web02.fireside.fm Wed, 29 Apr 2026 04:41:01 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) DoubleClutch.ca Podcast - Episodes Tagged with “Toyota” https://doubleclutchca.fireside.fm/tags/toyota Fri, 25 Jul 2025 17:00:00 -0400 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. en-us episodic Tune in as your hosts Nick, Nathan, and Imran nerd out (and berate each other) about the cars they drive DoubleClutch.ca 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. yes car, cars, automobiles, automotive industry, vehicles, transportation DoubleClutch.ca nick@doubleclutch.ca Episode 70: Stars and Rally Stripes https://doubleclutchca.fireside.fm/episode-70 18cc5c1e-b3d2-489d-b1ba-4b3360ff15c9 Fri, 25 Jul 2025 17:00:00 -0400 DoubleClutch.ca full DoubleClutch.ca This week, Nick and Nathan talk about more trucks and two Mitsubishi Outlanders—that's right, two of 'em 53:15 yes 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. Plus, we spend two back-to-back weeks with the Mitsubishi Outlander and answer the question: PHEV or gas? All 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! chevrolet, silverado, chevy silverado, toyota, tundra, toyota tundra, mitsubishi, outlander, mitsubishi outlander, gmc, sierra, gmc sierra, cars, automotive, vehicles, car culture, transportation, doubleclutch.ca 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.
Plus, we spend two back-to-back weeks with the Mitsubishi Outlander and answer the question: PHEV or gas?
All 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!

]]> 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.
Plus, we spend two back-to-back weeks with the Mitsubishi Outlander and answer the question: PHEV or gas?
All 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!

]]> Episode 69: Nice trucks https://doubleclutchca.fireside.fm/episode-69 38fa9ed2-ad4f-4efe-a07d-a3f43ddd92c4 Fri, 11 Jul 2025 15:00:00 -0400 DoubleClutch.ca full DoubleClutch.ca This week, Nick and Nathan talk about a trio of nice trucks — two with a V8, the other suited for cruising over land 44:23 yes Welcome to Episode 69! This 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. All 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! chevrolet, chevy, tahoe, chevrolet tahoe, chevy tahoe, land rover, defender, land rover defender, toyota, land cruiser, toyota land cruiser, cars, automotive, vehicles, car culture, transportation, doubleclutch.ca Welcome to Episode 69!
This 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.
All 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!

]]> Welcome to Episode 69!
This 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.
All 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!

]]> Episode 68: Caleigh's on two wheels! https://doubleclutchca.fireside.fm/episode-68 084454e9-81b2-4b74-8ac0-40fc73946edc Thu, 26 Jun 2025 11:30:00 -0400 DoubleClutch.ca full DoubleClutch.ca Nick is in the Tacoma Trailhunter, Nathan has the Mercedes-AMG E53, and Caleigh tells us about her weekend on two wheels! 1:02:38 yes Welcome to Episode 68! Good 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! Meanwhile, 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. Also 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. All 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! cadillac, optiq, cadillac optiq, toyota, grand highlander, tacoma, toyota grand highlander, toyota tacoma, mercedes-benz, mercedes-amg, mercedes-amg e53, cars, automotive, vehicles, car culture, transportation, doubleclutch.ca Welcome to Episode 68!
Good 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!
Meanwhile, 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.
Also 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.
All 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!

]]> Welcome to Episode 68!
Good 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!
Meanwhile, 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.
Also 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.
All 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!

]]> Episode 63: Dude Magnet https://doubleclutchca.fireside.fm/episode-63 9d92840b-3a73-49ad-9bc9-d9111bbe7e8c Thu, 01 May 2025 06:00:00 -0400 DoubleClutch.ca full DoubleClutch.ca The one takewaway after living with the 2025 BMW M5 Touring for a week: it's a dude magnet 58:44 yes Welcome to Episode 63! This 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. Meanwhile, 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! And finally, they close out this week's episode with this week's press cars: the 2025 Toyota 4Runner, and the 2025.5 Volvo XC90. 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! bmw, m5, m5 touring, m5 wagon, 2025 bmw m5 touring, 2025 bmw m5 wagon, volvo, xc90, 2025 volvo xc90, volkswagen, gti, golf r, 2025 Volkswagen GTI, 2025 Volkswagen Golf R, toyota, 4Runner, 2025 Toyota 4Runner, cars, automotive, vehicles, car culture, transportation, doubleclutch.ca Welcome to Episode 63!
This 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.
Meanwhile, 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!
And finally, they close out this week's episode with this week's press cars: the 2025 Toyota 4Runner, and the 2025.5 Volvo XC90.
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!

]]> Welcome to Episode 63!
This 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.
Meanwhile, 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!
And finally, they close out this week's episode with this week's press cars: the 2025 Toyota 4Runner, and the 2025.5 Volvo XC90.
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!

]]> Episode 57: Very Important Crossovers https://doubleclutchca.fireside.fm/episode-57 07c40f4e-b365-4dfa-a79e-a54f8002b0dd Thu, 06 Feb 2025 06:00:00 -0500 DoubleClutch.ca full DoubleClutch.ca 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 51:14 yes Welcome to Episode 56! This 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. 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! honda, cr-v, honda cr-v, toyota, rav4, toyota rav4, mazda, cx-50, mazda cx-50, hybrid, hybrid crossovers, hybrid suvs, hybrid cars, cars, automotive, vehicles, car culture, transportation, doubleclutch.ca Welcome to Episode 56!

This 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.
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!

]]> Welcome to Episode 56!

This 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.
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!

]]> Episode 48: Expectations vs. reality https://doubleclutchca.fireside.fm/episode-48 99571abf-a105-4e51-bad7-fd8f0adb252a Thu, 10 Oct 2024 11:00:00 -0400 DoubleClutch.ca full DoubleClutch.ca This week, we see what all the fuss is about with the Mercedes-AMG S 63 PHEV—and come away feeling whelmed 45:40 yes Welcome to Episode 47! After 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. Plus, 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. 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! mercedes-benz, mercedes-amg, mercedes s-class, kia, kia carnival, ford, ford ranger, dodge, dodge durango srt, toyota, toyota tacoma, cars, motorcycles, automotive, vehicles, car culture, transportation, doubleclutch.ca Welcome to Episode 47!
After 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.
Plus, 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.
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!

]]> Welcome to Episode 47!
After 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.
Plus, 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.
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!

]]> Episode 43: Why are pickups so expensive?! https://doubleclutchca.fireside.fm/episode-43 c28d75c2-492f-4d4d-aba0-aa73c1911807 Thu, 22 Aug 2024 13:00:00 -0400 DoubleClutch.ca full DoubleClutch.ca 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 53:49 yes Welcome to Episode 43! 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. Plus, 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. 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! subaru, wrx, subaru wrx, ford, f-150, ford f-150, toyota, cars, automotive, vehicles, car culture, transportation, doubleclutch.ca Welcome to Episode 43!

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.

Plus, 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.

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!

]]> Welcome to Episode 43!

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.

Plus, 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.

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!

]]> Episode 7: Giddy Up https://doubleclutchca.fireside.fm/episode-7 2468a9c3-7fdd-4ff5-a0cd-3aa7cca0ba5f Thu, 05 Oct 2023 11:00:00 -0400 DoubleClutch.ca full DoubleClutch.ca On this week's episode, Imran crosses a car off his bucket list — a Ferrari 488 GTB — and tells us all about it 58:57 yes Episode 7 is here! The 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. Plus, 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. What we drove this week: Ferrari 488 GTB BMW 760i xDrive Chevy Equinox Lexus NX 350 F-Sport Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 Toyota 4Runner 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 @doubleclutchca! ferrari, ferrari 488 GTB, ferrari 360 modena, bmw, bmw 7 series, chevrolet, chevrolet equinox, lexus, lexus nx, mercedes, mercedes-benz glc, toyota, toyota 4runner, cars, automotive, automobiles, doubleclutch.ca Episode 7 is here!

The 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.

Plus, 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.

What we drove this week:

  • Ferrari 488 GTB
  • BMW 760i xDrive
  • Chevy Equinox
  • Lexus NX 350 F-Sport
  • Mercedes-Benz GLC 300
  • Toyota 4Runner

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]]> Episode 7 is here!

The 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.

Plus, 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.

What we drove this week:

  • Ferrari 488 GTB
  • BMW 760i xDrive
  • Chevy Equinox
  • Lexus NX 350 F-Sport
  • Mercedes-Benz GLC 300
  • Toyota 4Runner

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 @doubleclutchca!

]]> Episode 6: Mini Me https://doubleclutchca.fireside.fm/episode-6 fe3da35f-3ed1-48db-84c2-46cfed035bc6 Tue, 26 Sep 2023 08:00:00 -0400 DoubleClutch.ca full DoubleClutch.ca 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. 58:00 yes Welcome to Episode 6! This week, the crew has a pretty sweet lineup of sheetmetal in the garage. Rush 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. And last but not least, because goodbyes aren't easy, the team bids farewell to the Jaguar F-Type. Goodnight, sweet prince. 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 @doubleclutchca! jaguar, jaguar f-type, toyota, toyota supra, mini, mini cooper, mazda, mazda miata, doubleclutch.ca Welcome to Episode 6! This week, the crew has a pretty sweet lineup of sheetmetal in the garage.

Rush 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.

And last but not least, because goodbyes aren't easy, the team bids farewell to the Jaguar F-Type. Goodnight, sweet prince.

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 @doubleclutchca!

]]> Welcome to Episode 6! This week, the crew has a pretty sweet lineup of sheetmetal in the garage.

Rush 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.

And last but not least, because goodbyes aren't easy, the team bids farewell to the Jaguar F-Type. Goodnight, sweet prince.

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 @doubleclutchca!

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