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MotorWeek
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.
Episodes
MotorWeekTesla Roadster Reveal, 2027 Infiniti QX65 Road Test, Mercedes GLE & GLS First Drives
In Podcast #389, Jessica Ray and the MotorWeek crew start off by diving into the details from behind the wheel of a few luxury utilities. Two being from…
MotorWeekStephanie’s Latest FYI Segments, Ford F-150 Updates, & New Fuel Economy Standards
In Podcast #388, John Davis and the MotorWeek crew have lots to get into…including details on two special features. Stephanie Hart joins us to discuss a visit…
MotorWeekMaking Driving Safer for Everyone Goes Beyond Crash Testing with the IIHS
In Podcast #387, host John Davis and producer Jessica Ray are joined by Joe Young, Director of Media Relations at the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety…
MotorWeekNissan Reveals 4th-Gen Rogue with New Hybrid Powertrain, Plus Volvo Refreshes the XC40, XC60 & XC90
In Podcast #386, John Davis and the MotorWeek crew look at the latest from Volvo as they work to update their core lineup vehicles in order to stay in the…
MotorWeekSeason 46 Premiere Preview! Plus Do Automotive Sub-brands Make Sense Anymore?
In Podcast #385, John Davis and the MotorWeek crew kick off the 46th season of the show! We hit the road running with the latest and greatest in new automotive…
MotorWeekFord Names New EV Pickup “Fathom”, Plus Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport Reveal & Audi Q3 Review
On Podcast #384, on tap today for John Davis and the MotorWeek crew are two updated crossovers, as well as an update on Ford’s upcoming “from scratch” mid-size…
MotorWeekAudi Q3 & Ford Mustang Mach-E Reviews, Plus Our “Must-Have” Car Features
In Podcast #383, Jessica Ray and the MotorWeek crew talk about two very different small utilities. First up is the Ford Mustang Mach-E, Ford’s first EV that…
MotorWeekFirst Ride in $25K Slate Truck, A Trip on Route 66 & 2027 Kia Seltos First Drive
In Podcast #382, John Davis and the MotorWeek crew talk trucks, trips, & a Telluride look-alike! Brian starts things off with a first drive in the 2nd-gen Kia…
MotorWeek2027 BMW X5 Reveal, RAM 1500 TRX SRT First Drive, & Dodge Charger R/T Review
In Podcast #381, Jessica Ray steps in as host and it’s pure Americana…from muscle cars to pickup trucks…and an American-made German SUV. We’ll start things off…
MotorWeekFirst Drive in Rivian R2, Revealed 777HP RAM 1500 Rumble Bee SRT, & INEOS Grenadier Review
In Podcast #380, John Davis and the MotorWeek crew are all about trucks and SUVs today! We start things off with the recently unveiled HEMI-powered RAM 1500…
MotorWeekSpecial Guest: Dave Durso, Head Writer
Once again, we are celebrating our 45th season with a guest from the past! Today we are joined by Dave Durso, who was a writer on MotorWeek from 1987 to 2009…
MotorWeek8th-Gen Lexus ES First Drive, Volvo EX60 is Revealed, & a Federal EV Tax?
In Podcast #378, John Davis and the MotorWeek crew dive into two vehicles that are a big deal for their respective brands. First, we start off with some…
MotorWeekWe Recently Tested the 2026 Honda Prelude, Kia K4 Hatchback & Mazda CX-30
In Podcast #377, John Davis and the MotorWeek crew recap some of the latest vehicles we have been testing. First up, the Kia K4 adds a hatchback model to their…
MotorWeekHuge Updates for the Toyota RAV4 & Kia Telluride, & Subaru’s new EV Wagon…the Trailseeker
In Podcast #376, Jessica Ray steps in as host and is joined by the MotorWeek crew. They start to start off with Kia’s revamped flagship, the Telluride–which…
MotorWeekSpecial Guest: Jennifer Khasnabis
We are back with another one of our special anniversary themed podcast episodes! This time John Davis is joined by Jennifer Khasnabis, who stepped in as our…
MotorWeek2026 New York International Auto Show
In Podcast #374, John Davis invites Brian and Alex to the table to discuss all the news at and surrounding the 2026 New York International Auto Show. With…
MotorWeekSpecial Guest: Marlene Rodman, Videographer
On this week’s podcast, we are joined by another MotorWeek alumni! This time, its another crew member from behind the camera. John and Jessica talk to Marlene…
MotorWeek2026 Jeep Cherokee & Mazda CX-5 First Drives, BMW M2 CS Track Test
In Podcast #372, Jessica Ray fills in as host to discuss some of the latest new vehicles that the MotorWeek crew has been testing. We start things off with…
MotorWeekSpecial Guest: Yolanda Vazquez
We’re back with another blast from the past podcast episode. This week we are joined by Yolanda Vazquez, who served on the MotorWeek staff from 2005-2018 as…
MotorWeek2026 MotorWeek Drivers’ Choice Awards! We Discuss Our Favorite Cars, Trucks, & Utilities
In Podcast #371, John Davis and the MotorWeek crew come together for a special episode to debrief everyone on which cars, trucks, & utilities we like the best…
MotorWeek2026 Detroit Auto Show, RAM 1500 SRT TRX Returns, & Jeep Cancels 4xe Models
In Podcast #370, John Davis and the MotorWeek crew catch up on all the latest happenings in the automotive world. Like the few pieces of news that came out of…
MotorWeekSpecial Guest: Ray Kawata, MotorWeek’s Longest-Serving Videographer
We have another special guest on our podcast to celebrate 45 years of MotorWeek! In this episode, we are joined by a member of our staff who served his time…
MotorWeekNissan Rogue PHEV First Drive, Plus Audi A5 & Acura Integra Road Tests
In Podcast #368, John Davis and the MotorWeek crew are back to discuss a nice variety of new vehicles. Alex starts us off with his time spent with the lightly…
MotorWeekSpecial Guest: Lauren Morrison
This week’s special guest is a MotorWeek alum who isn’t too far from our memories…it’s Lauren Morrison! Lauren joined our staff as FYI Reporter back in 2015…
MotorWeek2026 Dodge Charger SIXPACK, Subaru Outback, & Nissan Sentra First Drives
In Podcast #366, John Davis and the MotorWeek crew dive into some very recent first drives with some very important new models. Greg starts things off with a…
MotorWeekSpecial Guest: John Davis
John Davis joins us on the MotorWeek podcast this week, not as host…but as our special guest! Because who better to talk about the history of the show, than…
MotorWeekFatal Crash Prevention at the IIHS, Subaru Forester Hybrid, & New Engine in the Jeep Grand Cherokee
In Podcast #364, John Davis and the MotorWeek crew are joined by FYI Reporter Stephanie Hart who details her recent visit to the Insurance Institute for…
MotorWeekSpecial Guest: Lisa Barrow
The lovely Lisa Barrow joins John and Jessica on this special episode of the MotorWeek podcast! Lisa spent over a decade as MotorWeek’s FYI reporter in the…
MotorWeekNissan LEAF First Drive, Plus Honda Prelude & BMW iX3 Reveals
In Podcast #362, John Davis and the MotorWeek crew have a jam-packed podcast for you! Jessica starts things off with the global reveal of the EV version of…
MotorWeekSpecial Guest: Craig Singhaus
In celebration of our 45th anniversary, MotorWeek alumni will be joining us throughout the year as guests for special episodes of our podcast! Our first guest?…
MotorWeekSeason 45 Premiere Preview! Plus How Things Have Changed in 45 Years of MotorWeek
In Podcast #360, John Davis and the MotorWeek crew preview the premiere of Season 45! That’s right, MotorWeek has been on the air for 45 years. So we brought…
MotorWeek2026 Dodge Charger & Jeep Cherokee First Looks, Plus a First Drive in the Hyundai Palisade
In Podcast #359, John Davis and the MotorWeek crew have the details on some exciting new models! First up, Alex recently went to Detroit to see the…
MotorWeekPolestar 3 Road Test, Aston Martin Vanquish, & Bentley Continental GT Speed
In Podcast #358, Jessica Ray fills in for John Davis on hosting duties this week. This episode features two half a million dollar dream machines from across…
MotorWeekRoad Testing the Hyundai IONIQ 9, Plus the Updated Toyota Sienna, & Wild Audi RS e-tron GT
In Podcast #357, John Davis and the MotorWeek digest some of the latest vehicles we’ve been road testing. Greg regales us about the updated Toyota Sienna…
MotorWeekWe Saw the New Nissan LEAF, Plus First Drives in the GMC Terrain & Honda CR-V TrailSport
In Podcast #356, John Davis and the MotorWeek crew are back after the July 4th holiday to chat about some of the most recent vehicles we’ve seen and driven…
MotorWeekBunch of First Drives! Volkswagen Tiguan, Cadillac VISTIQ & Ford Expedition. Plus, the HEMI is Back??
On Podcast #355, Jessica Ray steps in as host and she and the MotorWeek crew talk utilities…specifically a few first drives. They include the Volkswagen…
MotorWeekToyota RAV4 Reveal, Update on our Long Term Fleet, & more Toyota News
In Podcast #354, John Davis and the MotorWeek crew have plenty to talk about. Greg starts things off with an update on our Long Term fleet, aka vehicles we…
MotorWeekNew $20k Slate Truck, First Drive in the Vinfast VF8 & Updated Volkswagen Golf
In Podcast #353, John Davis and the MotorWeek crew have a very diverse group of vehicles to discuss starting off with Alex’s recent time driving one of our…
MotorWeekSpecial 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…
MotorWeekWhat’s New from the 2025 New York Auto Show, and First Drives in the Ford Maverick & Bronco Sport
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…
MotorWeekCadillac Escalade IQ & OPTIQ First Drives, Honda Civic Si Road Test, & the all-new Acura ADX
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…
MotorWeekBMW 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…
MotorWeekTrack 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…
MotorWeekFirst 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…
MotorWeek2025 MotorWeek Drivers’ Choice Award Winners!
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, &…
MotorWeekRivian R1S, Kia K4, & Nissan Murano First Drives, Plus Honda/Nissan Merger
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…
MotorWeekRecap of the 2025 Consumer Electronics Show & Very Quiet Detroit Auto Show
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…
MotorWeekHappy New Year! We Talk Cars You Can Buy For Under $30,000 in 2025
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…
MotorWeekDodge Charger Daytona EV, Nissan Armada, & Volkswagen Taos First Drives
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…
MotorWeekChevrolet Equinox, Mazda CX-50 Hybrid, & Scout Motors First Two Models
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…
MotorWeekRecap of the 2024 Los Angeles Auto Show
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…
MotorWeekToyota 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…
MotorWeekVolkswagen ID. Buzz First Drive, Digitizing Roadways with AI, & the Refreshed Honda Civic Si
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…
MotorWeekThe Powerful Jeep Wrangler 392 Final Edition, Revamped Buick Enclave, & Subaru WRX tS First Drive
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…
MotorWeekWe Drove the Tesla Cybertruck! Plus the 5th-gen Ford Expedition & Sporty Hyundai Elantra N
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…
MotorWeekNissan Kicks First Drive, Refreshed Volvo XC90 Reveal, & Toyota Land Cruiser Road Test
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…
MotorWeekWelcome 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…
MotorWeekRefreshed Family Haulers! Hybrid Kia Carnival, Lincoln Navigator, & GMC Yukon!
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…
MotorWeekUpdated Ford Maverick, Review of the Hyundai IONIQ5 N, & Honda Accord Hybrid Long Term
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!…
MotorWeekRefreshed Ford Explorer, Our Long Term VW Atlas Cross Sport, & Porsche 911 Hybrid First Drive
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…