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Last episode over 2 years agoThe Motor1.com Podcast Network is your one stop for everything automotive. Listen to Rambling About Cars every Friday to get up to speed on the biggest car stories of the week.
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Episodes (220)
S2 Ep106: Electric Truck Talk With Tom Moloughney, Corvette E-Ray, NACTOY Winners
InsideEVs Senior Editor and State Of Charge host Tom Moloughney stops by to talk about the Ram Revolution concept truck, F-150 Lightning, Rivian R1T, and how the full-size EV pickup segment is shaping up for the future. We preview the hybrid Corvette E-Ray thanks to a recent teaser video from Chevrolet, and we discuss this year’s North American Car, Truck, and Utility of the Year winners, featuring the Lightning, Kia EV6, and Acura Integra.
S2 Ep105: Ram Revolution Concept, VW ID.7, BMW Vision Dee, And More From CES 2023
CES 2023 is happening, and there are some big automotive debuts. Ram showed off a concept for its upcoming electric pickup. VW revealed the ID.7 EV sedan with electroluminescent camo. The BMW Vision Dee is the brand's showcase of future technology, and the Chrysler Synthesis Demonstrator is how that company imagines the cockpits of upcoming models.
S2 Ep104: 2023 Ram TRX Havoc, 2024 Hyundai Kona, Memorable Podcasts Of 2022
Our final podcast for 2022 features the next-gen 2024 Hyundai Kona, coming soon in standard, hybrid, N Line, and EV models. Ram closes out the year with a 1500 TRX Havoc special edition truck. And we look back at some of our favorite Rambling About Cars podcasts from the past year.
S2 Ep103: 2023 Ford GT Mk IV, Prius Pricing, McLaren/Lockheed Collab: RAC #103
The track-only Ford GT Mk IV marks the end of the current-generation supercar, packing over 800 horsepower. McLaren announces a partnership with the aeronautical wizards at Lockheed Martin Skunk Works. Toyota announces pricing for the 2023 Prius. And a cheap car challenge has Bruce and Smith “giving” each other cool cars for the holidays.
S2 Ep102: A Quiet Greatness With Myron Vernis And Mark Brinker
Myron Vernis and Mark Brinker are the authors of the four-volume book A Quiet Greatness about the most important Japanese sports cars from Honda, Mazda, Mitsubishi, Toyota, and many more automakers. They tell us about creating the book, and what they'd wish to add to it. We cover obscurities like the Hino Samurai, Autech Zagato, and Yamaha Ami. Of course, we also discuss more mainstream models.
S2 Ep101: 2022 Motor1.com Star Awards: Winners And Behind The Scenes
Senior Editors Jeff Perez and Brett Evans join the podcast to talk about winners of the 2022 Motor1.com Star Awards. The Ford F-150 Lightning, Ford Maverick Hybrid, Land Rover Range Rover, Kia Sportage Hybrid, Audi RS3, and Hyundai Ioniq 5 received awards, and we also go behind the scenes on the testing process.
S2 Ep100: Lamborghini Sterrato, Corvette Sub-Brand Rumor, And More
We kick off with Lamborghini Huracan Sterrato with a raised ride height, broader fenders, and a generally more rugged look. We also discuss the rumor of Chevy creating a sub-brand for Corvette-inspired models. Honda is building a plug-in hybrid fuel cell vehicle based on the CR-V, and the company is making it in Ohio. Finally, we look at the models going away in 2023.
S2 Ep99: Mazda MX-30 R-EV Rotary, 2023 Abarth 500e, Pininfarina Battista Records
Mazda is in the news with updates on future EVs, including the 2023 debut of an MX-30 with a rotary engine as a range extender. Mazda also teased a sleek coupe called the Vision Study concept. The new Abarth 500e electric hot hatch debuted, and Pininfarina announced several new acceleration records for the Battista EV hypercar. The podcast wraps up with a discussion of things in the automotive realm we are thankful for.
S2 Ep98: 2023 Toyota Prius And More LA Auto Show Debuts
We run through the big debuts at the 2022 LA Auto Show. That includes the 2023 Toyota Prius, Toyota bZ Compact SUV Concept, Porsche 911 Dakar, Fiat 500 Electric, Subaru Impreza, Lucid Gravity, Lucid Air Pure, Genesis X Convertible Concept, and Drako Dragon
S2 Ep97: 2023 Honda Accord, Volvo EX90, Audi Q8 E-Tron, Mercedes-AMG 'Ring Record
The next-generation Honda Accord is here, showing plenty of Civic influence. An updated Audi E-Tron gets rebranded as the Q8 E-Tron, available in standard and Sportback trim. Volvo debuted its electric EX90 flagship SUV, and we discuss teasers for both the Porsche 911 Dakar and the record Nurburging lap for the Mercedes-AMG One. Smith is back in his co-host seat with tales of moving across the country, and he needs help buying a cheap used car.
S2 Ep96: Dodge Charger Daytona SRT, Automotive Adventures With My Dad
Our guest this week is Bruce's dad, Rusty. We start by talking about the power outputs for the Charger Daytona SRT EV. Then, we dig into his favorite automotive adventures, like his first car, which was a 1968 Plymouth Roadrunner. We also talk about a drive across the western US and being a passenger in a lap around the Nürburgring Nordschleife.
S2 Ep95: 2022 Motor1.com Star Awards: 20 Finalists Revealed
Seyth Miersma, Jeff Perez, and Brandon Turkus are the guests this week to discuss about the 20 vehilces competing in the second annual Motor1.com Star Awards. We run through all the categories and discuss what it takes to select a winner in each one.
S2 Ep94: GMC Sierra EV, Cadillac Celestiq, Porsche 911 Carrera T, And Many More Debuts
There are plenty of debuts to discuss. We check out the GMC Sierra EV, Cadillac Celestiq, Rolls-Royce Spectre, Porsche 911 Carrera T, Chevrolet Trax, and Honda Prologue. Plus, we read some listener emails.
S2 Ep93: Knight Rider Historians Interview With AJ Palmgren
Knight Rider is alive and thriving thanks to the Knight Rider Historians. AJ Palmgren and Joe Huth own two screen-used KITT Trans Ams from the series, the original semi truck and trailer, and they possess an unparalleled wealth of knowledge on the classic 1980s TV series. AJ joins Bruce and Smith to talk about the show, the cars, the stars, creating the KRH website / YouTube channel, and his unique Knight Rider experiences over the last 20 years.
S2 Ep92: Ford GT LM, Elantra N Controversy and Electrifying Classic Cars
We start by checking out the Ford GT LM and Mercedes-AMG A45 S. Then, we discuss an owner's burecratic nightmare with his new Hyundai Elantra N. We finish by picking classic cars that we'd put electric powertrains into.
S2 Ep91: BMW XM, Ram HD Rebel, Ford F-Series Super Duty, Chevrolet Silverado HD
It’s truck week with the new Ford Super Duty, updated Chevrolet Silverado HD, and 2023 Ram 2500 Heavy Duty Rebel debuting at nearly the same time. BMW unveiled the powerful XM SUV, its first standalone M model since the M1. A facelifted BMW Z4 also arrived, and Bentley revealed an updated Bentayga Hybrid with more power and electric range.
S2 Ep90: Mercedes-AMG C63 SE Performance and Automotive Horror Movies
We kick off the show by checking out the Mercedes-AMG C 63 S E Performance. We also take a look at the Dodge Challenger SRT Black Ghost. The Chrysler 300C sold out quickly, and Renntech built a Mercedes S-Class restomod. We end the show by checking out automotive-themed horror movies like Christine, Maximum Overdrive, The Wraith, and more.
S2 Ep89: 2024 Ford Mustang, 2023 Ferrari Purosangue, 2022 Detroit Auto Show
The seventh-generation Ford Mustang is revealed, including a Mustang Dark Horse model. The Ferrari Purosange debuted, but with a 715-horsepower V12 and rear-biased weight distribution, it’s unlike any other super SUV. Several special editions debuted for the 2022 Detroit Auto Show, including a new Chrysler 300C and a pair of Jeeps. We also cover the updated Lincoln Corsair, the Dodge Charger King Daytona, and the Pagani Utopia hypercar.
S2 Ep88: Jeep 4xe Day Debuts, Chevy Equinox EV and GR Corolla Price
The first half of this week's Rambling About Cars is full of EVs. We check out the Equinox EV, Jeep Recon, Jeep Wagoneer S, and Jeep Avenger. Then, we look into a mystery from Chrysler, the price of the GR Corolla, and the Dodge Charger and Challenger Scat Pack Swinger.
S2 Ep87: Honda Civic Type R, Dodge Charger Super Bee, Mustang Stampede, Cool Car Movies
Honda released more information on the Civic Type R, including horsepower. Dodge announced its second "Last Call" model as the Charger Super Bee. Ford is planning a special event for Mustang owners leading up to the big next-gen debut in Detroit. And we talk about cool car movies to watch over Labor Day weekend.
S2 Ep86: Monterey Car Week Experience
Motor1.com editors Brett T. Evans and Jeff Perez join us to discuss their experience as first-time attendees to the events during Monterey Car Week, including the Quail, the Motorsports Reunion at Laguna Seca, and the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance. We discuss debuts during the week like the Koenigsegg CC850, Bugatti Mistral, Lamborghini Urus Performante, Rimac Nevera, and Lucid Air Saphhire. Plus, Jeff gives his impressions of driving the Nevera. And, we talk about the general vibe during the week.
S2 Ep85: Dodge Charger Daytona SRT EV, Dodge Hornet, Porsche 911 GT3 RS
Big news from Dodge includes the debut of the brand’s first electrified vehicle, the Dodge Hornet. The Dodge Charger Daytona SRT Concept previews the all-electric future, but the Hellcat V8 gets one last dance with the 2023 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat. The 2023 Porsche 911 GT3 RS also debuted this week, and we spend some time sharing listener comments from previous episodes.
S2 Ep84: Pebble Beach Preview, 2023 GMC Canyon
The show kicks off with a look at the teasers for the debuts at this year's Monterey Car Week and Pebble Beach Concours. Vehicles from Aston Martin, Bentley, Lamborghini, and a whole lot more are on the way. Then, we check out the 2023 GMC Canyon, including the rugged, new AT4X trim. Sticking with trucks, there's a discussion of the 2023 Ford F-150 Lightning's increased price. We end the show by checking out the 2023 Nissan Z configurator and build our ideal, buget-minded version of the sports coupe.
S2 Ep83: The Best New Cars Of 2022 So Far
The Acura NSX Type S, Polestar 2, Mercedes-Benz EQXX, and Porsche 718 Boxster are some of the cars featured in this special podcast. A panel of Motor1.com editors join Bruce and Smith for a mid-year review of new vehicles that have made a lasting impression.
S2 Ep82: 2023 Chevy Colorado; Cross-Country Motorcycle Road Trip
Jason Marker from RideApart joins us this week to tell his story of riding a Ural motorcycle from Oregon to Michigan. Plus, we dig into the 2023 Chevy Colorado and 2023 Ford F-150 Raptor R.