A new brand is coming to America, and BMW is reconciling with its new design language? The guys discuss new models and debate for David C. in South Lake Tahoe, who feels like he’s using a wrench as a hammer. Then, Nick and Crystal in Denver are avid outdoors people, but want something fun. Social media questions ask if there’s a place for a commuter 2-door B ... Show More
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.
But I grew up in the suburbs and know the vast majority of you listening to this po ... Show More
34m 55s
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
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
Jul 2021
Canada Bans Sale of Fuel-Burning Cars!
After a trip to the Sierra Nevada testing the best cameras for hiking, Andrew is back! And he has returned in the nick of time, as we've got a full range of topics this week. There is a plethora of of EV talk with the Porsche Taycan recall, Canada's forthcoming ban of non-EV cars ... Show More
57m 19s