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Longtime Car and Driver editor Eddie Alterman thinks all cars are great, even the awful ones. But some cars, he says, transcend their "car-ness” and have a story to tell. On Car Show!, Alterman tells those stories. Stories of the vital cars — the ones that have changed how we drive and live, whose significance lies outside the scope of horsepower or miles per gallon. Because some cars are more than just a pile of metal, glass, and rubber. Some cars are rolling anthropology. Launches May 18, with new episodes on Wednesdays. To hear the show ads free, as well as exclusive bonu...
A Corvair's tire pressure enters the safety debate, and your car opinions suddenly need evidence.
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A postwar factory search exposes the moral compromises behind Volkswagen's return.
The Volkswagen factory story turns into a postwar hiring problem, with Ivan Hurst searching for someone credible enough to run the plant after Porsche and Piech are ruled out.
A Beetle origin story that makes rear-engine design feel inseparable from mass production.
This single-episode review frames the Volkswagen Beetle as more than a familiar shape, following its uneasy origins through rear-engine packaging, air-cooled engineering, and the pressure that came after Porsche's full-size prototype.
A grounded Golf reminiscence about how good engineering can become part of identity.
The Golf comes through as a study in how an ordinary car can shape a young driver's sense of self. The episode follows that bond from teenage car shopping through the passed-over Chevy Beretta to a Golf that felt right almost immediately, then ties the attachment to the car's…
A sports-sedan showdown built around the useful idea of the dignified hooligan.
Car Show's sports-sedan bracket treats performance judgment as a question of character: can a sedan stay dignified while still acting like a hooligan?
A focused Corvair review that turns tire pressure, maintenance, and cost into a question of responsibility.
The Chevrolet Corvair comes through as a compact case study in what happens when an unconventional car reaches ordinary buyers. Its 1960 bodywork stepped away from tail fins and heavy chrome, but its handling depended on careful tire pressure and maintenance.
Car reviews with the fine print left in.
Real car testing, plain-spoken buyer advice.
Fast car talk with lived-in opinions.
Car reviews with garage-floor honesty.
This episode features a ranking and comparison of four standout sports sedans from the year's testing, including the Audi RS3, Cadillac CT5V Blackwing, Honda Civic Type R, and Hyundai Elantra N, with input from automotive expert Elana Scherr.
This podcast announces a special tournament season where guest judges will evaluate and test drive cars in categories like sports cars and SUVs to determine the best car of the year.
This episode features an off-road test drive and interview about the redesigned 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser, exploring its engineering changes and value proposition compared to previous models.
This episode explores the significance of NASA's lunar rovers, the three American cars left on the moon during Apollo missions 15 and 16, and why driving on the moon was a crucial extension of space exploration.
This episode features automotive journalist Ezra Dyer discussing and reviewing the latest SUVs including the Ford Bronco Raptor, Honda CR-V, Genesis GV70, and Range Rover.
This episode recounts a childhood memory from 1983 in Detroit, where a friend's Chrysler-related pin sparks curiosity about the 'Magic Wagon' minivan and its cultural significance.
The host recounts a 2005 assignment for Men's Journal to drive a high-end performance car along California's Pacific Coast Highway, setting the stage for a story about automotive adventure.
This episode of Car Show features interviews with actors Lake Bell and Rob Corddry discussing their first cars and how these vehicles shaped their lives and careers.
This episode introduces the Lamborghini Huracán Sterrato, an off-road version of the supercar designed for dirt driving, exploring its features and historical context.
This episode features an interview with John Voelcker, an expert on electric vehicles, discussing the current state and value of EVs in the automotive market.
Malcolm Gladwell and Alonzo Bodden join host Eddie Alterman to determine the best car of the year through a championship tournament format.
Eddie Alterman introduces his new podcast 'Car Show,' exploring how cars reflect culture and identity through stories of iconic vehicles.
The host and Malcolm Gladwell discuss the challenges of family car shopping, focusing on the inadequacy of a 2014 BMW X1 for modern family needs like large car seats and luggage.
Host Eddie Alterman debates muscle car guru Mike Musto about whether the GTI was Generation X's equivalent to the GTO, exploring the evolution of muscle cars and car culture.
The host reminisces about being a teenager in the 1980s, highlighting aspirational posters including the Volkswagen GTI as an attainable dream car.
This episode explores the post-World War II transformation of the Volkswagen Beetle from its Nazi origins to a global automotive icon, while also touching on the true stories behind famous films like The Sound of Music.
This episode kicks off a five-part series where host Eddie Alterman and guest Matt Farah discuss and compete sports cars in a bracket format to determine a car of the year for 2022.
This episode explores the 1960 Chevrolet Corvair, an unusual American car with restrained styling and innovative design aimed at competing with European imports, while hinting at safety implications.
This episode explores the surprising historical origins of the Volkswagen Beetle, tracing its development from Nazi Germany to becoming a countercultural symbol for hippies.
This episode explores the Porsche 928 through its iconic role in the movie Risky Business, examining how the car symbolizes ambition and cultural change beyond its engineering.
Eddie Alterman introduces Car Show!
Eddie Alterman hosts Car Show!