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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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Special Guest Joe Ligo Talks His Upcoming AMC Documentary, Plus New Navigator & 2025 Easter Jeep Safari
In Podcast #352, John Davis and the MotorWeek crew are joined by alumni Joe Ligo, who has recently made a six-part documentary series about the story behind American Motors Corporation called The Last Independent Automaker. Then Greg dives into some recent drive time with the revamped and elegant Lincoln Navigator while Jessica lives the Jeep life …
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In Podcast #351, John Davis and the MotorWeek crew cover all of the news from the 125th edition of the New York International Auto Show! There was tons of news from Subaru including the unveiling of the all-new 7th-gen Outback, along with a big showing from the Korean’s with an all-new Palisade that includes a hybrid version, and more! We’ll finish…
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In Podcast #350, Jessica Ray steps in as host for a vacationing John Davis. Her and the MotorWeek crew have a small constellation of vehicles to talk about, starting with two new entries into Cadillac’s all-electric IQ portfolio: the OPTIQ, yes, spelled with an ‘IQ’ at the end, and the Escalade IQ. Then we’ll shift over to the Honda Civic Si, a nam…
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BMW M5 Performance Testing, a Recap of the Nissan Frontier, & RAM Heavy Duty First Drive up the Davis Dam Grade
In Podcast #349, John Davis and the MotorWeek crew dive into a bunch of “performance” cars…well they all perform in their own ways. Brian is fresh off a trip to the West where he tackled the Davis Dam Grade in the refreshed RAM Heavy Duty. Then Jessica reminds us of how simple trucks can (and should?) be with the latest Nissan Frontier. And Greg he…
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Track Testing a Pair of McLarens, the Subaru WRX tS, & Toyota GR Corolla, Plus a First Drive in the Jeep Wagoneer S
In Podcast #348, John Davis and the MotorWeek crew have no less than FIVE cars to discuss. Jessica starts us off with a First Drive in Jeep’s first global BEV, the Wagoneer S. Then Alex dives into our recent track time of two rally-inspired compacts, the Subaru WRX tS & Toyota GR Corolla. And Greg recounts our experience high performance testing th…
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First Drive in the New Toyota 4Runner, Track Time in the Lamborghini Revuelto, & Subaru at the Chicago Auto Show
In Podcast #347, Jessica Ray subs in for John Davis as host and her and the MotorWeek crew discuss a few of the latest hybrids we’ve driven. We touch on our recent track time in the all-new V12 powered plug-in Lamborghini Revuelto. Then it’s off the track and onto the trail with a first drive in the completely revamped Toyota 4Runner. And we’ll rec…
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In Podcast #346, John Davis and the MotorWeek crew go through the full list of winners of our 2025 Drivers’ Choice Awards. These are the cars, trucks, & utilities that we liked to drive the most! So we’ll tell you why we picked them out of everything else we drove. And make sure to stay until the end when we announce which one takes home our Best o…
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In Podcast #345, John Davis and the MotorWeek crew chat about a nice assortment of vehicles! We blast off with some time spent behind the wheel of Nissan’s stylish next-gen Murano mid-size utility. Then we’ll head back to entry-level territory with Kia’s replacement of the Forte, the K4. And Rivian is leveling up their three-row R1S SUV with a seco…
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In Podcast #344, John Davis and the MotorWeek crew are in the studio for a special episode of the podcast! We’ll talk about the automotive-related news out of this year’s iteration of the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas including new EV models from Honda…along with their partnership with Sony for the AFEELA 1, Toyota’s mobility city is on it…
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In Podcast #343, John Davis and the MotorWeek crew celebrate the first podcast of the New Year by focusing on affordable cars! That’s right, we dive into a list of cars for sale that cost under $30,000 (with destination) and give our opinions on what we like…and don’t like about them. Stay until the end and we’ll tell you which ones we would buy fo…
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In Podcast #342, John Davis and the MotorWeek crew are back from a variety of first drives…from big to small utes and an all-electric hot rod! We begin with Nissan’s big ravamp to their full-size Armada. Then we shrink down to entry-level with the refreshed Volkswagen Taos. And we’ll cross the finish line in the next generation Dodge Charger…specif…
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In Podcast #341, Jessica Ray fills in for John Davis on hosting duties. Her and the rest of the MotorWeek crew discuss the massive upgrade for the gas-powered Chevrolet Equinox. Along with Toyota’s helping hand to Mazda, lending them hybrid tech to put in their CX-50 utility. And finally we’ll finish off with the resurrection of the Scout name–yes,…
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In Podcast #340, John Davis and the MotorWeek crew recap everything that’s new…and not so new from the 2024 LA Auto Show. We launch into the details of the 4th-gen Volkswagen Tiguan, the revamped Genesis GV70 SUV, a special fashion edition of the Fiat 500e, the 3-row Hyundai IONIQ 9, and Kia’s updates to the Sportage, EV9, & EV6. Plus, our Lightnin…
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Toyota GR Corolla First Drive, Rugged New Honda Passport Reveal, & Goodbye to the Affordable Nissan Sentra
In Podcast #339, John Davis and the MotorWeek crew have a wide array of cars and topics to talk about. We start off with saying goodbye to one of our latest long term vehicles, the affordable 2024 Nissan Sentra. Then we dive into the recent reveal of the 4th-generation of Honda’s 2-row utility, the 2026 Passport. We finish up with Brian Robinson’s …
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In Podcast #338, John Davis and the team have a little something for everyone. We’ll start with an update from “FYI” reporter Stephanie Hart on her upcoming featuring stories, including one showcasing a company using artificial intelligence to track traffic, respond to incidents and, ultimately, save lives. Writer Alex Kellum leads the discussion o…
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In Podcast #337, John Davis and the MotorWeek crew discuss three very different vehicles. First off, we spent two weeks with the V8-powered Jeep Wrangler 392 Final Edition (but it is really the FINAL Edition?). Then we dive into a first drive with the revamped Buick Enclave three-row crossover. And we finish up with some recent track time in the Su…
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In Podcast #336, John Davis and the MotorWeek crew are all over the place with their topics. First up is Hyundai’s budget econobox slash hot rod, the Elantra N. Then Ford aims to make the full-size Expedition more competetive for it’s 5th-generation with lots of new features. We shift on over to our Lightning Round which addresses Ford’s recent inc…
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In Podcast #335, John Davis and the MotorWeek crew gather to chat about a wide spectrum of utilities! We’ll launch with the launch of the refreshed 2025 Volvo XC90 3-row utility. Then it’s all about value and function with a first drive in the revamped Nissan Kicks. We go digital for this week’s Lightning Round as our own Jessica Ray had a recent t…
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Welcome to Season 44! Updated Ford Bronco Sport, Volvo EX90 First Drive, & Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray
Podcast #334 brings John Davis and the MotorWeek team back into the studio to talk shop about three vehicles recently on the crew’s radar. First, a detailed rundown on the refreshed Ford Bronco Sport, arriving for 2025 with an available Sasquatch package. Then we’ll kick it over to Greg, regaling his time in Southern California with the Volvo EX90.…
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In Podcast #333, John Davis and the MotorWeek crew are here to talk about some big family haulers! We’ll start with what GMC has done to their popular Yukon, including a new AT4 Ultimate trim. Then it’s over to the luxury side of the Blue Oval with a recently revealed new generation of Lincoln Navigator. We’ll merge off the highway briefly for a Li…
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In Podcast #332, Jessica Ray subs in for John Davis as host this week to chat with the MotorWeek crew about a random assortment of cars we’ve been testing! First up is the high-voltage and game changing Hyundai IONIQ5 N…which might be the EV that wins over doubters. Then we shift our non-existent gears to the latest addition to our long term test f…
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In Podcast #331, John Davis and the MotorWeek crew are back from! We begin with the latest updates from the Blue Oval’s flagship utility, the 2025 Explorer. Then we give an update on one of the latest members of our long term fleet, the 2024 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport. Then we change lanes to our Lightning Round where we discuss potential legisla…
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A Hondacentric Podcast! First Drives in the 2025 Honda Civic Hybrid & Acura MDX, Plus Ridgeline TrailSport
In Podcast #330, John Davis and the MotorWeek crew are all about the Hondas the week! Jessica starts us off with her time driving the revived Honda Civic Hybrid while Brian goes off the beaten path with the Ridgeline TrailSport. Then we shift to our Lightning Round where a recent survey of EV owners has many asking if they want to stay all-electric…
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In Podcast #329, Jessica Ray subs in for John Davis as host this week to chat with the MotorWeek crew about a first drive in the updated Porsche Cayenne GTS. Then our own Dave Scrivener is back from the racing experience of a lifetime, the 24 Hours of Le Mans! Plus our Lightning Round addresses how a recent cyberattack effecting thousands of dealer…
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In Podcast #328, John Davis and the MotorWeek crew are back from their travels to talk about a few new vehicles! Jessica starts things off with the reveal of the Jeep Wagoneer S. Then Alex switches gears to the recent updates to the Rivian R1T and R1S. And then we drive the Toyota Venza’s replacement, the Crown Signia! Plus, a Lightning Round about…
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In Podcast #327, John Davis and the MotorWeek crew are back from their travels to talk about a few new vehicles! Jessica tees us off with a first look at the return of a hybrid powertrain to the refreshed 2025 Honda Civic Hybrid. Then Alex explains how the Mazda CX-70 differs from the CX-90. And then we finally get seat time in Chevrolet’s $35,000 …
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In Podcast #326, John Davis and the MotorWeek crew talk an all-new digital-first segment as well as a couple of First Drives! Greg starts us off with some behind-the-scenes insights on the newest Overdrive installment, featuring a fun autocross competition with a lucky teenager. Then we head overseas with Jessica’s recent time driving the all-new P…
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In Podcast #325, John Davis and the MotorWeek crew have been back and forth to the West Coast for some First Drives. First up, is the Hyundai IONIQ5 N…which we got our first taste of Hyundai’s answer to the enthusiast in the electrified age at Laguna Seca. Then we hit the highway in Acura’s first-ever all-electric, the ZDX…a familar nameplate with …
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In Podcast #324, John Davis and the MotorWeek crew go into the details of the recently unveiled 6th-gen Toyota 4Runner…a huge deal for the brand and the first new 4Runner in almost 15 years. Plus, we’ll also talk about the refreshed RAM 1500. Then our own Alex Kellum has a question on what his next daily driver should be…with the requirements that …
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In Podcast #323, Jessica Ray steps in as host to guide the MotorWeek crew’s discussions on the reveals of the 2024 New York International Auto Show! Like Genesis…who has some interesting new concepts that certainly look production-ready while INFINITI & Nissan take familiar but quite opposite name plates into their next-generation, Hyundai gives tw…
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In Podcast #322, John Davis and the MotorWeek crew discuss how the Lincoln Nautilus midsize luxury utility sees impressive new styling and technology inside and out, while Lexus shakes up their lineup with an all-new three-row crossover…the TX, and Rivian introduces not one…but TWO new models with plans to make them at more affordable prices. Plus …
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In Podcast #321, John Davis and the MotorWeek crew talk about huge news from Dodge as they have just unveiled details of the eighth-generation Charger…and it includes a gas engine. But first, Greg talks about one of our favorite new all-electrics, the impressive Kia EV9 midsize utility. And Jessica discusses a First Drive in another midsizer, the r…
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In Podcast #320, Jessica Ray steps in as host and starts off with a few stories that Stephanie has been working on, including a fascinating TV and movie car exhibit at the Petersen Automotive Museum. Then Alex gives us the details on Mazda’s newest model, the CX-70, and how it is actually more familiar than you think. Our Lightning Round addresses …
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BONUS PODCAST! In Podcast #319, John Davis and Jessica Ray take our podcast on the road to talk about everything new at the 2024 Chicago Auto Show. From the new Ford Explorer and Chevrolet Equinox’s auto show debuts to the unveiling of TWO new Kia models, we chat about what you will find on the show floor this year!…
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In Podcast #318, John Davis and the MotorWeek team breakdown their picks for this year’s Drivers’ Choice Awards! Plus, we’ll reveal which vehicle we liked the best that takes home our “Best of the Year” award. But we can’t forget about our Lightning Round which addresses CEO of General Motors, Mary Barra, and her recent announcement that they would…
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In Podcast 317, John Davis and the MotorWeek crew recap their recent week-long trip down to Savannah, Georgia for their annual high performance testing at Roebling Road Raceway. They tracked eight high performance cars including the Chevrolet Corvette Z06, Ford Mustang Dark Horse, Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT, Lambroghini Urus Performante, and more! Pl…
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In Podcast 316, John Davis and the MotorWeek crew dive into the details of their newest long term test vehicle: the 2024 Mazda CX-50. Then Brian Robinson gives us the scoop on how Mercedes has updated their GLS three-row utility. Then in our Lightning Round, we ponder Volkswagen’s addition of ChatGTP artificial intelligence into their latest infota…
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It’s our final podcast of 2023! We’re celebrating with a show all about cars: no crossovers or trucks…just cars. First up will be the Acura Integra Type S, a higher performance version of the revived sport sedan. Then we’ll toe the line between sporty and luxury with some time behind the wheel of the all-new BMW 5 series sedan. and we’ll finish off…
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The Tesla Cybertruck is here! In Podcast 314, Jessica Ray subs in as host and leads the MotorWeek crew in some lively discussion about Tesla’s first foray into the pickup truck world. Then we’ll move on over to General Motors, who are keeping the Buick brand alive with an affordable and stylish new crossover: the Envista. Our Lightning Round addres…
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In Podcast 313, John Davis and the MotorWeek crew recap the reveals from the 2023 Los Angeles Auto Show! From the 9th generation Toyota Camry to the all-new Lucid Gravity SUV…there’s much to cover. Plus, we have a Lightning Round on how you can buy your next car online and a viewer question about which EVs will be able to charge at Tesla supercharg…
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In Podcast 312, John Davis and the MotorWeek crew cover three automotive gamechangers. First up, we went to Barcelona to drive Volvo’s newest, smallest, and cheapest EV, the EX30, which starts around $35,000. Then we had some seat time in Chevy’s hybrid C8 Corvette, the E-Ray. And following up the first ever all-electric RAM REV is the RAM 1500 Ram…
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In Podcast 311, John Davis and the MotorWeek crew talk three cars under $50,000: the electrified 2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale, one of the last new cars for sale under $20,000…the 2023 Nissan Versa, & the even more capable Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness. Then we’ll discuss a Lightning Round topic about how Stellantis is pulling out of both the 2023 SEMA show…
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In Podcast 310, John Davis and the MotorWeek crew talk about a few different automotive topics. Greg starts us off with his work on a brand new segment called MotorWeek’s Overdrive. Then Jessica dives into the details of the recently revealed 2024 Honda Prologue while Brian chats about his time behind the wheel driving…or not actually driving Merce…
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In Podcast 309, John Davis and the MotorWeek crew are back for more car talk! Stephanie enlightens us on a few of her FYI stories that you find in an episode this fall. Plus we’ll talk about a sport wagon that easily put a smile on MotorWeek staffers faces, the Audi RS 6 Avant. Then we’ll dive into a Lightning Round about how the UAW strikes could …
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In Podcast 308, John Davis and the MotorWeek crew talk about what’s new from the 2023 North American International Auto Show in Detroit! Cadillac unveils a refreshed CT5 sedan, GMC revamps the Acadia with a new powertrain and looks, the Jeep Gladiator sees updates similar to the new Wrangler, and Ford refines their best-selling pickup with the late…
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In Podcast 307, John Davis and the MotorWeek team preview the upcoming season 43 premiere! Jessica starts us off with a first look at the return of the Toyota Land Cruiser while Alex dives into the details of the recently revealed Acura ZDX, the brand’s first EV. Then the Lightning Round talks about the end of “cheap” new cars while a viewer has a …
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In Podcast 306, Jessica Ray leads the MotorWeek crew in some lively discussion of some vehicles we’ve recently experienced! Greg gets us out the gate with Rivian’s next model that we recently sampled, the R1S three-row SUV. Then Alex digs into the details of the recently revealed and very polarizing new 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe. Then we take a break t…
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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 Lightn…
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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…
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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. …
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