It’s tough to say you’ll never sell a car. Enthusiasts are always thinking about what’s next, and Jose C. is looking for fulfillment. Then, Staale B. in Norway wants to supercharge his sedan, and wonders what the less-stupid option is. Social media questions ask what’s the #1 priority for a new driver getting their first car, is the Bronco-Wrangler rivalry t ... Show More
May 26
Ferrari Luce, The DMV Fast Lane, Subliminal Wagons | Episode 1,047
The first-ever BEV from Ferrari has been revealed! The Luce is a complete departure from Ferrari’s current styling, and the technology introduced is bleeding edge, but honest; especially the sound it makes. The guys discuss other new introductions from BMW, Mercedes-Benz and RAM. ... Show More
1h 59m
May 19
From The Corkscrew, Where Are The Sport Wagons, 20 Years Of Looking | Episode 1,046
The guys are at Laguna Seca while at a Hooked On Driving event, and podcasting near the top of the corkscrew! Spot the GR Yaris going by at the first minute.They take on debates for Annie in CO, who is an enthusiast mom looking for a manual sport wagon or hatch. Then, Brian R. ha ... Show More
50m 27s
May 12
A Big-Budget Garage, An EV Might Be Perfect, Taking The Family | Episode 1,045
The guys take on 3 car debates for this episode: First, Ashrit is searching for soul and adventure, and is looking to buy something for rugged outdoor expeditions but a fizzy sports car too. Steve G is considering an EV for long-distance travel, but has yet to convince his wife. ... Show More
1h 20m
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 pod ... Show More
33m 25s
Aug 2021
S1 Ep94: The SuperCar’s Incredible Origin Story
Today on Past Gas, the gritty origin story of supercars. Supercars and hypercars are now a permanent fixture in the automotive landscape, but it wasn’t always that way. First, a bunch of renegade designers and engineers actually had to be crazy enough to invent them. How did Ferr ... Show More
47m 9s
Apr 2022
Driven to Win at the Henry Ford
Kevin and Willie are about to geek out over history, old stuff, and cool things they learn from Matt Anderson, Curator of Transportation at the Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation. “We’re really about the impact of the car on American culture and how it’s changed everything, ... Show More
36m 50s
May 2021
S1 Ep79: 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