Car Seat Headset

About Car Seat Headset

Curtis and Matt discuss the hot topics of the automotive world and Vancouver Island car news. Vroom!!!

Publisher

Curtis Lockhart, CFUV

Category

leisure · music

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

15 Sept 2025

Latest episode

7 Jul 2026

Latest episodes

8 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   7 Jul 2026

   Special Guest Episode: Wolfgang Paul Loofs

   What would it take to overland in an era before smartphones, internet, or modern day infrastructure? On this episode, Curtis meets with Wolfgang Paul Loofs, who has travelled the world in his 1955 Volkswagen Beetle back in the late 1950's and 1960's. They discuss the trials and tribulations of long distance travelling and living in a car, what it takes to plan large trips, and critical lessons learned from each journey. Resources: Once More The Story of VIN 903847: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cw92qL0sUmo (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cw92qL0sUmo) In His Hands: True Stories of Wonderous Events in an Unusual Life, written by Wolfgang Paul Loofs, published by Word Alive Press, October 23, 2013 Overlanding Definition - Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overlanding (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overlanding) ENGINE COOLING | How It Works (Donut Media): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HPVckPH6o-w (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HPVckPH6o-w)

2. 

   3 Feb 2026

   Episode 7: Citizens getting hit by cars EVERYDAY in Victoria for 2026. Canada places its order for 49,000 Chinese EV's; will you get one? And we pour one out for an old abandoned Lotus.

   Matt and Curtis come back for 2026 to discuss the startling statistic of civilians getting hit by cars in Victoria for every day in 2026 so far! Canada to receive 49,000 EV's from China with reduced tariff rates in exchange for canola seed product. And the automotive landmark in James Bay that was the abandoned Lotus Espirit is finally gone; the boys speculate where it could be. Victoria BC pedestrians getting hit by cars daily in 2026: https://cheknews.ca/rcmp-seek-driver-who-hit-pedestrian-after-running-red-light-in-langford-1300788/ (https://cheknews.ca/rcmp-seek-driver-who-hit-pedestrian-after-running-red-light-in-langford-1300788/) https://www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/article/a-cyclist-or-pedestrian-has-been-hit-by-a-driver-every-day-in-2026-victoria-police-say/ (https://www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/article/a-cyclist-or-pedestrian-has-been-hit-by-a-driver-every-day-in-2026-victoria-police-say/) Canada and China economic deal: https://www.pm.gc.ca/en/news/news-releases/2026/01/16/prime-minister-carney-forges-new-strategic-partnership-peoples (https://www.pm.gc.ca/en/news/news-releases/2026/01/16/prime-minister-carney-forges-new-strategic-partnership-peoples) https://www.pm.gc.ca/en/news/statements/2026/01/16/joint-statement-canada-china-leaders-meeting (https://www.pm.gc.ca/en/news/statements/2026/01/16/joint-statement-canada-china-leaders-meeting) https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/doug-ford-chinese-electric-vehicles-carney-9.7054922 (https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/doug-ford-chinese-electric-vehicles-carney-9.7054922) Comparative EV pricing to $35,000 Chinese EVs: Chevrolet Bolt (MSRP $43,443): https://www.chevrolet.ca/en/electric/bolt-ev (https://www.chevrolet.ca/en/electric/bolt-ev) Nissan Leaf (MSRP $44,998): https://www.nissan.ca/vehicles/electric-cars/leaf.html (https://www.nissan.ca/vehicles/electric-cars/leaf.html) Ford Mustang Mach E (MSRP $45,690): https://www.ford.ca/suvs/mach-e/ (https://www.ford.ca/suvs/mach-e/) Music: Evening Jazz - Soundore

3. 

   3 Feb 2026

   Episode 6: Matt learns a new skill! Curtis behind on car maintenance? What is a great Christmas gift for the car person in your life?

   Matt shares his learning experience on bodywork. Curtis share's a story that is a cautionary reminder to not forget your oil changes and regular maintenance! Gift ideas in the forms of service, roadside kits and tools for the car nerd in your life. Toyota announce a trio of new supercars/race cars in the form of the new Lexus LFA, Toyota GR GT, and Toyota GR GT3. Toyota GR GT, GR GT3, and Lexus LFA: https://toyotagazooracing.com/gr/grgt/wp/ (https://toyotagazooracing.com/gr/grgt/wp/) https://toyotagazooracing.com/gt3/grgt3/ (https://toyotagazooracing.com/gt3/grgt3/) https://www.lexus.ca/en/register-for-lfa-updates/ (https://www.lexus.ca/en/register-for-lfa-updates/) https://www.motortrend.com/vehicle-genres/everything-we-know-toyota-gr-gt-gt3-lexus-lfa-supercars (https://www.motortrend.com/vehicle-genres/everything-we-know-toyota-gr-gt-gt3-lexus-lfa-supercars) GR MR2: https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a69677090/toyota-mr2-gr-brand-trademarks/ (https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a69677090/toyota-mr2-gr-brand-trademarks/) Ferrari states the V6 is superior to the V12: https://www.thedrive.com/news/ferrari-declares-the-v6-is-superior-to-a-v12-tds (https://www.thedrive.com/news/ferrari-declares-the-v6-is-superior-to-a-v12-tds) Music: Evening Jazz - Soundoore

4. 

   28 Nov 2025

   Special Guest Episode: Jaclyn Childs

   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/ (http://victoriamotorsports.ca/) UVIC Car Club: https://uviccarclub.netlify.app/ (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 (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 (https://www.youtube.com/@noriyaro) More Skids YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@moreskids (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/ (https://dirtfish.com/rally/wrc/moutons-an-even-bigger-hero-than-i-thought/) Music: Evening Jazz - Sound Ore

5. 

   27 Oct 2025

   Episode 4: Halloween Special! Good Halloween movies and the cars we love from them! The cars sent to the grave in 2025...and one to return from the dead as a 6 wheeled van? The Ram pickup truck..Fox Edition

   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.petersen.org/vehicle-spotlights/1958-plymouth-fury-christine#:~:text=From%20the%20film%20) https://www.saratogaautoauction.org/vehicles/1418/1958-plymouth-fury-christine-movie-car (https://www.saratogaautoauction.org/vehicles/1418/1958-plymouth-fury-christine-movie-car) Crash: https://canfilmday.ca/film/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 (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/ (https://letterboxd.com/film/rubber/) Death Proof: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1028528/ (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1028528/) Ram Fox edition: https://vehicles.ridefox.com/pages/ram-truck-coming-soon (https://vehicles.ridefox.com/pages/ram-truck-coming-soon) Ford Lobo: https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a65044784/2025-ford-f-150-lobo-revealed/ (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 (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 (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 (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/ (https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a68851639/kia-soul-dead-2025/) Jeep Wagoneer: https://www.motortrend.com/news/2026-jeep-grand-wagoneer-first-look-review (https://www.motortrend.com/news/2026-jeep-grand-wagoneer-first-look-review) Ford Focus: https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a64162344/ford-focus-production-end/ (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 (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 (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

6. 

   6 Oct 2025

   Episode 3: Tragic Ending for Local Influencers. Return of the Xterra! Can Cars Be Cheugy?

   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.youtube.com/@ToyotaWorldRunners) https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/bc-off-roader-couple-1.7606428 (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 (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.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 (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 (https://www.motortrend.com/reviews/kia-soul-nissan-cube-scion-xb)

7. 

   15 Sept 2025

   Episode 2: Will You Still Need to Take Your Drivers Test? Chevy, Ford and the Nürburgring

   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://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/ (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.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 (https://www.thedrive.com/news/chevy-corvette-zr1x-and-zr1-both-beat-the-mustang-gtds-nurburgring-record) Music - Evening Jazz - Soundore

8. 

   15 Sept 2025

   Episode 1: Rally is Back, Broken EVs vs. BC Ferries, Ferrari F80, and new Sung Kang Movie

   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/ (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 (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.ferrari.com/en-EN/auto/f80) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K4H1UTDNPd0 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K4H1UTDNPd0) Corvette ZR1X: https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a65079561/2026-chevrolet-corvette-zr1x-revealed/ (https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a65079561/2026-chevrolet-corvette-zr1x-revealed/) https://www.chevrolet.com/upcoming-vehicles/2026-corvette-zr1x (https://www.chevrolet.com/upcoming-vehicles/2026-corvette-zr1x) https://www.motortrend.com/news/2026-chevrolet-corvette-zr1x-first-look-review (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 (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/ (https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a65425489/1992-mazda-rx-7-fast-and-furious-tokyo-drift-han-record-auction-sale/) Music - Evening Jazz - Soundore

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