Car Seat Headset – Details, episodes & analysis

Matt and Curtis discuss the removal of the second Class 5 drivers license test for BC drivers. Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X beats the Ford Mustang GTDs lap times at the Nürburgring, and Matt and Curtis discuss the Nordschleife, and Curtis' experience at the track.

BC Class 5 Drivers Test Removal
https://www.icbc.com/driver-licensing/new-drivers/graduated-licensing-program-changes
https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2025/06/20/icbc-licensing-changes-n-drivers-wait-class-5/

Chevrolet vs. Ford
https://www.motortrend.com/news/chevrolet-corvette-zr1-zr1x-nurburgring-lap-time
https://www.thedrive.com/news/chevy-corvette-zr1x-and-zr1-both-beat-the-mustang-gtds-nurburgring-record 

Music - Evening Jazz - Soundore

Matt and Curtis discuss Rally Cross returning to Vancouver Island, certain EVs barred from BC Ferries; the new Corvette ZR1X and Ferrari F80! Also, a new Sung Kang movie? Find out more by tuning into the debut episode of Car Seat Headset!

Rally Association of Vancouver Island: https://www.rallyassociationvi.com/

B.C. Ferries will no longer allow tow trucks with non-operational EVs on board https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/tow-trucks-damaged-electric-vehicles-bc-ferries-1.7574664

Ferrari F80: https://www.ferrari.com/en-EN/auto/f80
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K4H1UTDNPd0

Corvette ZR1X:
https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a65079561/2026-chevrolet-corvette-zr1x-revealed/
https://www.chevrolet.com/upcoming-vehicles/2026-corvette-zr1x
https://www.motortrend.com/news/2026-chevrolet-corvette-zr1x-first-look-review

Sung Kang movie 'Drifter'
https://www.thedrive.com/news/sung-kang-confirms-live-action-drift-movie-with-big-name-car-guys-and-audience-participation

Han's Modified Mazda RX-7 Just Sold for $1.2 Million at Auction
https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a65425489/1992-mazda-rx-7-fast-and-furious-tokyo-drift-han-record-auction-sale/ 

Music - Evening Jazz - Soundore

Matt and Curtis discuss the tragic accident that took the lives of Stacey Tourout and Matthew Yeomans of the YouTube channel Toyota World Runners. Nissan unveils a new body on frame SUV. The term 'Cheugy' and the cars that fit the description.

Toyota World Runners: https://www.youtube.com/@ToyotaWorldRunners
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/bc-off-roader-couple-1.7606428
https://www.timescolonist.com/local-news/nanaimo-couple-known-for-off-road-adventures-dies-in-mountain-accident-11068466

New Nissan Xterra: https://www.motortrend.com/news/2029-nissan-xterra-ev-everything-we-know-future-cars
https://www.thedrive.com/news/nissan-xterra-and-pathfinder-are-coming-back-as-body-on-frame-hybrid-suvs-report

Kia Soul, Nissan Cube, Scion XB: https://www.motortrend.com/reviews/kia-soul-nissan-cube-scion-xb 

Matt and Curtis discuss Halloween movies that feature automotive plots. The Ram Fox edition pickup is discussed, along with trends in new pickup trucks (not so spooky). A brief list of cars we said goodbye to in 2025.

Christine: https://www.petersen.org/vehicle-spotlights/1958-plymouth-fury-christine#:~:text=From%20the%20film%20'Christine'&text=While%20a%20total%20of%2024,running%20condition%20used%20during%20filming

https://www.saratogaautoauction.org/vehicles/1418/1958-plymouth-fury-christine-movie-car

Crash: https://canfilmday.ca/film/crash/

Twilight:  https://www.thedrive.com/news/42938/the-biggest-crime-the-twilight-movies-committed-had-to-do-with-a-volvo

Rubber: https://letterboxd.com/film/rubber/

Death Proof: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1028528/ 

Ram Fox edition: https://vehicles.ridefox.com/pages/ram-truck-coming-soon

Ford Lobo: https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a65044784/2025-ford-f-150-lobo-revealed/

Slate, and EV tax credit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cXaeE5s_Z3s&list=PLRsapyZqDs1oR-egCLXRK-qmdPIZf1y5-&index=15

Automotive Obituaries:
Lexus LS: https://www.motortrend.com/news/lexus-ls-sedan-ending-prodiuction-2026-ls-heritage-edition
LS Concept: https://www.motortrend.com/news/lexus-ls-concept-six-wheel-minvan-first-look

Kia Soul: https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a68851639/kia-soul-dead-2025/

Jeep Wagoneer: https://www.motortrend.com/news/2026-jeep-grand-wagoneer-first-look-review

Ford Focus: https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a64162344/ford-focus-production-end/

Subaru Legacy: https://www.motortrend.com/news/subaru-legacy-sedan-production-ends-after-36-years-history-generations

Porsche 718 Internal Combustion: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z9YuHbEg8fA&list=PLRsapyZqDs1oR-egCLXRK-qmdPIZf1y5-&index=21 

Music:

spooky 03 by nomiqbomi
the cursed castle on the hill by Victor_Natas

Matt and Curtis feature their FIRST ever guest: Jaclyn Childs! Jaclyn Childs is an Executive of the Victoria Motorsports Club, drifter, and avid Corolla enthusiast (and addict) from Vancouver Island. Curtis, Matt and Jaclyn discuss Japan, old Toyotas, getting involved with different genres of motorsports, local car/motorsports organizations and meeting Noriyaro and Michelle Mouton!

Victoria Motorsports Club: http://victoriamotorsports.ca/
UVIC Car Club: https://uviccarclub.netlify.app/
Japan Car Map: https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=1iMmEftosCPb-pQIAwiRcG-36RiII3XiS&ll=31.07017596295075%2C135.7342085292077&z=5
Noriyaro YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@noriyaro
More Skids YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@moreskids
Michelle Mouton at DirtFish Women in Motorsport Summit: https://dirtfish.com/rally/wrc/moutons-an-even-bigger-hero-than-i-thought/ 

Music: Evening Jazz - Sound Ore