Podcasts
There's nothing we like more here at MotorWeek than talking about cars. But we can't really squeeze everything we want to say into a 30-minute weekly show. That's why the conversation continues on MotorWeek's podcasts. It gives us a chance to share our candid, and sometimes comical, thoughts about the cars we test drive, as well as our auto shows adventure and the most recent new vehicle launches we've attended. We hope you enjoy listening! Would you rather watch?! Head over to our YouTube channel for our Video Podcasts!
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Latest Podcasts
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 midsize bargain, the Sorento PHEV while Jessica wraps it up with the refreshed Lincoln Navigator. Plus we all chat about the return of the Toyota Crown! The Lightning Round explores a dealership keeping it local and then a viewer has a question about too much horsepower in EVs.
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 while Jessica takes us back to the gas pump with the luxurious Lexus LX600 full size SUV. Then Greg settles in with a first drive in the all-new Lamborghini Huracan Tecnica and John wraps it up with the reveal of the 700-horsepower F-150 Raptor R! The Lightning Round examines the legacy of the Nissan LEAF and then a viewer has a question about regen braking.
Podcast #281: 2023 Honda HR-V, 2022 Nissan Ariya, & What’s New With Our Long Term Fleet 7.07.2022
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 Jessica recalls her time driving the newest EV from Nissan, the Ariya. Then Greg informs us on the latest addition to our long term fleet. The Lightning Round introduces the newest generation of Apple CarPlay and then a viewer has a question about avoiding dealer markups.
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 time in another upscale GM truck, the GMC Sierra Denali Ultimate & AT4X. Then Greg finishes it off with the latest Volkswagen Jetta GLI. The Lightning Round focuses on a Wall Street Journal article about an EV road trip fail and then a viewer has a question about phone apps for EV owners.
In Podcast 279, John Davis and the MotorWeek crew dive into some of their recent first drives! Greg recalls a recent trip to Summit Point Motorsports Park with the Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS then Kyle spent some time in Toyota’s new Sequoia. Alex rounds it out with Acura’s highly anticipated Integra! The Lightning Round talks about GM’s recent Bolt EV price cut and then a viewer has a question about which automaker will make the first all-electric convertible.
Podcast #278: Ford F-150 Lightning, Mercedes-Benz C-Class, & Nissan Z First Drives! 5.26.2022
In Podcast 278, John Davis and the MotorWeek crew chat about some recent first drives! Kyle starts off with his recent time in the F-150 Lightning while Dave dives into his track time with the latest Nissan Z car. Jessica wraps it up with her time in Mercedes’ new entry-level C-Class sedan. The Lightning Round focuses on the return of the Scout brand and then a viewer has a question about dealer markups.
In Podcast 277, John Davis and the MotorWeek crew chat about some recent first drives! Jessica starts off with her time off-roading in the plug-in Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe and Brian dives into his time driving Subaru’s first EV, the Solterra. Then Greg finishes up with his recent Over the Edge story about autocrossing. The Lightning Round focuses on yoke steering wheels and then a viewer has a question about charging cables for EVs.
In Podcast 276, John Davis and the MotorWeek crew discuss what was new at the 2022 New York International Auto Show! Then Alex talks about his recent time behind the wheel of the all-new Range Rover. The Lightning Round analyzes VinFast’s interesting battery subscription service and then a viewer has a question about EV’s infotainment.
Podcast #275: EV First Drives! GMC HUMMER EV Pickup, Toyota bZ4X, and the Kia EV6 4.15.2022
In Podcast 275, John Davis and the MotorWeek crew discuss a few recent First Drives. Brian talks about his time with the all-new GMC HUMMER EV pickup and then Greg takes it down a notch with Toyota’s first EV, the bZ4X. We wrap it up with Jessica’s recent time behind the wheel ofthe Kia EV6. The Lightning Round focuses on a newly announced Formula One race and then a viewer has a question about the 25-year import rule.
Podcast #274: Mercedes Level 3 Drive Pilot, 2022 Ford F-150 Raptor, & 2023 Mazda CX-50 3.30.2022
In Podcast 274, John Davis and the MotorWeek crew discuss some of their latest adventures. But first John remembers his good friend and collegue, Pat Goss, who passed away last week. Then Jessica starts off with her experience riding in Mercedes’ Level 3 autonomous Drive Pilot system. Then Kyle takes us through Ford’s latest F-150 Raptor and Alex reminisces about his time in Mazda’s new off-the-beaten-path focused CX-50. We move to the Lightning Round which focuses on Stellantis’s new Hurricane engine and then a viewer has a question about the cost of insurance for electric vehicles.