The Autoweek Podcast
by Autoweek
Welcome to the Autoweek Podcast -- the place to hear interviews with some legends of motorsport and car culture, as well as our takes on the latest news from the rest of the car world. In each episode, you'll hear the Autoweek Staff talk about the latest car and racing news, as well as hear reviews about some of the best cars on Earth.
Episodes
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24 Hours of Le Mans Preview, 2022 Hyundai Tucson and 2021 Jaguar F-Pace
This week on the Autoweek Podcast, Wes Raynal talks with Wesley Wren about the 2022 Hyundai Tucson and the 2021 Jaguar F-Pace, discussing the Tucson’s wild styling and what that could mean for the rest of the Hyundai lineup. Wren lays out the big changes to the F-Pace. After the jump, Steven Cole...
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2020 Pikes Peak Special: Clint Vahsholtz and Robb Holland Interviewed
This week the Autoweek Podcast does a Pikes Peak Spectacular. Kicking off the show Mark Vaughn talks with this year’s quickest man up the hill, Clint Vahsholtz, about the car that carried Vasholtz up the hill quicker than anyone else. Later in the show Robin Warner talks with two-time Autoweek...
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Fernando Alonso Interview, Jeep Grand Wagoneer Concept and NHRA U.S. Nationals Preview
On this episode of the Autoweek Podcast, Wes Raynal talks with Wesley Wren about the finally revealed Jeep Grand Wagoneer concept and the path to production. We also discuss Jeep’s Wrangler 4xe and other new products joining the Jeep lineup globally. After the Jeep discussion, Robin Warner chops…
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Indianapolis 500 Results, Jeep Grand Wagoneer and NASCAR Playoff Posibilities
On this episode of the Autoweek Podcast, Wes Raynal talks with Wesley Wren and Jake Lingeman about the Mini Convertible’s rumored demise and the upcoming Jeep Grand Wagoneer. The gang dives into the upcoming SUV's importance, rumors about its long development process and what it could mean for…
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Meet the Ram 1500 TRX and Helio Castroneves Talks Racing Ahead of the Indy 500
On this episode of the Autoweek Podcast, Wes Raynal talks with Wesley Wren and Robin Warner about Porsche toppling the fastest lap around the Nürburgring in an executive car with an upcoming Panamera model. We also talk about Ram’s latest entry into the growing off-road battle: the Ford...
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Indianapolis 500 Preview, Hyundai Ioniq Becomes a Brand and Cadillac Lyriq Reveal
On this episode of the Autoweek Podcast, No. 122, Wes Raynal talks with Wesley Wren about Hyundai’s latest addition to its portfolio: the Ioniq sub-brand, dedicated exclusively to electrification. The pair also discusses Cadillac's latest EV, the Lyriq. After a rousing discussion about future...
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'Quick Spin' Ep. 4: 2020 Mercedes-AMG C63 S
Another Bonus episode of Quick Spin! Don't forget to head over to Quick Spin wherever you get your podcasts and hit the subscribe button. Also, don't forget to leave a review: We would truly appreciate it! The 2020 Mercedes-AMG C63 S Coupe takes the bones of a perfectly acceptable C-Class coupe…
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Quick Spin Introduced, T.50 Revealed and British Grand Prix Analyzed
On this episode of the Autoweek Podcast, No. 121, Wes Raynal and Wesley Wren introduce Quick Spin: the second podcast to join The Autoweek Podcast Network. After a quick explanation of the new show, Raynal spearheads a discussion about the latest from supercar-maker Gordon Murray. Dubbed the…
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Quick Spin Ep. 1: Polestar 1 is a Dream Turned Reality
Here's something special: Autoweek's second podcast! Quick Spin takes you into the car and into the studio with Autoweek's finest to give you honest, insightful reviews with a twist. Make sure to head over to your Apple Podcast, Spotify or wherever you get your podcast and subscribe. Don't forget...
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Acura Leaves Penske, Mercedes Drops Coupes and Lamborghini Essenza SCV12
On this episode of the Autoweek Podcast, Wes Raynal talks with Wesley Wren about recent speculation about Mercedes-Benz. The rumor has it that Mercedes will be thining its car lineup and axing the coupe and convertible variants of its main lineup. The pair also talk about the latest Lamborghini....
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Ford Mustang Mach-E 1400, EV Trucks and Hungarian GP results
On this episode of the Autoweek Podcast, Wes Raynal joins Wesley Wren and Jake Lingeman to talk about the Ford Mustang Mach-E 1400 prototype. This high-horsepower Mustang Mach-E recently debuted as Vaughn Gittin Jr.’s latest tire slaying drift machine. The guys break down the car and its fun...
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Ford Bronco Revealed, Styrian GP and NASCAR All-Star Race Results
On this episode of the Autoweek Podcast, Wes Raynal joins Jake Lingeman and Wesley Wren to discuss the Ford Bronco. After its long-awaited official debut, the gang jumps into the various features that Ford stuffed into the upcoming Bronco. The team also tackles the available accessories, options...
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Austrian Grand Prix Results and IMSA Porsche Driver Nick Tandy Interviewed
On this episode of the Autoweek Podcast, Wesley Wren joins Mike Pryson and Robin Warner in a discussion with Autoweek’s Joe Saward about the first race of the 2020 Formula 1 season: the Austrian Grand Prix. The guys analyze the race, how it could affect the upcoming Styrian Grand Prix and the...
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Formula 1 Returns, SRT Horsepower News and The 'Flying Mustang' Heads to Auction
On this episode of the Autoweek Podcast, Mike Pryson and Robin Warner join Wesley Wren to talk about the latest high-horsepower news from Dodge. Robin lays out the upcoming additions to Dodge’s performance SRT lineup, namely a Dodge Durango Hellcat, a Dodge Challenger Super Stock and a Dodge...
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Tony Schumacher Talks NHRA and Meet Ford's New F-150
In this episode of the “Autoweek Podcast,” Wes Raynal kicks off the show with Wesley Wren and Jake Lingeman to talk about the next-generation Ford F-150. The latest truck will offer a hybrid driveline and a more posh interior. The gang also talks about how you can win a Jeep Wrangler from Jeep....
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NASCAR Hall of Fame Class of 2021 and Meet the New Nissan Rogue
On this episode of the “Autoweek Podcast,” Wes Raynal talks with Wesley Wren and Robin Warner at the top of the show about the upcoming 2021 Nissan Rogue. The gang discusses the Rogue’s new look and all of its new features. Following the Nissan analysis, the group talks about the Porsche Cayenne...
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Mazda 3 Turbo Rumors, A New Batmobile and IndyCar Returns
On this episode of the “Autoweek Podcast,” Wes Raynal talks with Jake Lingeman and Wesley Wren about Mazda’s rumored turbocharged Mazda 3. The group discusses where it sits in the market, as well as what it means for Mazda. Following that discussion, the gang dives into Batman’s new ride. The...
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Mustang Mach 1, IndyCar Returns and NASCAR 2021 Schedule Updates
On this episode of the “Autoweek Podcast,” Wes Raynal talks with Wesley Wren about the upcoming Ford Mustang Mach 1 and the Land Rover Defender. The forthcoming Mustang will revive the Mach 1 name, sport a handful of performance enhancements and change up some visual cues, which will be nods to...
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Hertz Files Chapter 11, Coca-Cola 600 Results and Track Day Tips
On this episode of the “Autoweek Podcast,” Wes Raynal joins Mike Pryson and Wesley Wren to dive into the biggest news from this week and tackle some of what has happened in the racing world. Raynal discusses the news from struggling rental car company Hertz, which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy....
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Porsche News, NASCAR is Back and We Go to a Race
On this episode of the “Autoweek Podcast,” Wes Raynal joins Wesley Wren and Robin Warner to kick off the show’s news segment. Warner leads a discussion about the 992-generation Porsche 911 Targa. The group briefly talks about the history of the Targa-topped Porsche 911 and share their thoughts on...
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2020 Aston Martin Vantage Review, Road Trips and Tesla news
On this episode of "The Autoweek Podcast," Natalie Neff joins Wes Raynal and Wesley Wren to talk about this week’s Autoweek Breaks Down topic: road trips. Neff asks readers to submit their road trip stories on the Autoweek social media handles before diving into one of her wild road trip tales....
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The Return of Racing, Bronco Sport News, and a New Format
On this episode of the “Autoweek Podcast,” Natalie Neff, Wes Raynal and Wesley Wren kick off the new format by explaining the changes before jumping into the latest from autoweek.com. The gang dives into the news of the week like the National Corvette Museum’s C8 Corvette Raffle and the latest...
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History of Horsepower, EV Mustang Concept and a Porsche 911 Review
On this episode of the “Autoweek Podcast,” Natalie Neff joins Wesley Wren, Robin Warner and Jake Lingeman to talk about the latest from Autoweek Breaks Down. This week, the group dives into all things horses, which means Mustangs and horsepower. Later in the show, Wesley Raynal joins Graham Kozak...
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Alexis DeJoria interviewed, Rolls-Royce Cullinan reviewed and more!
In this episode of the “Autoweek Podcast,” Natalie Neff kicks off the inaugural Breaks Down section with a dive into mysteries of the car world. Graham Kozak spins a yarn about missing cars, and Jake Lingeman talks about the history of Scooby-Doo’s Mystery Machine. Later in the episode, Mike…
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Rust discussion, Kyle Larson and an Aston Martin DB11 drive review
On this episode of the "Autoweek Podcast," Natalie Neff joins Graham Kozak and Wesley Wren to tackle the topic of the week: Rust. Namely, Graham talks about rust-proofing, with Wesley reminding you to inspect your collector car before laying down your cash. Later in the show, Mike Pryson and Matt...
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Porsche 911 Turbo S Review, Project Car Updates, Bronco News and More!
On this episode of the “Autoweek Podcast,” Natalie Neff joins Graham Kozak and Wesley Wren to talk about the Autoweek Talks topic of the week: Streets. Namely, the group talks about the friction circle and the death of the boulevard cruiser. Later in the show, Andrew Stoy joins Wesley and Graham…
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Sim Racing on TV, Detroit Auto Show Canceled and Bentley Bentayga
On this episode of the “Autoweek Podcast,” Natalie Neff joins Jake Lingeman, Graham Kozak and Wesley Wren in a digital forum to talk about the latest from autoweek.com. The group is also joined by Autoweek’s Patrick Carone to discuss Jake’s love of BMW’s iDrive and Graham's cultural analysis of…
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Spring Maintenance, Hurley Haywood Interviewed and Bentley Flying Spur Review
On this episode of the "Autoweek Podcast," Natalie Neff joins Wesley Wren and Graham Kozak in a digital forum to discuss spring! Graham takes us down the road of his spring maintenance, Natalie talks about her family’s aversion to spring-cleaning cars and Wesley talks about his hatred of springs....
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John Doonan Interviewed, M-B GLB Reviewed and Woodlites
On this episode of the “Autoweek Podcast,” Natalie Neff joins Graham Kozak, Wesley Wren and Wes Raynal to discuss this week’s Autoweek Talks topic: lights. The gang walks through a handful of stories you can find on autoweek.com but focuses on Kozak’s story about the famed Woodlite. The group…
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Grave Digger Driver interview, Amelia Island recap and 100th episode celebration
On this episode of the “Autoweek Podcast,” Natalie Neff joins Wesley Wren, Andrew Stoy and Graham Kozak to talk about the Autoweek Talks topic of the week: communication. The gang dives deep into the history of car phones and wraps up their spot in car culture. The group then talks about Kozak’s...
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Bonus Episode: Indycar Season Preview!
On this special bonus episode recorded before the motorsports world shut down over the COVID-19 outbreak, Autoweek’s Matt Weaver previewed the 2020 NTT IndyCar Series season alongside Joey Barnes. The episode was recorded in Downtown St. Petersburg with the two hosts detailing what it was like to...
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LIVE Detroit Autorama special, Talkin' Gar Wood, and Ridler Winner
On this episode of “The Autoweek Podcast,” Natalie Neff talks with Graham Kozak, Wes Raynal and Wesley Wren about the Autoweek Talks topic of the week: Wood. Boat racing enthusiast Raynal leads the charge talking about Gar Wood, his history in hydraulics and his prolific racing career. From…
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Family Road Trips, Ryan Newman Update and a C8 Corvette Review
On this episode of the “Autoweek Podcast,” Natalie Neff returns to talk with Andrew Stoy, Jake Lingeman and Wesley Wren about the longest-running engine families currently in production. The team discuss the possibilities of new engines developed today running as long as these beloved…
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Daytona 500, Electric Revolution, Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD Review
On this episode of the “Autoweek Podcast,” Wes Raynal talks with Graham Kozak, Mike Pryson and Wesley Wren about the Talks topic of the week: Revolution. Leading the charge is Kozak with his story about the electric revolution and how it’s been going on almost as long as there’s been cars on…
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Blue Train Bentley, Chicago Auto Show and GMC Sierra HD Review
On this episode of the “Autoweek Podcast,” Natalie Neff joins Graham Kozak, Jake Lingeman, Wesley Wren and Wes Raynal to talk about the blues. Graham leads a discussion about the myth of the Blue Train Bentley, Raynal talks about his experience with diesel exhaust fluid and the gang all talks…
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Calvin Stickers, a Ron Capps Interview and Porsches on Ice
On this episode of the “Autoweek Podcast,” Natalie Neff joins Wesley Wren, Graham Kozak, Jake Lingeman and Chris Langrill to talk about the Talks topic of the week: Tolerance. Kicking off the discussion, Kozak guides us through the myths of the Merlin. Afterward, Jake talks about breaking in an...
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Electric Future, Rolex 24 and Grand National Roadster Show
On this episode of the “Autoweek Podcast,” Natalie Neff joins Graham Kozak, Andrew Stoy and Wesley Wren to discuss the Autoweek Talks topic of the week: utility. Joining on the phone, Mark Vaughn talks about the implications of mass adoption of electric cars. The gang also dives into the love of...
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Rats in Car Culture, Oliver Gavin Interview and Brumos Collection
On this episode of the “Autoweek Podcast,” Natalie Neff joins Graham Kozak, Wesley Wren and Andrew Stoy to discuss the Autoweek Talks topic of the week: The Year of the Rat. Graham tells us a brief history of Ed Roth, his experience meeting him and the insights gained from reading Roth’s book....
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Chili Bowl Nationals Bonus episode: Kyle Larson interview, meet Joey Barnes and race analysis
On this special bonus episode, Autoweek’s Matt Weaver spends time at the Chili Bowl Nationals to give you a feel for what the race is like in person. Weaver interviews the race winner Kyle Larson before jumping into analysis with his co-host, Joey Barnes. The two talk about the race, what they…
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'Autoweek Talks' Time, CES 2020 and Mercedes-Benz SL550
On this episode of the “Autoweek Podcast,” Natalie Neff joins Andrew Stoy, Graham Kozak and Wesley Wren to tackle the Autoweek Talks topic of the week: time. Graham spins a yarn about vintage clock restoration, and the gang tackles what decade was most important for the modern car. After that...
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Gio Scelzi Interview, Weaver watches Supercross and We Explain Autoweek Talks
On this episode of the “Autoweek Podcast,” Natalie Neff joins Wesley Wren, Andrew Stoy and Graham Kozak to introduce a new podcast segment: Autoweek Talks. This is an audio extension of the same content you’ll find on autoweek.com that takes you deeper into the discussion. In this introductory...
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Chili Bowl Preview, Toyota Corolla review and Mini Clubman discussion
On this episode of the “Autoweek Podcast,” Wesley Wren and Mike Pryson sit down with Matt Weaver to dive back into the world of motorsports. After a short, short offseason, the engines are getting started yet again. The guys preview one of the premier midget car races of the year: the Chili Bowl...
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Cadillac XT6, Mitsubishi Outlander Sport and Infiniti Q50 Reviews, Plus Racing Game of the Year
On this episode of the “Autoweek Podcast,” Wesley Wren and Jake Lingeman host a Twitch takeover at the start of the show to discuss their favorite and least favorite racing games of 2019. The pair talks through the big releases of the year before each settles on a top five list. The pair runs...
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1966 Dodge A100 Project, Subaru Legacy Discussion and Lexus UX Review
In this upcoming episode of the “Autoweek Podcast,” Andrew Stoy takes Wesley Wren, Graham Kozak and Jake Lingeman back into the garage with his new-to-him-again 1966 Dodge A100. Stoy bought the van back from the person he sold it to in Canada and tells the tale of transporting a vehicle across…
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Bullitt Mustang interview, Snowball Derby results and Honda Accord Sport review
In this episode of the “Autoweek Podcast,” the Autoweek team launches into one of the premier short track races in the year, talk with Sean Kiernan about his legendary Bullitt Mustang that’s heading to auction and wrap up the show with the Autoweek Fleet. Starting the show, Mike Pryson, Wesley…
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Talkin’ ‘Fireball 500’; Lexus GX460, Volvo V60 T8 Polestar reviewed
On this episode of the “Autoweek Podcast,” Natalie Neff joins Mike Pryson, Wesley Wren and “Autoweek Podcast” enthusiasm contributor Chris Langrill to celebrate the end of the NASCAR season by reviewing the classic flick “Fireball 500” from 1966. For those unaware, “Fireball 500” takes all of the...
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Bud Denker talks IndyCar, Josef Newgarden interviewed and Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 4x4 review
On this episode of the “Autoweek Podcast,” Bud Denker, president of Penske Corp., joins Mike Pryson, Wesley Wren and Robin Warner to talk about the Detroit Grand Prix and Penske’s acquisition of Indianapolis Motor Speedway and IndyCar. Denker outlines the nature of the deal, bringing light to the...
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Kyle Busch wins NASCAR title, Adam Carolla interviewed and the LA Auto Show wrapped
On this episode of the “Autoweek Podcast,” Matt Weaver calls in to talk with Mike Pryson and Wesley Wren about the end of the NASCAR season, Kyle Busch’s championship and the goof that probably cost Martin Truex Jr. a second title. The team also touches on the NASCAR Trucks season ending and the...
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Matt Damon, Christian Bale, and Mose Nowland interviewed, and a 'Ford V Ferrari' review
On this special episode of the “Autoweek Podcast,” the Autoweek gang jumps headfirst into the biggest racing movie of the year, Ford v Ferrari. Kicking off the episode, Mike Pryson and Wesley Wren talk with current Ford Performance Motorsports director Mark Rushbrook about the Ford GT’s return to...
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Lewis Hamilton gets 6th championship, Bottas wins US GP, IndyCar news and the Autoweek Fleet
In this episode of the “Autoweek Podcast,” the Autoweek team is joined by its Formula 1 correspondent Joe Saward to talk about the 2019 U.S. Grand Prix. Saward joins Robin Warner, Mike Pryson and Wesley Wren to talk about the race and Lewis Hamilton’s second-place finish, which netted him the…
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Welcome to the Autoweek Podcast -- the place to hear interviews with some legends of motorsport and car culture, as well as our takes on the latest news from the rest of the car world. In each episode, you'll hear the Autoweek Staff talk about the latest car and racing news, as well as hear reviews about some of the best cars on Earth.
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