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 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.
In Podcast 273, John Davis and the MotorWeek crew discuss two Roebling Road track cars, the latest Volkswagen Golf R and the powerful Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing. We then shift gears to the luxury SUV side of things with the Infiniti QX60 before diving into Volkswagen's revival of the minibus with the ID Buzz. Then the Lightning Round focuses on backlash from Rivian’s recent price hikes and then a few viewers have questions on where our braking tests went!
In Podcast 272, John Davis and the MotorWeek crew are joined by special guest and online auto parts expert, Tom Taylor, to discuss features to keep an eye on depending on what climate you live in, the location of 12-volt batteries, and locking gas caps. And we review what was new at the 2022 Chicago Auto Show. Then the Lightning Round focuses on Super Bowl commercials and then a viewer wants a car without a touchscreen.
Podcast #271: 2022 MotorWeek Drivers’ Choice Awards! 2.10.2022
In Podcast 271, John Davis and the MotorWeek crew talk about our picks for the 2022 MotorWeek Drivers’ Choice Awards, including the Best Cars, Trucks, & Utilities, plus our pick for the Best of the Year! Then the Lightning Round takes a look at a cheap car that is ending production and then a viewer has a question about the cost of hybrids.
In Podcast 270, John Davis and the MotorWeek crew speak on their time in Hyundai’s Santa Cruz Sport Activity Vehicle! Then Jessica talks about a first drive in the latest Mercedes SL while Greg keeps us updated on the MotorWeek long term fleet. The Lightning Round takes a look at an automaker’s warning to it’s dealerships and then a viewer has a question about auto stop/start technology.
In Podcast 269, John Davis and the MotorWeek crew chat about some of the latest reveals from CES 2022! Brian introduces BMW’s high performance all-electric SUV. Then Greg ignites the EV pickup conversation with some details about the all-new Silverado EV while Jessica tags in and then John takes a look into a new concept vehicle from Chrysler. The Lightning Round takes a look at new tech that can change your paint color before moving to a viewer question about how the EPA computes the amount of range an EV will have.
In Podcast 268, John Davis and the MotorWeek crew kick things off by welcoming the redesigned 2022 Nissan Pathfinder to their long term test lot. Podcast-newbie, Alex gives his thoughts after a First Drive in the all-electric Hyundai IONIQ 5. Then it’s on to Jessica who also drove an all-new EV; the Mercedes-Benz EQS. The Lightning Round asks each panelist which new car is on their shopping list before they answer a viewer questionabout flat tire fixes.