End Of The Year Awards, What Do Navy Pilots Drive, Trying To Replace The Wrong Car | Episode 1,026

Dec 23, 2025
1h 16m

Episode Description

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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Look for us on Tuesdays if you’d like to watch us debate, disagree and then go drive again!


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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