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 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 introduces us to the return of the Hornet and Greg has the details on the all-electric version of the Charger muscle car. The Lightning Round sees GM’s solution to flippers and a viewer has a question about fuel types and horsepower numbers.
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. Greg rounds it out with a recap of two long term vehicles that we recently said goodbye to: the Mitsubishi Outlander and Toyota Prius Prime. Finally our Lightning Round addresses the Inflation Reduction Act and a viewer has a question about story suggestions.
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.