The Motor1.com Podcast Network is your one stop for everything automotive. Listen to Rambling About Cars every Friday to get up to speed on the biggest car stories of the week. Or, reserve your table at the Motor1.com Test Car Happy Hour on Mondays, for reports on all the supercars, EVs, SUVs, and trucks we’ve been driving this week.
S2 Ep91: BMW XM, Ram HD Rebel, Ford F-Series Super Duty, Chevrolet Silverado HD
Sep 30, 2022
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It’s truck week with the new Ford Super Duty, updated Chevrolet Silverado HD, and 2023 Ram 2500 Heavy Duty Rebel debuting at nearly the same time. BMW unveiled the powerful XM SUV, its first standalone M model since the M1. A facelifted BMW Z4 also arrived, and Bentley revealed an updated Bentayga Hybrid with more power and electric range.
S2 Ep90: Mercedes-AMG C63 SE Performance and Automotive Horror Movies
Sep 23, 2022
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We kick off the show by checking out the Mercedes-AMG C 63 S E Performance. We also take a look at the Dodge Challenger SRT Black Ghost. The Chrysler 300C sold out quickly, and Renntech built a Mercedes S-Class restomod. We end the show by checking out automotive-themed horror movies like Christine, Maximum Overdrive, The Wraith, and more.
S2 Ep89: 2024 Ford Mustang, 2023 Ferrari Purosangue, 2022 Detroit Auto Show
Sep 16, 2022
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The seventh-generation Ford Mustang is revealed, including a Mustang Dark Horse model. The Ferrari Purosange debuted, but with a 715-horsepower V12 and rear-biased weight distribution, it’s unlike any other super SUV. Several special editions debuted for the 2022 Detroit Auto Show, including a new Chrysler 300C and a pair of Jeeps. We also cover the updated Lincoln Corsair, the Dodge Charger King Daytona, and the Pagani Utopia hypercar.
S2 Ep88: Jeep 4xe Day Debuts, Chevy Equinox EV and GR Corolla Price
Sep 09, 2022
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The first half of this week's Rambling About Cars is full of EVs. We check out the Equinox EV, Jeep Recon, Jeep Wagoneer S, and Jeep Avenger. Then, we look into a mystery from Chrysler, the price of the GR Corolla, and the Dodge Charger and Challenger Scat Pack Swinger.
S2 Ep87: Honda Civic Type R, Dodge Charger Super Bee, Mustang Stampede, Cool Car Movies
Sep 02, 2022
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Honda released more information on the Civic Type R, including horsepower. Dodge announced its second "Last Call" model as the Charger Super Bee. Ford is planning a special event for Mustang owners leading up to the big next-gen debut in Detroit. And we talk about cool car movies to watch over Labor Day weekend.
S2 Ep86: Monterey Car Week Experience
Aug 26, 2022
Show notesMotor1.com editors Brett T. Evans and Jeff Perez join us to discuss their experience as first-time attendees to the events during Monterey Car Week, including the Quail, the Motorsports Reunion at Laguna Seca, and the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance. We discuss debuts during the week like the Koenigsegg CC850, Bugatti Mistral, Lamborghini Urus Performante, Rimac Nevera, and Lucid Air Saphhire. Plus, Jeff gives his impressions of driving the Nevera. And, we talk about the general vibe during the week.
S2 Ep85: Dodge Charger Daytona SRT EV, Dodge Hornet, Porsche 911 GT3 RS
Aug 19, 2022
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Big news from Dodge includes the debut of the brand’s first electrified vehicle, the Dodge Hornet. The Dodge Charger Daytona SRT Concept previews the all-electric future, but the Hellcat V8 gets one last dance with the 2023 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat. The 2023 Porsche 911 GT3 RS also debuted this week, and we spend some time sharing listener comments from previous episodes.
S2 Ep84: Pebble Beach Preview, 2023 GMC Canyon
Aug 12, 2022
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The show kicks off with a look at the teasers for the debuts at this year's Monterey Car Week and Pebble Beach Concours. Vehicles from Aston Martin, Bentley, Lamborghini, and a whole lot more are on the way. Then, we check out the 2023 GMC Canyon, including the rugged, new AT4X trim. Sticking with trucks, there's a discussion of the 2023 Ford F-150 Lightning's increased price. We end the show by checking out the 2023 Nissan Z configurator and build our ideal, buget-minded version of the sports coupe.
S2 Ep83: The Best New Cars Of 2022 So Far
Aug 05, 2022
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The Acura NSX Type S, Polestar 2, Mercedes-Benz EQXX, and Porsche 718 Boxster are some of the cars featured in this special podcast. A panel of Motor1.com editors join Bruce and Smith for a mid-year review of new vehicles that have made a lasting impression.
S2 Ep82: 2023 Chevy Colorado; Cross-Country Motorcycle Road Trip
Jul 29, 2022
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Jason Marker from RideApart joins us this week to tell his story of riding a Ural motorcycle from Oregon to Michigan. Plus, we dig into the 2023 Chevy Colorado and 2023 Ford F-150 Raptor R.