The Driving Podcast

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Your bi-weekly pit stop for automotive news, car reviews, and deep-dive car culture. Re-imagined as a video-first series, The Driving Podcast is hosted by Driving.ca journalist Clayton Seams, bringing you expert insight, honest car verdicts, and exclusive interviews with automotive insiders. Whether you're researching your next daily driver, obsessing over classic iron, or keeping up with industry headlines, Clayton and the Driving.ca team have you covered with four structured segments every episode: The Front Page: Trending automotive headlines and news reactions. The Main Feature: In-depth guest interviews and deep dives into car culture. The Garage: Real-world driving impressions from our latest test vehicles. The Backlot: Listener Q&A and community comment callouts. Catch new episodes bi-weekly on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Driving.ca!

  1. Oct 17

    Why Does Nobody Like Minivans? | Renita Naraine | Driving Podcast Ep. 2

    Can a non-car enthusiast give better car advice than a gearhead?In this episode of The Driving Podcast, host Clayton Seams is joined by Driving.ca Senior Editor Renita Naraine! Known around the office as our resident "Millennial Mom," Renita brings a fresh, practical perspective to car reviews—precisely because she didn't grow up obsessing over horsepower and zero-to-sixty times.We dive into her career journey into automotive journalism, break down the great debate of Minivans vs. 3-Row SUVs, and unpack what actually separates a "mom car" from a true "family car." Plus, we share our recent driving impressions of the wild 2026 Mustang RTR and the city-friendly 2026 Fiat 500e.🔗 FEATURED STORIES FROM THE FRONT PAGE:🏎️ Dodge Charger V8 Return Rumours: https://driving.ca/auto-news/news/2027-2028-dodge-charger-hellcat-6-2l-v8-supercharged-return🏛️ Canadian Automotive Museum Bylaw Fine: https://driving.ca/auto-news/local-content/canadian-automotive-museum-oshawa-ontario-fined-city-bylaw-security⚡ Chinese EVs Coming to Canada: https://driving.ca/auto-news/industry/geely-byd-chery-chinese-ev-electric-vehicles-canada-launch-date💬 HAVE A QUESTION FOR THE NEXT EPISODE?Leave a comment below about your take on minivans vs 3-row SUVs to be featured in The Backlot next week!🔔 Subscribe to Driving.ca for bi-weekly video podcasts, track tests, and real-world vehicle reviews! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  2. Oct 9

    Inside the Secret World of Concours Car Judging | The Driving Podcast Ep. 1

    What separates a local lawn car show from a world-class Concours d’Elegance? Welcome to Episode 1 of the rebooted The Driving Podcast! Hosted by Clayton Seams, this episode features Driving.ca staffer Nicholas Maronese, who recently stepped into the judge's circle at the prestigious Cobble Beach Concours d'Elegance. We go behind the velvet ropes to break down what judges actually look for, how a single non-original bolt can ruin a multi-million-dollar restoration, and whether it’s more fun to compete in a Concours or judge one. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  3. 02/21/2024

    As the world keeps getting more wild and dangerous, is it time for a dashcam?

    Host Lorraine Sommerfeld is joined by Jeff Chuh, VP of Marketing for Next Base dashcams, and Debbie Arnold, Business Development Manager and Broker at Sound Insurance. Which dashcam is right for you? How have they changed in the past decade, and what kind of improvements can you now have that will keep not only your car safer, but you? Chuh will address the tech behind the cameras, and Arnold will let you know how you might be able to save the deductible on that claim - because your dashcam caught what no other witness did.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  4. 01/24/2024

    The afterparty: Who helps take care of your vehicle once you leave the lot?

    Host Lorraine Sommerfeld is joined by Alana Baker, Vice President of Government Relations and Research with AIA Canada. AIA Canada represents a lot of names you know, including Canadian Tire and Napa Auto Parts, but how are the vast changes in the auto industry impacting them - and in turn what does mean for you as a consumer? AIA Canada's work is vital to focus governments on legislation for things like Right to Repair, and advocating for the collision sector as it ramps up to fix increasingly more complex vehicles. Tune in to find out what these changes mean for you, and what kinds of opportunities they present for a new generation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  5. 12/20/2023

    Back of the house: Navigating the other part of the car dealership

    In this episode of The Driving Podcast, host Lorraine Sommerfeld is joined by Chris Muir, technician, consultant and professor at Centennial College. For many consumers, the transition from the showroom to the service bays is not always a smooth one. What should you be asking? How is warranty work handled? Who is working on my vehicle? Transparency is good for dealer-customer relations, so how do I ensure I'm getting the best information in terms I can understand? And, because turnabout is fair play, we'll also talk about some of the nonsense that consumers can try to pull.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  6. 11/22/2023

    A Top Ten List you don't want to be on

    On this edition of The Driving Podcast, host Lorraine Sommerfeld is joined by Bryan Gast, Vice President of Investigative Services for Équité Association. Working with the insurance industry and law enforcement around the world, they're helping to tackle the exploding car theft numbers in Canada. The annual Top Ten Most Stolen list is always interesting (and new this year, the Least Stolen as well!), but consumers can use the information to keep their vehicles from being taken. Who is stealing our cars? Where are they ending up? How can you protect yourself? What are the actual costs? All this and more, on The Driving Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  7. 10/25/2023

    You signed a contact and now they want more? Shady or legal?

    Delayed purchasing a vehicle hoping some sanity would return to the marketplace? This episode of The Driving Podcast is for you. Host Lorraine Sommerfeld is joined by George Iny, executive director of the APA. Maybe you signed a contract and have been waiting a year - or more - for your new ride. But what if the dealer is now telling you you'll have to ante up more money? What's fair and legal, and what are some of the moves you should watch out for? We'll also discuss why the used car segment hasn't been the saving grace it once was. All this and more, on The Driving Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  8. 09/27/2023

    The Specialty Tire Edition

    It used to be a conversation about all seasons versus winters; now, drivers have more to consider as the industry explodes with new technology. On this episode of The Driving Podcast, host Lorraine Sommerfeld is joined by Nokian's Wes Boling to take a deeper look into electric vehicles and the changing conversation around what types of tires are best suited for these heavier vehicles. In the second half of the episode, she's joined by Jonathan Scott and Mike Miller of Toyo Tire, an expert on another type of tire that Canadians are increasingly entertaining: all-weathers. Find out all you need to know about these two ever-evolving sectors of the tire industry, on this edition of The Driving Podcast.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Your bi-weekly pit stop for automotive news, car reviews, and deep-dive car culture. Re-imagined as a video-first series, The Driving Podcast is hosted by Driving.ca journalist Clayton Seams, bringing you expert insight, honest car verdicts, and exclusive interviews with automotive insiders. Whether you're researching your next daily driver, obsessing over classic iron, or keeping up with industry headlines, Clayton and the Driving.ca team have you covered with four structured segments every episode: The Front Page: Trending automotive headlines and news reactions. The Main Feature: In-depth guest interviews and deep dives into car culture. The Garage: Real-world driving impressions from our latest test vehicles. The Backlot: Listener Q&A and community comment callouts. Catch new episodes bi-weekly on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Driving.ca!

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  • Creator
    Postmedia
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    24
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Postmedia Network Inc.
  • Show Website
    The Driving Podcast

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