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Episodes (220)
S1 Ep43: Motor1 Test Car Happy Hour #43: VinFast VF8, Lamborghini Sterrato, Skip Barber 3-Day Race School
Seyth Miersma and Brett Evans welcome special guest Steven Ewing, to talk about the disappointing new VinFast VF8 EV – one of the worst new electric cars we've reviewed in a long time. We also chat about the genre-bending, off-road capable new Lamborghini supercar, and the experience of sharpening our track skills at Skip Barber's incredible 3-Day GT Race School at Sonoma Raceway.
S2 Ep124: S2 EP 124: Rimac Nevera Records, 600-HP Range Rover, Tesla Teasers, Toyota Celica And Honda S2000 Rumors
There's a focus on performance cars this week, including the record-setting Rimac Nevera and a new 600-horsepower engine option for the Range Rover. Rumors are circulating of a possible revival for the Toyota Celica and Honda S2000, and Tesla is cooking up something new.
S1 Ep41: Motor1 Test Car Happy Hour #41: The Best EVs Under $60K, Alfa Romeo Tonale, And More!
This week, Seyth Miersma, Brett Evans, and Jeff Perez talk about the all-new Alfa Romeo Tonale before going gangbusters on slew of EV testers. We wrap up with a mini contest to pick the very best EV under $60,000 that you can buy right now.
S2 Ep123: 2024 Ford Ranger, 2024 Porsche Boxster RS, Discontinued Cars
Jeff Perez is our guest this week.
S2 Ep122: S2 Ep. 122: 2024 GMC Sierra HD AT4X, Toyota Tacoma Teasers, Fast X, Gran Turismo
We're talking trucks, Hollywood, and history in this podcast. The new GMC Sierra HD AT4X is here, and a new Toyota Tacoma is coming soon. We look at video trailers for Fast X, Gran Turismo, and Twisted Metal. And get ready for a quiz on the 1930s car scene.
S2 Ep122: Ford Bronco Heritage, Subaru Impreza RS, Chevy Suburban High Country
Managing Editor Brandon Turkus, Senior Editor Jeff Perez, and News Editor Chris Smith are on the show this week to discuss the Ford Bronco Heritage, Subaru Impreza RS, and Chevy Suburban High Country.
S2 Ep121: S2 Ep. 121: 2024 Mercedes-Benz E-Class, 2024 McLaren 750S, Track Day Cars
Bruce and Smith discuss the latest Mercedes-Benz E-Class sedan and the McLaren 750S, both of which debuted this week. Track-only cars are also on the docket, along with a $12k track-day cheap car challenge.
S2 Ep121: Motor1.com Test Car Happy Hour #39: Dodge Challenger Black Ghost, Honda CR-V Hybrid, Audi S8
Brandon Turkus, Jeff Perez, and Brett T. Evans will be on this week's show to discuss a mainstream crossover, a muscle car, and a sport sedan.
S2 Ep120: S2 Ep120: 2024 Porsche Cayenne, More From Auto Shanghai, Guest Ethan Tufts
Special guest Ethan Tufts joins to discuss the love/hate relationship of owning a cheap used car fleet. We also chat about several major debuts from Auto Shanghai 2023, including the the Porsche Cayenne, VW ID.7, Lincoln Nautilus, and more.
S2 Ep119: 2024 Acura Integra Type S, EPA Proposal, BMW XM Label Red:
Join Bruce And Smith live at 7:30 PM EDT every Wednesday to discuss the latest news in the automotive world.
S1 Ep38: Motor1 Test Car Happy Hour #38: Toyota bZ4X, Mercedes EQS SUV, Lexus IS500, BMW Z4
Motor1 editors Seyth Miersma, Brandon Turkus, Jeff Perez talk about the vehicles they've been driving this week. The disappointing Toyota bZ4X leads off, with test notes about the Lexus IS500, BMW Z4 (in purple!), and the Mercedes EQS SUV.
S1 Ep37: Motor1 Test Car Happy Hour #37: Volkswagen ID.7, Lexus RX500h, Audi RS3
Editors Seyth Miersma and Brandon Turkus go deep on the new Volkswagen flagship EV, the ID.7. A quick drive of the ID.7 prototype in Spain raises a host of questions about the model, and the VW brand. We also chat about the performance-focused Lexus RX500h and the firecracker Audi RS3.
S2 Ep118: 2023 New York Auto Show, Jeep Wrangler, Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness
Anthony Alaniz joins to discuss several debuts and vehicle updates at New York, including news from Genesis, Hyundai, Ram, and others.
S2 Ep117: Updated Hyundai Sonata, New Lamborghini, Camaro Cancelled
Brad Hansen is our guest this week. In addition to talking about this week's news, we are checking out his trip to see Elvis' cars, and there's a cheap car challenge.
S1 Ep36: Motor1.com Test Car Happy Hour #36: Jeep Wrangler 392, Nissan Z, Lexus RX350h, BMW XM
Your friendly editors at Motor1.com got their first drive of the high-performance BMW XM last week, as well as seat time in the Nissan Z, Lexus RX350h, and the always entertaining Jeep Wrangler 392.
S2 Ep116: Dodge Challenger Demon 170, Nissan Frontier Overlanding, Special Guests
Our first live Rambling About Cars podcast is here and we're joined by Zach Wright, owner of the only 8-second Ford Taurus and epic journalist Victoria Scott.
S2 Ep115: Kia EV9, VW ID.2all Concept, Mercedes GLC Coupe, And A Chevy At The Levee: RAC Podcast 115
The Kia EV9 and VW ID.2all Concept show the future of EVs. Lamborghini reveals the monocoque of its new supercar, and a Chevy makes a levee. Plus, the latest Dodge Last Call teaser, and the new Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class Coupe.
S2 Ep114: New Lamborghini V12, Camaro Camper, Big Rig RV, Stolen Challenger Hellcats
The Lamborghini LB744 is the internal designation for the Aventador successor, and its new V12 hybrid powertrain is revealed ahead of a full debut later this month. We discuss some interesting camper conversions such as a Chevy Camaro with a bed and sink, and a two-story semi-truck RV with its own theater room. Dramatic video catches thieves stealing six Dodge Challenger Hellcats from a dealership, and we hold a cheap car challenge for cool camping vehicles.
S2 Ep113: 2024 Ford Mustang Prices, Upcoming Performance Cars, And New Dodge Last Call Teaser
Jeff Perez is our guest this week. We detail the pricing for the 2024 Ford Mustang. We also check out the Honda CR-V Hybrid Racer and the latest Dodge last call teaser. Jeff tells us about some of the performance cars that are on the horizon. We end the show with a cheap car challenge to find a Chevrolet Camaro, Dodge Challenger, or Ford Mustang for $5,000.
S2 Ep112: Mercedes-Benz E-Class Interior Teaser, BMW X5 M, X6 M, Cadillac XT4, Barn Finds
An official teaser campaign for the new Mercedes-Benz E-Class has begun, starting with photos of its tech-heavy interior. The high-performance BMW X5 M and X6 M debuted, along with the refreshed Cadillac XT4. We have more details on the oddly named Porsche 911 GT3 RS Tribute To Carrera RS, and we check out the recent Duesenberg barn find. That leads into further discussion on barn finds, including a Mustang Boss 429, BMW 2000 CS, Chevrolet SSR, and more.
S2 Ep111: Ram REV EV, Dodge Last Call Teaser, Fast X Trailer, Buick Encore GX
Motor1.com's Mark Webb is our guest this week. We check out some Super Bowl commercials, including the one for the Ram 1500 Rev, which leads to a conversation about the upcoming electric pickup. We also discuss the trailer for Fast X. The latest teaser for the last Dodge Last Call model suggests that it might be a new Demon. The refreshed Buick Encore GX features an overhauled interior, and there are some Cadillac EVs to look forward to seeing this year.
S2 Ep110: Super Bowl Commercials, VW Atlas, BMW X5/X6, Subaru Crosstrek, Chevy Trailblazer
SUVs are afoot at the 2023 Chicago Auto Show, and Super Bowl commercials from automakers are hitting the airwaves. We talk about the updated 2024 Volkswagen Atlas and Atlas Cross, the next-gen 2024 Subaru Crosstrek, the refreshed BMW X5 and X6, and the updated 2024 Chevrolet Trailblazer. We also compare the Mustang Dark Horse interior with an entry-level EcoBoost model, and we revisit some of our favorite automaker Super Bowl commercials.
S2 Ep109: Driving 911 Dakar, Living Van Life, Range Rover Velar, And Mazda CX-90
Steve Ewing and John Neff join us as guests this week. Ewing recently got the chance to drive the rally-inspired Porsche 911 Dakar. Neff has spent months on the road with a Ford F-150 Hybrid and a travel trailer. He has experienced a lot in that time. Also, we check out the newly debuted Mazda CX-90 and Land Rover Range Rover Velar.
S2 Ep108: 2024 BMW M3 CS, Audi Activesphere And Porsche Vision 357 Concepts
The new BMW M3 CS is here, featuring 543 horsepower with all-wheel drive and a carbon-fiber diet. Audi Activesphere Concept shows off its mini pickup-truck bed, and Porsche pays homage to the 356 with the Vision 357 Concept. We see images of the new Toyota Tacoma for South America, and a camouflaged prototype pickup spotted with a Fiat Strada rekindle rumors of a new midsize Ram truck.
S2 Ep107: 2024 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray, Aston Martin DBS 770, And Ford Mustang Mach-E Hearse
There are some big debuts this week. The Chevy Corvette E-Ray brings electrification and all-wheel drive to the sports car for the first time. The Aston Martin DBS 770 is the brand's ultimate grand tourer, and it only plans to make 499 of them. The Mazda MX-30 R-EV is the return of the rotary. There are some fresh details about the Hyundai Kona's powertrain. Plus, a company is making limousine and hearse versions of the Ford Mustang Mach-E.