DoubleClutch.ca Podcast

The boys are back after a busy summer off, and we're talking about the excitement around the reveal of the C8 Corvette Z06. Ben is trying to get one, while Nick and Adi are losing their minds over driving Ben's C6 Z06 on the track with some new tires. We also talk about our summer test drive highlights, both gasoline and electric-powered.

We're in the Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600. We also have many things to say about the new Ford Mustang Mach-E and a few other important new vehicles we've been testing. Listen in!

We have our pal Trevor Byrne of The Bucket Seat podcast on the show this week. We talk about how the world has changed from an automotive point of view, and a couple of new projects Trevor has on the go. Tune in!

Having a chat with our friends Paul and Todd of Everyday Driver! They're some of North America's most prominent automotive content creators and also, like us, addicted to buying old junk.

Chatting with auto journo extrordinaire Dan Heyman of Vancouver. We're talking about his latest venture, TRQ Magazine, as well as the Ford Bronco Sport and how it may or may not compete with the Land Rover Defender. 

Managing editors Ben So and Nick Tragianis join Adi in the studio to catch up on a slew of cars, including the BMW M5 Competition, Volvo XC40 Recharge, Jeep Gladiator EcoDiesel, Genesis G80 and more. Also, there's a new Mitsubishi Outlander. 

Our host Adi and contributor Jeff Wilson, both of whom have owned multiple Lexus LS variants, are discussing the latest 2021 Lexus LS 500 Executive. The guys also chat about what's to come in electrification, and the new Ford Bronco Sport. 

Chatting with guest Jodi Lai, editor-in-chief at AutoTrader.ca. Jodi's telling us about all things automotive, as well as her side hustle, an awesome antiquing/vintage business. Tune in!

We're chatting with auto writer and generally excellent human being Benjamin Hunting, about his start in the business and how he got to where he is today. We also discuss the luxury of wool seats and whether or not they're better than leather.

A round-up of recent road tests including a first drive on the new 2021 Nissan Versa, Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 and Toyota Sienna Hybrid! Also, Stellantis.

It's 2021 and we're back, talking about the DoubleClutch.ca Annual Awards! We talk at length about the winners of our awards in all respective categories, including Car of the Year, Green Vehicle of the Year, and Truck of the Year!

Thomas has just driven the Ford Mustang Mach-E, Adi's in the Chevrolet Suburban High Country, and Ben is driving the all-new 2021 Kia Sorento. 

After a brief hiatus, the boys are back! We start by talking about the Aston Martin DB11 and V8 Vantage that we've had on test. Adi and Ben are obsessing over how close the Porsche Taycan is to being an enthusiast's car, and Ben has just driven the Genesis GV80. Also, as expected from the DoubleClutch.ca team, Ben has added a 300-horsepower jalopy to his personal stable.

Tonight's guest is one of our own; Jeff Glucker of The Hooniverse and Shift Talkers on MotorTrend. Jeff's talking to Adi and Jerry about some of the cars he's reviewed recently as well as his recent escapades with his new show - Shift Talkers.

We're in the studio talking about the charms of the Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio, a wonderful car with many charms! We also discuss the Porsche Cayenne S Coupe, the Cadillac CT5-V, the Infiniti Q50 Signature and the Mercedes-AMG A 35, which happens to be one of our favourite new hot hatches.

We have a pair of McLarens in the studio; Jerry's in the 2020 720S Spider and Adi has the 600LT, absolutely insane machines. We discuss them in depth, along with the new BMW M8 Gran Coupe Competition. We're also comparing two very sensible and fuel efficient family crossovers, the 503-horse Mercedes-AMG GLC 63 S, and the Porsche Macan Turbo. 

Thomas has been driving around in the Nissan Kicks that he thinks is the best value since No Frills. Adi's returned from a road trip in a Chevrolet Silverado with the new Duramax diesel engine, and we're talking about where in the current flagship world the Maserati Quattroporte fits in. Also, Adi is somewhat groaning about the Toyota 86 amidst some talk about walnuts.

We're chatting with Josh Lewis of RawAutos.com. Josh is a diehard purist from North Carolina and we dive into a variety of topics and then deviate onto a number of tangents. We hear about Josh's wild history of cars, how he came to be who he is in this industry, and also talk about the 992 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S. We also take a road trip in a Nissan Altima. 

We're recording with guests Sami Haj-Assaad of the Unnamed Automotive Podcast, and Dan Heyman of literally everywhere else, talking about the Lamborghini Huracan, the new Porsche 911 Carrera, and the base model Mazda MX-5. Listen in!

We're back to the grind of testing new vehicles! A simple quick-take episode with Adi, Ben and Jerry. Ben's been in the Hyundai Sonata and Venue, and Adi's back from a road trip in the Lincoln Aviator. Also in the garage are the Toyota Camry TRD and the redesigned 2020 Highlander Platinum.

Guest Nile Livesey of PRN Test Drive is calling in tonight, and we pay a visit to his channel that's full of obscure 80s and 90s cars. We look into the past and chat about a semi-automatic transmission in a Honda Civic, Nile's ongoing BMW 740iL project, and what his plans for the future are with it. 

An episode catered after numerous reader questions on the topic, we cover all things autocross. What do you need to know if you're a first timer? What car should you bring? Does it wear out your car? We answer these and provide a comprehensive how-to on introduction to motorsport, and how the grassroots community around autocross is one of the best. We bring podcast alumni and autocross veteran Louis Vo in for this round of chat. 

Along with friend of the podcast and prominent automotive journalist Dan Heyman, we're setting out to discuss formative moments in our lives, and the cars that were around them. What did we learn to drive on? What cars were around for the births of our kids, our weddings and engagements? Dan also talks about the new 2020 Nissan Sentra, and we touch on the new Altima that Jerry recently tested. 

We're diving down the rabbit hole that is movie and television cars. Starting with the obvious Fast & Furious franchise and going down memory lane with The Love Bug, Gone in 60 Seconds, and many more. Plus, Thomas seems to believe that the car casting in The Big Bang Theory is also noteworthy. 

We're jamming out with our friends Thomas and James from Throttle House, answering your questions. We find out that James' last name actually means Englishman, and that Thomas has continued to make wonderful decisions around buying old BMWs for pennies on the dollar. 

We have frequent visitor to the podcast Louis Vo in the house, formerly of our magazine and now of Subaru Canada. We're talking about automotive video games old and new, from our new obsession with Assetto Corsa to our decades-long addiction to the Grand Theft Auto franchise. We also touch on where we are with our existing garages and what we'd like to expand to.  

We're chatting with auto journalist Jeff Wilson, and talking all things cars! Jeff has owned a plethora of cars from boosted Subarus to BMWs, Audis, and two Lexus LS'. One might say he's a man of taste. Listen in! 

We're once again in our self-isolated studios, with frequent guest of the podcast Shari Prymak of ReadySetDrive.ca. We answer a bunch of reader questions, and touch on points including the new Genesis G80, the redesigned Toyota Highlander, and how you can go from driving a Lamborghini Huracan to riding the bus. Listen in.

While social distancing has caused us to adapt into an over-the-air podcast rather than in our usual studio, we're driving some pretty relevant vehicles. In the garage is a Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon with three pedals, a new Subaru Outback Premier, and the Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk. We answer some of our reader/listeners' questions and also compare the Grand Cherokee to the Toyota 4Runner. 

In the studio this time around is a battle of the off-roaders, the 2020 Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro and the 2020 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon. We have some differing opinions. Also, we have the Nissan Altima AWD, Ram EcoDiesel and the Honda CR-V Black Edition that's exclusive to Canada. 

We have the Mitsubishi RVR outside the studio, and struggle to find any redeeming qualities. Also, Adi is back from Vancouver driving the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport, and we compare the Toyota Tundra TRD Pro and Sequoia TRD Pro. 

Live from the show floor on Press Day at the Canadian International Auto Show in Toronto, we interview Jim Morrison of Jeep North America. Also, guest and friend of the podcast Shari Prymak of CP24 is accompanying Adi in some sort of Buick, discussing some of the major highlights of the show. Be sure to visit the show at the Metro Toronto Convention Center from February 14 to 23, 2020! 

We'er in the studio fresh from drifting AMG products on ice in Gimli, Manitoba. We also have the Toyota Prius Prime in house, along with the Range Rover P525 Supercharged and another supercharged JLR product that we happen to have purchased. 

Jerry's arrived at the studio in the brand new Mercedes-Benz CLA, which blows everyone away. We fawn over the just-unveiled 2021 GMC Yukon and all of the features it boasts. Other topics that have us talking are the Lexus GX 460, Jaguar F-Pace SVR, and new Subaru Legacy GT. 

We're in the studio for the first time this decade, talking about our picks for Car of the Year in 2019. Categories include Truck of the Year, Performance Car of the Year and more. Ben has shown up in a 523-horsepower BMW M550i, Adi is rocking a Volvo XC90 Inscription, and Jerry has gone in the other direction with a Jeep Gladiator. Listen in!

We sit down with Anthony Gabrielli of the TimeLaps podcast, a Toronto local and diehard car guy. He's shown up with a roll of watches to discuss some timepieces as well as his passion for Hondas and well, Vespas. We take a dive into the world of mechanical watches and talk about a variety of topics. Try to keep up!

Using a different format, we have a variety of guests and are recording in a Rolls-Royce Cullinan at the LA Auto Show. Stay with us as we talk to Thomas & James from the Throttle House, Kunal and Evan from Wheels.ca, and Sami Haj-Assaad from the Unnamed Automotive Podcast. Vehicle topics include the Tesla Cybertruck, Ford Mustang Mach-E, Lexus LC 500 Convertible, Shelby GT 500 and much, much more! 

We're in studio with the team chatting about the 2020 Subaru Legacy and how it compares to the new Nissan Altima with all-wheel-drive. It's also extremely snowy outside and we're in a Nissan 370Z NISMO on summer performance tires, which is wonderful. Zack and Ben talk about a pair of Kia Souls, and Adi's back from BMW's M Performance Center in Spartanburg, South Carolina testing the full line. 

Adi's just returned from an event where he tested everything from the 2020 Porsche 911 Carrera, the 2020 Toyota Corolla XSE on track, and a good first drive of the new 2020 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel. Jerry talks about the new Mercedes-Benz GLE (no, not the one that bounces up and down) and how it sets a new benchmark. This and some chatter about the Lexus UX 200. 

We're in the studio with George from Raptor Racing, one of Canada's foremost authorities on Supra tuning! Adding to the mix is the new 2020 Toyota GR Supra parked outside the studio that's generating considerable controversy from our readers and those on the Internet. We touch on George's thoughts on the new car as it relates to the old one, as well as our own! 

In the studio playing catch up. Ben's back from Whistler where he drove the new Ram 2500 Power Wagon. Adi drove the new Mercedes-Benz GLE that bounces up and down, and Jerry drove a Subaru BRZ. Also, we have a 2020 Corolla Hybrid and we compare it to the new Elantra. 

Using a bit of a different format, Adi is on some vehicle launches and recording with some guests. First we have the 2020 Genesis G90 with Auto123's Dan Heyman, through the picturesque Niagara Region. Next up is the 2020 Ford Escape and Escape Hybrid with Driving.ca's Derek McNaughton through the Bourbon Trail in Kentucky. 

Adi's back from the Porsche Taycan unveil, and we're driving the Audi Q8. Also, we have our friend and Corvette fanatic Jason Olynik in the studio along with podcast alumni Louis Vo, and we're talking about cars like the Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S 4-door parked outside. Lastly, Jerry has shown up in a Volkswagen Arteon. 

With podcast alumni and guest Kevin Wong in the studio, talking about the 2019 Acura NSX parked outside. We also fawn over how good the Honda Civic Type R still is, and take a spin in a colleague's modified S2000. Ben's been driving the BMW X3 M Competition and we talk about how it compares to the Jaguar F-Pace SVR, and also address the Porsche Cayenne S versus the BMW X5 xDrive50i. Oh yeah, and Audi is bringing an RS6 Avant to North America! 

We have our friends from YouTube's "Throttle House" in studio today, talking about how they established their outlet and their day-to-day operations. We talk about cars like the Toyota Supra, BMW Z4, and miscellaneous shenanigans. James and Thomas reflect on their trip to the Goodwood Festival of Speed, and a honeymoon in Italy. Also, Thomas buys some old BMWs again, as he has been known to do.

We have our former managing editor Louis Vo, now of Subaru Canada, in the studio joining us. We geek out about the mid-engined C8 Corvette, the McLaren 720S Spider we had in our garage last week, and others. The Hyundai Palisade and Nissan Kicks are also outside, and Ben talks about the BMW M850i Cabriolet. 

After a short hiatus, we're back to talk about the 2020 Toyota GR Supra that Jerry just drove on the track. We also have guest Justin Sookraj from the Oblivion 80s and 90s Car and Culture Show to talk about old cars with us. Also, the Plymouth Breeze. 

We have two cool Mopars in the garage; one with 797 horsepower and another that lets you take the doors off. We swoon over the new Kia Telluride, and compare it to the new Ford Explorer that Adi just got back from driving, and we discuss infotainment systems.

We're in the studio with guest Shari Prymak of ReadySetDrive.ca, going through a rapid fire of cars driven before catching the Raptors game. We're driving some wild SUVs including the Maserati Levante GTS and the Lamborghini Urus. Jerry then brings us back down to earth with his take on the 2020 Toyota Corolla, and we jet through the sublime new BMW M340i and the Mercedes-Benz A-Class. Oh, and Shari is driving a Nissan Leaf. 

In the studio talking about our track test of the 2019 Shelby GT 350, the new Chevrolet Blazer, and how a certain tire wears like Brie cheese under track use. We also drive the BMW X2 M35i, Volkswagen Beetle, and the new Prius with all-wheel-drive. 

Catching up in the studio after driving some stuff including the new Hyundai Veloster N and the 53-series Mercedes-AMG cars with the inline six-cylinder engines. We also have a debate about whether or not Tesla is scamming people by charging a fee for a "future autonomous driving" feature that may or may not ever exist.