Everyday Driver Car Debate

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815: Are Manuals Irrelevant, The Car That Doesn’t Belong, I’m Now On YOUR Phone Jul 18, 2023

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For Topic Tuesday, the guys are asked if DCTs and great automatics have made manuals irrelevant and less fun? They debate project cars for Jake, who wants to become an annoying car historian. Social media questions ask for one thing the guys would change on the CTR, do they regularly use adaptive cruise control, and has Mercedes watered down its AMG badge now?

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814: Problems With Power, Paint-To-Sample House, Wish-List Fridays Jul 14, 2023

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Lightweight EVs are a possibility now? In a sports car shape? The guys discuss new reveals from Goodwood Festival of Speed, and if power makes bad driving worse. They debate car-based SUVs for triathlete Lisa J., and sports car daily choices for Shannon K. Social media questions ask what new cheap car challenge the guys will do, are car makers losing brand equity by naming new EVs the same as the equivalent ICE vehicles, and Porsche is making housepaint now??

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TestDrive: BMW XM Jul 12, 2023

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The XM chauffeur drive in the M-Lounge. Write to us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at everydaydrivertv@gmail.com or everydaydriver.com.

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813: Why Are We Numb, Silver Pods + Pour-Over, The ‘Stack Of Boxes’ Car Cover Jul 11, 2023

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For Topic Tuesday, the guys discuss comfortably numb, modern cars – has society reached a point of craving uninteresting cars, because everyone is so anesthetized by screens? They debate fun choices for Anna in Chicago, who is growing in her driving enthusiasm but still needs something that fits her life. Social media questions ask how you treat your clutch when coming to a stop, can BMW think of any new market niches, and what’s the coolest car a teacher could drive (what do bad teachers drive??)

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812: Present To Pedestal, The Speed Of Rust, The Cimarron Effect Jul 07, 2023

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Even if you own a modern sports car, should you consider going backwards in time to obtain the coveted driving dynamics of the past? Brandon C. wonders if he’s being ridiculous by wanting to sell his newer car and buy a 20+ year old BMW. Then, Mike in OH feels like he’s maturing out of his WRX, and wonders about an age-appropriate sports car. Social media questions ask if it’s odd that Mazda has developed a new inline-6 only to put it in one model, aren’t entry-level GM products supposed to have hybrid options, and is the second generation of a car worth the upgrade?

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TestDrive: Genesis G90 Jul 05, 2023

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The G90 chauffeur drive. Write to us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at everydaydrivertv@gmail.com or everydaydriver.com.

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811: The Venn Diagram Sweet Spot, Automotive Office Décor, The Track Effect Jun 30, 2023

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The guys always say you don’t have to dislike your car to sell it. But it’s tough to let it go, even if it doesn’t work for your life anymore -- Alex M. in PA is trying to assess needs for his new life with his fianceé. Then, Eric A. has a friend who is turning a garage into an office – so what should the décor be? Social media questions ask if Jaguar will survive its current obscurity, does America enjoy reliving the past more than the rest of the world, and does fast driving or track driving affect what kind of car you want?

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TestDrive: Land Rover Defender 130 Jun 28, 2023

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The Defender 130 test drive. Write to us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at everydaydrivertv@gmail.com or everydaydriver.com.

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810: No More Grey Cars, Racing For Velcro, This Day Won’t Come Again Jun 27, 2023

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For Topic Tuesday, the guys are asked if sports car history has repeated itself? They debate two replacements for Timothy H. in NC, who wants to move on from a Boxster and Macan. Social media questions ask what kind of market shift will happen if/when California bans gas-powered cars, how much power is too much for a new driver, and T/D/C for Todd: Emira, E-Type and F40!

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A Voice Break Jun 23, 2023

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Todd needs to rest his voice after suffering with laryngitis, and we're grateful for your support while we take a short break.

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