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Track Testing a Pair of McLarens, the Subaru WRX tS, & Toyota GR Corolla, Plus a First Drive in the Jeep Wagoneer S Mar 06, 2025

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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, the Wagoneer S. Then Alex dives into our recent track time of two rally-inspired compacts, the Subaru WRX tS & Toyota GR Corolla. And Greg recounts our experience high performance testing the newest McLarens, the 750S and hybrid Artura. Plus, our Lightning Round addresses a Mercedes designer claiming that “screens aren’t luxury” and a viewer has a question about one of our old naming conventions.

First Drive in the New Toyota 4Runner, Track Time in the Lamborghini Revuelto, & Subaru at the Chicago Auto Show Feb 20, 2025

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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 recent track time in the all-new V12 powered plug-in Lamborghini Revuelto. Then it’s off the track and onto the trail with a first drive in the completely revamped Toyota 4Runner. And we’ll recap Subaru’s latest unveilings from the Chicago Auto Show. Plus, our Lightning Round touches on the hackability of modern cars and a viewer has a question about if we have experienced more impatient drivers than usual.

2025 MotorWeek Drivers’ Choice Award Winners! Feb 06, 2025

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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, & utilities that we liked to drive the most! So we’ll tell you why we picked them out of everything else we drove. And make sure to stay until the end when we announce which one takes home our Best of the Year accolade!

Rivian R1S, Kia K4, & Nissan Murano First Drives, Plus Honda/Nissan Merger Jan 23, 2025

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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 stylish next-gen Murano mid-size utility. Then we’ll head back to entry-level territory with Kia’s replacement of the Forte, the K4. And Rivian is leveling up their three-row R1S SUV with a second generation with plenty of changes under the skin! Plus, our Lightning Round tackles the recent news that Honda & Nissan will be merging and a listener has a question about when we might see EVs with over 500 miles of range.

Recap of the 2025 Consumer Electronics Show & Very Quiet Detroit Auto Show Jan 10, 2025

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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 this year’s iteration of the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas including new EV models from Honda…along with their partnership with Sony for the AFEELA 1, Toyota’s mobility city is on it’s way to accepting residents, BMW’s Panoramic iDrive, and more! Then we’ll head back East to rundown what’s going on at the pretty quiet Detroit Auto Show, which is back in it’s January time slot.

Happy New Year! We Talk Cars You Can Buy For Under $30,000 in 2025 Jan 02, 2025

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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 list of cars for sale that cost under $30,000 (with destination) and give our opinions on what we like…and don’t like about them. Stay until the end and we’ll tell you which ones we would buy for ourselves!

Dodge Charger Daytona EV, Nissan Armada, & Volkswagen Taos First Drives Dec 19, 2024

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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 Nissan’s big ravamp to their full-size Armada. Then we shrink down to entry-level with the refreshed Volkswagen Taos. And we’ll cross the finish line in the next generation Dodge Charger…specifically the new all-electric Daytona models! Plus, our Lightning Round addresses the potential dangers of knockoff charging adapters and a few listeners were wondering why Jessica recently sold her Ford Maverick.

Chevrolet Equinox, Mazda CX-50 Hybrid, & Scout Motors First Two Models Dec 12, 2024

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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 Chevrolet Equinox. Along with Toyota’s helping hand to Mazda, lending them hybrid tech to put in their CX-50 utility. And finally we’ll finish off with the resurrection of the Scout name–yes, the one from International Harvester—as a new EV truck & SUV brand who recently debuted their first two models. Plus we have a Lightning Round on the recent resignation of the CEO of Stellantis—the company that owns Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, RAM, & Fiat—and what his departure might mean for the brand.

Recap of the 2024 Los Angeles Auto Show Nov 28, 2024

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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 4th-gen Volkswagen Tiguan, the revamped Genesis GV70 SUV, a special fashion edition of the Fiat 500e, the 3-row Hyundai IONIQ 9, and Kia’s updates to the Sportage, EV9, & EV6. Plus, our Lightning Round brings up Jaguar’s controversial rebrand and a viewer has a question about Honda and Toyota’s recent influx of recalls.

Toyota GR Corolla First Drive, Rugged New Honda Passport Reveal, & Goodbye to the Affordable Nissan Sentra Nov 14, 2024

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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 long term vehicles, the affordable 2024 Nissan Sentra. Then we dive into the recent reveal of the 4th-generation of Honda’s 2-row utility, the 2026 Passport. We finish up with Brian Robinson’s recent experience behind the wheel of the 2025 Toyota GR Corolla, now available with an automatic transmission! Plus, our Lightning Round discusses what might be in store for the future of EVs in the U.S. with the outcome of the recent presidential election.

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