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Thank you for tuning in to Episode 67! This week, after a not-so-brief hiatus, Imran stops by with the seriously compelling, seriously value-packed 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid. Plus, Nathan and Nick are both pleasantly surprised by the 2025 Mercedes-AMG GLC 63, and Imran recaps a couple of his recent highlights and lowlights, including the 2025 Audi SQ5 and 2025 Cadillac Escalade. All that and more on this week's episode. Enjoy the show? Like, subscribe, and rate us from almost anywhere you get your podcasts! Check us out at doubleclutch.ca, and be sure to follow us on your socials at @doubleclutch.ca!

Welcome to Episode 66! This week, Nick, Nathan, and Rush find themselves in an interesting conundrum with the 2025 Toyota Supra, BMW Z4 M40i, and M2 in the garage at the same time—and all three of 'em have three pedals. All three are also have two doors, boosted inline-sixes, and are RWD. Which one deserves your hard-earned coin? But Rush has a counterpoint: just get a Mini. Specifically, the newly redesigned (and auto-only) 2025 Mini John Cooper Works 3-Door. All that and more on this week's episode. Enjoy the show? Like, subscribe, and rate us from almost anywhere you get your podcasts! Check us out at doubleclutch.ca, and be sure to follow us on your socials at @doubleclutch.ca!

Welcome to Episode 65! First of all, bear with us on the audio. We're trying a new recording setup. This week, Nick and Nathan recap their recent travels. Nick was out on the west coast, getting to know the 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 9, while Nathan was out in Quebec checking out the refreshed 2025 Ford Maverick—including the Lobo on an autocross course! All that and more on this week's episode. Enjoy the show? Like, subscribe, and rate us from almost anywhere you get your podcasts! Check us out at doubleclutch.ca, and be sure to follow us on your socials at @doubleclutch.ca!

Welcome to Episode 64! We're kicking off this week's episode talking about the mid-cycle refresh the Corvette is receiving for 2026, plus a new, retro-cool addition to the Toyota Corolla hatchback lineup coming next year. Then, we get into our wheels of the week—Nick is genuinely surprised with the 2025 Murano, Nathan isn't quite smitten with the refreshed Yukon, and both fall for the BMW X2 M35's plucky charm. And finally, Nathan tells us all about his cross-country journey with a very special vintage car—until he had to cut it short about 200 kilometres out of Regina. Womp womp, indeed. Enjoy the show? Like, subscribe, and rate us from almost anywhere you get your podcasts! Check us out at doubleclutch.ca, and be sure to follow us on your socials at @doubleclutch.ca!

Welcome to Episode 63! This week, Nick recounts his time with the 2025 BMW M5 Touring last week, a highly anticipated car that simultaneously blends in and attracts way too much attention from a certain demographic. Meanwhile, Nathan spent some quality time thrashing the 2025 Volkswagen GTI and Golf R on the track. The stick may be gone, but at least VW threw in some new goodies that used to be exclusive to Europe! And finally, they close out this week's episode with this week's press cars: the 2025 Toyota 4Runner, and the 2025.5 Volvo XC90. Enjoy the show? Like, subscribe, and rate us from almost anywhere you get your podcasts! Check us out at doubleclutch.ca, and be sure to follow us on your socials at @doubleclutch.ca!

Welcome to Episode 62! This week, it's all about plugs—no, not those kind. Nathan gets a sneak peek at the 2026 Lamborghini Temerario, a plug-in hybrid Huracan successor that just so happens to have a 10,000 RPM redline. Plus, Nick spends a week with the 2025 Cadillac Lyriq after getting a taste last year, and Nick and Nathan ponder what life would be like in the trades behind the wheel of the 2024 Ford E-Transit. Oh, and there's a 2025 Hyundai Kona Electric in the garage, too. Enjoy the show? Like, subscribe, and rate us from almost anywhere you get your podcasts! Check us out at doubleclutch.ca, and be sure to follow us on your socials at @doubleclutch.ca!

This week, Nick, Nathan, and Caleigh catch up on what's come through the office over the last couple of weeks—including the Ram RHO, Nissan Frontier, and Genesis GV70. Enjoy the show? Like, subscribe, and rate us from almost anywhere you get your podcasts! Check us out at doubleclutch.ca, and be sure to follow us on your socials at @doubleclutch.ca!

Thank you for tuning in to Episode 60! This week, good friend and automotive writer/photographer extraordinaire Jeff Wilson stopped by just as we were about to hit the record button. So, we all hung out and talked about stuff! Jeff, Nathan, and Nick all offered their thoughts on the six-speed manual 2025 BMW M2 in the garage this week. Rush couldn't join, but he left his wheels at the office—the 2025 Volvo XC60 Recharge. To no one's surprise, Nathan has a crush on it. Then they really nerd out over the new-car features that have ruined the old-car experience for them—spoiler alert, today's headlights are really good compared to the lanterns of yesteryear—and ponder some of their favourite photoshoots. Enjoy the show? Like, subscribe, and rate us from almost anywhere you get your podcasts! Check us out at doubleclutch.ca, and be sure to follow us on your socials at @doubleclutch.ca!

Welcome to Episode 59! So, a couple of weeks ago, we had a great episode for you all, but our recording somehow became corrupted. Then last week, we couldn't get the team together. When life gives you lemons... The important thing is, we're back this week! We recap these last couple of weeks—Nick played with a couple of Porsches, Nathan was blown away by the Explorer ST but seriously let down by the F-150 Powerboost, and Rush? Well, he's just chilling, offering his two cents on the Macan EV and Civic Hybrid hatch we have in the garage this week. Enjoy the show? Like, subscribe, and rate us from almost anywhere you get your podcasts! Check us out at doubleclutch.ca, and be sure to follow us on your socials at @doubleclutch.ca!

Welcome to episode 58! This week, we're coming at you from the 2025 Canadian International Auto Show! It's that time of year again—the auto show kicks off in Toronto today, but we had a sneak peek yesterday during Media Day. We chat about the AJAC Car of the Year winners, the new debuts we saw in the flesh for the first time, and the highlights that left us smitten. Plus, we'd like to introduce you to Caleigh, our intern for the next little bit! This was her first auto show ever, so naturally, she tells us all about it from her perspective—as someone nowhere near as jaded as Nick and Nathan. Enjoy the show? Like, subscribe, and rate us from almost anywhere you get your podcasts! Check us out at doubleclutch.ca, and be sure to follow us on your socials at @doubleclutch.ca!

Welcome to Episode 56! This week, Nick and Nathan dive deep into the 2025 Honda CR-V and Toyota RAV4 Hybrids—and throw in the new-for-2025 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid for good measure. Sure, Lambos and Corvettes are way cool, but it's cars like these that people actually care about. We chat about their strengths, weaknesses, and especially fuel economy to figure out which one is the better buy. Spoiler alert: there's no wrong answer, but like the saying goes, you get what you pay for. Enjoy the show? Like, subscribe, and rate us from almost anywhere you get your podcasts! Check us out at doubleclutch.ca, and be sure to follow us on your socials at @doubleclutch.ca!

Hello everyone! Welcome to Episode 56! This week, Imran pops in with his personal car—he came straight from the office—but fills us in on his last two cars. The 2025 Range Rover Autobiography made him feel like he owned every place he rolled up to, and the 2025 BMW X3 M50 was an unexpected surprise. Plus, Nathan is rolling around in a 2025 Alpina XB7 this week. It's gorgeous. He's in love with it. In other news, the sky is blue. Oh, and Nick's here. He has the 2025 Volvo EX30 this week. It's neat. Enjoy the show? Like, subscribe, and rate us from almost anywhere you get your podcasts! Check us out at doubleclutch.ca, and be sure to follow us on your socials at @doubleclutch.ca!

Welcome to Episode 55! This week, Nick and Nathan are coming at you from their mobile studio—the 2025 Kia EV9—to chat about EVs in winter, the brilliance of the 2025 BMW X3's base powertrain, and what makes beige, beige. Enjoy the show? Like, subscribe, and rate us from almost anywhere you get your podcasts! Check us out at doubleclutch.ca, and be sure to follow us on your socials at @doubleclutch.ca! P.S. Sorry for the audio quality; our mobile podcasting studio meant we couldn't have our proper mics with us.

Happy New Year, everyone! For our first episode of 2025, we recap our Annual Awards winners—what we chose, why we chose them, the runner-ups, and the honourable mentions. From the Civic Hybrid to the Corvette E-Ray; from the Ioniq 5 N to the Ford Ranger, there's no shortage of variety in this latest round of winners. Oh, spoiler alert: the Corvette E-Ray is our Car of the Year. Just wow. What a car. Enjoy the show? Like, subscribe, and rate us from almost anywhere you get your podcasts! Check us out at doubleclutch.ca, and be sure to follow us on your socials at @doubleclutch.ca!

Welcome to Episode 53! This week, Nick and Nathan share their thoughts on the 2024 Nissan Ariya and 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV RST. Meanwhile, Rush is pleasantly surprised by the 2024 VW Jetta GLI, even going as far as to say he'd take one over an Elantra N or a WRX. Plus, we finish up the episode by recounting our personal picks for Car of the Year. Nick still maintains the Ioniq 5 N made him cackle the most—and you can probably guess what stole Rush and Nathan's hearts. Last but not least, this will be our last episode of 2024. Happy Holidays, and see you all next year!

Welcome to Episode 52! This week, Nathan returns from South Carolina, where he drove a bunch of new BMWs, including the new X3, a minty fresh first-gen X5, and the new (and slightly contentious) M5. Meanwhile at home, Nick also spent some time in the new M5. All that and more—Nick's in the 2025 Genesis GV80, and Nathan the 2024 Ford Bronco Everglades—on this week's episode! Enjoy the show? Like, subscribe, and rate us from almost anywhere you get your podcasts! Check us out at doubleclutch.ca, and be sure to follow us on your socials at @doubleclutch.ca!

Welcome to Episode 51! This week, Nick talks about a Mercedes with a mouthful of a name: the 2024 Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S E-Performance 4-Door Coupe. It didn't meet his expectations of a modern Mercedes-Benz—and that's kind of a good thing. Plus, Nathan recounts his weekend with the 2024 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray, and comes away pleasantly surprised by the refreshingly simple 2024 Nissan Frontier Hardbody Edition. Oh, and Rush is back in the studio. He hasn't driven anything cool lately, but he stuck around to mess with Nathan and Nick. Enjoy the show? Like, subscribe, and rate us from almost anywhere you get your podcasts! Check us out at doubleclutch.ca, and be sure to follow us on your socials at @doubleclutch.ca!

Welcome to Episode 50! This week, Nick and Nathan recount their time with the 2025 Volkswagen ID. Buzz and the 2024 GMC Hummer EV SUT—two new, fully electric vehicles that don't make much sense objectively, but are, subjectively, very cool. Plus, Nick shares his thoughts on the 2025 Kia K4, and Nathan returns from Quebec, where he spent a few days behind the wheel of the 2025 Nissan Kicks. Enjoy the show? Like, subscribe, and rate us from almost anywhere you get your podcasts! Check us out at doubleclutch.ca, and be sure to follow us on your socials at @doubleclutch.ca!

Welcome to Episode 49! This week, Nick and Nathan are coming at you from their mobile recording studio—the 2025 Subaru Forester—mostly because they couldn't find a quiet spot in the office. Nevertheless, it's quite the complement: Subaru has made big strides over the years with overall refinement, and that's very evident in this latest, sixth-gen Forester. Plus, Nathan is in the 2025 BMW M4 CS. Second laps in press cars don't always end well, but to our surprise, the two-door variant of the M3 CS—with which Nathan fell in love last year—is still as hardcore and engaging as we remember. And finally, Nick just returned from Nashville, where he checked out the redesigned 2025 Nissan Murano—and got a short stint behind the wheel of the Nissan Z Nismo. Enjoy the show? Like, subscribe, and rate us from almost anywhere you get your podcasts! Check us out at doubleclutch.ca, and be sure to follow us on your socials at @doubleclutch.ca!

Welcome to Episode 47! After Jeff talked up the 2024 Mercedes-AMG S 63 E Performance plug-in hybrid so much last week, we finally get some seat time—and came away feeling not over- or underwhelmed, but simply whelmed. Plus, Nathan returns from San Diego where he sampled the 2025 Kia Carnival Hybrid, gushes about Nick's recent press cars—last week's 2024 Ford Ranger Lariat and this week's 2024 Dodge Durango SRT—and shares his thoughts on the 2024 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro. Oh, and Rush decided to stick around and hang out. Enjoy the show? Like, subscribe, and rate us from almost anywhere you get your podcasts! Check us out at doubleclutch.ca, and be sure to follow us on your socials at @doubleclutch.ca!

Welcome to Episode 47! This week, automotive journalist—and dear friend of ours—Jeff Wilson stopped by the studio and joined Nathan, Nick, and Rush. We chat about the BMW i7 M70, revisit the Nissan Z, say goodbye to the Jaguar F-Pace SVR, and Jeff grills Nathan about his experiences as a not-so-novice rider. Enjoy the show? Like, subscribe, and rate us from almost anywhere you get your podcasts! Check us out at doubleclutch.ca, and be sure to follow us on your socials at @doubleclutch.ca!

Hear, hear! Episode 46 is here! This week, Nick recaps his time with the 2025 Infiniti QX80, Imran is in the 2025 Lincoln Nautilus, and Nathan tries to like the 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee L. (Note: we mistakenly stated you can no longer get the Hemi V8 on the Grand Cherokee L; turns out, you still can on the Overland, Summit, and Summit Reserve trims.) Plus, Imran is still smitten with the 2025 Mercedes-AMG GT coupe—but isn't quite sure it's the 911 alternative Mercedes wants you to think it is. Enjoy the show? Like, subscribe, and rate us from almost anywhere you get your podcasts! Check us out at doubleclutch.ca, and be sure to follow us on your socials at @doubleclutch.ca!

Welcome to Episode 45! It's a slightly different format this week: Nick's out on the west coast for an Infiniti launch, so Nathan and Rush have taken the reigns on the podcast this week. But they have lots to talk about! They bid farewell to the Lamborghini Huracan, Nathan gets reacquainted with a gem of a Mazda RX-7, and the two are blown away by the top-spec Hyundai Santa Fe Ultimate Calligraphy. Oh, and Nathan got his motorcycle licence earlier this year—so naturally, he started reviewing bikes! He shares his thoughts on a couple of Hondas and a BMW he sampled as a new rider. Enjoy the show? Like, subscribe, and rate us from almost anywhere you get your podcasts! Check us out at doubleclutch.ca, and be sure to follow us on your socials at @doubleclutch.ca!

We're back! Welcome to Episode 44! This week, Nathan returns from his travels to LA, bringing us up to speed on Volvo's all-new, all-electric 2025 EX90. Plus, he spent a few extra days there behind the wheel of the refreshed 2025 Aston Martin DBX 707, and had his mind positively blown at the Petersen Automotive Museum in downtown LA. While Nathan was out, Nick was off in Ann Arbor checking out the 2025 VW Jetta, which sees a handful of tweaks and updates — some good, others not so much — while remaining a ridiculously great value proposition. And finally, we cap off the episode sharing our thoughts on the 2025 BMW M4 Competition cabrio, as well as Aston's delicious DB12 Volante. Enjoy the show? Like, subscribe, and rate us from almost anywhere you get your podcasts! Check us out at doubleclutch.ca, and be sure to follow us on your socials at @doubleclutch.ca!

Welcome to Episode 43! This week, Adi ponders why a base-ish F-150 costs so much, Nick is pleasantly surprised by the WRX GT, and Nathan recounts his (partial) cross-Canada road trip with Toyota. Plus, Nathan finally gets his rant from last week off his chest: the Toyota GR86 is a certifiably good sports car, but it just can't match the ND Miata's magic. Enjoy the show? Like, subscribe, and rate us from almost anywhere you get your podcasts! Check us out at doubleclutch.ca, and be sure to follow us on your socials at @doubleclutch.ca!

Good news, everyone! Episode 42 is here! We're kicking off this week's episode recounting our highlights from the Oblivion Car & Culture show last weekend. If you haven't been yet, you're missing out: this show celebrates not just the cars, but all things 80s and 90s. It's the only place you'll probably see a Ferrari Testarossa sandwiched between a Nissan Stanza and a Dustbuster. Oh, and we obviously brought a bunch of our own — and our friends' — cool toys from the 80s and 90s. Plus, Nick is in the short-wheelbase 2024 Range Rover SV this week. It's a positively sumptuous behemoth carrying a $300,000 price tag, but is it really worth it? Nathan and Imran — who recently spent some time with a long-wheelbase Range Rover Autobiography and a Range Rover Sport PHEV, respectively — chime in. Enjoy the show? Like, subscribe, and rate us from almost anywhere you get your podcasts! Check us out at doubleclutch.ca, and be sure to follow us on your socials at @doubleclutch.ca!

Welcome to Episode 42! This week, Imran shares his thoughts on two hybrids he drove recently: the 2024 Dodge Hornet R/T PHEV, and the 2025 Honda Civic Hybrid. One is far too expensive for its own good, and the other is arguably the sweet spot of the lineup. Care to guess which is which? Plus, Rush is soaking up the sun this week with the 2024 Jaguar F-Type P575 convertible. Cats really do have nine lives, because Jaguar keeps saying this'll be the "last" F-Type on the local press fleet, but we ain't complaining. A loud V8 and a roof that disappears at the touch of a button is always a recipe for a good time. As for Nathan ... oh yeah, he couldn't make it this week. So, Adi popped in to try and make sense of Nick's recent obsession with Lexus IS Fs. Is jumping from an E39 M5 to an IS F as a daily driver a downgrade? Enjoy the show? Like, subscribe, and rate us from almost anywhere you get your podcasts! Check us out at doubleclutch.ca, and be sure to follow us on your socials at @doubleclutch.ca!

Full house this week — and it's a spicy one! Adi joins the crew this week to have a reasonable and level-headed discussion about the 2024 BMW Z4 M40i — which as we all know, gets an optional six-speed manual this year. Except it's less a level-headed discussion, and more of a heated debate: Nick and Nathan are smitten with this car, but Adi and Imran are fully Team Boxster. That's OK, they're allowed to be wrong. Not to be overshadowed by the stickshift Bimmer, we also have the 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N this week. Colour us shocked: the Ioniq 5 N goes against everything a "car person", yet it's quite possibly the most hilarious and entertaining car we've driven this year. Enjoy the show? Like, subscribe, and rate us from almost anywhere you get your podcasts! Check us out at doubleclutch.ca, and be sure to follow us on your socials at @doubleclutch.ca!

Welcome to Episode 39! This week, Imran's back and tells us all about the 2024 Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio and the 2024 Toyota GR Corolla. Plus, Nathan goes bananas over the 2024 Ford Mustang GT with the Performance Package, and Nick — well, his press car was cancelled this week, so he's just...here. Enjoy the show? Like, subscribe, and rate us from almost anywhere you get your podcasts! Check us out at doubleclutch.ca, and be sure to follow us on your socials at @doubleclutch.ca!

Welcome to Episode 38! This week, Paolo stops by with the Equinox EV, Nathan reviews the Maverick, and Nick and Nathan take the Mazda CX-70 and BMW M440i for a spin. Enjoy the show? Like, subscribe, and rate us from almost anywhere you get your podcasts! Check us out at doubleclutch.ca, and be sure to follow us on your socials at @doubleclutch.ca!

Welcome to Episode 37! This week, Nathan reviews the 2025 Subaru WRX RS — or TR, if you're tuning in from the good ol' US of A. Depending on what you want out of a sporty small car, this may very well be the best bang for your buck. Plus, Nick recaps how his week is going so far with the 2024 Vinfast VF8. After a rocky launch — and that's putting it mildly — VinFast has done a good job righting many of the wrongs in the early cars. But some software bits still need some time in the oven. And finally, Imran's back in the studio! Fresh off driving the refreshed 2024 Range Rover Velar, he has proclaimed himself DoubleClutch.ca's resident Premium Dude. Enjoy the show? Like, subscribe, and rate us from almost anywhere you get your podcasts! Check us out at doubleclutch.ca, and be sure to follow us on your socials at @doubleclutch.ca!

Welcome to Episode 36! This week, Nick and Nathan are spending some quality time with a couple of dinosaurs: the 4Runner TRD Pro, and the Ranger Raptor. Plus, these two Miata apologists nerd out over the tweaks to the 2024 Miata — known as the ND3 in Miata-speak. What better way to see if all these seemingly piecemeal changes make a meaningful difference than going for a back-to-back rip with Nathan's '23 ND? Here's what we discussed this week: 2024 Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro 2024 Ford Ranger Raptor 2024 Mazda MX-5 Miata Enjoy the show? Like, subscribe, and rate us from almost anywhere you get your podcasts! Check us out at doubleclutch.ca, and be sure to follow us on your socials at @doubleclutch.ca!

Welcome to Episode 35! This week, we're kicking things off by welcoming our newest contributor to the team! Everyone, meet Paolo Manalo: he's always well-dressed, he owns the mintiest E39 530i M-Sport, and this week, he shares his thoughts on the freshly redesigned Santa Fe Hybrid. Plus, we're revisting two familiar cars this week: the still-shockingly-good Prius Prime, and the still-delicous IS 500. Except this time, we can't help but wonder if we were looking back at the IS 500 with rose-tinted glasses. Indeed a conundrum. Here's what we discussed this week: Paolo's own toy, a manual-swapped 2003 BMW 530i M-Sport The 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid The 2024 Toyota Prius Prime The 2024 Lexus IS 500 Enjoy the show? Like, subscribe, and rate us from almost anywhere you get your podcasts! Check us out at doubleclutch.ca, and be sure to follow us on your socials at @doubleclutch.ca!

It's a full house this week for Episode 34! The team recently spent some quality time with three new EVs underpinned by GM's new Ultium platform: the Chevy Blazer EV, Cadillac Lyriq, and Honda Prologue. How do you make the same car feel different? It's all in the execution here—despite the identical underpinnings, each one feels appreciably different than the other. Much to our surprise. Oh, and we have the 2024 Toyota Tacoma TRD Sport in the garage, too. It's stick! Enjoy the show? Like, subscribe, and rate us from almost anywhere you get your podcasts! Check us out at doubleclutch.ca, and be sure to follow us on your socials at @doubleclutch.ca!

It's Episode 33! This week, Nathan and Rush talk twinning trucks—the Chevy Colorado ZR2 and GMC Canyon AT4X, to be exact. Plus, Nathan shares his thoughts on the Chevy Blazer EV, and Nick comes away impressed with the Jetta GLI's value proposition — even though he drove his Miata into the office that day. Here's what we discussed: 2023 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 2023 GMC Canyon AT4X 2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV RS 2024 Polestar 2 2024 Volkswagen GTI 40th Anniversary Edition Enjoy the show? Like, subscribe, and rate us from almost anywhere you get your podcasts! Check us out at doubleclutch.ca, and be sure to follow us on your socials at @doubleclutchca!

Welcome to Episode 32! It's the Lost Episode this week; thanks to some technical difficulties, this one didn't see the light of day, but that changes today! From the 2025 Urus PHEV to the swan song for the stick GTI, plus a big Range Rover and a couple of sporty Subies thrown in for measure, Nick and Nathan have lots to chat about in this one. Enjoy! Here's what we talked about in this episode: 2025 Lamborghini Urus SE 2024 Range Rover Sport 2024 Subaru WRX RS 2024 Subaru BRZ tS 2024 Volkswagen GTI 380 Enjoy the show? Like, subscribe, and rate us from almost anywhere you get your podcasts! Check us out at doubleclutch.ca, and be sure to follow us on your socials at @doubleclutchca!

Welcome to Episode 31! It's a bit of a different setup this week: Adi took the reigns as we welcome Matt Farah — yup, the Matt Farah from The Smoking Tire — over Zoom. We chatted about Matt's new-to-him Bentley Turbo R, making a living in automotive journalism, and life in gearhead Mecca. You can find Matt Farah at @thesmokingtire on socials, listen to The Smoking Tire's podcasts wherever you get your podcasts from, and often catch his written stories in Road & Track. Next time you're in SoCal, be sure to pop by West Side Collector Car Storage! (Yes, we did encounter some audio issues. Tried to bring up Nick's audio as best we could, so bear with us. Not like he has anything important to say, anyway!) Enjoy the show? Like, subscribe, and rate us from almost anywhere you get your podcasts! Check us out at doubleclutch.ca, and be sure to follow us on your socials at @doubleclutchca!

Welcome to Episode 30! This week, Toyota tossed us the keys to the new Land Cruiser for a day. Nathan jumped the highest and caught them, so he tells us all about Toyota's iconic and thoroughly redesigned off-roader. Plus, Nick and Imran remenisce about the G35 Coupe with rose-tinted glasses — while Nathan, uhh, disagrees with their assessments — and the crew agrees that a base CX-50 is all the compact crossover most people will ever need. Here's what we talked about this week: 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser 2024 Toyota Highlander XLE AWD Nightshade 2003 Infiniti G35 Coupe (owned by a good friend of ours) 2024 Mazda CX-50 GS-P Enjoy the show? Like, subscribe, and rate us from almost anywhere you get your podcasts! Check us out at doubleclutch.ca, and be sure to follow us on your socials at @doubleclutchca!

Hear ye! Hear ye! It's Episode 29! This week, Nathan tells us about the 2024 Toyota Tacoma Trailhunter he drove a few weeks ago — he calls it a '25 on the podcast, but it's actually a '24 — aimed squarely at the Colorado ZR2, Canyon AT4, and Ranger Raptor. Is its hardcore off-road hardware and hybrid powertrain enough to make it stand out? It sure looks the part. Plus, Imran has a confession to make: he has a crush on his press car this week, the new-for-2024 Crosstrek Wilderness. In fact, of all the subcompact-ish crossovers out there, that's the one he'd park in his driveway — much to Nathan's bemusement, who's still coming off his HR-V high. And finally, Nick's in the X1 M35i, the hot hatch-ish variant of BMW's ubiquitous X1. He wants to like it, but there are a couple of things holding him back. BMW, if you're reading — or listening — make the "Sport" programming for the transmission standard. Here's what we discussed this week: 2024 Toyota Tacoma Trailhunter 2024 Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness 2024 BMW X1 M35i Enjoy the show? Like, subscribe, and rate us from almost anywhere you get your podcasts! Check us out at doubleclutch.ca, and be sure to follow us on your socials at @doubleclutchca!

Welcome to Episode 26! Imran took a few weeks off for Ramadan, but he's back in studio this week, recapping what he's been driving — from the honkin' Yukon Denali Ultimate to the Mini JCW "1 to 6 Edition" that could probably fit in its trunk. Plus, Nathan spent a day with the just-redesigned, ninth-gen Camry—a.k.a. the "Default Car"—and Nick has the Civic Si this week. Oh, this is probably worth mentioning: the crew also played with a Huracan Sterrato for a couple of days this week. NBD. Here's what we talked about this week: 2025 Toyota Camry 2024 Hyundai Ioniq 6 2024 GMC Yukon Denali Ultimate 2024 Mini John Cooper Works 3-Door 1 to 6 Edition 2024 Honda Civic Si 2024 Lamborghini Huracan Sterrato Enjoy the show? Like, subscribe, and rate us from almost anywhere you get your podcasts! Check us out at doubleclutch.ca, and be sure to follow us on your socials at @doubleclutchca!

Welcome to Episode 27! A few months ago, Nick spent some quality time with the Cayenne Coupe and wanted to like it, the base turbo V6 wasn't a good match. This week, behind the wheel of the 2024 Porsche Cayenne S, he confirms his suspicious — that the Cayenne is best enjoyed with at least eight cylinders. Meanwhile, Nathan finds himself unexpectedly smitten with his press car. This isn't exactly unusual; Nathan's fallen for cars like the IS 500, the Z4, and the Chrysler 300C. But this time, it's the 2024 Honda HR-V making Nathan go bananas. Plus, Rush joins in-studio to offer his thoughts on the Cayenne S and HR-V, the 2025 Toyota 4Runner that just debuted, and to generally berate Nick and Nathan. Enjoy the show? Like, subscribe, and rate us from almost anywhere you get your podcasts! Check us out at doubleclutch.ca, and be sure to follow us on your socials at @doubleclutchca!

Episode 26 is here! This week, just Nick and Nathan are in the studio. Nick just returned from a vacation in Florida, where he spent a few days with the Mustang Dark Horse. It sure does live up to the hype — with the exception of one crucial driver/machine interface. Meanwhile, Nathan recaps the Ford Expedition and Nissan Pathfinder that passed by the office while Nick was out, the two quickly go over the fresh sheet metal from the New York Auto Show, and the not-long-for-this-world Toyota Venza prompts Nathan to ponder what other press cars he's driven deserve a second chance. Here's what we discussed this week: 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse 2024 Ford Expedition 2024 Nissan Pathfinder 2024 Toyota Venza New York International Auto Show debuts, including the next-generation Infiniti QX80, Nissan Kicks, and Kia K4, plus the refreshed 2025 Hyundai Tucson and Santa Cruz Enjoy the show? Like, subscribe, and rate us from almost anywhere you get your podcasts! Check us out at doubleclutch.ca, and be sure to follow us on your socials at @doubleclutchca!

Hear ye, hear ye! Episode 25 is here! This week, Jeff Wilson — recurring guest and dear friend of DoubleClutch.ca — pops by the studio to chat with Nick about the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe. It ticks all the boxes a good family hauler should, but does it look perhaps a bit too similar to certain other boxy, albeit much more expensive SUV out there? Plus, Nathan returns from Salt Lake City, where he sampled the all-grown-up 2024 Ford Ranger. Is it now the best midsize truck for the money? You'll have to listen to find out. And last but certainly not least, DC boss-man and editor-in-chief Ben So joins to wax poetic about his wheels this week. After a brief hiatus, the Camry TRD is back for 2024 as a send-off to Toyota's dearly beloved normally-aspirated V6. It's the ultimate Cool Dad mobile. Here's what we discussed this week: 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe 2024 Ford Ranger 2024 Ford Ranger Raptor 2024 Toyota Camry TRD 2024 Toyota 4Runner Enjoy the show? Like, subscribe, and rate us from almost anywhere you get your podcasts! Check us out at doubleclutch.ca, and be sure to follow us on your socials at @doubleclutchca!

Oh boy, it's Episode 24! This week, the team kicks off the show by confronting the big, electric elephant in the room. The Dodge Charger EV is here, and there's a lot to unpack. Plus, Nathan is in the Mercedes-Benz GLS 580, and Nick (and the rest of the crew) is pleasantly surprised by the 2024 Toyota Crown with the range-topping, 340-hp Hybrid Max powertrain. Here's what we talked about this week: 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLS 580 2024 Toyota Crown Platinum Hybrid Max 2024/2025 Dodge Charger Enjoy the show? Like, subscribe, and rate us from almost anywhere you get your podcasts! Check us out at doubleclutch.ca, and be sure to follow us on your socials at @doubleclutchca!

Welcome to Episode 23! This week, Imran's back after a short break and tells us all about the 2024 Kia EV9. It's the first mainstream, three-row EV SUV on the market, and it's made quite a first impression. Plus, Nathan recaps his week with the Lincoln Navigator, Nick debates whether the Buick Encore Avenir is really worth several thousand more over a loaded Chevy Trax, and we actually find a thing or two to like about the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross. Here's what we drove this week: 2024 Kia EV9 2024 Lincoln Navigator 2024 Buick Encore Avenir 2024 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Enjoy the show? Like, subscribe, and rate us from almost anywhere you get your podcasts! Check us out at doubleclutch.ca, and be sure to follow us on your socials at @doubleclutchca!

Episode 22 is here! This week, freelance writer and dear-friend-of-DoubleClutch Jeff Wilson joins the team to air some greivances. Apparently, we're wrong about the S-Class PHEV and 718 Boxster! Plus, the team recaps the Toronto auto show, and Nathan has some big news to share! Cars we covered: 2024 Mercedes-Benz S 580e + S 63 E-Performance PHEVs 2024 Porsche 718 Boxster 2024 Jaguar F-Type 2024 Mazda MX-5 Miata Enjoy the show? Like, subscribe, and rate us from almost anywhere you get your podcasts! Check us out at doubleclutch.ca, and be sure to follow us on your socials at @doubleclutchca!

Welcome to Episode 21! This week, Nathan and Nick spend some quality time with two fun-sized, correct-wheel-drive roadsters: the 2024 Porsche 718 Boxster Style Edition, and the 2023 Mazda MX-5 Miata. Plus, Nathan chats about his brief stint with a Rivian R1S, and Rush gets the hiccups. Quick, someone get him a glass of water! Here's what we discussed this week: 2024 Porsche 718 Boxster Style Edition 2023 Mazda MX-5 Miata 2024 Rivian R1S And when you're done, head over to doubleclutch.ca to check out our new look! We're pretty chuffed about it — still have a few kinks to work out, but it's our biggest makeover yet! Enjoy the show? Like, subscribe, and rate us from almost anywhere you get your podcasts! Check us out at doubleclutch.ca, and be sure to follow us on your socials at @doubleclutchca!

Welcome to Episode 20! This week, Nick has an admission to make: with the 2024 Mercedes-Benz S 580e PHEV in the garage, Adi wasn't entirely out to lunch about his infatuation with the S-Class. Plus, there's another plug-in hybrid in the garage: it's impractical, loud, engaging, and British. If you guessed the 2024 McLaren Artura, you're correct! Here's what we drove (and discussed) this week: 2024 Mercedes-Benz S 580e PHEV 2024 McLaren Artura 2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale And when you're done, head over to doubleclutch.ca to check out our new look! We're pretty chuffed about it — still have a few kinks to work out, but it's our biggest makeover yet! Enjoy the show? Like, subscribe, and rate us from almost anywhere you get your podcasts! Check us out at doubleclutch.ca, and be sure to follow us on your socials at @doubleclutchca!

Welcome to Epsidode 19! This week, Rush is in the Lexus RX 450h+ PHEV. He really, really wants to like it, but there's one big problem: Lexus simply offers too many versions of the RX, and for much less money. Plus, Imran and Nick recount their EV-range-in-winter experiences with the Mercedes-Benz EQE AMG and Volvo XC40 Recharge, respectively. And finally, Nathan tells us about the base, rear-wheel-drive Hyundai Ioniq 5 he's in this week. It may very well be the mobile appliance to rule them all. What we discussed this week: 2024 Lexus RX 450h+ PHEV 2024 Mercedes-Benz EQE AMG Sedan 2024 Volvo XC40 Recharge 2024 Mazda3 Sport Turbo Suna Edition And when you're done, head over to doubleclutch.ca to check out our new look! We're pretty chuffed about it — still have a few kinks to work out, but it's our biggest makeover yet! Enjoy the show? Like, subscribe, and rate us from almost anywhere you get your podcasts! Check us out at doubleclutch.ca, and be sure to follow us on your socials at @doubleclutchca!

We're back! This week, the team catches up and talks about what they drove over the holidays, Nathan invents a new word, and we go over our Annual Awards winners for 2023 — including the DoubleClutch.ca Car of the Year! Here's what we drove over the last couple of weeks: 2024 Land Rover Defender 110 Outbound 2024 Infiniti QX60 2024 Toyota Tundra TRD Off-Road 2024 Volvo XC40 Recharge And when you're done, head over to doubleclutch.ca to check out our new look! We're pretty chuffed about it — still have a few kinks to work out, but it's our biggest makeover yet! Enjoy the show? Like, subscribe, and rate us from almost anywhere you get your podcasts! Check us out at doubleclutch.ca, and be sure to follow us on your socials at @doubleclutchca!

Welcome to Episode 17! Heads up: we'll be off for the next two weeks. Catch y'all in 2024! We spent the last couple of weeks driving boxes on wheels! Nathan speaks his thoughts on Kia's all-new EV9 and Volvo's sensibly juicy V90 Polestar, and Imran tells us all about the Land Rover Defender 130 Outbound. Nick, on the other hand, didn't drive a box on wheels last week — but rather the best-kept secret in BMW's electric lineup, the i4. Also, don't tell anyone, but he admitted he actually likes the front end. He might need an eye test. Here's what we drove: * 2024 Kia EV9 * 2024 Volvo V60 Polestar * 2024 Land Rover Defender 130 Outbound * 2024 BMW i4 xDrive 40e * 2024 Hyundai Tucson N-Line Hybrid Enjoy the show? Like, subscribe, and rate us from almost anywhere you get your podcasts! Check us out at doubleclutch.ca, and be sure to follow us on your socials at @doubleclutchca!