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We thought a podcast would be the perfect vehicle for taking viewers behind-the-scenes of MotorWeek. We produce 52 episodes of MotorWeek a year, but we don't always have time to tell you everything. The podcast is a unique opportunity for viewers to hear our personal impressions of the vehicles we road test, discover the stories behind the stories MotorWeek is covering and learn more about where the auto industry is headed as it focuses squarely on fuel economy.

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2027 BMW X5 Reveal, RAM 1500 TRX SRT First Drive, & Dodge Charger R/T Review

In Podcast #381, Jessica Ray steps in as host and it’s pure Americana…from muscle cars to pickup trucks…and an American-made German SUV. We’ll start things off with our time behind the wheel of two “performance” models from the Stellantis umbrella that are on very opposite ends of the spectrum…a base Dodge Charger R/T and the return of the powerful prehistoric RAM 1500 TRX. Then BMW unveils the 5th-generation X5 utility with their “Neue Klasse” design language and a whopping 5 different powertrain options. Then it’s a lightning round that ponders the return of the quirky yet beloved Honda Element and a viewer has a question about the press cars we test…

Jul 09, 2026 135 annotations

First Drive in Rivian R2, Revealed 777HP RAM 1500 Rumble Bee SRT, & INEOS Grenadier Review

In Podcast #380, John Davis and the MotorWeek crew are all about trucks and SUVs today! We start things off with the recently unveiled HEMI-powered RAM 1500 Rumble Bee SRT. Then a vehicle that might not be on your radar, the INEOS Grenadier, which is one man’s modern take on the classic Land Rover Defender 110. Then we finish up with our first drive report on the long-awaited Rivian R2, smaller kin to the familiar R1S. Plus, we have a Lightning Round that analyzes Texas’s increasing overall market share in the country and how it could impact what vehicles we see on sale. Plus a viewer question about whether premium fuel helps with fuel efficiency in any vehicle.

Jun 25, 2026 154 annotations

Special Guest: Dave Durso, Head Writer

Once again, we are celebrating our 45th season with a guest from the past! Today we are joined by Dave Durso, who was a writer on MotorWeek from 1987 to 2009. He eventually rose to the title of Head Writer and started the segment known as “Two Wheelin'”, in which he would review motorcycles. He and John discuss all of his favorite memories and also how he completely changed lanes to a brand new career when he left!

Jun 11, 2026 41 annotations

8th-Gen Lexus ES First Drive, Volvo EX60 is Revealed, & a Federal EV Tax?

In Podcast #378, John Davis and the MotorWeek crew dive into two vehicles that are a big deal for their respective brands. First, we start off with some experience driving the all-new 8th-gen Lexus ES which is available as both a hybrid and all-electric. Then we explore the details of the recently revealed Volvo EX60, which previews some big updates to their EVs. Our Lightning Round takes a look at a potential federal tax on EVs and PHEVs while a viewer has a question about what on earth destination fees are for?

May 28, 2026 129 annotations

We Recently Tested the 2026 Honda Prelude, Kia K4 Hatchback & Mazda CX-30

In Podcast #377, John Davis and the MotorWeek crew recap some of the latest vehicles we have been testing. First up, the Kia K4 adds a hatchback model to their lineup that buyers can opt for that costs just $500 more than the sedan! Then, not much is new about it but Mazda CX-30 keeps to its roots as a fun and affordable subcompact utility. And finally, we’ll dive into all the details of our 2 weeks with the all-new Honda Prelude which returns to their lineup after 25 years. Then a Lightning Round about how the screens we see in new cars are becoming less useful. And a viewer has a question about whether or not the Subaru Baja will be returning!

May 14, 2026 91 annotations

Huge Updates for the Toyota RAV4 & Kia Telluride, & Subaru’s new EV Wagon…the Trailseeker

In Podcast #376, Jessica Ray steps in as host and is joined by the MotorWeek crew. They start to start off with Kia’s revamped flagship, the Telluride–which enters its second generation. Then its with another very popular SUV, the Toyota RAV4, and how America’s best-selling SUV stays at the top of its game. Finally, it’s the Subaru Trailseeker…a new all-electric model from Subaru that’s ready for adventure. And speaking of EVs, the Lightning Round will explore why so many brands are cancelling planned models and then we answer a viewer question about why you never see us driving in traffic.

Apr 30, 2026 128 annotations

Special Guest: Jennifer Khasnabis

We are back with another one of our special anniversary themed podcast episodes! This time John Davis is joined by Jennifer Khasnabis, who stepped in as our FYI and Motor News reporter from 1999-2004 after the departure of Lisa Barrow. John and Jennifer talk about some of her favorite memories, what she’s up to know, and a bit of advice she got from Lisa after she started!

Apr 16, 2026 31 annotations

2026 New York International Auto Show

In Podcast #374, John Davis invites Brian and Alex to the table to discuss all the news at and surrounding the 2026 New York International Auto Show. With debuts from Kia, Subaru, Volkswagen, Stellantis and more, and a lightning round regarding a new tactic to lower prices at the pump, it’s sure to be one packed cast!

Apr 02, 2026 34 annotations

Special Guest: Marlene Rodman, Videographer

On this week’s podcast, we are joined by another MotorWeek alumni! This time, its another crew member from behind the camera. John and Jessica talk to Marlene Rodman, a long time videographer at Maryland Public Television who retired back in 2016. But she got her start in the business working with John on Wall Street Week with Louis Rukeyser in the late 1970s. Eventually she was given the opportunity to work on the MotorWeek crew and she regales us with her memories!

Mar 19, 2026 24 annotations

2026 Jeep Cherokee & Mazda CX-5 First Drives, BMW M2 CS Track Test

In Podcast #372, Jessica Ray fills in as host to discuss some of the latest new vehicles that the MotorWeek crew has been testing. We start things off with Mazda and a first-drive in their best-selling model, the CX-5 crossover as it enters its 3rd-generation with some well executed updates. Then it’s over to BMW and our recent track time in their entry-level track car, the M2 CS. Finally, it’s over to Jeep where we drove both the all-new Cherokee and updated Grand Cherokee, which feature the future of the Jeep brand’s powertrain options. Plus, a Lightning Round which considers the EPA’s recent decision to rescind credits to automakers for utilizing auto stop/start technology.

Mar 05, 2026 43 annotations

Special Guest: Yolanda Vazquez

We’re back with another blast from the past podcast episode. This week we are joined by Yolanda Vazquez, who served on the MotorWeek staff from 2005-2018 as FYI Reporter and delivered Motor News! John and Yolanda discuss what led her to joining the MotorWeek team, her favorite memories while on staff, and how she has taken her skills as a reporter and pivoted to her current role working for the Howard County State’s Attorney’s office. A video version of this podcast can be seen on our YouTube channel: youtube.com/motorweek

Feb 19, 2026 17 annotations

2026 MotorWeek Drivers’ Choice Awards! We Discuss Our Favorite Cars, Trucks, & Utilities

In Podcast #371, John Davis and the MotorWeek crew come together for a special episode to debrief everyone on which cars, trucks, & utilities we like the best this year in our annual Drivers’ Choice Awards! Plus, we reveal which one we liked the best for our “Best of the Year”! This episode was filmed in our studio and can be seen on our YouTube channel.

Feb 06, 2026 52 annotations

2026 Detroit Auto Show, RAM 1500 SRT TRX Returns, & Jeep Cancels 4xe Models

In Podcast #370, John Davis and the MotorWeek crew catch up on all the latest happenings in the automotive world. Like the few pieces of news that came out of this year’s North American International Auto Show: the Bronco RTR, Mustang SC, and the winners of the 2026 NACTOYs! But first we’ll talk about the return of the supertruck to RAM’s lineup with the even more powerful 2027 RAM 1500 SRT TRX. And finally, we’ll round out with some hot topics like Jeep & Chrysler cancelling their plug-in hybrid models, Dodge axes the Hornet, Acura’s next RDX is on the horizon as a hybrid, and VW is bringing back buttons.

Jan 22, 2026 3 annotations

2026 Detroit Auto Show, RAM 1500 SRT TRX Returns, & Jeep Cancels 4xe Models

In Podcast #370, John Davis and the MotorWeek crew catch up on all the latest happenings in the automotive world. Like the few pieces of news that came out of this year’s North American International Auto Show: the Bronco RTR, Mustang SC, and the winners of the 2026 NACTOYs! But first we’ll talk about the return of the supertruck to RAM’s lineup with the even more powerful 2027 RAM 1500 SRT TRX. And finally, we’ll round out with some hot topics like Jeep & Chrysler cancelling their plug-in hybrid models, Dodge axes the Hornet, Acura’s next RDX is on the horizon as a hybrid, and VW is bringing back buttons.

Jan 22, 2026

Special Guest: Ray Kawata, MotorWeek’s Longest-Serving Videographer

We have another special guest on our podcast to celebrate 45 years of MotorWeek! In this episode, we are joined by a member of our staff who served his time behind the camera. Ray Kawata began filming MotorWeek back in 1982 and was part of our crew until he retired in 2016. John and him talk about the difficulties of filming vehicles, how the profession has changed, and a story of how he avoided an international incident while filming a Volvo on the border of Norway and Russia…

Jan 08, 2026 6 annotations

Nissan Rogue PHEV First Drive, Plus Audi A5 & Acura Integra Road Tests

In Podcast #368, John Davis and the MotorWeek crew are back to discuss a nice variety of new vehicles. Alex starts us off with his time spent with the lightly updated Acura Integra and then Greg takes things up a luxury notch with the Audi A5. And Jessica is freshly back from a trip to drive the Nissan Rogue PHEV…which brings some badge engineering back. Our Lightning Round looks to the future and what we’re excited about in 2026 and beyond!

Dec 26, 2025 44 annotations

Special Guest: Lauren Morrison

This week’s special guest is a MotorWeek alum who isn’t too far from our memories…it’s Lauren Morrison! Lauren joined our staff as FYI Reporter back in 2015 and traveled the world to tell consumer reporting stories. She gives us a little background about herself, regales us of her favorite experiences, and explains how she used to record Motor News from a green screen in her house! A video version of this podcast is available to watch on our YouTube channel.

Dec 11, 2025 4 annotations

2026 Dodge Charger SIXPACK, Subaru Outback, & Nissan Sentra First Drives

In Podcast #366, John Davis and the MotorWeek crew dive into some very recent first drives with some very important new models. Greg starts things off with a west-coast adventure in the all-new 2026 Subaru Outback, which officially leaves it’s wagon identity behind. Then Jessica recalls her recent time in Nissan’s longest running nameplate, the Sentra. And Alex gets passionate about his time on the Tail of the Dragon driving the Hurricane-powered Dodge Charger. Does it really need a HEMI now? Then we recap what we know of the 2025 Los Angeles Auto Show. (This episode was recorded before the LA Auto Show announcements, so we want to correct that the 2027 Kia Telluride’s standard powertrain is a 2.5L Turbo-4.)

Nov 28, 2025 54 annotations

Special Guest: John Davis

John Davis joins us on the MotorWeek podcast this week, not as host…but as our special guest! Because who better to talk about the history of the show, than the man who created it. Jessica Ray hosts our fearless leader in this special video episode of the podcast, and we get to know the man that is John H. Davis. We’ll discuss how his childhood shaped his car enthusiasm, his background in aerospace engineering, his year working on Wall Street before he moved to public television, and of course, we get the full story on how MotorWeek began.

Nov 13, 2025 39 annotations

Fatal Crash Prevention at the IIHS, Subaru Forester Hybrid, & New Engine in the Jeep Grand Cherokee

In Podcast #364, John Davis and the MotorWeek crew are joined by FYI Reporter Stephanie Hart who details her recent visit to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s facility in Virginia to see what they’re doing to help prevent fatal crashes. Then Jessica dives into the more fuel-efficient version of Subaru’s volume seller, the 2025 Forester Hybrid. And Logan is back from a trip to Detroit where he got to see the revised 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee, including it’s all-new Hurricane engine. Our Lightning Round addresses Mary Barra’s recent comments claiming that GM will be leaving Apple CarPlay and Android Auto out of their new vehicles in the future and a viewer wonders if Hyundai or Kia will ever make a body-on-frame SUV competitor.

Oct 30, 2025 37 annotations

Special Guest: Lisa Barrow

The lovely Lisa Barrow joins John and Jessica on this special episode of the MotorWeek podcast! Lisa spent over a decade as MotorWeek’s FYI reporter in the late 1980s and talks about her global travels, how the show inspired her adventurous side, and where life took her after she left the show. There is also a video version of this podcast that can be found here: https://youtu.be/K8M2HQCWZq4

Oct 16, 2025 23 annotations

Nissan LEAF First Drive, Plus Honda Prelude & BMW iX3 Reveals

In Podcast #362, John Davis and the MotorWeek crew have a jam-packed podcast for you! Jessica starts things off with the global reveal of the EV version of BMW’s best-selling vehicle globally, the iX3. Then Alex relays the details on the recently unvieled production model of the returning Honda Prologue sports coupe…they include a hybrid powertrain and a very distinct lack of a third pedal. Then we have finally had some time behind the wheel of the all-new Nissan LEAF so Greg let’s us know how much this charming EV has really changed. And our Lightning Round discusses Porsche pulling back on their plans to go all-electric while a viewer has a question about how we do our slalom testing.

Oct 02, 2025 19 annotations

Special Guest: Craig Singhaus

In celebration of our 45th anniversary, MotorWeek alumni will be joining us throughout the year as guests for special episodes of our podcast! Our first guest? None other than Craig Singhaus, who was grabbed by John Davis to assist in the 1978 pilot episode and eventually joined the staff when MotorWeek officially went on air in 1981. You’ll know him best from his outlandish “High Road” segments, but he played a big role in helping to cultivate those early seasons of the show. There is also a video version of this podcast that can be found here: https://youtu.be/E5DK3PMwCdU

Sep 18, 2025 11 annotations

Season 45 Premiere Preview! Plus How Things Have Changed in 45 Years of MotorWeek

In Podcast #360, John Davis and the MotorWeek crew preview the premiere of Season 45! That’s right, MotorWeek has been on the air for 45 years. So we brought some of our most tenured staffers together to give you a behind-the-scenes look at the evolution of the show along with their favorite memories. Once we’re done reminiscing, we chat about our recent time in the drop-trop version of the Ferrari Roma grand tourer. Then, we dive into our two weeks with the 6th-generation Toyota 4Runner. The Lightning Round discusses the uptick in used car prices and what might reverse that trend.

Sep 05, 2025 15 annotations

2026 Dodge Charger & Jeep Cherokee First Looks, Plus a First Drive in the Hyundai Palisade

In Podcast #359, John Davis and the MotorWeek crew have the details on some exciting new models! First up, Alex recently went to Detroit to see the long-awaited Hurricane I6-powered Dodge Charger. Then he heads over to the Jeep side of things with the return of the Cherokee compact utility, now as a hybrid. And Jessica is back from some time out west driving the all-new Hyundai Palisade, whose extensive redesign brings the 3-row crossover to another level. Then a Lighting Round on Ford’s self-proclaimed “Model T” moment.

Aug 22, 2025 11 annotations
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