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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
MotorWeekA 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…
MotorWeekUpdated Porsche Cayenne GTS First Drive & We Experienced 24 Hours of Le Mans
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…
MotorWeekJeep Wagoneer S Reveal, Rivian R1T & R1S Updates, & Toyota Crown Signia First Drive
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…
MotorWeekHonda Civic Hybrid Returns, We Finally Drive the Chevrolet Equinox EV, & Mazda CX-70
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…
MotorWeekNext Overdrive Installment, Plus Porsche Macan EV & Aston Martin Vantage First Drives
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…
MotorWeekHyundai IONIQ5 N, Acura ZDX, Plus Toyota Camry & Land Cruiser First Drives
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…
MotorWeekALL-NEW Toyota 4 Runner Reveal, Ram 1500, & the State of EV Sales in US
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…
MotorWeekWhat’s New From the 2024 New York Auto Show!
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…
MotorWeekLincoln Nautilus, Lexus TX, & Rivian R2 and R3
In Podcast #322, John Davis and the MotorWeek crew discuss how the Lincoln Nautilus midsize luxury utility sees impressive new styling and technology inside…
MotorWeek8th-Gen Dodge Charger Reveal, Plus Kia EV9 & Lexus GX
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…
MotorWeekModified Movie Cars at the Petersen, Mazda CX-70, & Honda Prologue EV
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…
MotorWeekJohn & Jessica Preview the 2024 Chicago Auto Show FROM Chicago!
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…
MotorWeekOur 2024 Drivers’ Choice Award Winners, including Best of the Year!! Who Wins?
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…
MotorWeekRecap of our Annual Winter High Performance Testing at Roebling Road!
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…
MotorWeekMazda CX-50 Long Term, Mercedes-Benz GLS, & the Honda Motocompacto!
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…
MotorWeekAcura Integra Type S, BMW 5 Series, & the all-electric Porsche 718 Cayman Race Car
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…
MotorWeekTesla Cybertruck Details, Chevrolet Blazer EV First Drive, & Buick Envista Road Test!
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…
MotorWeekRecap of 2023 LA Auto Show & Toyota Tacoma First Drive!
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…
MotorWeekVolvo EX30, RAM 1500 Ramcharger, & Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray
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…
MotorWeekAlfa Romeo Tonale, Nissan Versa SR, & Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness
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…
MotorWeekHonda Prologue Reveal, Mercedes DRIVE PILOT First Drive, & Greg’s Upcoming Over the Edge Stories!
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…
MotorWeek2023 Audi RS 6 Avant Road Test, 2024 Hyundai Kona First Drive, & Stephanie’s Fall FYI Segments!
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…
MotorWeekWhat’s New from the 2023 North American International Auto Show!
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…
MotorWeekThe Return of the Land Cruiser, Reveal of the Electric Acura ZDX, & Ford Mustang Road Test
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…
MotorWeek2023 Rivian R1S Road Test, 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe Reveal, & Chevy Silverado EV Work Truck
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…
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2024 Toyota Tacoma First Look, 2023 Mercedes-EQB, & Acura Integra Long Term!
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…
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2023 GMC Canyon First Drive, Land Rover Defender 130, & 2024 Ford Ranger Reveal
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…
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2024 Chevrolet Trax First Drive! Plus Kia EV6 GT & Toyota Sequoia Road Tests
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…
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What’s New at the 2023 New York Auto Show! Plus First Drives in the IONIQ 6 and Prius Prime
In Podcast 302, John Davis and the MotorWeek crew breakdown what was new at this year’s New York International Auto Show! Then Steven gives his account of…
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First Drives in the Dodge Hornet, Nissan Ariya AWD, & Mazda CX-90!
In Podcast 301, Jessica Ray subs in for John Davis as this week’s podcast host but the MotorWeek crew has been busy traveling the country for a number of First…
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We Celebrate Our 300th Podcast!
In Podcast 300, John Davis and the MotorWeek crew look back on the last 15 years of podcasting as they celebrate their 300th episode! But it’s not all…
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Ford F-150 Raptor R & Honda Pilot TrailSport First Drives, Plus the newly revealed Mazda CX-90!
In Podcast 299, John Davis and the MotorWeek crew have quite a bit to talk about! We start off with our time in the roaring Ford F-150 Raptor R, then we…
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Reveals from the 2023 Chicago Auto Show, & Guest Joe Ligo’s Upcoming Docuseries on American Motors!
In Podcast 298, John Davis and the MotorWeek crew discuss everything new at the 2023 Chicago Auto Show! Then our special guest Joe Ligo dives into the details…
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2023 MotorWeek Drivers’ Choice Awards!
In Podcast 297, John Davis and the MotorWeek crew reveal which cars, trucks, and utilities won our 2023 Drivers’ Choice Awards, including the new vehicle that…
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A Rundown of this Year’s Performance Testing at Roebling Road Raceway!
In Podcast 296, John Davis and the MotorWeek crew have recently returned from their annual trip track testing performance cars at Roebling Road Raceway! They…
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Highlights from the 2023 Consumer Electronics Show!
In Podcast 294, Brian Robinson and the MotorWeek crew discuss the latest automotive tech from this year’s Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas! Big reveals…
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Amazon’s Rivian Electric Delivery Vehicles, a First Drive in the new Civic Type R, & the Lexus RX
In Podcast 293, John Davis and the MotorWeek crew chat for the last podcast of 2022! Jessica starts us off with an up close and personal look at Rivian’s new…
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2023 Toyota Prius & Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV First Drives, Plus the Alfa Romeo Stelvio
In Podcast 292, John Davis and the MotorWeek crew discuss the latest cars they’ve driven! Alex leads us off with the updated Alfa Romeo Stelvio and then Steven…
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Everything New from the 2022 LA Auto Show!
In Podcast 291, Brian Robinson and the MotorWeek crew talk about everything new from the 2022 LA Auto Show! The Lightning Round introduces a new roadside…
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Volvo EX90 Reveal, Honda CR-V Hybrid First Drive, & the Rivian R1T Road Test!
In Podcast 290, Brian Robinson hosts this week! He is joined by Jessica who talks Volvo’s next all-electric the EX90. Then Steven dives into his time behind…
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2022 Audi RS3, 2023 Toyota Crown & the new 2023 Nissan Z
In Podcast 289, John Davis and the MotorWeek crew start off with some track time in the Audi RS3. Then Brian takes us through the details on Toyota’s all-new…
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Special Guest, Your Drive’s Daniel Maffett! Plus Stellantis’s Hurricane I-6 Engine & Hyundai Kona N
In Podcast 288, John Davis and the MotorWeek crew chat are joined by one of our new “Your Drive” hosts, Daniel Maffett. Then Jessica chats about h
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2022 Detroit Auto Show, 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS First Drive, & 2022 Lucid Air Road Test!
In Podcast 287, Brian Robinson and the MotorWeek crew chat about the latest reveals from the 2022 North American International Auto Show. Then it’s onto a…
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Special Guest, Online Parts Expert Tom Taylor…Plus Honda CR-V & Toyota GR Corolla First Drives
In Podcast 286, John Davis and the MotorWeek crew are joined by special guest Tom Taylor. They start off discussing a few tech topics you may be unaware of…
MotorWeekAll-Electric BMW i4 Gran Coupe & Dodge News: the Hornet Returns and an EV Charger Concept!
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…
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2023 Hyundai Palisade, the Return of the Meyers Manx dune buggy, & Goodbye to two Long Term Vehicles
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…
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2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV & 2023 Toyota Crown Reveals, Plus Kia Sorento PHEV & Lincoln Navigator
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 mids
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Cadillac LYRIQ First Drive, Lamborghini Huracan Tecnica, Lexus LX600, & Ford F-150 Raptor R!
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…
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2023 Honda HR-V, 2022 Nissan Ariya, & What’s New With Our Long Term Fleet
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…
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2023 Cadillac Escalade V, 2022 GMC Sierra Denali Ultimate & AT4X, & Volkswagen Jetta GLI
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 tim
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2023 Toyota Sequoia & Acura Integra First Drives, Plus Track Testing the Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS
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…
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Ford F-150 Lightning, Mercedes-Benz C-Class, & Nissan Z First Drives!
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…
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Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe & Subaru Solterra First Drives, Plus Greg goes Autocrossing!
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…
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2022 New York Auto Show! & the all-new Range Rover First Drive, plus VinFast’s Battery Subscription
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…
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EV First Drives! GMC HUMMER EV Pickup, Toyota bZ4X, and the Kia EV6
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…
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Mercedes Level 3 Drive Pilot, 2022 Ford F-150 Raptor, & 2023 Mazda CX-50
In Podcast 274, John Davis and the MotorWeek crew discuss some of their latest adventures. But first John remembers his good friend and collegue,
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2022 Volkswagen Golf R, Cadillac CT5-V Blacking, Infiniti QX60, & 2023 VW ID Buzz Minibus
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…
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Vehicle Features Affected by Climate, Location of 12V Batteries, Locking Gas Caps, & 2022 CAS
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…
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2022 MotorWeek Drivers’ Choice Awards!
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, &…
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2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz, Mercedes-AMG SL, and an Update on our Long Term Fleet
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 dri