legendary viral car videos in history. The video would go on to cement careers, create massive media franchises, and ultimately res ... Show More
59m 44s