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Episodes (220)
S2 Ep158: Honda 0 Series Concepts, Manual VW GTI Is Dead, Ford Mustang Stuck In A Wall: RAC #158
CES is this week, and Honda has the biggest automotive news coming from the show. Its 0 Series concepts show the polarizing shape of the brand's future EVs. The VW GTI is a hot hatch icon, but you can't get it with a manual gearbox anymore. Plus, there's a bizarre crash scene with a Ford Mustang stuck in a wall. A bunch of Dodge Durango Last Call models are coming. Plus, let's check out a game called 280 ZZZAP.
S2 Ep157: 2025 Dodge Charger, Million-Mile Toyota Tundra, Surprising 2023 Sales Stats: RAC #157
It's a new year and there's much to talk about, starting with everything we currently know about the next-generation Dodge Charger. We check out a Toyota Tundra with nearly a million miles on the odometer, dive into some interesting 2023 sales figures, have some fun with Stompers, and examine a quirky Suzuki going to the Tokyo Auto Salon.
S2 Ep156: Weird Suzuki Jimnys, An Abandoned Mercedes Concept, Widebody Lamborghini Countach: RAC #156
We're flying solo today with just one host. The show will probably be a short one. The topics will be Suzuki Jimnys dressed as rally cars, an abandoned Mercedes concept, and a widebody kit for a Lamborghini Countach.
S2 Ep155: 2024 Ford F-150 Raptor R, Cars You Can Import, Hyundai N Vision 74 News: RAC 155
The 2024 Ford F-150 Raptor R receives a power upgrade. Plus, there's a report from South Korea that the Hyundai N Vision 74 concept is going into production. We're also going to check out some of the foreign cars you can import in 2024.
S2 Ep154: Mercedes-AMG SL63 S E Performance, Radwood Adventures With Brad Hansen: Rambling About Cars 154
Mercedes-AMG closes out the year with an 816-horsepower mic drop in the form of the SL63 S E Performance. Brad Hansen returns to the podcast with some epic Radwood stories celebrating cars of the 1980s and 1990s, and we have a special Radwood-themed cheap car challenge to honor his visit.
S2 Ep153: 2024 Mercedes-AMG CLE53, Ken Block's Last Gymkhana, Honda At CES, Cybertruck Details: RAC 153
The AMG version of the new Mercedes CLE is here! Ken Block's final Gymkhana video is fresh off the press and we'll take a look back at his previous escapades. Honda teased a wedge-shaped concept for CES, and speaking of vehicles with sharp lines, we will push past Tesla's spin machine to evaluate stats for the production-spec Cybertruck.
S2 Ep152: American Honda Collection Hall With Carl Pulley, Refreshed Porsche Panamera: Rambling About Cars 152
Carl Pulley is our guest to discuss the new American Honda Collection Hall in California. He plans to stay with us for about a half hour. After that, we plan to discuss the updated Porsche Panamera and a short-wheelbase Toyota Land Cruiser. Plus, there's a cool video of a transparent engine.
S2 Ep151: 2025 Subaru Forester, RUF-Restored Ford GT40, Exploded Engine: Rambling About Cars 151
The 2025 Subaru Forester is the big debut this week. We're also checking out a Ford GT40 road car that the Porsche modifier Ruf restored. A Ford EcoBoost engine exploded in epic fashion. GM isn't doing Super Bowl ads this year. Plus, we have a cheap car challenge.
S2 Ep150: 2025 Toyota Camry And Crown Signia, Duramax Engine Destruction, $51M Ferrari 250 GTO
The 2023 Los Angeles Auto Show is about to begin, and Toyota has already started the party with debuts for the new Camry and Crown Signia. We have another catastrophic engine failure to examine, a $51-million Ferrari to swoon over, and we embark on a special cheap car challenge to find a fun, inexpensive Camry.
S2 Ep149: 2025 Ram 1500, Tearing Apart An Engine, Hangar Full Of Nissan GT-Rs: Rambling About Cars 149
The updated Ram 1500 debuted this week, and the company revived the Ramcharger name for an EV with a range-extender. We also watch a Ford EcoBoost engine teardown. In Japan, there's a hangar full of Nissan GT-Rs waiting for export. Plus, we're doing a cheap car challenge.
S2 Ep148: Abandoned Ford Dealership In Germany, Behind The Scenes With Auto Retro
We were among the first news outlets to cover the fantastic time capsule Ford dealership discovered by the YouTube channel Auto Retro. This week, we are joined by Darren from the channel to discuss this special place and get the full story of how it came to be.
S2 Ep147: Honda Prelude, Mazda Iconic SP, Subaru Sport Mobility, Nissan Hyper Force: Rambling About Cars 147
The Japan Mobility Show brought some exciting debuts. The revived Honda Prelude is chief among them. Plus, Mazda brought the Iconic SP, a rotary-aided electric sports car. The Subaru Sport Mobility is a modern take on the SVX. The Nissan Hyper Force might hint at the GT-R's future.
S2 Ep146: 2024 Nissan Rogue, Toyota Supra GRMN, Abandoned Ford Dealership, Japan Mobility Show Preview
We're turning Japanese this week with the debut of the refreshed Nissan Rogue SUV and our first sighting of a hotter Toyota Supra. We also preview the renamed Tokyo Motor Show, now called the Japan Mobility Show, but it's not entirely a Japanese episode. There's an abandoned Ford dealership in Germany that's frozen in time, still full of "new" vehicles from the 1980s and we check it out.
S2 Ep145: BMW X2 and iX2, Jaguar F-Type ZP Edition, Audi SQ8, Chevy Corvette ZR1, Subaru WRX TR: Rambling About Cars #145
It's a big news week. The BMW X2 and iX2 debuted as the German brand's latest compact crossovers. The Jaguar F-Type ZP Edition is the brand's farewell to combustion power. The Audi SQ8 is a stylish SUV. We also have spy shots of the Corvette ZR1. Plus, if there's time, we'll see what's coming to the Japan Mobility Show.
S2 Ep144: Porsche 911 GT3 R Rennsport, Honda Prologue, Ford F-150 Lightning Flash, Forza Motorsport: RAC 144
It's a mix of combustion, electric, and digital motoring this week, starting with the million-dollar Porsche 911 GT3 R rennsport. The Ford F-150 Lightning Flash is a new mid-pack trim, and we have details on the 2024 Honda Prologue electric SUV. In the gaming world, we've played Forza Motorsport which launches October 10 for PC and Xbox. Motor1 Editor-In-Chief Seyth Miersma joins to share his experience at Porsche Rennsport Reunion 7, and to partake in a Porsche cheap car challenge.
S2 Ep143: Genesis GV80 Coupe, 2024 Porche Cayenne S E-Hybrid, Subaru WRX TR, Aston Martin Valhalla: Rambling About Cars 143
There are two major SUV debuts this week. The Genesis GV80 Coupe is the brand's sleek, new offering. The Porche Cayenne S E-Hybrid is the new mid-tier offering in the lineup. The Subaru WRX TR is the new hotter model on the way, and there are new details available about the Aston Martin Valhalla.
S2 Ep142: 2025 Ford Ranger Hybrid, 2024 Nissan Frontier Hardbody, 2024 VW Tiguan, $150K Mini EV Restomod
We are truckin' with debuts for the first Ford Ranger plug-in hybrid and the return of the Nissan Hardbody. The new VW Tiguan SUV has arrived, and we check out a custom classic Mini with a big price tag. We close with a special cheap car challenge, picking inexpensive rides to take on a glorious autumn color tour.
S1 Ep57: Motor1 Test Car Happy Hour #57: Rolls-Royce Spectre, Mercedes-AMG EQE SUV, Mazda CX-90 Plug-In
Motor1.com Editor-in-Chief Seyth Miersma and Managing Editor Jeff Perez discuss the Rolls-Royce Spectre, Mercedes-AMG EQE SUV & Mazda CX-90 Plug-In.
S2 Ep141: 2024 Ford F-150, 2025 Cadillac CT5, 2024 Jeep Gladiator, 2024 GMC Acadia: Rambling About Cars 141
There are big debuts from the North American International Auto Show like the 2024 Ford F-150, 2025 Cadillac CT5, 2024 Jeep Gladiator, 2024 GMC Acadia. We also discuss the Audi RS E-Tron GT Ice Race Edition, and we close out the show with a look at an amazing barn find of over 200 vehicles.
S1 Ep56: Motor1 Test Car Happy Hour #56: The Best and Worst Cars We've Driven This Year (So Far)
Motor1.com Editor-in-Chief Seyth Miersma, Managing Editor Jeff Perez, and Senior Editor Brett Evans discuss the Best and Worst Cars We've Driven This Year (So Far).
S2 Ep140: Toyota Century SUV, Mercedes Concept CLA-Class And E-Class All-Terrain, VW ID. GTI Concept: RAC 140
The ultra-luxurious Toyota Century is now available as an SUV, and we have all the details. We also have highlights from IAA Mobility 2023, AKA the Munich Motor Show. We discuss the Mercedes-Benz Concept CLA-Class EV, Volkswagen ID. GTI, BMW Vision Neue Klasse concept, the new Mercedes E-Class All-Terrain, and more.
S1 Ep55: Motor1 Test Car Happy Hour #55: Subaru WRX, Chevy Trax, Grand Highlander, and Range Rover Sport
Motor1.com Editor-in-Chief Seyth Miersma and Managing Editor Jeff Perez discuss the Subaru WRX, Chevrolet Trax, Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid, and Range Rover Sport.
S2 Ep139: Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale, Porsche Cayenne Turbo E-Hybrid, GMC Hummer Camper: Rambling About Cars 139
Alfa Romeo has a new, retro-inspired supercar with the 33 Stradale. The Porsche Cayenne Turbo E-Hybrid packs 729 hp. Earthcruiser builds a camper out of the GMC Hummer, and we have a rumor about the new Dodge Charger's combustion engine. Plus, there's a cheap camper challenge.