{"version":"https://jsonfeed.org/version/1","title":"DoubleClutch.ca Podcast","home_page_url":"https://doubleclutchca.fireside.fm","feed_url":"https://doubleclutchca.fireside.fm/json","description":"DoubleClutch.ca Magazine is one of Canada's leading automotive publications. Tune in as your hosts Nick, Nathan, and Imran share their thoughts (and berate each other) about the automotive industry, the places they go, and the cars they drive.","_fireside":{"subtitle":"Tune in as your hosts Nick, Nathan, and Imran nerd out (and berate each other) about the cars they drive","pubdate":"2025-08-07T06:00:00.000-04:00","explicit":true,"owner":"DoubleClutch.ca","image":"https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-images-2024/podcasts/images/1/11eeb6a4-085b-48d3-9433-c7bf4dffd0b5/cover.jpg?v=3"},"items":[{"id":"a1c8d3ae-9498-4ef4-9d5e-137fd23d5a5b","title":"Episode 71: I'm in love with a Lexus","url":"https://doubleclutchca.fireside.fm/episode-71","content_text":"Hear hear, episode 71 is here!\nThis week, Rush stops by to grill Nick on his bad decisions, and Nathan on him falling in love with a Lexus. Then, all three revisit the C8 Corvette E-Ray. All that and more on this week's episode.\nEnjoy 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!","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eHear hear, episode 71 is here!\u003cbr\u003e\nThis week, Rush stops by to grill Nick on his bad decisions, and Nathan on him falling in love with a Lexus. Then, all three revisit the C8 Corvette E-Ray. All that and more on this week\u0026#39;s episode.\u003cbr\u003e\nEnjoy 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!\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"This week, Rush stops by to grill Nick on his bad decisions, and Nathan on him falling in love with a Lexus. Then, all three revisit the C8 Corvette E-Ray. All that and more on this week's episode.","date_published":"2025-08-07T06:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/11eeb6a4-085b-48d3-9433-c7bf4dffd0b5/a1c8d3ae-9498-4ef4-9d5e-137fd23d5a5b.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":69091578,"duration_in_seconds":3025}]},{"id":"18cc5c1e-b3d2-489d-b1ba-4b3360ff15c9","title":"Episode 70: Stars and Rally Stripes","url":"https://doubleclutchca.fireside.fm/episode-70","content_text":"Welcome to Episode 70! This week, we have more trucks, with Nathan having spent some quality time with the 2025 Toyota Tacoma TRD Rally, Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD Trail Boss, and the GMC Sierra EV.\nPlus, we spend two back-to-back weeks with the Mitsubishi Outlander and answer the question: PHEV or gas?\nAll 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!","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to Episode 70! This week, we have more trucks, with Nathan having spent some quality time with the 2025 Toyota Tacoma TRD Rally, Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD Trail Boss, and the GMC Sierra EV.\u003cbr\u003e\nPlus, we spend two back-to-back weeks with the Mitsubishi Outlander and answer the question: PHEV or gas?\u003cbr\u003e\nAll that and more on this week\u0026#39;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!\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"This week, Nick and Nathan talk about more trucks and two Mitsubishi Outlanders—that's right, two of 'em","date_published":"2025-07-25T17:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/11eeb6a4-085b-48d3-9433-c7bf4dffd0b5/18cc5c1e-b3d2-489d-b1ba-4b3360ff15c9.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":72904110,"duration_in_seconds":3195}]},{"id":"38fa9ed2-ad4f-4efe-a07d-a3f43ddd92c4","title":"Episode 69: Nice trucks","url":"https://doubleclutchca.fireside.fm/episode-69","content_text":"Welcome to Episode 69!\nThis week, Nick and Nathan talk about a trio of nice trucks — the Chevy Tahoe Z71, Land Rover Defender 130, and the most basic Toyota Land Cruiser money can buy — on this decidedly nice episode of the DoubleClutch.ca podcast. \nAll 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!","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to Episode 69!\u003cbr\u003e\nThis week, Nick and Nathan talk about a trio of nice trucks — the Chevy Tahoe Z71, Land Rover Defender 130, and the most basic Toyota Land Cruiser money can buy — on this decidedly nice episode of the DoubleClutch.ca podcast. \u003cbr\u003e\nAll that and more on this week\u0026#39;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!\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"This week, Nick and Nathan talk about a trio of nice trucks — two with a V8, the other suited for cruising over land","date_published":"2025-07-11T15:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/11eeb6a4-085b-48d3-9433-c7bf4dffd0b5/38fa9ed2-ad4f-4efe-a07d-a3f43ddd92c4.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":58858957,"duration_in_seconds":2663}]},{"id":"084454e9-81b2-4b74-8ac0-40fc73946edc","title":"Episode 68: Caleigh's on two wheels!","url":"https://doubleclutchca.fireside.fm/episode-68","content_text":"Welcome to Episode 68!\nGood news, everyone: Caleigh got her motorcycle licence! She spent this past weekend in the classroom and on two wheels, in the sweltering heat, and tells us all about it. Go Caleigh!\nMeanwhile, Nathan was in Nova Scotia taking in the most recent Sentra Cup race, and Nick fills us in on a very stupid decision he recently made. \nAlso this week, Nick isn't entirely sold on the Toyota Tacoma Trailhunter because the Ranger Raptor exists, and Nathan isn't entirely sold on the Mercedes-AMG E 53, either, despite packing a lot of the right stuff — including a tasty inline-six.\nAll 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!","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to Episode 68!\u003cbr\u003e\nGood news, everyone: Caleigh got her motorcycle licence! She spent this past weekend in the classroom and on two wheels, in the sweltering heat, and tells us all about it. Go Caleigh!\u003cbr\u003e\nMeanwhile, Nathan was in Nova Scotia taking in the most recent Sentra Cup race, and Nick fills us in on a very stupid decision he recently made. \u003cbr\u003e\nAlso this week, Nick isn\u0026#39;t entirely sold on the Toyota Tacoma Trailhunter because the Ranger Raptor exists, and Nathan isn\u0026#39;t entirely sold on the Mercedes-AMG E 53, either, despite packing a lot of the right stuff — including a tasty inline-six.\u003cbr\u003e\nAll that and more on this week\u0026#39;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!\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Nick is in the Tacoma Trailhunter, Nathan has the Mercedes-AMG E53, and Caleigh tells us about her weekend on two wheels!","date_published":"2025-06-26T11:30:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/11eeb6a4-085b-48d3-9433-c7bf4dffd0b5/084454e9-81b2-4b74-8ac0-40fc73946edc.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":75428141,"duration_in_seconds":3758}]},{"id":"b86ed7c3-1c51-4b5f-b07f-09efab9210da","title":"Episode 67: Oh hey, Imran's here!","url":"https://doubleclutchca.fireside.fm/episode-67","content_text":"Thank you for tuning in to Episode 67!\nThis 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. \nAll 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!","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eThank you for tuning in to Episode 67!\u003cbr\u003e\nThis 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. \u003cbr\u003e\nAll that and more on this week\u0026#39;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!\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"This week, after a not-so-brief hiatus, Imran graces his presence once again with the 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid","date_published":"2025-06-05T06:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/11eeb6a4-085b-48d3-9433-c7bf4dffd0b5/b86ed7c3-1c51-4b5f-b07f-09efab9210da.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":88381512,"duration_in_seconds":3832}]},{"id":"8e0c2a29-e9be-41b7-9cd6-60a1681ed346","title":"Episode 66: Bimmer Boogaloo","url":"https://doubleclutchca.fireside.fm/episode-66","content_text":"Welcome to Episode 66!\nThis 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?\nBut Rush has a counterpoint: just get a Mini. Specifically, the newly redesigned (and auto-only) 2025 Mini John Cooper Works 3-Door. \nAll 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!","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to Episode 66!\u003cbr\u003e\nThis 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 \u0026#39;em have three pedals. All three are also have two doors, boosted inline-sixes, and are RWD. Which one deserves your hard-earned coin?\u003cbr\u003e\nBut Rush has a counterpoint: just get a Mini. Specifically, the newly redesigned (and auto-only) 2025 Mini John Cooper Works 3-Door. \u003cbr\u003e\nAll that and more on this week\u0026#39;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!\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"This week, Nick, Nathan, and Rush find themselves with an interesting conundrum: manual Supra, Z4, or M2?","date_published":"2025-05-29T06:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/11eeb6a4-085b-48d3-9433-c7bf4dffd0b5/8e0c2a29-e9be-41b7-9cd6-60a1681ed346.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":47304147,"duration_in_seconds":3464}]},{"id":"a97feb7a-890c-4cf2-860b-dfa8fde973fb","title":"Episode 65: Lobo in Maverick's Clothing","url":"https://doubleclutchca.fireside.fm/episode-65","content_text":"Welcome to Episode 65! \nFirst of all, bear with us on the audio. We're trying a new recording setup.\nThis 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!\nAll 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!","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to Episode 65! \u003cbr\u003e\nFirst of all, bear with us on the audio. We\u0026#39;re trying a new recording setup.\u003cbr\u003e\nThis 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!\u003cbr\u003e\nAll that and more on this week\u0026#39;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!\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"This week, Nick and Nathan recap their travels, having checked out the Ioniq 9 in B.C. and updated Maverick in Quebec","date_published":"2025-05-23T06:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/11eeb6a4-085b-48d3-9433-c7bf4dffd0b5/a97feb7a-890c-4cf2-860b-dfa8fde973fb.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":93754791,"duration_in_seconds":3731}]},{"id":"6e9a2881-3ab2-4272-9d49-dafdc698b0c0","title":"Episode 64: The best-laid plans of mice and men, dot dot dot...","url":"https://doubleclutchca.fireside.fm/episode-64","content_text":"Welcome to Episode 64!\nWe'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. \nThen, 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.\nAnd 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.\nEnjoy 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!","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to Episode 64!\u003cbr\u003e\nWe\u0026#39;re kicking off this week\u0026#39;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. \u003cbr\u003e\nThen, we get into our wheels of the week—Nick is genuinely surprised with the 2025 Murano, Nathan isn\u0026#39;t quite smitten with the refreshed Yukon, and both fall for the BMW X2 M35\u0026#39;s plucky charm.\u003cbr\u003e\nAnd 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.\u003cbr\u003e\nEnjoy 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!\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"This week, Nick is genuinely surprised by the redesigned Murano, and Nathan recaps his journey across the country—well, almost","date_published":"2025-05-08T06:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/11eeb6a4-085b-48d3-9433-c7bf4dffd0b5/6e9a2881-3ab2-4272-9d49-dafdc698b0c0.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":80795872,"duration_in_seconds":3395}]},{"id":"9d92840b-3a73-49ad-9bc9-d9111bbe7e8c","title":"Episode 63: Dude Magnet","url":"https://doubleclutchca.fireside.fm/episode-63","content_text":"Welcome to Episode 63!\nThis 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. \nMeanwhile, 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!\nAnd finally, they close out this week's episode with this week's press cars: the 2025 Toyota 4Runner, and the 2025.5 Volvo XC90. \nEnjoy 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!","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to Episode 63!\u003cbr\u003e\nThis 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. \u003cbr\u003e\nMeanwhile, 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!\u003cbr\u003e\nAnd finally, they close out this week\u0026#39;s episode with this week\u0026#39;s press cars: the 2025 Toyota 4Runner, and the 2025.5 Volvo XC90. \u003cbr\u003e\nEnjoy 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!\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"The one takewaway after living with the 2025 BMW M5 Touring for a week: it's a dude magnet","date_published":"2025-05-01T06:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/11eeb6a4-085b-48d3-9433-c7bf4dffd0b5/9d92840b-3a73-49ad-9bc9-d9111bbe7e8c.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":83811483,"duration_in_seconds":3524}]},{"id":"c02afeb7-0092-4613-a686-b2259cf3384a","title":"Episode 62: Temerario Thursday","url":"https://doubleclutchca.fireside.fm/episode-62","content_text":"Welcome to Episode 62!\nThis 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.\nPlus, 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.\nEnjoy 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!","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to Episode 62!\u003cbr\u003e\nThis week, it\u0026#39;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.\u003cbr\u003e\nPlus, 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\u0026#39;s a 2025 Hyundai Kona Electric in the garage, too.\u003cbr\u003e\nEnjoy 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!\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Nathan gets a sneak peek at a new Lamborghini, Nick spends a week with the Cadillac Lyriq, and they both find the Ford E-Transit oddly endearing","date_published":"2025-04-17T06:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/11eeb6a4-085b-48d3-9433-c7bf4dffd0b5/c02afeb7-0092-4613-a686-b2259cf3384a.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":74405142,"duration_in_seconds":3080}]},{"id":"9fa3b612-e10a-42aa-8a9d-429508a0824c","title":"Episode 61: RHO-my-goodness","url":"https://doubleclutchca.fireside.fm/episode-61","content_text":"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.\n\nEnjoy 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!","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eThis week, Nick, Nathan, and Caleigh catch up on what\u0026#39;s come through the office over the last couple of weeks—including the Ram RHO, Nissan Frontier, and Genesis GV70.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEnjoy 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!\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"This week, Nick, Nathan, and Caleigh catch up on what's come through the office over the last couple of weeks","date_published":"2025-04-03T06:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/11eeb6a4-085b-48d3-9433-c7bf4dffd0b5/9fa3b612-e10a-42aa-8a9d-429508a0824c.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":66295648,"duration_in_seconds":3115}]},{"id":"086e01b2-27dc-45e9-93ef-d86966e87b13","title":"Episode 60: Jeff Wilson in the house ... again","url":"https://doubleclutchca.fireside.fm/episode-60","content_text":"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!\nJeff, 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. \nThen 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. \nEnjoy 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!","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eThank 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!\u003cbr\u003e\nJeff, Nathan, and Nick all offered their thoughts on the six-speed manual 2025 BMW M2 in the garage this week. Rush couldn\u0026#39;t join, but he left his wheels at the office—the 2025 Volvo XC60 Recharge. To no one\u0026#39;s surprise, Nathan has a crush on it. \u003cbr\u003e\nThen they really nerd out over the new-car features that have ruined the old-car experience for them—spoiler alert, today\u0026#39;s headlights are really good compared to the lanterns of yesteryear—and ponder some of their favourite photoshoots. \u003cbr\u003e\nEnjoy 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!\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Automotive writer and good friend Jeff Wilson stopped by to say hi, just as we were about to hit record. So, we invited him to hang out, we ordered some pizza, and then hit record!","date_published":"2025-03-13T06:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/11eeb6a4-085b-48d3-9433-c7bf4dffd0b5/086e01b2-27dc-45e9-93ef-d86966e87b13.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":72573351,"duration_in_seconds":3208}]},{"id":"2498839e-6f3c-464b-a215-57cd3e2c5482","title":"Episode 59: Lemonade out of lemons","url":"https://doubleclutchca.fireside.fm/episode-59","content_text":"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...\nThe 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.\nEnjoy 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!","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome 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\u0026#39;t get the team together. When life gives you lemons...\u003cbr\u003e\nThe important thing is, we\u0026#39;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\u0026#39;s just chilling, offering his two cents on the Macan EV and Civic Hybrid hatch we have in the garage this week.\u003cbr\u003e\nEnjoy 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!\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"After an unintentional hiatus, the team is back with the Porsche Macan EV and hybrid Civic hatch in the garage this week","date_published":"2025-03-06T06:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/11eeb6a4-085b-48d3-9433-c7bf4dffd0b5/2498839e-6f3c-464b-a215-57cd3e2c5482.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":76956656,"duration_in_seconds":3394}]},{"id":"9d74d62b-a40c-46f8-9d72-32076719a80b","title":"Episode 58: 2025 Canadian International Auto Show","url":"https://doubleclutchca.fireside.fm/episode-58","content_text":"Welcome to episode 58! This week, we're coming at you from the 2025 Canadian International Auto Show! \nIt'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.\nPlus, 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. \nEnjoy 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!","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to episode 58! This week, we\u0026#39;re coming at you from the 2025 Canadian International Auto Show! \u003cbr\u003e\nIt\u0026#39;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.\u003cbr\u003e\nPlus, we\u0026#39;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. \u003cbr\u003e\nEnjoy 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!\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"We're coming at you from the 2025 Canadian International Auto Show in Toronto this week","date_published":"2025-02-14T09:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/11eeb6a4-085b-48d3-9433-c7bf4dffd0b5/9d74d62b-a40c-46f8-9d72-32076719a80b.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":91280430,"duration_in_seconds":3414}]},{"id":"07c40f4e-b365-4dfa-a79e-a54f8002b0dd","title":"Episode 57: Very Important Crossovers","url":"https://doubleclutchca.fireside.fm/episode-57","content_text":"Welcome to Episode 56!\n\nThis 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.\nEnjoy 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!","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to Episode 56!\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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\u0026#39;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\u0026#39;s no wrong answer, but like the saying goes, you get what you pay for.\u003cbr\u003e\nEnjoy 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!\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Lambos and Corvettes are way cool, but people actually care about cars like the Honda CR-V and Toyota RAV4—and we have them both in the garage this week","date_published":"2025-02-06T06:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/11eeb6a4-085b-48d3-9433-c7bf4dffd0b5/07c40f4e-b365-4dfa-a79e-a54f8002b0dd.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":71438328,"duration_in_seconds":3074}]},{"id":"4d9b52a0-50f9-44c2-89f1-8a5df036de6f","title":"Episode 56: Another BMW episode","url":"https://doubleclutchca.fireside.fm/episode-56","content_text":"Hello everyone! Welcome to Episode 56!\nThis 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.\nPlus, 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. \nOh, and Nick's here. He has the 2025 Volvo EX30 this week. It's neat.\nEnjoy 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!","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eHello everyone! Welcome to Episode 56!\u003cbr\u003e\nThis 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.\u003cbr\u003e\nPlus, Nathan is rolling around in a 2025 Alpina XB7 this week. It\u0026#39;s gorgeous. He\u0026#39;s in love with it. In other news, the sky is blue. \u003cbr\u003e\nOh, and Nick\u0026#39;s here. He has the 2025 Volvo EX30 this week. It\u0026#39;s neat.\u003cbr\u003e\nEnjoy 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!\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Surprise, surprise: Nathan's in love with his BMW—err, Alpina—press car this week.","date_published":"2025-01-30T06:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/11eeb6a4-085b-48d3-9433-c7bf4dffd0b5/4d9b52a0-50f9-44c2-89f1-8a5df036de6f.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":92589429,"duration_in_seconds":4308}]},{"id":"5697e6aa-5854-44e1-bd7f-b555c478e8e9","title":"Episode 55: It's beige!","url":"https://doubleclutchca.fireside.fm/episode-55","content_text":"Welcome to Episode 55!\nThis 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.\nEnjoy 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!\nP.S. Sorry for the audio quality; our mobile podcasting studio meant we couldn't have our proper mics with us.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to Episode 55!\u003cbr\u003e\nThis 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\u0026#39;s base powertrain, and what makes beige, beige.\u003cbr\u003e\nEnjoy 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!\u003cbr\u003e\nP.S. Sorry for the audio quality; our mobile podcasting studio meant we couldn\u0026#39;t have our proper mics with us.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"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","date_published":"2025-01-23T06:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/11eeb6a4-085b-48d3-9433-c7bf4dffd0b5/5697e6aa-5854-44e1-bd7f-b555c478e8e9.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":95564177,"duration_in_seconds":3908}]},{"id":"af775c6a-a4fa-47f6-a084-d02b1411f2c2","title":"Winner Winner Chicken Dinner","url":"https://doubleclutchca.fireside.fm/episode-54","content_text":"Happy New Year, everyone!\nFor 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.\nOh, spoiler alert: the Corvette E-Ray is our Car of the Year. Just wow. What a car.\nEnjoy 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!","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eHappy New Year, everyone!\u003cbr\u003e\nFor 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\u0026#39;s no shortage of variety in this latest round of winners.\u003cbr\u003e\nOh, spoiler alert: the Corvette E-Ray is our Car of the Year. Just wow. What a car.\u003cbr\u003e\nEnjoy 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!\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Happy New Year, folks! For our first episode of 2025, we recap our Annual Awards winners, why we chose what we did, and reignite the arguments we had along the way","date_published":"2025-01-09T06:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/11eeb6a4-085b-48d3-9433-c7bf4dffd0b5/af775c6a-a4fa-47f6-a084-d02b1411f2c2.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":87528911,"duration_in_seconds":4189}]},{"id":"846fd14f-ba71-43fa-aea2-7f888d4a725c","title":"Episode 53: Electric Boogaloo","url":"https://doubleclutchca.fireside.fm/episode-53","content_text":"Welcome to Episode 53!\n\nThis 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.\n\nPlus, 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. \n\nLast but not least, this will be our last episode of 2024. Happy Holidays, and see you all next year! ","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to Episode 53!\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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\u0026#39;d take one over an Elantra N or a WRX.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlus, we finish up the episode by recounting our personal picks for Car of the Year. 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Happy Holidays, and see you all next year! \u003c/p\u003e","summary":"This week, Nick and Nathan are in a couple of EVs, Rush is pleasantly surprised by the refreshed Jetta GLI, and the fellas recount their highlights of the year","date_published":"2024-12-12T12:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/11eeb6a4-085b-48d3-9433-c7bf4dffd0b5/846fd14f-ba71-43fa-aea2-7f888d4a725c.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":82077377,"duration_in_seconds":3935}]},{"id":"75663ee3-4415-4ba0-baa4-e00faffabfde","title":"Episode 52: They Just Don't Miss!","url":"https://doubleclutchca.fireside.fm/episode-52","content_text":"Welcome to Episode 52!\nThis 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.\nMeanwhile 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!\nEnjoy 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!","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to Episode 52!\u003cbr\u003e\nThis 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.\u003cbr\u003e\nMeanwhile at home, Nick \u003cem\u003ealso\u003c/em\u003e spent some time in the new M5. All that and more—Nick\u0026#39;s in the 2025 Genesis GV80, and Nathan the 2024 Ford Bronco Everglades—on this week\u0026#39;s episode!\u003cbr\u003e\nEnjoy 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!\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"This week, Nathan regales us with tales from his travels to South Carolina, where he sampled a bunch of BMWs","date_published":"2024-11-21T06:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/11eeb6a4-085b-48d3-9433-c7bf4dffd0b5/75663ee3-4415-4ba0-baa4-e00faffabfde.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":53608406,"duration_in_seconds":3841}]},{"id":"acfcf1fe-cd07-41d8-bd64-3584ef087809","title":"Episode 51: Whoa! A blue car!","url":"https://doubleclutchca.fireside.fm/episode-51","content_text":"Welcome to Episode 51!\nThis 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.\nPlus, 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.\nOh, and Rush is back in the studio. He hasn't driven anything cool lately, but he stuck around to mess with Nathan and Nick.\nEnjoy 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!","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to Episode 51!\u003cbr\u003e\nThis 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\u0026#39;t meet his expectations of a modern Mercedes-Benz—and that\u0026#39;s kind of a good thing.\u003cbr\u003e\nPlus, 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.\u003cbr\u003e\nOh, and Rush is back in the studio. He hasn\u0026#39;t driven anything cool lately, but he stuck around to mess with Nathan and Nick.\u003cbr\u003e\nEnjoy 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!\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"This week, Nick and Nathan talk about two fast blue cars—and Rush hangs around for the ride","date_published":"2024-11-07T05:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/11eeb6a4-085b-48d3-9433-c7bf4dffd0b5/acfcf1fe-cd07-41d8-bd64-3584ef087809.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":75204817,"duration_in_seconds":3597}]},{"id":"f150f668-9d91-4dae-85cb-c85a3ef6522d","title":"Episode 50: Fun Dumb","url":"https://doubleclutchca.fireside.fm/episode-50","content_text":"Welcome to Episode 50!\nThis 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.\nPlus, 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.\nEnjoy 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!","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to Episode 50!\u003cbr\u003e\nThis 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\u0026#39;t make much sense objectively, but are, subjectively, very cool.\u003cbr\u003e\nPlus, 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.\u003cbr\u003e\nEnjoy 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!\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"This week, Nick and Nathan chat about the Volkswagen ID. Buzz, the GMC Hummer EV, and two affordable small cars hitting the market very soon","date_published":"2024-11-01T14:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/11eeb6a4-085b-48d3-9433-c7bf4dffd0b5/f150f668-9d91-4dae-85cb-c85a3ef6522d.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":70165011,"duration_in_seconds":3486}]},{"id":"3a294703-b020-46b2-9c9d-e96a1c128d8b","title":"Episode 49: Forester for the Trees","url":"https://doubleclutchca.fireside.fm/episode-49","content_text":"Welcome to Episode 49! \nThis 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.\nPlus, 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.\nAnd 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.\nEnjoy 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!","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to Episode 49! \u003cbr\u003e\nThis week, Nick and Nathan are coming at you from their mobile recording studio—the 2025 Subaru Forester—mostly because they couldn\u0026#39;t find a quiet spot in the office. Nevertheless, it\u0026#39;s quite the complement: Subaru has made big strides over the years with overall refinement, and that\u0026#39;s very evident in this latest, sixth-gen Forester.\u003cbr\u003e\nPlus, Nathan is in the 2025 BMW M4 CS. Second laps in press cars don\u0026#39;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.\u003cbr\u003e\nAnd 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.\u003cbr\u003e\nEnjoy 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!\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"This week, Nick and Nathan are coming at you from a mobile recording studio—the 2025 Subaru Forester!","date_published":"2024-10-18T06:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/11eeb6a4-085b-48d3-9433-c7bf4dffd0b5/3a294703-b020-46b2-9c9d-e96a1c128d8b.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":83464828,"duration_in_seconds":3380}]},{"id":"99571abf-a105-4e51-bad7-fd8f0adb252a","title":"Episode 48: Expectations vs. reality","url":"https://doubleclutchca.fireside.fm/episode-48","content_text":"Welcome to Episode 47!\nAfter 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. \nPlus, 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.\nEnjoy 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!","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to Episode 47!\u003cbr\u003e\nAfter 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. \u003cbr\u003e\nPlus, Nathan returns from San Diego where he sampled the 2025 Kia Carnival Hybrid, gushes about Nick\u0026#39;s recent press cars—last week\u0026#39;s 2024 Ford Ranger Lariat and this week\u0026#39;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.\u003cbr\u003e\nEnjoy 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!\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"This week, we see what all the fuss is about with the Mercedes-AMG S 63 PHEV—and come away feeling whelmed","date_published":"2024-10-10T11:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/11eeb6a4-085b-48d3-9433-c7bf4dffd0b5/99571abf-a105-4e51-bad7-fd8f0adb252a.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":59071885,"duration_in_seconds":2740}]},{"id":"9349c309-0c4f-47a8-930e-27125015fb08","title":"Episode 47: Bikes (and some cars) with Jeff Wilson","url":"https://doubleclutchca.fireside.fm/episode-47","content_text":"Welcome to Episode 47! \n\nThis 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.\n\nEnjoy 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!","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to Episode 47! \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEnjoy 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!\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"This week, Jeff Wilson stops by to chat with Nathan about his experiences as a novice rider","date_published":"2024-10-03T11:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/11eeb6a4-085b-48d3-9433-c7bf4dffd0b5/9349c309-0c4f-47a8-930e-27125015fb08.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":74088160,"duration_in_seconds":3550}]},{"id":"f67c23f1-40c8-4f5a-b9cd-e6a9e3c2a92c","title":"Episode 46: But it's handsome!","url":"https://doubleclutchca.fireside.fm/episode-46","content_text":"Hear, hear! Episode 46 is here!\nThis 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.)\nPlus, 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.\nEnjoy 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!","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eHear, hear! Episode 46 is here!\u003cbr\u003e\nThis 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.)\u003cbr\u003e\nPlus, Imran is still smitten with the 2025 Mercedes-AMG GT coupe—but isn\u0026#39;t quite sure it\u0026#39;s the 911 alternative Mercedes wants you to think it is.\u003cbr\u003e\nEnjoy 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!\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"This week, we talk the new Infiniti QX80, the redesigned Lincoln Nautilus, and the Mercedes-AMG GT coupe","date_published":"2024-09-19T11:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/11eeb6a4-085b-48d3-9433-c7bf4dffd0b5/f67c23f1-40c8-4f5a-b9cd-e6a9e3c2a92c.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":84598277,"duration_in_seconds":4207}]},{"id":"2d3f3917-3793-4b42-a338-f233225455fa","title":"Episode 45: Ramblings of a madman","url":"https://doubleclutchca.fireside.fm/episode-45","content_text":"Welcome to Episode 45!\n\nIt'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.\n\nBut 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.\n\nOh, 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.\n\nEnjoy 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!","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to Episode 45!\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt\u0026#39;s a slightly different format this week: Nick\u0026#39;s out on the west coast for an Infiniti launch, so Nathan and Rush have taken the reigns on the podcast this week.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBut 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.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOh, 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.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEnjoy 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!\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"This week, it's just Nathan and Rush—but from the final Huracan to a handful of bikes, they have lots to talk about","date_published":"2024-09-13T05:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/11eeb6a4-085b-48d3-9433-c7bf4dffd0b5/2d3f3917-3793-4b42-a338-f233225455fa.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":51352700,"duration_in_seconds":3651}]},{"id":"3e493617-7890-417e-8108-89876196d975","title":"Episode 44: The Nathan Show","url":"https://doubleclutchca.fireside.fm/episode-44","content_text":"We're back! Welcome to Episode 44!\n\nThis 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.\n\nWhile 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. \n\nAnd finally, we cap off the episode sharing our thoughts on the 2025 BMW M4 Competition cabrio, as well as Aston's delicious DB12 Volante.\n\nEnjoy 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!","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eWe\u0026#39;re back! Welcome to Episode 44!\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis week, Nathan returns from his travels to LA, bringing us up to speed on Volvo\u0026#39;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.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhile 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. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnd finally, we cap off the episode sharing our thoughts on the 2025 BMW M4 Competition cabrio, as well as Aston\u0026#39;s delicious DB12 Volante.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEnjoy 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!\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"We're back! This week, Nathan returns from his travels, bringing us up to speed on Volvo's newest, all-electric SUV","date_published":"2024-09-05T06:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/11eeb6a4-085b-48d3-9433-c7bf4dffd0b5/3e493617-7890-417e-8108-89876196d975.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":81508365,"duration_in_seconds":3605}]},{"id":"c28d75c2-492f-4d4d-aba0-aa73c1911807","title":"Episode 43: Why are pickups so expensive?!","url":"https://doubleclutchca.fireside.fm/episode-43","content_text":"Welcome to Episode 43! \n\nThis 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.\n\nPlus, 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.\n\nEnjoy 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!","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to Episode 43! \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlus, Nathan finally gets his rant from last week off his chest: the Toyota GR86 is a certifiably good sports car, but it just can\u0026#39;t match the ND Miata\u0026#39;s magic.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEnjoy 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!\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"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","date_published":"2024-08-22T13:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/11eeb6a4-085b-48d3-9433-c7bf4dffd0b5/c28d75c2-492f-4d4d-aba0-aa73c1911807.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":69892732,"duration_in_seconds":3229}]},{"id":"01fd7c00-0050-4ab8-9996-1b27ce4d0efa","title":"Episode 42: Nuthin' but an Oblivion Thang","url":"https://doubleclutchca.fireside.fm/episode-42","content_text":"Good news, everyone! Episode 42 is here!\n\nWe're kicking off this week's episode recounting our highlights from the Oblivion Car \u0026amp; 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.\n\nOh, and we obviously brought a bunch of our own — and our friends' — cool toys from the 80s and 90s.\n\nPlus, 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.\n\nEnjoy 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!","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eGood news, everyone! Episode 42 is here!\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe\u0026#39;re kicking off this week\u0026#39;s episode recounting our highlights from the Oblivion Car \u0026amp; Culture show last weekend. If you haven\u0026#39;t been yet, you\u0026#39;re missing out: this show celebrates not just the cars, but all things 80s and 90s. It\u0026#39;s the only place you\u0026#39;ll probably see a Ferrari Testarossa sandwiched between a Nissan Stanza and a Dustbuster.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOh, and we obviously brought a bunch of our own — and our friends\u0026#39; — cool toys from the 80s and 90s.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlus, Nick is in the short-wheelbase 2024 Range Rover SV this week. It\u0026#39;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.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEnjoy 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!\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"This week, the crew takes a trip back in time, recounting their highlights from this past weekend's Oblivion Car \u0026 Culture show in Toronto","date_published":"2024-08-15T10:30:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/11eeb6a4-085b-48d3-9433-c7bf4dffd0b5/01fd7c00-0050-4ab8-9996-1b27ce4d0efa.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":67308768,"duration_in_seconds":3176}]},{"id":"25fb7a72-40ed-45e5-84bd-6f76b82249ab","title":"Episode 41: Cats really do have nine lives","url":"https://doubleclutchca.fireside.fm/episode-41","content_text":"Welcome to Episode 42!\n\nThis 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?\n\nPlus, 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.\n\nAs 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?\n\nEnjoy 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!","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to Episode 42!\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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?\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlus, 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\u0026#39;ll be the \u0026quot;last\u0026quot; F-Type on the local press fleet, but we ain\u0026#39;t complaining. A loud V8 and a roof that disappears at the touch of a button is always a recipe for a good time.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs for Nathan ... oh yeah, he couldn\u0026#39;t make it this week. So, Adi popped in to try and make sense of Nick\u0026#39;s recent obsession with Lexus IS Fs. Is jumping from an E39 M5 to an IS F as a daily driver a downgrade?\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEnjoy 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!\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"This week, Rush soaks up the sun with the F-Type, Imran reviews two hybrids, and Adi tries to make sense of Nick's recent obsession with Lexus IS Fs","date_published":"2024-08-08T11:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/11eeb6a4-085b-48d3-9433-c7bf4dffd0b5/25fb7a72-40ed-45e5-84bd-6f76b82249ab.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":83437019,"duration_in_seconds":3885}]},{"id":"58ab918f-3577-4dc4-aad7-4758da0038f6","title":"Episode 40: Spendy Convertibles","url":"https://doubleclutchca.fireside.fm/episode-40","content_text":"Full house this week — and it's a spicy one!\n\nAdi 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.\n\nNot 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.\n\nEnjoy 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!","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eFull house this week — and it\u0026#39;s a spicy one!\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAdi 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\u0026#39;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\u0026#39;s OK, they\u0026#39;re allowed to be wrong.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNot 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 \u0026quot;car person\u0026quot;, yet it\u0026#39;s quite possibly the most hilarious and entertaining car we\u0026#39;ve driven this year.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEnjoy 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!\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"This week, the crew gets into a tizzy over the six-speed-manual BMW Z4","date_published":"2024-08-01T11:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/11eeb6a4-085b-48d3-9433-c7bf4dffd0b5/58ab918f-3577-4dc4-aad7-4758da0038f6.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":77576407,"duration_in_seconds":3737}]},{"id":"e4ccedbd-6fd6-44bd-99de-5c3bdd1412c5","title":"Episode 39: The Imran Show","url":"https://doubleclutchca.fireside.fm/episode-39","content_text":"Welcome to Episode 39!\n\nThis week, Imran's back and tells us all about the 2024 Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio and the 2024 Toyota GR Corolla.\n\nPlus, 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.\n\nEnjoy 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!","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to Episode 39!\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis week, Imran\u0026#39;s back and tells us all about the 2024 Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio and the 2024 Toyota GR Corolla.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlus, 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\u0026#39;s just...here.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEnjoy 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!\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"This week, Imran's back and tells us all about the Stelvio Quadrifoglio and the GR Corolla","date_published":"2024-07-25T06:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/11eeb6a4-085b-48d3-9433-c7bf4dffd0b5/e4ccedbd-6fd6-44bd-99de-5c3bdd1412c5.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":75021274,"duration_in_seconds":3732}]},{"id":"5cc5d412-58d2-4123-93ed-b2759474037a","title":"Episode 38: Equinox EV, CX-70, Maverick, M440i","url":"https://doubleclutchca.fireside.fm/episode-38","content_text":"Welcome to Episode 38!\n\nThis 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.\n\nEnjoy 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!","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to Episode 38!\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEnjoy 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!\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"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","date_published":"2024-07-18T05:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/11eeb6a4-085b-48d3-9433-c7bf4dffd0b5/5cc5d412-58d2-4123-93ed-b2759474037a.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":63544819,"duration_in_seconds":3193}]},{"id":"76806941-a3dc-4ca9-a248-22f13976b975","title":"Episode 37: I'm a Premium Dude!","url":"https://doubleclutchca.fireside.fm/episode-37","content_text":"Welcome to Episode 37!\n\nThis 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.\n\nPlus, 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.\n\nAnd 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.\n\nEnjoy 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!","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to Episode 37!\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis week, Nathan reviews the 2025 Subaru WRX RS — or TR, if you\u0026#39;re tuning in from the good ol\u0026#39; 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.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlus, Nick recaps how his week is going so far with the 2024 Vinfast VF8. After a rocky launch — and that\u0026#39;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.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnd finally, Imran\u0026#39;s back in the studio! Fresh off driving the refreshed 2024 Range Rover Velar, he has proclaimed himself DoubleClutch.ca\u0026#39;s resident Premium Dude.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEnjoy 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!\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"This week, Nathan reviews the WRX RS, Nick talks about the Vinfast VF8, and Imran proclaims himself the team's Premium Dude","date_published":"2024-07-11T06:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/11eeb6a4-085b-48d3-9433-c7bf4dffd0b5/76806941-a3dc-4ca9-a248-22f13976b975.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":62373922,"duration_in_seconds":3045}]},{"id":"a424e7fd-48c0-44bc-9002-999eee984697","title":"Episode 36: Double Dinosuars ","url":"https://doubleclutchca.fireside.fm/episode-36","content_text":"Welcome to Episode 36! \n\nThis week, Nick and Nathan are spending some quality time with a couple of dinosaurs: the 4Runner TRD Pro, and the Ranger Raptor. \n\nPlus, 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?\n\nHere's what we discussed this week:\n\n\n2024 Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro\n2024 Ford Ranger Raptor\n2024 Mazda MX-5 Miata \n\n\nEnjoy 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!","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to Episode 36! \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis week, Nick and Nathan are spending some quality time with a couple of dinosaurs: the 4Runner TRD Pro, and the Ranger Raptor. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlus, 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\u0026#39;s \u0026#39;23 ND?\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHere\u0026#39;s what we discussed this week:\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2024 Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2024 Ford Ranger Raptor\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2024 Mazda MX-5 Miata \u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEnjoy 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!\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"This week, Nick and Nathan talk about their dinosaurs for the week — and nerd out over the updates to the 2024 Miata","date_published":"2024-07-04T12:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/11eeb6a4-085b-48d3-9433-c7bf4dffd0b5/a424e7fd-48c0-44bc-9002-999eee984697.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":59517427,"duration_in_seconds":2919}]},{"id":"54109118-f150-4df0-84d7-24429e7a0b5c","title":"Episode 35: Rose-Tinted Glasses","url":"https://doubleclutchca.fireside.fm/episode-35","content_text":"Welcome to Episode 35!\n\nThis 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.\n\nPlus, 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.\n\nHere's what we discussed this week:\n\n\nPaolo's own toy, a manual-swapped 2003 BMW 530i M-Sport \nThe 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid\nThe 2024 Toyota Prius Prime\nThe 2024 Lexus IS 500\n\n\nEnjoy 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!","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to Episode 35!\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis week, we\u0026#39;re kicking things off by welcoming our newest contributor to the team! Everyone, meet Paolo Manalo: he\u0026#39;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.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlus, we\u0026#39;re revisting two familiar cars this week: the still-shockingly-good Prius Prime, and the still-delicous IS 500. Except this time, we can\u0026#39;t help but wonder if we were looking back at the IS 500 with rose-tinted glasses. Indeed a conundrum.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHere\u0026#39;s what we discussed this week:\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaolo\u0026#39;s own toy, a manual-swapped 2003 BMW 530i M-Sport \u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe 2024 Toyota Prius Prime\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe 2024 Lexus IS 500\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEnjoy 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!\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"This week, we have the Santa Fe Hybrid, Prius Prime, and IS 500 in the garage — and we welcome our newest Staff Writer to the team","date_published":"2024-06-27T11:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/11eeb6a4-085b-48d3-9433-c7bf4dffd0b5/54109118-f150-4df0-84d7-24429e7a0b5c.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":67289471,"duration_in_seconds":3180}]},{"id":"c179bcbb-7148-4d09-9a9c-95ab826d5b31","title":"Episode 34: The Ultium Trilogy","url":"https://doubleclutchca.fireside.fm/episode-34","content_text":"It's a full house this week for Episode 34!\n\nThe 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.\n\nOh, and we have the 2024 Toyota Tacoma TRD Sport in the garage, too. It's stick!\n\nEnjoy 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!","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIt\u0026#39;s a full house this week for Episode 34!\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe team recently spent some quality time with three new EVs underpinned by GM\u0026#39;s new Ultium platform: the Chevy Blazer EV, Cadillac Lyriq, and Honda Prologue. How do you make the same car feel different? It\u0026#39;s all in the execution here—despite the identical underpinnings, each one feels appreciably different than the other. Much to our surprise.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOh, and we have the 2024 Toyota Tacoma TRD Sport in the garage, too. It\u0026#39;s stick!\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEnjoy 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!\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"This week, we have three EV crossovers that are basically triplets: the Chevy Blazer EV, Cadillac Lyriq, and Honda Prologue","date_published":"2024-06-20T05:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/11eeb6a4-085b-48d3-9433-c7bf4dffd0b5/c179bcbb-7148-4d09-9a9c-95ab826d5b31.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":70763706,"duration_in_seconds":3398}]},{"id":"57956e22-1f99-4d51-9d1b-0359deae0307","title":"Episode 33: Truck Yeah!","url":"https://doubleclutchca.fireside.fm/episode-33","content_text":"It's Episode 33!\n\nThis 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.\n\nHere's what we discussed:\n\n\n2023 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 \n2023 GMC Canyon AT4X\n2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV RS\n2024 Polestar 2 \n2024 Volkswagen GTI 40th Anniversary Edition\n\n\nEnjoy 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!","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIt\u0026#39;s Episode 33!\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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\u0026#39;s value proposition — even though he drove his Miata into the office that day.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHere\u0026#39;s what we discussed:\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2023 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 \u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2023 GMC Canyon AT4X\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV RS\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2024 Polestar 2 \u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2024 Volkswagen GTI 40th Anniversary Edition\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEnjoy 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!\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"This week, Nathan and Rush talk twinning trucks—the Chevy Colorado ZR2 and GMC Canyon AT4X, to be exact ","date_published":"2024-06-06T16:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/11eeb6a4-085b-48d3-9433-c7bf4dffd0b5/57956e22-1f99-4d51-9d1b-0359deae0307.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":76984107,"duration_in_seconds":3582}]},{"id":"07c4932e-ed9d-4102-8a92-e31a712a0c32","title":"Episode 32: The Lost Episode","url":"https://doubleclutchca.fireside.fm/episode-32","content_text":"Welcome to Episode 32!\n\nIt's the Lost Episode this week; thanks to some technical difficulties, this one didn't see the light of day, but that changes today!\n\nFrom 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!\n\nHere's what we talked about in this episode:\n\n\n2025 Lamborghini Urus SE\n2024 Range Rover Sport\n2024 Subaru WRX RS\n2024 Subaru BRZ tS\n2024 Volkswagen GTI 380\n\n\nEnjoy 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!","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to Episode 32!\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt\u0026#39;s the Lost Episode this week; thanks to some technical difficulties, this one didn\u0026#39;t see the light of day, but that changes today!\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom 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!\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHere\u0026#39;s what we talked about in this episode:\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2025 Lamborghini Urus SE\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2024 Range Rover Sport\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2024 Subaru WRX RS\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2024 Subaru BRZ tS\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2024 Volkswagen GTI 380\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEnjoy 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!\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"On this episode, Nick and Nathan chat about a couple of upper-crust luxury SUVs, a couple of sporty small cars, and a couple of trucks!","date_published":"2024-05-30T05:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/11eeb6a4-085b-48d3-9433-c7bf4dffd0b5/07c4932e-ed9d-4102-8a92-e31a712a0c32.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":73842283,"duration_in_seconds":4139}]},{"id":"440321b8-bc2b-4f56-b770-644b32373852","title":"Episode 30: Cruisin' with the Land Cruiser","url":"https://doubleclutchca.fireside.fm/episode-30","content_text":"Welcome to Episode 30!\n\nThis 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.\n\nPlus, 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.\n\nHere's what we talked about this week:\n\n\n2024 Toyota Land Cruiser\n2024 Toyota Highlander XLE AWD Nightshade\n2003 Infiniti G35 Coupe (owned by a good friend of ours)\n2024 Mazda CX-50 GS-P\n\n\nEnjoy 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!","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to Episode 30!\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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\u0026#39;s iconic and thoroughly redesigned off-roader.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlus, 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.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHere\u0026#39;s what we talked about this week:\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2024 Toyota Land Cruiser\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2024 Toyota Highlander XLE AWD Nightshade\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2003 Infiniti G35 Coupe (owned by a good friend of ours)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2024 Mazda CX-50 GS-P\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEnjoy 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!\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"This week, Nathan gets to know the new Land Cruiser, and Nick and Imran remember the G35 Coupe with rose-tinted glasses","date_published":"2024-05-02T06:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/11eeb6a4-085b-48d3-9433-c7bf4dffd0b5/440321b8-bc2b-4f56-b770-644b32373852.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":80812345,"duration_in_seconds":3699}]},{"id":"6ca521ff-ce34-4f36-83f2-0eca4f6d5e34","title":"Episode 29: Gimme the Knob","url":"https://doubleclutchca.fireside.fm/episode-29","content_text":"Hear ye! Hear ye! It's Episode 29!\n\nThis 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.\n\nPlus, 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.\n\nAnd 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.\n\nHere's what we discussed this week:\n\n\n2024 Toyota Tacoma Trailhunter\n2024 Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness\n2024 BMW X1 M35i\n\n\nEnjoy 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!","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eHear ye! Hear ye! It\u0026#39;s Episode 29!\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis week, Nathan tells us about the 2024 Toyota Tacoma Trailhunter he drove a few weeks ago — he calls it a \u0026#39;25 on the podcast, but it\u0026#39;s actually a \u0026#39;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.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlus, 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\u0026#39;s the one he\u0026#39;d park in his driveway — much to Nathan\u0026#39;s bemusement, who\u0026#39;s still coming off his HR-V high.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnd finally, Nick\u0026#39;s in the X1 M35i, the hot hatch-ish variant of BMW\u0026#39;s ubiquitous X1. He wants to like it, but there are a couple of things holding him back. BMW, if you\u0026#39;re reading — or listening — make the \u0026quot;Sport\u0026quot; programming for the transmission standard.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHere\u0026#39;s what we discussed this week:\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2024 Toyota Tacoma Trailhunter\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2024 Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2024 BMW X1 M35i\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEnjoy 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!\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"This week, Nathan finally tells us about the mysterious Toyota he drove a few weeks ago, Imran falls for the Crosstrek Wilderness, and Nick wants a knob in the X1 M35i","date_published":"2024-04-25T08:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/11eeb6a4-085b-48d3-9433-c7bf4dffd0b5/6ca521ff-ce34-4f36-83f2-0eca4f6d5e34.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":68186001,"duration_in_seconds":3451}]},{"id":"535bec21-e38d-4923-807f-fe94bbfcbf73","title":"Episode 28: Rock You Like a Huracan Sterrato","url":"https://doubleclutchca.fireside.fm/episode-28","content_text":"Welcome to Episode 26!\n\nImran 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.\n\nOh, this is probably worth mentioning: the crew also played with a Huracan Sterrato for a couple of days this week. NBD.\n\nHere's what we talked about this week:\n\n\n2025 Toyota Camry\n2024 Hyundai Ioniq 6\n2024 GMC Yukon Denali Ultimate\n2024 Mini John Cooper Works 3-Door 1 to 6 Edition\n2024 Honda Civic Si\n2024 Lamborghini Huracan Sterrato\n\n\nEnjoy 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!","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to Episode 26!\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eImran took a few weeks off for Ramadan, but he\u0026#39;s back in studio this week, recapping what he\u0026#39;s been driving — from the honkin\u0026#39; Yukon Denali Ultimate to the Mini JCW \u0026quot;1 to 6 Edition\u0026quot; that could probably fit in its trunk. Plus, Nathan spent a day with the just-redesigned, ninth-gen Camry—a.k.a. the \u0026quot;Default Car\u0026quot;—and Nick has the Civic Si this week.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOh, this is probably worth mentioning: the crew also played with a Huracan Sterrato for a couple of days this week. NBD.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHere\u0026#39;s what we talked about this week:\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2025 Toyota Camry\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2024 Hyundai Ioniq 6\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2024 GMC Yukon Denali Ultimate\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2024 Mini John Cooper Works 3-Door 1 to 6 Edition\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2024 Honda Civic Si\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2024 Lamborghini Huracan Sterrato\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEnjoy 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!\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"This week, the team has something extra special in the garage. Hint: it's yellow, it has body cladding and roof racks, and it rides a little higher than the \"regular\" version","date_published":"2024-04-18T14:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/11eeb6a4-085b-48d3-9433-c7bf4dffd0b5/535bec21-e38d-4923-807f-fe94bbfcbf73.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":84381455,"duration_in_seconds":4224}]},{"id":"d83bd4ed-0444-437e-8447-3321c12d7f13","title":"Episode 27: No Replacement for Displacement","url":"https://doubleclutchca.fireside.fm/episode-27","content_text":"Welcome to Episode 27!\n\nA 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.\n\nMeanwhile, 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.\n\nPlus, 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.\n\nEnjoy 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!","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to Episode 27!\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA few months ago, Nick spent some quality time with the Cayenne Coupe and wanted to like it, the base turbo V6 wasn\u0026#39;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.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMeanwhile, Nathan finds himself unexpectedly smitten with his press car. This isn\u0026#39;t exactly unusual; Nathan\u0026#39;s fallen for cars like the IS 500, the Z4, and the Chrysler 300C. But this time, it\u0026#39;s the 2024 Honda HR-V making Nathan go bananas.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlus, 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.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEnjoy 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!\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"This week, Nick confirms his suspicions — that the Porsche Cayenne is best enjoyed with at least eight cylinders — while Nathan unexpectedly falls for an NPC-mobile","date_published":"2024-04-11T17:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/11eeb6a4-085b-48d3-9433-c7bf4dffd0b5/d83bd4ed-0444-437e-8447-3321c12d7f13.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":76396289,"duration_in_seconds":3885}]},{"id":"d45180cd-e3e1-4220-afa6-a12a8a662865","title":"Episode 26: Dark Horse before the cart","url":"https://doubleclutchca.fireside.fm/episode-26","content_text":"Episode 26 is here!\n\nThis 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.\n\nMeanwhile, 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.\n\nHere's what we discussed this week:\n\n\n2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse\n2024 Ford Expedition\n2024 Nissan Pathfinder\n2024 Toyota Venza\nNew 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\n\n\nEnjoy 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!","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eEpisode 26 is here!\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMeanwhile, 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\u0026#39;s driven deserve a second chance.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHere\u0026#39;s what we discussed this week:\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2024 Ford Expedition\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2024 Nissan Pathfinder\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2024 Toyota Venza\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew 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\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEnjoy 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!\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"On this week's episode, Nick recaps his few days with the Mustang Dark Horse while Nathan ponders what press cars deserve a second chance","date_published":"2024-04-04T16:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/11eeb6a4-085b-48d3-9433-c7bf4dffd0b5/d45180cd-e3e1-4220-afa6-a12a8a662865.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":77611199,"duration_in_seconds":3896}]},{"id":"06799f9b-1a84-4f42-9ac9-e8aad5da9929","title":"Episode 25: It's a bird! It's a plane! It's ... a Ranger Raptor!","url":"https://doubleclutchca.fireside.fm/episode-25","content_text":"Hear ye, hear ye! Episode 25 is here!\n\nThis 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?\n\nPlus, 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.\n\nAnd 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. \n\nHere's what we discussed this week:\n\n\n2024 Hyundai Santa Fe\n2024 Ford Ranger\n2024 Ford Ranger Raptor\n2024 Toyota Camry TRD\n2024 Toyota 4Runner\n\n\nEnjoy 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!","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eHear ye, hear ye! Episode 25 is here!\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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?\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlus, 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\u0026#39;ll have to listen to find out.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnd 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\u0026#39;s dearly beloved normally-aspirated V6. It\u0026#39;s the ultimate Cool Dad mobile. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHere\u0026#39;s what we discussed this week:\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2024 Hyundai Santa Fe\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2024 Ford Ranger\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2024 Ford Ranger Raptor\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2024 Toyota Camry TRD\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2024 Toyota 4Runner\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEnjoy 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!\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"This week, two special guests join Nick and Nathan as they recount their first impressions on the redesigned Hyundai Santa Fe and Ford Ranger","date_published":"2024-03-21T06:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/11eeb6a4-085b-48d3-9433-c7bf4dffd0b5/06799f9b-1a84-4f42-9ac9-e8aad5da9929.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":68781665,"duration_in_seconds":3481}]},{"id":"4f194da1-7423-40f9-9e39-cc75a4c40af2","title":"Episode 24: Heavy is the head that wears the Crown","url":"https://doubleclutchca.fireside.fm/episode-24","content_text":"Oh boy, it's Episode 24!\n\nThis 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.\n\nPlus, 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.\n\nHere's what we talked about this week:\n\n\n2024 Mercedes-Benz GLS 580\n2024 Toyota Crown Platinum Hybrid Max\n2024/2025 Dodge Charger\n\n\nEnjoy 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!","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eOh boy, it\u0026#39;s Episode 24!\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis week, the team kicks off the show by confronting the big, electric elephant in the room. The Dodge Charger EV is here, and there\u0026#39;s a lot to unpack.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlus, 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.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHere\u0026#39;s what we talked about this week:\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2024 Mercedes-Benz GLS 580\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2024 Toyota Crown Platinum Hybrid Max\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2024/2025 Dodge Charger\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEnjoy 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!\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"This week, the team confronts the elephant in the room — the electric Dodge Charger — and are coloured surprised by Toyota's part-crossover, part-sedan thing ","date_published":"2024-03-07T18:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/11eeb6a4-085b-48d3-9433-c7bf4dffd0b5/4f194da1-7423-40f9-9e39-cc75a4c40af2.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":75551920,"duration_in_seconds":3809}]},{"id":"bb655624-e8a5-40dc-8b0e-7efa3d55fe34","title":"Episode 23: Encore! Encore!","url":"https://doubleclutchca.fireside.fm/episode-23","content_text":"Welcome to Episode 23! \n\nThis 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. \n\nPlus, 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.\n\nHere's what we drove this week:\n\n\n2024 Kia EV9\n2024 Lincoln Navigator\n2024 Buick Encore Avenir\n2024 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross\n\n\nEnjoy 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!","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to Episode 23! \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis week, Imran\u0026#39;s back after a short break and tells us all about the 2024 Kia EV9. It\u0026#39;s the first mainstream, three-row EV SUV on the market, and it\u0026#39;s made quite a first impression. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlus, 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.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHere\u0026#39;s what we drove this week:\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2024 Kia EV9\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2024 Lincoln Navigator\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2024 Buick Encore Avenir\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2024 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEnjoy 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!\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Imran's back in studio after a brief hiatus, and tells us all about the Kia EV9 — the first mainstream, three-row EV SUV on the market","date_published":"2024-02-29T18:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/11eeb6a4-085b-48d3-9433-c7bf4dffd0b5/bb655624-e8a5-40dc-8b0e-7efa3d55fe34.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":66993792,"duration_in_seconds":3526}]},{"id":"1df3d9c0-04a4-420b-99bb-40cd0d8f278c","title":"Episode 22: Airing of Grievances","url":"https://doubleclutchca.fireside.fm/episode-22","content_text":"Episode 22 is here! \n\nThis 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!\n\nPlus, the team recaps the Toronto auto show, and Nathan has some big news to share!\n\nCars we covered:\n\n\n2024 Mercedes-Benz S 580e + S 63 E-Performance PHEVs\n2024 Porsche 718 Boxster\n2024 Jaguar F-Type\n2024 Mazda MX-5 Miata\n\n\nEnjoy 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!","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eEpisode 22 is here! \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis week, freelance writer and dear-friend-of-DoubleClutch Jeff Wilson joins the team to air some greivances. Apparently, we\u0026#39;re wrong about the S-Class PHEV and 718 Boxster!\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlus, the team recaps the Toronto auto show, and Nathan has some big news to share!\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCars we covered:\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2024 Mercedes-Benz S 580e + S 63 E-Performance PHEVs\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2024 Porsche 718 Boxster\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2024 Jaguar F-Type\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2024 Mazda MX-5 Miata\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEnjoy 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!\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"This week, Jeff Wilson joins the team to air some grievances with a couple of cars the team recently played with. Plus, Nathan has some important news to share!","date_published":"2024-02-22T15:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/11eeb6a4-085b-48d3-9433-c7bf4dffd0b5/1df3d9c0-04a4-420b-99bb-40cd0d8f278c.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":61402827,"duration_in_seconds":3122}]},{"id":"40246380-5aac-4b67-915e-7df406ddee57","title":"Episode 21: The Answer is Always...","url":"https://doubleclutchca.fireside.fm/episode-21","content_text":"Welcome to Episode 21!\n\nThis 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.\n\nPlus, Nathan chats about his brief stint with a Rivian R1S, and Rush gets the hiccups. Quick, someone get him a glass of water!\n\nHere's what we discussed this week:\n\n\n2024 Porsche 718 Boxster Style Edition\n2023 Mazda MX-5 Miata\n2024 Rivian R1S\n\n\nAnd 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!\n\nEnjoy 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!","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to Episode 21!\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlus, Nathan chats about his brief stint with a Rivian R1S, and Rush gets the hiccups. Quick, someone get him a glass of water!\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHere\u0026#39;s what we discussed this week:\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2024 Porsche 718 Boxster Style Edition\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2023 Mazda MX-5 Miata\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2024 Rivian R1S\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnd when you\u0026#39;re done, head over to doubleclutch.ca to check out our new look! We\u0026#39;re pretty chuffed about it — still have a few kinks to work out, but it\u0026#39;s our biggest makeover yet!\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEnjoy 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!\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"The fact that it's winter didn't stop Nathan and Nick from spending some quality time with two fun-sized droptops","date_published":"2024-02-01T17:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/11eeb6a4-085b-48d3-9433-c7bf4dffd0b5/40246380-5aac-4b67-915e-7df406ddee57.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":58827164,"duration_in_seconds":2880}]},{"id":"64e98677-2b4c-408d-8520-8f3f945ead1c","title":"Episode 20: Big Mac","url":"https://doubleclutchca.fireside.fm/episode-20","content_text":"Welcome to Episode 20!\n\nThis 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.\n\nPlus, 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! \n\nHere's what we drove (and discussed) this week:\n\n\n2024 Mercedes-Benz S 580e PHEV\n2024 McLaren Artura\n2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale\n\n\nAnd 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!\n\nEnjoy 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!","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to Episode 20!\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis week, Nick has an admission to make: with the 2024 Mercedes-Benz S 580e PHEV in the garage, Adi wasn\u0026#39;t \u003cem\u003eentirely\u003c/em\u003e out to lunch about his infatuation with the S-Class.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlus, there\u0026#39;s another plug-in hybrid in the garage: it\u0026#39;s impractical, loud, engaging, and British. If you guessed the 2024 McLaren Artura, you\u0026#39;re correct! \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHere\u0026#39;s what we drove (and discussed) this week:\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2024 Mercedes-Benz S 580e PHEV\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2024 McLaren Artura\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnd when you\u0026#39;re done, head over to doubleclutch.ca to check out our new look! We\u0026#39;re pretty chuffed about it — still have a few kinks to work out, but it\u0026#39;s our biggest makeover yet!\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEnjoy 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!\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"This week, we have a couple of plug-in hybrids: the 2024 Mercedes-Benz S 580e, and something else decidedly ... different","date_published":"2024-01-25T10:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/11eeb6a4-085b-48d3-9433-c7bf4dffd0b5/64e98677-2b4c-408d-8520-8f3f945ead1c.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":75680117,"duration_in_seconds":3595}]},{"id":"1b40f060-f292-48cf-b320-9d73c2e9f40b","title":"Episode 19: Keep it simple, stupid!","url":"https://doubleclutchca.fireside.fm/episode-19","content_text":"Welcome to Epsidode 19! \n\nThis 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. \n\nPlus, 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.\n\nWhat we discussed this week:\n\n\n2024 Lexus RX 450h+ PHEV\n2024 Mercedes-Benz EQE AMG Sedan\n2024 Volvo XC40 Recharge\n2024 Mazda3 Sport Turbo Suna Edition\n\n\nAnd 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!\n\nEnjoy 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!","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to Epsidode 19! \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis week, Rush is in the Lexus RX 450h+ PHEV. He really, \u003cem\u003ereally\u003c/em\u003e wants to like it, but there\u0026#39;s one big problem: Lexus simply offers too many versions of the RX, and for much less money. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlus, 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\u0026#39;s in this week. It may very well be the mobile appliance to rule them all.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhat we discussed this week:\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2024 Lexus RX 450h+ PHEV\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2024 Mercedes-Benz EQE AMG Sedan\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2024 Volvo XC40 Recharge\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2024 Mazda3 Sport Turbo Suna Edition\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnd when you\u0026#39;re done, head over to doubleclutch.ca to check out our new look! We\u0026#39;re pretty chuffed about it — still have a few kinks to work out, but it\u0026#39;s our biggest makeover yet!\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEnjoy 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!\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"This week, Rush finds himself in a conundrum: he wants to like the Lexus RX, but there are way too many versions to choose from","date_published":"2024-01-18T16:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/11eeb6a4-085b-48d3-9433-c7bf4dffd0b5/1b40f060-f292-48cf-b320-9d73c2e9f40b.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":71887601,"duration_in_seconds":3532}]},{"id":"978c88f3-8dd1-44fa-b25d-7632721d6cf2","title":"Episode 18: And the winner is...","url":"https://doubleclutchca.fireside.fm/episode-18","content_text":"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!\n\nHere's what we drove over the last couple of weeks:\n\n\n2024 Land Rover Defender 110 Outbound\n2024 Infiniti QX60\n2024 Toyota Tundra TRD Off-Road\n2024 Volvo XC40 Recharge\n\n\nAnd 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!\n\nEnjoy 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!","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eWe\u0026#39;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!\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHere\u0026#39;s what we drove over the last couple of weeks:\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2024 Land Rover Defender 110 Outbound\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2024 Infiniti QX60\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2024 Toyota Tundra TRD Off-Road\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2024 Volvo XC40 Recharge\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnd when you\u0026#39;re done, head over to doubleclutch.ca to check out our new look! We\u0026#39;re pretty chuffed about it — still have a few kinks to work out, but it\u0026#39;s our biggest makeover yet!\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEnjoy 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!\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"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!","date_published":"2024-01-11T16:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/11eeb6a4-085b-48d3-9433-c7bf4dffd0b5/978c88f3-8dd1-44fa-b25d-7632721d6cf2.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":98471441,"duration_in_seconds":4719}]},{"id":"75d3bd5d-1ca0-4a09-a2cc-54328d4de409","title":"Episode 17: Boxing Day Comes Early","url":"https://doubleclutchca.fireside.fm/episode-17","content_text":"Welcome to Episode 17! Heads up: we'll be off for the next two weeks. Catch y'all in 2024!\n\nWe 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.\n\nNick, 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.\n\nHere's what we drove:\n\n\n2024 Kia EV9\n2024 Volvo V60 Polestar\n2024 Land Rover Defender 130 Outbound\n2024 BMW i4 xDrive 40e\n2024 Hyundai Tucson N-Line Hybrid\n\n\nEnjoy 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!","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to Episode 17! Heads up: we\u0026#39;ll be off for the next two weeks. Catch y\u0026#39;all in 2024!\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe spent the last couple of weeks driving boxes on wheels! Nathan speaks his thoughts on Kia\u0026#39;s all-new EV9 and Volvo\u0026#39;s sensibly juicy V90 Polestar, and Imran tells us all about the Land Rover Defender 130 Outbound.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNick, on the other hand, didn\u0026#39;t drive a box on wheels last week — but rather the best-kept secret in BMW\u0026#39;s electric lineup, the i4. Also, don\u0026#39;t tell anyone, but he admitted he actually likes the front end. He might need an eye test.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHere\u0026#39;s what we drove:\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2024 Kia EV9\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2024 Volvo V60 Polestar\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2024 Land Rover Defender 130 Outbound\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2024 BMW i4 xDrive 40e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2024 Hyundai Tucson N-Line Hybrid\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEnjoy 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!\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"On this week's episode, we drove a bunch of boxes on wheels","date_published":"2023-12-21T14:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/11eeb6a4-085b-48d3-9433-c7bf4dffd0b5/75d3bd5d-1ca0-4a09-a2cc-54328d4de409.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":72821117,"duration_in_seconds":3623}]},{"id":"99848fb0-13ae-4f9c-a456-f0845106a6a2","title":"Episode 16: Bavarian Jesus Blesses the British","url":"https://doubleclutchca.fireside.fm/episode-16","content_text":"Welcome to Episode 16 of the DoubleClutch.ca Podcast!\n\nThere isn't much that makes sense about a $500,000 motorcar, but dare we say the Rolls-Royce Spectre being all-electric actually makes sense? Plus, Imran tells us about the couple of Mazdas he's had over the last couple of weeks, and Rush drops by with the raucous Jaguar F-Pace SVR.\n\nOh, and we've coined a new term for critiquing cars: Nick-picking.\n\nWhat we drove this week:\n\n\n2024 Rolls-Royce Spectre\n2024 Mazda CX-50 and CX-90 PHEV\n2024 Jaguar F-Pace SVR\n\n\nEnjoy 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!","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to Episode 16 of the DoubleClutch.ca Podcast!\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThere isn\u0026#39;t much that makes sense about a $500,000 motorcar, but dare we say the Rolls-Royce Spectre being all-electric actually makes sense? Plus, Imran tells us about the couple of Mazdas he\u0026#39;s had over the last couple of weeks, and Rush drops by with the raucous Jaguar F-Pace SVR.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOh, and we\u0026#39;ve coined a new term for critiquing cars: Nick-picking.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhat we drove this week:\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2024 Rolls-Royce Spectre\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2024 Mazda CX-50 and CX-90 PHEV\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2024 Jaguar F-Pace SVR\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEnjoy 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!\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"This week, the team collectively loses their minds at the effortless and imposing Rolls-Royce Spectre","date_published":"2023-12-07T15:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/11eeb6a4-085b-48d3-9433-c7bf4dffd0b5/99848fb0-13ae-4f9c-a456-f0845106a6a2.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":59597593,"duration_in_seconds":3131}]},{"id":"ab6198fa-010a-4e6a-b710-6162d192ffcf","title":"Episode 15: There can be only one!","url":"https://doubleclutchca.fireside.fm/episode-15","content_text":"This week, editor-in-chief Ben So joins Nick and Nathan to chat about the Toyota Grand Highlander. There can be only one Highlander, but Toyota begs to differ, offering no less than three powertrain options — including two hybrids.\n\nPlus, we have the Honda Accord Hybrid and a couple of Bimmers in the garage this week, and with one month 'til we flip the calendars to 2024, Nick, Nathan, and Ben muse about their personal Car-of-the-Year picks. \n\nHere's what we drove this week:\n\n\n2024 Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid Max Platinum\n2024 Honda Accord Hybrid Touring\n2024 BMW i5 M60\n2024 BMW X5 xDrive 50e\n\n\nEnjoy 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!","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eThis week, editor-in-chief Ben So joins Nick and Nathan to chat about the Toyota Grand Highlander. There can be only one Highlander, but Toyota begs to differ, offering no less than three powertrain options — including two hybrids.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlus, we have the Honda Accord Hybrid and a couple of Bimmers in the garage this week, and with one month \u0026#39;til we flip the calendars to 2024, Nick, Nathan, and Ben muse about their personal Car-of-the-Year picks. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHere\u0026#39;s what we drove this week:\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2024 Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid Max Platinum\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2024 Honda Accord Hybrid Touring\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2024 BMW i5 M60\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2024 BMW X5 xDrive 50e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEnjoy 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!\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"I am Grand Highlander of the Clan Toyota. I was born in 2024 in the village of Princeton on the shores of Indiana. And I am immortal.","date_published":"2023-11-30T13:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/11eeb6a4-085b-48d3-9433-c7bf4dffd0b5/ab6198fa-010a-4e6a-b710-6162d192ffcf.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":46872120,"duration_in_seconds":3024}]},{"id":"cc695f6b-baa9-4e47-a43f-64a55265fc5c","title":"Episode 14: Dreams do come true","url":"https://doubleclutchca.fireside.fm/episode-14","content_text":"Welcome to Episode 14!\n\nFull house this week! Adi joins Nick, Nathan, and Imran in-studio to debate what exactly the Honda Ridgeline has going for it besides its admittedly very smooth powertrain. Plus, we have the Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD, VW Taos, and the Ford Mustang Mach-E GT in the garage this week.\n\nBut most importantly, Adi has some big news to share! He bought a car — but not just any car...\n\nHere's what we drove this week:\n\n\n2023 Honda Ridgeline\n2024 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD High Country\n2023 Volkswagen Taos\n2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E GT\nAdi's new car!\n\n\nEnjoy 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!","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to Episode 14!\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFull house this week! Adi joins Nick, Nathan, and Imran in-studio to debate what exactly the Honda Ridgeline has going for it besides its admittedly very smooth powertrain. Plus, we have the Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD, VW Taos, and the Ford Mustang Mach-E GT in the garage this week.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBut most importantly, Adi has some big news to share! He bought a car — but not just \u003cem\u003eany\u003c/em\u003e car...\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHere\u0026#39;s what we drove this week:\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2023 Honda Ridgeline\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2024 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD High Country\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2023 Volkswagen Taos\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E GT\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdi\u0026#39;s new car!\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEnjoy 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!\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Good news, everyone! Adi bought a car!","date_published":"2023-11-23T16:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/11eeb6a4-085b-48d3-9433-c7bf4dffd0b5/cc695f6b-baa9-4e47-a43f-64a55265fc5c.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":77904566,"duration_in_seconds":3938}]},{"id":"e53bfb25-c206-481b-a0c5-202a6644400b","title":"Episode 13: Big Booty Benzes","url":"https://doubleclutchca.fireside.fm/episode-13","content_text":"Welcome to lucky-episode-number-13 of the DoubleClutch.ca Podcast!\n\nThis week, Nick and Nathan remember a time when big Benzes were timeless. Plus, we have the Mercedes GLE 450e PHEV and redesigned GMC Canyon in the garage, and Nathan has an idea on how to fix the Ford Mustang Mach-E's biggest issue — the name.\n\nHere's what we drove this week:\n\n\n2023 Mercedes-Benz S 580\n1999 Mercedes-Benz S 500\n2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450e\n2023 GMC Canyon Denali\n2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E Premium Long Range\n\n\nEnjoy 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!","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to lucky-episode-number-13 of the DoubleClutch.ca Podcast!\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis week, Nick and Nathan remember a time when big Benzes were timeless. Plus, we have the Mercedes GLE 450e PHEV and redesigned GMC Canyon in the garage, and Nathan has an idea on how to fix the Ford Mustang Mach-E\u0026#39;s biggest issue — the name.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHere\u0026#39;s what we drove this week:\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2023 Mercedes-Benz S 580\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1999 Mercedes-Benz S 500\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2023 GMC Canyon Denali\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E Premium Long Range\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEnjoy 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!\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"This week, the team remembers a time when big Benzes were timeless. Plus, we have the Mercedes GLE 450e PHEV and redesigned GMC Canyon in the garage, and Nathan has an idea on how to fix the Ford Mustang Mach-E's biggest issue — the name","date_published":"2023-11-16T16:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/11eeb6a4-085b-48d3-9433-c7bf4dffd0b5/e53bfb25-c206-481b-a0c5-202a6644400b.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":43191998,"duration_in_seconds":3454}]},{"id":"2a8c8cbf-c540-474b-b94d-b04346a720dd","title":"Episode 12: Great, Nathan's in love again","url":"https://doubleclutchca.fireside.fm/episode-12","content_text":"Welcome to Episode 12 of the DoubleClutch.ca Podcast!\n\nNathan has fallen in love yet again. This time, it's with a big V8 sedan that won't be around for much longer. Why are his affairs so passionate yet so short-lived?\n\nPlus, with the 2024 Chevy Trax RS in the garage this week, the crew ponders what happend to all the \"cheap\" cars you could've bought not too long ago. (Hint: they've all become more expensive crossovers — except for the Trax, which has somehow stayed under $30K fully loaded despite its glow-up for 2024.) As well, we have the 2024 Hyundai Kona in the garage, Imran is yearning for a Mazdaspeed CX-30, and BMW's X7 M60i proves techy and gimmicky three-row SUVs don't have to be boats. \n\nWhat we drove this week:\n\n\n2024 Chrysler 300C Final Edition\n2024 Chevrolet Trax RS\n2024 Hyundai Kona\n2024 Mazda CX-30\n2024 BMW X7 M60i\n\n\nEnjoy 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!","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to Episode 12 of the DoubleClutch.ca Podcast!\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNathan has fallen in love yet again. This time, it\u0026#39;s with a big V8 sedan that won\u0026#39;t be around for much longer. Why are his affairs so passionate yet so short-lived?\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlus, with the 2024 Chevy Trax RS in the garage this week, the crew ponders what happend to all the \u0026quot;cheap\u0026quot; cars you could\u0026#39;ve bought not too long ago. (Hint: they\u0026#39;ve all become more expensive crossovers — except for the Trax, which has somehow stayed under $30K fully loaded despite its glow-up for 2024.) As well, we have the 2024 Hyundai Kona in the garage, Imran is yearning for a Mazdaspeed CX-30, and BMW\u0026#39;s X7 M60i proves techy and gimmicky three-row SUVs don\u0026#39;t have to be boats. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhat we drove this week:\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2024 Chrysler 300C Final Edition\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2024 Chevrolet Trax RS\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2024 Hyundai Kona\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2024 Mazda CX-30\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2024 BMW X7 M60i\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEnjoy 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!\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Another week, another press car for which Nathan fell head-over-heels. Hint: it's a big sedan, it's got a V8, and this year will be its last. Any guesses?","date_published":"2023-11-09T14:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/11eeb6a4-085b-48d3-9433-c7bf4dffd0b5/2a8c8cbf-c540-474b-b94d-b04346a720dd.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":68391764,"duration_in_seconds":3388}]},{"id":"2090eb40-2091-4c7a-b228-8592ca3d723c","title":"Episode 11: KLAR's at it again!","url":"https://doubleclutchca.fireside.fm/episode-11","content_text":"Welcome to Episode 11!\n\nThis week, Jeff Wilson — freelance automotive journalist, photographer extraordinaire, and dear friend of DC — joins the team to catch up since Cobble Beach. They chat about physics-defying German SUVs, the Honda Accord Hybrid Jeff's got this week, and most importantly, Jeff's new toy!\n\nHere's what we drove this week:\n\n\n2024 Porsche Cayenne Coupe\n2024 BMW X7 M60i\n2023 Honda Accord Hybrid\nJeff's lovely 1986 Toyota MR2\n\n\nEnjoy 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!","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to Episode 11!\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis week, Jeff Wilson — freelance automotive journalist, photographer extraordinaire, and dear friend of DC — joins the team to catch up since Cobble Beach. They chat about physics-defying German SUVs, the Honda Accord Hybrid Jeff\u0026#39;s got this week, and most importantly, Jeff\u0026#39;s new toy!\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHere\u0026#39;s what we drove this week:\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2024 Porsche Cayenne Coupe\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2024 BMW X7 M60i\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2023 Honda Accord Hybrid\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJeff\u0026#39;s lovely 1986 Toyota MR2\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEnjoy 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!\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"This week, we have two physics-defying German SUVs in the garage. Plus, Jeff Wilson joins us in-studio to talk about his newest toy!","date_published":"2023-11-02T14:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/11eeb6a4-085b-48d3-9433-c7bf4dffd0b5/2090eb40-2091-4c7a-b228-8592ca3d723c.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":69085966,"duration_in_seconds":3321}]},{"id":"8a458ae4-7c6b-4736-86e7-33e985ba681d","title":"Episode 10: Is chasing perfection really worth it?","url":"https://doubleclutchca.fireside.fm/episode-10","content_text":"Episode 10 is here!\n\nThis week, Nick is joined in-studio by Adi and Rush, and Rush has a confession to make: after putting a ton of work into his G50-era 911 Targa, he likes the car, but doesn't love it. Is chasing perfection in classic cars really worth it?\n\nPlus, we talk about the 2023 Volkswagen ID.4, the 2024 Ford F-250 Super Duty, and Adi can't stop borrowing his dad's new car, a 2022 Mercedes-Benz S 580.\n\nEnjoy 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!","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eEpisode 10 is here!\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis week, Nick is joined in-studio by Adi and Rush, and Rush has a confession to make: after putting a ton of work into his G50-era 911 Targa, he likes the car, but doesn\u0026#39;t \u003cem\u003elove\u003c/em\u003e it. Is chasing perfection in classic cars really worth it?\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlus, we talk about the 2023 Volkswagen ID.4, the 2024 Ford F-250 Super Duty, and Adi can\u0026#39;t stop borrowing his dad\u0026#39;s new car, a 2022 Mercedes-Benz S 580.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEnjoy 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!\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"This week, Nick is joined by Adi and Rush, and Rush needs to get something off his chest: he doesn't love his 911. Gasp!","date_published":"2023-10-26T13:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/11eeb6a4-085b-48d3-9433-c7bf4dffd0b5/8a458ae4-7c6b-4736-86e7-33e985ba681d.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":73728104,"duration_in_seconds":3265}]},{"id":"b2c56ddc-4fda-4f06-845c-e3a95c3c622a","title":"Episode 9: One sport sedan to rule them all","url":"https://doubleclutchca.fireside.fm/episode-9","content_text":"This week, the team has the 2024 Mercedes-AMG C 43 in the garage, and that begs the question: between the Benz, BMW M340i, and Lexus IS 500, who makes the sport sedan to rule them all?\n\nPlus, Imran comes to terms with getting old after driving the Lincoln Corsair, Nathan is smitten with the physics-defying BMW X5 M Competition, and Nick is spending a week with the Mercedes-Benz EQE 500, a (very expensive) fridge on wheels.\n\nWhat we drove:\n\n\nMercedes-AMG C 43\nMercedes-Benz EQE 500\nBMW X5 M Competition\nLincoln Corsair\n\n\nEnjoy 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!","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eThis week, the team has the 2024 Mercedes-AMG C 43 in the garage, and that begs the question: between the Benz, BMW M340i, and Lexus IS 500, who makes the sport sedan to rule them all?\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlus, Imran comes to terms with getting old after driving the Lincoln Corsair, Nathan is smitten with the physics-defying BMW X5 M Competition, and Nick is spending a week with the Mercedes-Benz EQE 500, a (very expensive) fridge on wheels.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhat we drove:\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMercedes-AMG C 43\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMercedes-Benz EQE 500\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBMW X5 M Competition\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLincoln Corsair\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEnjoy 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!\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"With the Mercedes-AMG C 43 in the garage this week, the crew ponders which sport sedan rules them all","date_published":"2023-10-19T13:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/11eeb6a4-085b-48d3-9433-c7bf4dffd0b5/b2c56ddc-4fda-4f06-845c-e3a95c3c622a.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":76008887,"duration_in_seconds":3601}]},{"id":"861886a8-dbcd-47d6-9422-75c861be90d5","title":"Episode 8: NPC-Mobile Season","url":"https://doubleclutchca.fireside.fm/episode-8","content_text":"Winter is coming — and that means it's crossover season! This week, Nick, Nathan, and Imran can't seem to get their jaws off the floor after sampling the Buick Envision Avenir. That's right — a Buick. Yes, really. The Envision may very well be the best value for a reasonably upscale, roomy-enough crossover for $50K.\n\nPlus, the team takes a trip down memory lane to reminisce about the racing games they grew up with. Need For Speed fam, rise up!\n\nEnjoy 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!","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eWinter is coming — and that means it\u0026#39;s crossover season! This week, Nick, Nathan, and Imran can\u0026#39;t seem to get their jaws off the floor after sampling the Buick Envision Avenir. That\u0026#39;s right — a Buick. Yes, really. The Envision may very well be the best value for a reasonably upscale, roomy-enough crossover for $50K.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlus, the team takes a trip down memory lane to reminisce about the racing games they grew up with. Need For Speed fam, rise up!\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEnjoy 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!\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Winter is coming — and that means it's crossover season! This week, the team can't get their jaws off the floor after sampling the Buick Envision Avenir. That's right — a Buick, of all things.","date_published":"2023-10-12T15:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/11eeb6a4-085b-48d3-9433-c7bf4dffd0b5/861886a8-dbcd-47d6-9422-75c861be90d5.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":78665357,"duration_in_seconds":3723}]},{"id":"2468a9c3-7fdd-4ff5-a0cd-3aa7cca0ba5f","title":"Episode 7: Giddy Up","url":"https://doubleclutchca.fireside.fm/episode-7","content_text":"Episode 7 is here!\n\nThe last time Imran drove a Ferrari, he was a twentysomething kid and far too nervous to actually enjoy it. This week, he gets a do-over — behind the wheel of a 488 GTB — and tells us all about it.\n\nPlus, Nick and Nathan talk about their recent NPC-mobiles, BMW's absolutely massive 760i xDrive, and ponder what, exactly, is so special about the Toyota 4Runner.\n\nWhat we drove this week:\n\n\nFerrari 488 GTB\nBMW 760i xDrive\nChevy Equinox \nLexus NX 350 F-Sport\nMercedes-Benz GLC 300\nToyota 4Runner\n\n\nEnjoy 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!","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eEpisode 7 is here!\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe last time Imran drove a Ferrari, he was a twentysomething kid and far too nervous to actually enjoy it. This week, he gets a do-over — behind the wheel of a 488 GTB — and tells us all about it.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlus, Nick and Nathan talk about their recent NPC-mobiles, BMW\u0026#39;s absolutely massive 760i xDrive, and ponder what, exactly, is so special about the Toyota 4Runner.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhat we drove this week:\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFerrari 488 GTB\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBMW 760i xDrive\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChevy Equinox \u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLexus NX 350 F-Sport\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMercedes-Benz GLC 300\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eToyota 4Runner\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEnjoy 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!\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"On this week's episode, Imran crosses a car off his bucket list — a Ferrari 488 GTB — and tells us all about it","date_published":"2023-10-05T11:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/11eeb6a4-085b-48d3-9433-c7bf4dffd0b5/2468a9c3-7fdd-4ff5-a0cd-3aa7cca0ba5f.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":76697661,"duration_in_seconds":3537}]},{"id":"fe3da35f-3ed1-48db-84c2-46cfed035bc6","title":"Episode 6: Mini Me","url":"https://doubleclutchca.fireside.fm/episode-6","content_text":"Welcome to Episode 6! This week, the crew has a pretty sweet lineup of sheetmetal in the garage.\n\nRush is in the base, six-speed-manual Mini Cooper, which surprised us all by capturing the spirit of the original Mini quite well. Plus, we finally see what the fuss is all about with the six-speed manual Toyota Supra — spoiler alert, it's great — and meet their heroes thanks to something special from Mazda Canada's Heritage Fleet.\n\nAnd last but not least, because goodbyes aren't easy, the team bids farewell to the Jaguar F-Type. Goodnight, sweet prince. \n\nEnjoy 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!","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to Episode 6! This week, the crew has a pretty sweet lineup of sheetmetal in the garage.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRush is in the base, six-speed-manual Mini Cooper, which surprised us all by capturing the spirit of the original Mini quite well. Plus, we finally see what the fuss is all about with the six-speed manual Toyota Supra — spoiler alert, it\u0026#39;s great — and meet their heroes thanks to something special from Mazda Canada\u0026#39;s Heritage Fleet.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnd last but not least, because goodbyes aren\u0026#39;t easy, the team bids farewell to the Jaguar F-Type. Goodnight, sweet prince. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEnjoy 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!\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"On this week's episode, Rush's super base Mini Cooper 3-Door press car reminds him of his first car. Plus, the team finally samples the six-speed manual Toyota Supra, samples something special from Mazda Canada's Heritage Fleet, and bids farewell to the Jaguar F-Type.","date_published":"2023-09-26T08:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/11eeb6a4-085b-48d3-9433-c7bf4dffd0b5/fe3da35f-3ed1-48db-84c2-46cfed035bc6.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":45804834,"duration_in_seconds":3480}]},{"id":"27dbbd92-2a1e-4472-9a87-85efcf881ae4","title":"Episode 5: So fancy!","url":"https://doubleclutchca.fireside.fm/episode-5","content_text":"Jeff Wilson is a talented automotive writer and photographer. He's also a very close friend of DoubleClutch — and for this episode, recorded on the eve of this year's Cobble Beach Concours d'Elegance, he joins us in our makeshift, remote studio.\n\nWe fawn over the vintage eye candy we saw before the show, rip Adi a new one for fielding his very-nice-but-driver-spec Ferrari 550 Maranello in a show that demands perfection, and Jeff determines the footrest in the back of the $300,000 Range Rover SVAutobiography was more of a toe rest for him. \n\nEnjoy 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!","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eJeff Wilson is a talented automotive writer and photographer. He\u0026#39;s also a very close friend of DoubleClutch — and for this episode, recorded on the eve of this year\u0026#39;s Cobble Beach Concours d\u0026#39;Elegance, he joins us in our makeshift, remote studio.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe fawn over the vintage eye candy we saw before the show, rip Adi a new one for fielding his very-nice-but-driver-spec Ferrari 550 Maranello in a show that demands perfection, and Jeff determines the footrest in the back of the $300,000 Range Rover SVAutobiography was more of a toe rest for him. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEnjoy 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!\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Jeff Wilson, special guest and dear friend of DoubleClutch.ca, joins us the eve of the Cobble Beach Concours d'Elegance to talk vintage eye candy, driver-spec cars going up against priceless machinery at the show, and how the rear-seat footrest in the $300,000 Range Rover SVAutobiography was more of a toe-rest.","date_published":"2023-09-19T09:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/11eeb6a4-085b-48d3-9433-c7bf4dffd0b5/27dbbd92-2a1e-4472-9a87-85efcf881ae4.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":74346031,"duration_in_seconds":3040}]},{"id":"9bc71df9-1f15-4e2e-a9ac-7dfce321b258","title":"Episode 4: This isn't 9-1-1. This is, uhh, 9-1-2...","url":"https://doubleclutchca.fireside.fm/episode-4","content_text":"Welcome to Episode 4 of the DoubleClutch.ca Podcast!\n\nThis week, the team finds themselves with the keys to two Porsches — a 911 and a Taycan, both GTSes. The Taycan made a wonderful impression, but is the 911 GTS too good for its own good? \n\nPlus, Imran's finally come around to the latest Subaru WRX's body cladding, Nathan is absolutely infuriated by the Mercedes-AMG EQS, and the new Nissan Z makes Nick feel nostalgic about his old Infiniti G35.\n\nWhat we drove this week:\n\n\nPorsche 911 + Taycan GTS\nSubaru WRX 6MT\nNissan Z 6MT\nMercedes-AMG EQS\n\n\nEnjoy the show? Like, subscribe, and rate us from almost anywhere you get your podcasts! Check us out at [doubleclutch.ca,](doubleclutch.ca) and be sure to follow us on your socials at @doubleclutchca!","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to Episode 4 of the DoubleClutch.ca Podcast!\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis week, the team finds themselves with the keys to two Porsches — a 911 and a Taycan, both GTSes. The Taycan made a wonderful impression, but is the 911 GTS too good for its own good? \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlus, Imran\u0026#39;s finally come around to the latest Subaru WRX\u0026#39;s body cladding, Nathan is absolutely infuriated by the Mercedes-AMG EQS, and the new Nissan Z makes Nick feel nostalgic about his old Infiniti G35.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhat we drove this week:\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePorsche 911 + Taycan GTS\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSubaru WRX 6MT\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNissan Z 6MT\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMercedes-AMG EQS\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEnjoy the show? Like, subscribe, and rate us from almost anywhere you get your podcasts! Check us out at [doubleclutch.ca,](doubleclutch.ca) and be sure to follow us on your socials at @doubleclutchca!\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Is the Porsche 911 too good for its own good? Does the Mercedes-AMG EQS deserve to be a flagship? Has the Subaru WRX's body cladding finally grown on us? The team chats about all this, and more, on Episode 4 of the DoubleClutch.ca Podcast\r\n\r\nThe Porsche 911 is too good for its own goodthe Mercedes-AMG EQS sedan does NOT deserve to be a flagship, and the Subaru WRX's body cladding isn't that bad. All this, and more, on this week's episode of the DoubleClutch.ca Podcast","date_published":"2023-09-12T12:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/11eeb6a4-085b-48d3-9433-c7bf4dffd0b5/9bc71df9-1f15-4e2e-a9ac-7dfce321b258.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":55241428,"duration_in_seconds":4244}]},{"id":"50f72e68-bb7a-45d3-a578-2d42830af037","title":"Episode 3: Is every manual really worth saving?","url":"https://doubleclutchca.fireside.fm/episode-3","content_text":"The crew is joined in-studio by Adi Desai, their mighty overlord and DoubleClutch founder, to mourn the loss of the VW GTI's stickshift, ponder why the Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing is good but not great, and to berate Nick on his (automotive) life choices. Sigh.\n\nWhat we drove:\n\n\n2023 Volkswagen Golf R\n2024 Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing\n2023 Subaru BRZ\n\n\nEnjoy the show? Like, subscribe, and rate us from almost anywhere you get your podcasts!","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eThe crew is joined in-studio by Adi Desai, their mighty overlord and DoubleClutch founder, to mourn the loss of the VW GTI\u0026#39;s stickshift, ponder why the Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing is good but not great, and to berate Nick on his (automotive) life choices. Sigh.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhat we drove:\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2023 Volkswagen Golf R\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2024 Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2023 Subaru BRZ\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEnjoy the show? Like, subscribe, and rate us from almost anywhere you get your podcasts!\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"The crew is joined in-studio by Adi Desai, their mighty overlord and DoubleClutch founder, to mourn the loss of the VW GTI's stickshift, ponder why the Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing is good but not great, and to berate Nick on his (automotive) life choices. Sigh.\r\n\r\nWhat, exactly, is a sport sedan? Are all manuals worth saving? 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We ponder who the BMW M8 Competition is for, why Fords smell like dog food, ponder the death of truly affordable cars, and nerd out about all the neat stuff we saw at this year's Oblivion '80s and '90s Car Show!","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eAfter a not-so-brief hiatus, the DoubleClutch.ca crew is back at it again in studio! \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis week, your hosts Nick, Nathan, and Imran are joined by Rush, fellow DC staff writer. We ponder who the BMW M8 Competition is for, why Fords smell like dog food, ponder the death of truly affordable cars, and nerd out about all the neat stuff we saw at this year\u0026#39;s Oblivion \u0026#39;80s and \u0026#39;90s Car Show!\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"After a not-so-brief hiatus, the DoubleClutch.ca crew is back at it again in studio!","date_published":"2023-08-22T05:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/11eeb6a4-085b-48d3-9433-c7bf4dffd0b5/21ffcbfd-7a8b-4abe-a63d-72d482fdcb60.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":47228338,"duration_in_seconds":3814}]}]}