On Podcast #355, Jessica Ray steps in as host and she and the MotorWeek crew are talking utilities…specifically a few first drives. They include the Volkswagen Tiguan, which looks to make a great first impression with its all-new 2025 model. Then it’s Cadillac’s latest EV, the VISTIQ…a luxury ute that doesn’t give us the “ick”. And we’ll finish off with the 5th-gen Ford Expedition, which sees an impressive redesign along with an all-new off-road oriented trim. Plus, our lightning round addresses the return of the HEMI V8 at RAM and a viewer has a question about what affordable cars we like.

In Podcast #354, John Davis and the MotorWeek crew have plenty to talk about. Greg starts things off with an update on our Long Term fleet, aka vehicles we test for longer than our typical 2 week period. Then Alex breaks down all of the recent news coming from Toyota; from new models, to new names, to new colors. And Jessica is fresh back from Plano, Texas where Toyota unveiled the next generation of the best-selling vehicle in America…the RAV4. Plus a Lightning Round prompt encourages discussion on the possibility of the EV tax credit going away and a viewer has a question about why mainstream cars feel more luxurious than ever.

In Podcast #353, John Davis and the MotorWeek crew have a very diverse group of vehicles to discuss starting off with Alex’s recent time driving one of our favorite hatchbacks…the refreshed Volkswagen Golf. Then Jessica talks about the recently unveiled Slate Truck, a small cheap EV pickup from a new automaker. And Greg finishes off with our first time behind the wheel of a car from the Vietnamese VinFast brand, the VF8. Plus a Lightning Round explores a list of safe cars for teens from the IIHS and Consumer Reports and a viewer has a question about EV charging curves as well as John’s demeanor in the early days of MotorWeek.

In Podcast #352, John Davis and the MotorWeek crew are joined by alumni Joe Ligo, who has recently made a six-part documentary series about the story behind American Motors Corporation called The Last Independent Automaker. Then Greg dives into some recent drive time with the revamped and elegant Lincoln Navigator while Jessica lives the Jeep life out in Moab, Utah at the latest iteration of the Easter Jeep Safari. Not only was there trail driving but she got time in 7 different Jeep concept models. Plus the Lightning Round address Volkswagen’s plans to finally offer traditional hybrid powertrains in a few upcoming models and a viewer has a question about the future of the NACS plug with rising Tesla tensions.

The Last Independent Automaker premieres on PBS stations nationwide on May 1st. Check your local listings for airdates and times. Or watch full episodes on the PBS app.

In Podcast #351, John Davis and the MotorWeek crew cover all of the news from the 125th edition of the New York International Auto Show! There was tons of news from Subaru including the unveiling of the all-new 7th-gen Outback, along with a big showing from the Korean’s with an all-new Palisade that includes a hybrid version, and more! We’ll finish off with Jessica’s recent time driving the new AWD version of the Ford Maverick hybrid and Bronco Sport equipped with a Sasquatch package. Plus, our Lightning Round discusses if buying a car now is a good idea considering upcoming tariffs and a viewer wonders if there are any vehicles that we have reviewed over the years that we wish we could change our opinions on.

In Podcast #350, Jessica Ray steps in as host for a vacationing John Davis. Her and the MotorWeek crew have a small constellation of vehicles to talk about, starting with two new entries into Cadillac’s all-electric IQ portfolio: the OPTIQ, yes, spelled with an ‘IQ’ at the end, and the Escalade IQ. Then we’ll shift over to the Honda Civic Si, a name known and loved by many enthusiasts, and one that recently benefited from a model-line refresh. We’ll wrap up with an all-new ride from their sister company Acura, the 2025 ADX, which makes their utility lineup bigger…by going smaller. But before that we’ll focus our energy into a Lighting Round about lightning-fast EV charging tech and answer a double-header viewer question about using up all that recouped charge.

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.

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.

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.

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!