End Of The Year Awards, What Do Navy Pilots Drive, Trying To Replace The Wrong Car | Episode 1,026
Everyday Driver Car DebateShow Notes
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 America and takes long road trips - what’s something comfortable for his wife and Newfoundlands? The third debate is for Bobbie B., who is trying to decide between a G90 and Lexus LS. The guys finish up with Car Conclusions and a wishful future cars discussion!
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00:00 - Intro
02:04 - Car Design Leadership Changes
06:05 - EU Formally Rescinds Internal Combustion Ban
08:08 - End Of Year Awards
09:00 - Best Car Reveal
14:13 - Worst Car Reveal
20:04 - Cars That Surprised Us The Most
26:50 - Cars That Disappointed Us The Most
36:59 - HOD Events + EDD Adventures 2026!
41:41 - Car Debate #1: What Do Retired Navy Pilots Drive?
51:35 - Car Debate #2: 1000-Mile Road Trips
1:02:14 - Car Debate #3: Known Quantity Or Take A Risk?
1:04:05 - Car Conclusion #1: The Forever Car
1:07:55 - Car Conclusion #2: Trying To Replace The Wrong Car
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