
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 | 334 | Founded | 18 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | AutomotiveLeisure | |||

On this week’s podcast, we are joined by another MotorWeek alumni! This time, its another crew member from behind the camera. John and Jessica talk to Marlene Rodman, a long time videographer at Maryland Public Television who retired back in 2016. Bu... more
In Podcast #372, Jessica Ray fills in as host to discuss some of the latest new vehicles that the MotorWeek crew has been testing. We start things off with Mazda and a first-drive in their best-selling model, the CX-5 crossover as it enters its 3rd-g... more
We’re back with another blast from the past podcast episode. This week we are joined by Yolanda Vazquez, who served on the MotorWeek staff from 2005-2018 as FYI Reporter and delivered Motor News! John and Yolanda discuss what led her to joining the M... more
In Podcast #371, John Davis and the MotorWeek crew come together for a special episode to debrief everyone on which cars, trucks, & utilities we like the best this year in our annual Drivers’ Choice Awards! Plus, we reveal which one we liked the best... 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 listeners an engaging look behind the scenes of automotive journalism, complementing the long-running television series known for its in-depth reviews and automotive news. The episodes typically feature discussions on vehicle road tests, insights into the latest industry trends, and profiles of individuals connected to the automotive world, including special guests who share their unique perspectives. Noteworthy features include segment highlights from seasoned journalists within the automotive industry, personal anecdotes about iconic cars, and discussions that balance nostalgia with a forward-looking view on automotive technology, particularly concerning sustainability and economic factors influencing vehicle design.
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