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 al...
BMW 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 to the West where he tackled the Davis Dam Grade in the refreshed RAM Heavy Duty. Then Jessica reminds us of how simple trucks can (and should?) be with the latest Nissan Frontier. And Greg heads to the track in the all-new BMW M5 and yeah, it is truly a beast. Plus, our Lightning Round has us buzzing about what new cars we might consider if they were $20,000 cheaper and a viewer has a question about the speed during our slalom testing.
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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
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.
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First 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 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.
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2025 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, & 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!
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Rivian 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 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.
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.
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