
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 t... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 329 | Founded | 17 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | AutomotiveLeisure | |||

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 behind the camera. Ray Kawata began filming MotorWeek back in 1982 and was part of our crew u... more
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 updated Acura Integra and then Greg takes things up a luxury notch with the Audi A5. And Je... more
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 and traveled the world to tell consumer reporting stories. She gives us a little background a... more
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 west-coast adventure in the all-new 2026 Subaru Outback, which officially leaves it’s wagon ... more
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US is being left behind when it comes to EVs thanks to government policies that discourage buyers from buying them. Ford has already said Chinese EV makers would leave them struggling . US is now dumping ground for inefficient, internal combustion vehicles while the rest of the world surges on regarding EV vehicles.
Great cast held back by old school management. I’ll miss yall
Not sure if the Motor week staff reads these but in watching the retro reviews I noticed that around 1988 and through about 1994 they always called the show “motor week 88, motor week 92” etc. I like it! Why did they drop the year reference? Thanks
Generally speaking I like the show but to many hosts to many people talking at once, they talk over each other
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This podcast offers an engaging and informative exploration of the automotive industry, focusing on personal insights from hosts who are deeply embedded in car culture. By reviewing new vehicle models and sharing experiences from road tests, it enables listeners to gain a behind-the-scenes look at automotive journalism and the evolving narratives within the car market. The conversations are often enhanced by the expertise of special guests, adding depth to discussions on vehicle design, technological advancements, and industry trends, particularly around the increasing importance of electric vehicles and hybrid technology.
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