Dude Drives Cars Podcast

On this episode of the Dude Drives Cars podcast, a suffering-with-the-man-cold Matthew the Car Guy talks about experiencing the glitz and glamour of a Barrett-Jackson auction in Scottsdale, Arizona. What were some of the big sellers? Matthew fills you in while he also speculates on big-money cars headed for the block in the next few years.Also on the show, we talk about last week's drive in the 2017 Ram 2500 Power Wagon, busting rocks and flattening sand in the Valley of Fire just outside of Las Vegas. With a disconnecting sway bar, locking front and rear diffs, and an integrated Warn winch, it proved itself to be a great offroad bruiser.A Dude Drives Cars podcast wouldn't be complete without some carping about NASCAR ... so Matthew the Car Guy weighs in on the new-for-2017 rulebook, including a look at the segments (heat races) that'll make up this year's Daytona 500.Be sure to check out Dude Drives Cars on Facebook, Twitter, & Instagram!

Thank you for listening to the Dude Drives Cars podcast! Press days for the North American International Auto Show were held recently, so Matthew the Car Guy gives a rundown of some of the most important reveals to come out of the Motor City show.Also on the show, we consider the decision made by Carl Edwards to step away from NASCAR. What were his reasons? Why now? And who will step into the #19 at Joe Gibbs Racing? Plus: Matthew talks about his week in the 2017 Nissan Titan Platinum Reserve.Be sure to check out Dude Drives Cars on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram!

Thanks for joining Dude Drives Cars as we drove, travelled, and oversteered our way through 2016. On our last podcast of 2016, Matthew the Car Guy takes us through some highlights of the year, including the car which surprised him the most and which one turned his grin meter to eleven (hint: it's not the same car).We would like to send best wishes to all our listeners and hope you have a wonderful 2017 filled with fast cars and tire smoke, not slow cars and engine smoke. Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, & Instagram as we roll into a new year. Cheers!

Thanks for checking out the Dude Drives Cars podcast! Today on the show, Matthew the Car Guy talks about his week in the new 2017 Honda Ridgeline, making a buying recommendation and offering more than a few opinions along the way.We also take a look at the excellent Forza Horizon 3, a virtual driving game available now on the Xbox One console. This latest iteration of the open-world driving concept from the boffins at Turn 10 Studios heralds a return to the lively and immersive world of the original entrant in the Forza Horizon series, making players feel like they're actually part of a massive car-themed party. Plus: some thoughts on the upcoming F1 season, with a breakdown of the new tire rules for 2017.Click on the image above or on either of the links in this post to listen to the podcast. Be sure to check us out on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram!

Welcome to the Dude Drives Cars podcast! Thanks for riding with us. On today's podcast, we'll be talking about our time spent in the 2017 Nissan Rogue. Opted with the beautiful Platinum Reserve interior package (for a mere $500!), the Rogue makes a compelling argument for itself.We've also been driving a Mazda 3 Sport in GT trim ... with a manual transmission! Yes, Virginia, you can get a well optioned hatchback with a stickshift. The 2.5-litre inline-four provided many grins, particularly in third gear at 3500rpm. Fun matters.Also on the podcast: a look back at the 2016 F1 season and the bombshell decision of newly-crowned champion Nico Rosberg to retire five days after winning the whole thing. Be sure to check out DudeDrivesCars.com and find our content on Facebook, Twitter, & Instagram.

Thanks for joining the Dude Drives Cars podcast! Today we're celebrating the awesome achievement of Jimmie Johnson and his Hendrick team. By winning his seventh championship, JJ burns rubber into the pages of history and joins hotshoes such as Richard Petty and Dale Earnhardt.Also on the show: VW won't be offering diesels to Canadian customers for the 2017 model year, and we take a look at the 2017 Acura MDX Elite. With a vastly improved front fascia and a 3.5L V6 with 290hp, this seven passenger luxury crossover aims to coddle its occupants.Check out Dude Drives Cars anytime on Facebook, Twitter, & Instagram. 

Hey, everyone! Thanks for joining us on the Dude Drives Cars podcast. This week, Matthew the Car Guy has been driving the new-for-2017 Ford Escape, in the Titanium trim package with all-wheel drive. Small crossovers are the bread and butter of many automakers, and Ford is no different. Over the last seven days, two different neigbours asked: "This? Or a CR-V?" There's only one way to find out.Also on the podcast, we take a look at some of the scheduled reveals at the upcoming L.A. Auto Show, from the long-wheebase Porsche Panamera to the fantastically named Alfa Romeo Stelvio. We wrap up with a look at the NASCAR championship with only two races remaining in the season.Join the conversation with Dude Drives Cars on Facebook, Twitter, & Instagram!

Hi everyone! Thanks for checking out the Dude Drives Cars podcast. This week, we talk about driving trucks in Texas. First, we head to the Texas Motor Speedway for a firsthand look at the all new 6.6L Duramax Diesel from the folks at Chevrolet. Ride along as we blast around the oval in a burly 3500 High Country Dually with a 10,000lb trailer in tow.Then, it's off to the famous Southfork Ranch just outside of Dallas where we sample the 2016 Ram 1500 Rebel. Bolder than a bbq pitmaster's special Mesquite sauce, the unique style and prodigious power of the Rebel makes Crocodile Dundee look like Liberace. The Ewings would definitely approve.Be sure to check out all the action over at DudeDrivesCars.com and find us as the same on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

Welcome to the Dude Drives Cars podcast! In the next half hour you'll hear Matthew the Car Guy offer his take on Chrysler's attempt to take their minivan offering waayyy up the food chain. Can it play with the fully loaded Odysseys and Siennas of the world? How intuitive are the touchscreen games for rear seat kiddos? Let's find out.Also on the show, VW has introduced a jacked up Golf wagon called the Alltrack. Does this mean that, in light of the diesel debacle, they are tacking towards a new market segment? Subaru has dominated the tall, all-wheel drive wagon segment for thirty years. Now it appears VW wants a slice of that Birkenstock-shaped pie.Plus: NASCAR fails many in Chicago post-race inspection while the F1 circus rolls into its final leg of their season. Find Dude Drives Cars on Facebook, Twitter, & Instagram. 

Hi everyone! Thanks tremendously for listening to this week's podcast for Dude Drives Cars. On this week's episode, Matthew the Car Guy introduces an interesting new Nissan while waving goodbye to the young Dodge Dart. After a short 4 year, 4 month life, the entry-level car with a gunsight grille and racetrack tail lights sees the end of its production.Also on the show, Matthew previews the NASCAR Chase and talks about the bevy of racing on tap for this upcoming weekend. And, oh yeah, he won a brand new set of rims for his Charger; he might mention that too. #WinnerWinnerCheck us out at DudeDrivesCars.com and on the brand new Facebook page at facebook.com/DudeDrivesCars

Thanks for listening to the Dude Drives Cars podcast! On today's episode, Matthew the Car Guy offers thoughts on his road test of the 2017 Cadillac XT5, the newest luxury two-row crossover from the General. Can it hang with the titans from Germany? Only one way to find out...Also on the show, Matthew pontificates on the state of Dodge and Jeep. Where are the two brands headed? Sergio has doubled down on trucks and SUVs, filling the Jeep pipeline and girding Jeep showrooms for a flood of new models. Will it be at the expense of the Dodge brand? The Dart is gone, as is the Viper, and refreshes of other models are being consistently delayed. One apparent solution rises: HELLCAT ALL THE THINGSBe sure to check our website at DudeDrivesCars.com where you'll find industry news and tests of new models. Find us on Instagram @DudeDrivesCars and on Twitter @matthewkguy

Thanks for checking out the Dude Drives Cars podcast! This week, Matthew the Car Guy covers his trip to Portland, Oregon where he drove the new 2017 Buick LaCrosse. The tri-shield brand has history of building quiet sedans, with the occassional foray in sportiness (Grand National, anyone?). Buick engineers and marketers told us they benchmarked the Lexus ES350 when developing the LaCrosse. Did they hit the mark? Let's find out.Also on the podcast, Matthew folded himself three different ways so he could squeeze in and enjoy the newest Mazda MX-5 Miata for a few days. And what's this? NASCAR's talking about cracking down on celebratory burnouts? You know Matthew has an opinion on that too :)Look for Matthew the Car Guy on Twitter @matthewkguy and find him on Instagram @DudeDrivesCars

Welcome to the Dude Drives Cars podcast! Thank you for listening to the musings and ramblings of car-obsessed gearheads :)This week, we talk about our week in the new 2016 Mazda 6. Matthew thinks its optional white leather makes for one of the best interiors available for $35,000 ... but what does he think about the rest of the car? Also on the podcast: Jeep has been making noise about the 2018 Wrangler, making sure everyone knows they don't plan to mess with a good (and recognizable!) thing. In the racing world, Dale Earnhardt Jr has removed himself from competition under the advisement of doctors due to concussion-like symptoms. For a competition-driven person such as Junior to put his health and the safety of his competitors above his desire to race, well, that's a pretty admirable decision. And oh yeah ... Lewis has closed to within 1 point of Nico over in F1.Be sure to follow Matthew the Car Guy over on Twitter @matthewkguy for all sorts of car related content!

Welcome to the Dude Drives Cars podcast! Thanks for joining us. On this week's show, Matthew the Car Guy talks about his week spent in the base base base model 2016 Chevrolet Spark LS. There were strange crank-handles to operate the side glass and some weird transmission stick between the front seats. What does $9995 net buyers in a new car these days? Let's find out.Also up: with his win last week at Sonoma and finish at Daytona yesterday, Tony Stewart enters the Top 30 in NASCAR points; Nico and Lewis tangle in Austria; and Bernie flaps his jaws about Imola.Thank you for downloading the Dude Drives Cars podcast! Join us over on Twitter @matthewkguy for auto news, cool vehicle pics, and live car reviews on Periscope.

Thanks for joining us for the latest episode of the Dude Drives Cars podcast! Today we'll be chatting about our week in the 2016 Honda Civic Coupe, in Touring trim. Has Honda shaken the missteps of the last couple of Civics and recaptured the old Civic magic? There's only one way to find out...Also on the podcast, Barrett-Jackson's visit to the Northeast US has prompted us to speculate on what'll be the next classic to massively increase in value. From struggle to success, the 24h of LeMans brought incredible drama to its race this year. We'll walk you through the highlights.Be sure to follow Matthew the Car Guy @matthewkguy over on Twitter for car news, impressions, and a whole lot more.

It's the Dude Drives Cars podcast! This week, Matthew the Car Guy talks about his drive in the 2016 Volkswagen Golf R. With 292hp and all wheel drive, this five-door hot hatch proves that VW is not all doom, gloom, and dirty diesels. Is it worth the $40,000 price of admission? Let's find out.Also on the podcast, thoughts about the new Top Gear now we've had the chance to digest two episodes. The 24h of LeMans is coming up on June 18th, meaning teams got a chance to sample their machinery on the 8.47 mile Circuit de la Sarthe on Test Day over the weekend.Thanks for checking out the podcast! Find us all the time over on Twitter @matthewkguy

It's the Dude Drives Cars podcast! Thank you for checking it out. This week, Matthew the Car Guy describes his experience with Nissan's 370Z NISMO. Can it hang with with the Camaro SS and Mustang GT? Let's find out.This past weekend also saw four fantastic races: the 24h race at Nurburgring, the Monaco Grand Prix, the 100th running of the Indy 500, and NASCAR's legendary Coke 600. Also, summer is just around the corner and that means fast rides, car shows, and lots of four-wheeled fun.Look for Matthew the Car Guy over on Twitter and Periscope (@matthewkguy) where he covers the latest in the automotive world. Thanks for listening to the podcast! 

On this episode of the DudeDrivesCars.com podcast, Matthew the Car Guy gives his thoughts on the all-new 2017 Hyundai Elantra Limited. Wading through the six trim levels, he finds heated rear seats, a cavernous trunk, and headrests that feel like a fat puppy.Also on the show: news from the NASCAR race in Kentucky and a look at Smoke's chances coming up in Dover. Can he crack the Top 30 and get a win to make the Chase? It's a long way to Richmond...Thanks for checking out the DudeDrivesCars.com podcast! We appreciate all our listeners. Join us over on Twitter with the hashtag #DudeDrivesCars or mention us @matthewkguy

On this episode of the Dude Drives Cars podcast, Matthew the Car Guy muses about the questionable monetary fine levied at Tony Stewart over remarks made about loose/missing lug nuts. NASCAR owned up to the problem ... but didn't give Smoke his money back.Also: thoughts on this week's test car, the 2016 Chevrolet Equinox LTZ AWD, a vehicle of which GM sells a ton. We'll also look at the most recent FCA recall involving gearshifts and Mazda marks a special occasion with the 1,000,000th Miata MX-5.In addition, this being podcast #007, here are a couple of cool links to James Bond cars from years past.Thanks for checking out the Dude Drives Cars podcast! Find Matthew the Car Guy over on Twitter @matthewkguy where he tweets car trends and regularly hosts live car veviews + Q&A sessions. 

On this week's podcast, Matthew the Car Guy talks about his week in the 2016 GMC Yukon Denali. Unlike its fancy-pants cousin, the Cadillac Escalade, one shouldn't feel the need to automatically check every available option box.Also: NASCAR news, musings on the drama-sodden spectacle that is F1, and the Palm Beach running of Barrett-Jackson. In addition, this is podcast #007! Here are a couple of fun links to cool James Bond cars from years past.Thanks for listening to the podcast! Have a suggestion for next week's show? Matthew the Car Guy would be glad to hear from you on Twitter; find him there @matthewkguy