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Updated 9 days agoWe 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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Episodes (340)
2024 Toyota Tacoma First Look, 2023 Mercedes-EQB, & Acura Integra Long Term!
In Podcast 305, Greg Carloss steps in for John Davis as podcast host this week! We start off with Jessica’s experience in the all-electric Mercedes-Benz EQB while Alex tells us about the newest addition to our long term fleet, the Acura Integra. Brian is just back from Hawaii to give us the details on the long-awaited 2024 Toyota Tacoma. The Lightning Round addresses a topic we don’t think about often…AM radio and our viewer question wonders how much value you get from a new car.
2023 GMC Canyon First Drive, Land Rover Defender 130, & 2024 Ford Ranger Reveal
In Podcast 304, John Davis and the MotorWeek crew talk midsize pickups and high-performance SUVs! Alex begins with his time mudding in the all-new GMC Canyon and then Steven goes long with the long-wheelbase Land Rover Defender 130. Jessica finishes things up with the North American reveal of the 2024 Ford Ranger. The Lightning Round includes a new study on the average vehicle age and one viewer is curious about what we like about our jobs.
2024 Chevrolet Trax First Drive! Plus Kia EV6 GT & Toyota Sequoia Road Tests
In Podcast 303, John Davis and the MotorWeek crew chat about a wide variety of new vehicles! Alex starts us off with his recent time behind the wheel of Chevy’s completely redesigned entry-level Trax and then we shift gears to something without gears: the powerful Kia EV6 GT. We round out our car talk with the long-awaited next-gen Toyota Sequoia. The Lightning Round addresses the news that GM is dropping Apple CarPlay and many of our viewers have a question about how John used to pronounce Camry.
What’s New at the 2023 New York Auto Show! Plus First Drives in the IONIQ 6 and Prius Prime
In Podcast 302, John Davis and the MotorWeek crew breakdown what was new at this year’s New York International Auto Show! Then Steven gives his account of Hyundai’s newest electric vehicle, the IONIQ 6, while Jessica talks about first drives in the Toyota Prius Prime and Corolla Cross Hybrid. Then the Lightning Round fills us in on what electric vehicles are eligible for a tax credit in 2023.
First Drives in the Dodge Hornet, Nissan Ariya AWD, & Mazda CX-90!
In Podcast 301, Jessica Ray subs in for John Davis as this week’s podcast host but the MotorWeek crew has been busy traveling the country for a number of First Drives! Brian Robinson buzzes about his time in the all-new Dodge Hornet, while Alex speaks on his experience with the all-wheel drive version of the all-electric Nissan Ariya. Then the Lightning Round addresses Ford’s new patent for a self-repossession system and we answer a viewer question about our track testing at Roebling Road Raceway. Then Greg fills us in on his driving impressions of Mazda’s impressive new CX-90 utility.
We Celebrate Our 300th Podcast!
In Podcast 300, John Davis and the MotorWeek crew look back on the last 15 years of podcasting as they celebrate their 300th episode! But it’s not all reminiscing, we talk about new cars like our recent time in Lexus’s first ever EV: the RZ. Then we chat about BMW’s flashy flagship EV, the i7.
Ford F-150 Raptor R & Honda Pilot TrailSport First Drives, Plus the newly revealed Mazda CX-90!
In Podcast 299, John Davis and the MotorWeek crew have quite a bit to talk about! We start off with our time in the roaring Ford F-150 Raptor R, then we introduce Mazda’s surprising new electrified CX-90 utility. We’ll round it out with Honda’s next-gen Pilot TrailSport. The Lightning Round addresses the Biden administration’s new EV charging standards and we end it with a viewer question about the current supply and demand of new cars.
Reveals from the 2023 Chicago Auto Show, & Guest Joe Ligo’s Upcoming Docuseries on American Motors!
In Podcast 298, John Davis and the MotorWeek crew discuss everything new at the 2023 Chicago Auto Show! Then our special guest Joe Ligo dives into the details of his upcoming documentary series about the history of American Motors. We’ll finish it up with an unexpected Super Bowl reveal, the all-electric 2024 RAM 1500 REV pickup.
2023 MotorWeek Drivers’ Choice Awards!
In Podcast 297, John Davis and the MotorWeek crew reveal which cars, trucks, and utilities won our 2023 Drivers’ Choice Awards, including the new vehicle that takes home the
A Rundown of this Year’s Performance Testing at Roebling Road Raceway!
In Podcast 296, John Davis and the MotorWeek crew have recently returned from their annual trip track testing performance cars at Roebling Road Raceway! They break down their time doing roundies in some of the hottest performance vehicles on the market including the one of the last Dodge Challenger Hellcats (RIP), the flashy Lamborghini Huracan Tecnica, and the impressive Porsche 911 GT3 RS.
Highlights from the 2023 Consumer Electronics Show!
In Podcast 294, Brian Robinson and the MotorWeek crew discuss the latest automotive tech from this year’s Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas! Big reveals from Volk
Amazon’s Rivian Electric Delivery Vehicles, a First Drive in the new Civic Type R, & the Lexus RX
In Podcast 293, John Davis and the MotorWeek crew chat for the last podcast of 2022! Jessica starts us off with an up close and personal look at Rivian’s new electric delivery vehicles which have just recently arrived at Amazon sites across the country
2023 Toyota Prius & Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV First Drives, Plus the Alfa Romeo Stelvio
In Podcast 292, John Davis and the MotorWeek crew discuss the latest cars they’ve driven! Alex leads us off with the updated Alfa Romeo Stelvio and then Steven recalls his time in the all-new Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV. Then Jessica wraps it up with her
Everything New from the 2022 LA Auto Show!
In Podcast 291, Brian Robinson and the MotorWeek crew talk about everything new from the 2022 LA Auto Show! The Lightning Round introduces a new roadside assistance service from a
Volvo EX90 Reveal, Honda CR-V Hybrid First Drive, & the Rivian R1T Road Test!
In Podcast 290, Brian Robinson hosts this week! He is joined by Jessica who talks Volvo’s next all-electric the EX90. Then Steven dives into his time behind the wheel with t
2022 Audi RS3, 2023 Toyota Crown & the new 2023 Nissan Z
In Podcast 289, John Davis and the MotorWeek crew start off with some track time in the Audi RS3. Then Brian takes us through the details on Toyota’s all-new Crown while Alex reminisces on his time behind the wheel of the new Nissan Z. The Lightn
Special Guest, Your Drive’s Daniel Maffett! Plus Stellantis’s Hurricane I-6 Engine & Hyundai Kona N
In Podcast 288, John Davis and the MotorWeek crew chat are joined by one of our new “Your Drive” hosts, Daniel Maffett. Then Jessica chats about h
2022 Detroit Auto Show, 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS First Drive, & 2022 Lucid Air Road Test!
In Podcast 287, Brian Robinson and the MotorWeek crew chat about the latest reveals from the 2022 North American International Auto Show. Then it’s onto a discussion of two luxury EVs, the flagship Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV and the impressive Lucid A
Special Guest, Online Parts Expert Tom Taylor…Plus Honda CR-V & Toyota GR Corolla First Drives
In Podcast 286, John Davis and the MotorWeek crew are joined by special guest Tom Taylor. They start off discussing a few tech topics you may be unaware of. Then it’s onto some recent first drives. Jessica starts us off with her time in the all-new Honda CR-V while Greg hits the track in the Toyota GR Corolla hot hatch. The Lightning Round addresses new names for fast chargers and a viewer has a question about wheel size.
All-Electric BMW i4 Gran Coupe & Dodge News: the Hornet Returns and an EV Charger Concept!
In Podcast 285, John Davis and the MotorWeek crew chat about some big changes in the upcoming 42nd season of the show. Then we move on to some cars! First up, Jessica talks about BMW’s i4 Gran Coupe. Then it’s big news from Dodge: Alex intr
2023 Hyundai Palisade, the Return of the Meyers Manx dune buggy, & Goodbye to two Long Term Vehicles
In Podcast 284, Brian Robinson and the MotorWeek crew discuss a wide array of vehicles. Alex starts us off with the a first drive in the pleasantly refreshed Hyundai Palisade while Jessica introduces the the all-electric Meyers Manx 2.0 dune buggy. Gre
2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV & 2023 Toyota Crown Reveals, Plus Kia Sorento PHEV & Lincoln Navigator
In Podcast 283, John Davis and the MotorWeek crew discuss the latest reveal from GM, the 2024 Blazer EV! Then Greg moves on to the efficient mids
Cadillac LYRIQ First Drive, Lamborghini Huracan Tecnica, Lexus LX600, & Ford F-150 Raptor R!
In Podcast 282, John Davis and the MotorWeek crew get started with some flashy new vehicles! Brian talks about his time in the highly anticipated Cadillac LYRIQ whi
2023 Honda HR-V, 2022 Nissan Ariya, & What’s New With Our Long Term Fleet
In Podcast 281, John Davis and the MotorWeek crew dive into some of their recent first drives! Stephanie spent some time in Oregon driving the practical new Honda HR-V while Jessi
2023 Cadillac Escalade V, 2022 GMC Sierra Denali Ultimate & AT4X, & Volkswagen Jetta GLI
In Podcast 280, John Davis and the MotorWeek spend some time sharing! Jessica starts it off with the supercharged Cadillac Escalade V while Alex recalls his tim