S2 Ep31: Acura NSX Type S, Bronco Quality Control, Reviving Japanese Sports Cars
Motor1.com Video Director Clint Simone joins us as a guest. We start by discussing what we know about the Acura NSX Type S and the death of the latest generation of the Japanese supercar that is assembled in Ohio. Then, we look at the quality control issues plaguing the early production of the Ford Bronco, including a whistling noise and various problems with the roof. Finally, we each pick two...
1hr 12m Aug 05, 2021
1hr 12m
S2 Ep30: Land Cruiser Controversy, Crazy Bronco Prices, Camaro Rumor, Classic Cars
This week we learn Toyota won’t let new Land Cruiser buyers resell the luxury SUV outside of Japan, and the reasoning is strange to say the least. Meanwhile, Ford Bronco buyers in the United States are reselling like crazy, and asking wild six-figure prices to boot. A credible report regarding the Chevrolet Camaro suggests it might become an electric sedan in a few years. Then, Bruce and Smith ...
1hr 27m Jul 30, 2021
1hr 27m
S2 Ep29: New RS3, Kia Stinger Death Watch, Ram Tows Semi, '80s Car Challenge
This week’s episode embraces sports sedans with the new 2022 Audi RS3 debut, then shifts to rumors that the Kia Stinger could end production in early 2022. A viral video of a Dodge Ram towing a loaded logging truck is discussed in-depth following an exclusive interview Smith had with the pickup’s owner. The second segment sees Bruce and Smith choose a hilarious group of cars under $5,000 for a ...
1hr 22m Jul 23, 2021
1hr 22m
S2 Ep28: Elantra N And Valhalla Arrive, Maverick Way Cheaper Than Santa Cruz, And More
We start the show by discussing the new Hyundai Elantra N, then dig into the pricing for the Hyundai Santa Cruz, Golf GTI, and Golf R. Finally, we check out the new Aston Martin Valhalla supercar. In our second segment, we discuss this year's Goodwood Festival of Speed, and Smith talks about a the loss of a unique Mercury Sable SHO wagon.
1hr 18m Jul 16, 2021
1hr 18m
S2 Ep27: Last Lamborghini Aventador, Lotus Emira, Escalade Road Trip And More
Motor1.com Global Managing Editor John Neff joins Rambling About Cars to talk about recent debuts like the Lotus Emira, Volkswagen Golf R Variant, Lamborghini Aventador Ultimae, Bentley Flying Spur Hybrid, and BMW 2 Series. Then, Neff tells us about his long-range road trip in a $113,000 Cadillac Escalade with GM's Super Cruise advanced driving assistance system.
59m Jul 09, 2021
59m
S2 Ep26: New Subaru WRX, Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT, Flying Car Fiasco
We start by looking at the news like the teaser for the next-gen Subaru WRX and the debut of the Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT. We also look like quirky things like a V12-powered Ford Crown Victoria and a camper that expands to be three times the size than when towing it. Then, we talk about why flying cars are never going to happen, at least in the way they are usually promised.
1hr 13m Jul 02, 2021
1hr 13m
S2 Ep25: Toyota Tundra Leaks, Honda And Porsche Debuts, And Places To Drive In The Summer
We look at the leaks surrounding the new Toyota Tundra. Then, we look at the recent debuts like the Honda Civic Hatchback, Porsche 911 GTS models, and Jeep Wrangler Xtreme Recon package. Finally, we delve into fun places to drive in the summer like drive-in movies and car shows.
1hr 18m Jun 25, 2021
1hr 18m
S2 Ep24: Affordable Convertibles, Transforming Alfa Romeo, And Listener Questions
We look at the odd state of affordable convertibles in the current automotive world. Then, we answer your questions like how to fix Alfa Romeo and comparing the Ford Maverick to the Explorer Sport Trac
1hr 15m Jun 18, 2021
1hr 15m
S2 Ep23: Ford Maverick And Toyota Land Cruiser Debut To Give Us Lots To Talk About
While we promised not to talk about Ford for a month, the introduction of the Ford Maverick was too big of a deal to skip. We compare it to the Hyundai Santa Cruz. Then, we take a look at the new Toyota Land Cruiser, including the model's past and future in the US.
1hr 13m Jun 11, 2021
1hr 13m
S2 Ep22: Toyota Corolla Cross, bZ4X, And Special Editions; Plus What We'd Buy With $1 Million
Anthony Alaniz co-hosts while we talk about the bevy of debuts this week, including the Toyota Corolla Cross, bZ4X, and special editions of the Supra, Tacoma, and 4Runner. Then, we imagine what we'd buy with $1 million.
52m Jun 04, 2021
52m
S2 Ep21: Why The Supra Is Overrated And Maserati MC20 Is Underrated (And More)
Motor1.com US Managing Editor Brandon Turkus joins us to pick out the sports cars that are underrated and which ones are overrated. We're sure to hurt some feelings.
1hr 9m May 28, 2021
1hr 9m
S2 Ep20: F150 Lightning Debut and Cool Street Trucks Of Yore
The F-150 Lightning (https://www.motor1.com/ford/f-150-ev/) debut is arguably the most important vehicle debut so far in 2021, so we don't feel like we can ignore it. However, we have talked about the electric truck in a previous episode and have discussed Ford a lot recently. We decided that rather than us having yet another conversation about the model, we'd put some fresh faces on the show. ...
1hr 6m May 21, 2021
1hr 6m
S2 Ep19: Roadtrip Glory And Ford's New Over-The-Air Tech
Smith talks about his recent road trip from South Dakota to Michigan and back, including his thoughts on his 2021 Toyota Camry rental car. We talk about what to eat on a trip and what to listen to. Then, Ford Director of Retail Operations Kate Pearce joins us to talk about Ford's Power-Up over-the-air software updates.
1hr 15m May 14, 2021
1hr 15m
S2 Ep18: New Ford Lightning, Old Lightnings, And Concept Trucks
Brett Evans joins us to talk about the rumor of a new Ford F-150 Lightning. Then, we discuss the first two generations of the muscle truck. We finish things by looking at a bunch of pickup concepts and one-offs.
1hr 10m May 07, 2021
1hr 10m
S2 Ep17: 2022 Honda Civic And The Current State Of Hatchbacks And Sedans
We take a look at the newly introduced 2022 Honda Civic and use it as a catalyst for discussing the current state of small hatchbacks and sedans in a crossover-obsessed world. Then we pick out some of our favorites from the past like the Impala SS, Saab 900, Escort Cosworth, and Taurus.
1hr 23m Apr 30, 2021
1hr 23m
S2 Ep16: Mercedes EQS, Hyundai Santa Cruz, Auto Shanghai Oddities, And Much More
Kyle Connor from Out of Spec Studios joins us to discuss the multitude of automotive debuts in the past week. We dig into the Mercedes-Benz EQS EV, Hyundai Santa Cruz, Honda Civic, and Cadillac Lyriq. Then, we check out some of the weirder premieres at Auto Shanghai 2021.
1hr 20m Apr 23, 2021
1hr 20m
S2 Ep15: Mustang Madness With Ford's Mustang Guru John Clor: Rambling About Cars Episode 15
Few people in the world know the Ford Mustang like Ford Performance Enthusiast Communications Manager John Clor. He joins Bruce and Smith to celebrate Mustang day by sharing entertaining stories about the pony car's early development, the Mustang II, and the exciting SVT era through the 1990s.
1hr 25m Apr 16, 2021
1hr 25m
S2 Ep14: New Toyota 86, Hummer EV SUV and a Cheap Car Challenge
We dig into the recent debuts of the Toyota 86 and Hummer EV SUV. Then, we each have an imaginary $5,000 for picking a car to buy, borrow from a buddy, and to avoid completely.
1hr 17m Apr 09, 2021
1hr 17m
S2 Ep13: VW's April Fool's Fail, the Subaru Outback Wilderness, And More Subie Talk
We rip apart VW's April Fool's joke. Then, things get more more positive when talking about the Outback Wilderness and the upcoming collaboration between Subaru and Toyota.
1hr 6m Apr 02, 2021
1hr 6m
S2 Ep12: Bronco History With Ford Archivist Ted Ryan
Ford Archivist Ted Ryan is our guest to discuss fascinating bits of Bronco history. We talk about the SUV's genesis, including original Ford documents explaining the reason for building it. Also, did you know there was a Bronco 'pope-mobile' and a plan to make a military variant of the SUV?
50m Mar 25, 2021
50m
S2 Ep11: Who'll Win The Electric Truck Battle?
This week on Rambling About Cars: Electric pickup trucks. They're coming. How soon will they get here? Which ones will even make it at all? A perhaps most importantly, will America's truck culture, accept them?
1hr 19m Mar 18, 2021
1hr 19m
S2 Ep10: Jeep Wagoneer Returns! Everything You Need To Know
Brett Evans joins us to discuss all the details about the 2022 Jeep Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer. Then we talk about the history of luxury SUVs in the US like the Super Wagoneer, Land Rover Range Rover, and Cadillac Escalade.
58m Mar 12, 2021
58m
S2 Ep9: Loving Automotive Pop Culture From Movies To Toys
John Neff and Brett Evans join the show to discuss the car-focused pop culture that we love. The discussion ranges from movies like The Love Bug and The Fast and the Furious franchise to a variety of toys, models, and Lego.
1hr 22m Mar 05, 2021
1hr 22m
S2 Ep8: Lots Of New Car Debuts And Discussing Mitsubishi In The USA
1hr 16m Feb 26, 2021
1hr 16m
S2 Ep7: Talking Tires With Jonathan Benson Of Tyre Reviews
Jonathan Benson from Tyre Reviews joins us to talk about the most important part of your car that often gets ignored. Then, we have some fun discussing our favorite experiences behind the wheel.
1hr 10m Feb 19, 2021
1hr 10m
S2 Ep6: Talking Sim Racing And Unsung Heroes
Matthew Crisara is our guest to talk about sim racing video games. Then, he each select a vehicle that we feel like doesn't get enough respect.
1hr 10m Feb 12, 2021
1hr 10m
S2 Ep5: GM's Great Combustion Engine Legacy; And Some Quirky GM Vehicles We Want To Own
We start by discussing GM's decision to stop producing combustion engines for most of its vehicles by 2035 and reminisce about the brand's great legacy in producing potent powerplants. Then, we each pick out three somewhat oddball GM products we'd want to own.
1hr 10m Feb 05, 2021
1hr 10m
S2 Ep4: Debate Over GM's New Logo; Mini's New Face: Rambling About Cars #4
Motor1.com Global Editor-in-Chief John Neff argues with Smith about GM's new logo. Then, Bruce compares the Mini Hardtop's refresh to a famous horror movie host from Cleveland, Ohio.
1hr 11m Jan 29, 2021
1hr 11m
S2 Ep3: Winter Beaters And What Is A Coupe: Rambling About Cars #3
Bruce and Smith challenge each other to find a car to drive during the winter with a budget of just $2,000. Then, they discuss what it really means to call a vehicle a coupe. Finally, there's a hunt for the first use of the term "muscle car."
1hr 11m Jan 22, 2021
1hr 11m
S2 Ep2: Complaining About Screens And Loving Utes: Rambling About Cars #2
Motor1.com editor Jeff Perez joins Rambling About Cars this week to look at the cutting edge of infotainment tech, and the hosts don't like it. Then, they look at the upcoming slate of unibody pickups like the Ford Maverick and Hyundai Santa Cruz.
59m Jan 15, 2021
59m
S2 Ep1: Best And Worst Of 2020; BMW Goes Bananas: Rambling About Cars #1
Motor1.com returns to podcasting with a new format and new hosts. This week they breakdown the best and worst vehicle debuts of 2020 and investigate the bizarre decisions from BMW recently.
1hr 14m Jan 08, 2021
1hr 14m
Motor1 This Week: GM Unveils New Long-Range Ultium Batteries and more!
The vehicles we're talking about on the show this week... Cadillac Lyriq Cadillac Celestiq Hummer EV GM 's Ultium Batteries Refreshed Chevy Bolt EV Host: @john_m_neff Co-host: @BrandonTurkus Co-host: @Domenick_Y
33m Mar 06, 2020
33m
Motor1 This Week: New Ford F-150, Honda Civic Type R Sportline and more!
The vehicles we're talking about on the show this week... Ford F-150 Honda Civic Type R Sportline New Subaru WRX STI No new Mazda through 2022 Host: John Neff @john_m_neff
35m Feb 28, 2020
35m
Motor1 This Week: Toyota Supra V6, 2021 Cadillac Escalade and Electric Hummer
The vehicles we're talking about on the show this week... 2020 Toyota Supra 2.0, V6 and special edition Ford GT Liquid Carbon Edition 2021 Cadillac Escalade Hummer EV Host: John Neff @john_m_neff Co-Host: Jeff Perez @notaboatcaptain
24m Feb 14, 2020
24m
Motor1 This Week: $3m Stingray, Yukon's Party Trick and Subaru Electrify
The vehicles we're talking about on the show this week... First 2020 Corvette Stingray Sells For $3 Million At Auction GT500 versus Camaro versus Challenger GMC Yukon Can Do A “Hurricane” Turn Hyundai Santa Cruz Truck Likely Getting Inline-Six Diesel Engine Subaru Wants To Sell Only EVs By Mid-2030 Subaru Shows Off Electric Crossover Concept Host: John Neff @john_m_neff Co-Host: Jeff Perez @n...
26m Jan 25, 2020
26m
Motor1 This Week: GT500 Versus The World, Car Of The Year, Bronco, And More
The vehicles we're talkng about on the show this week... Shelby Mustang GT500 C8 Corvette Hellcat 812 Superfast GT3RS Telluride Gladiator Ford Bronco Yaris GR GV80 Yukon Host: John Neff @john_m_neff Co-Host: Christopher Bruce @chrisbruce1985 Co-Host: Chris Smith @CHwriting
28m Jan 16, 2020
28m
All We Want For Christmas Is Car Stuff: Podcast #32
Christmas is right around the corner and we’ve been comparing our wish lists among the editors and writers of Motor1.com. Not surprising, we all want a lot of car stuff. Performance parts, accessories, tools, toys, and games – our wants and needs run the gamut and will be keeping our loved ones busy this holiday shopping season. On today’s episode, we’ll go through a few or our wish lists and s...
1hr 9m Dec 20, 2019
1hr 9m
Editors Square Off On Tesla Cybertruck: Podcast #31
Somehow, in a year when we’ve seen the debut of a mid-engine Corvette and an electric Mustang, it’s Tesla that manages unveil the most controversial vehicle of the year, if not the decade, if not ever. We're obviously talking about the Tesla Cybertruck, which debuted last week in a circus-like unveiling with sledgehammers, broken glass, bullets, and an ATV. The dust has since settled, but the c...
1hr 10m Nov 27, 2019
1hr 10m
Editor vs Editor - We Square Off On Mustang Mach-E Name
Today, it’s just Global Editor-in-Chief John Neff and Writer Christopher Smith going head to head. All week we’ve been arguing the Mustang Mach-E, an all-electric crossover unveiled by Ford last weekend to compete with the upcoming Tesla Model Y and other new EVs entering the market. The fact that Ford has used the Mustang name for this vehicle, though, is a bit much for some, like Chris, to sw...
1hr 18m Nov 22, 2019
1hr 18m
Mustang Mach-E Leads The EV Charge At L.A. Auto Show
It's near the end of November which means the auto industry begins it's annual migration to sunny Southern California for the Los Angeles Auto Show. The LA Auto Show has earned a recent reputation for being a 'green' show, with plenty of plug-in vehicles and excitring advanced technology. When doors open to the Los Angeles Auto Show early next week (press gets access to the show starts as earl...
41m Nov 15, 2019
41m
The Kings Of SEMA And One Bad-Ass Bronco
The Specialty Equipment Market Association holds its annual trade show every year in early November in Las Vegas, Nevada. It is… a spectacle. Fortunately, Motor1.com Editor and Video Producer Clint Simone used to work for SEMA and loves attending the show. He’s back with a first-hand report of the most popular cars at SEMA, and we’ve got another big debut that happened last week to talk about o...
1hr 1m Nov 11, 2019
1hr 1m
Kia Optima Teased And How The Koreans Are Killing It With Design
Kia this week released a teaser image of the 2021 Optima sedan that set our corner of the Internet on fire. It looks fantastic, at least what we can see of it. This is hardly surprising, though, as Kia and its corporate cousin from Korea, Hyundai, have been pumping out awesome designs for a few years now.
1hr 7m Nov 01, 2019
1hr 7m
2020 VW Golf 8 and Hatchbacks: Podcast #26
This week Volkswagen introduced the eighth generation of its Golf hatchback, a global car that’s one of the best-selling automobiles of all time. It offers a comically long list of power options, and it looks like, well, like, Golfs have looked for decades, just a little newer. On today’s episode, we’re going to talk about this mega-important debut, as well as hatchbacks in general. They’re a c...
1hr 3m Oct 28, 2019
1hr 3m
Motor1 On One Interview: Master Car Detailer Todd Cooperider
Welcome to the second episode of our new podcast series, Motor1 On One, where we interview the interesting and unsung characters who make car enthusiast culture so colorful. On this episode, Global Editor-in-Chief John Neff welcomes master car detailer Todd Cooperider. Cooperider is the founder of Esoteric Fine Auto Finishings near Columbus, Ohio. You may know him from the company's YouTube ch...
55m Oct 11, 2019
55m
Can You Ever Have Too Much Power? Podcast #25
Today, we’re talking about power. The Dodge Challenger Hellcat Redeye comes straight from the factory with 797 horsepower. And it was just announced that the 2020 Ford Super Duty can tow up to 37,000 pounds thanks to a 6.7-liter diesel engine that produces over 1,000 pound-feet of torque. These monster motors beg the question: can you ever have too much power? Is there a point at which cars and...
1hr 5m Oct 04, 2019
1hr 5m
Truck Stuff From The Texas State Fair: Podcast #24
It’s Truck Week on Motor1.com, and not because we planned it that way. For whatever reason, there’s just a lot of truck stuff happening this week. The biggest thing is the Texas State Fair, which has become the place for truck makers to debut new editions and updates for their popular models. On this week’s episode we’ll talk about all the news coming out of the Texas State Fair, and then ask t...
1hr 9m Sep 27, 2019
1hr 9m
Motor1 On One Interview: Former Toy Car Maker And Entrepreneur Patrick Calello
This week John Neff talks to Patrick Calello, the founder and designer of Automoblox, the toy car company which sold beautiful heirloom-quality wooden cars which were as fun to play with as they were to look at.
33m Sep 20, 2019
33m
What’s Up With BMW’s New Kidney Grille?
The Frankfurt Motor Show happened this past week, and among all the new cars that were shown was one we just couldn’t stop staring at. It’s the BMW Concept 4, which is a two-door concept car that foreshadows what the redesigned 4 Series coupe will look like. We weren’t staring at it because it was so good looking, though. We stared because of its grille, which is a comically large version of BM...
54m Sep 13, 2019
54m
Taycan versus Tesla: Our Editors Square Off
The all-electric Porsche Taycan super sedan is finally here, and like all new electric cars, comparisons between it and what Tesla’s selling have already started. The most obvious matchup for the Taycan is the Model S, so on today’s episode, each car is getting a champion in the form of a Motor1.com editor and we’re going to duke it out to discover if a superior EV can be crowned. John Neff pla...
1hr 3m Sep 06, 2019
1hr 3m
Audi RS6 Avant And What Became Of The Station Wagon: Podcast #21
There was a time when station wagons were thick on the ground across this country. Times have changed, though, and now crossovers are the most popular form of family transportation. Some automakers, though, continue to make wagons, and we salute them. This week Audi unveiled the RS6 Avant, a nearly 600-horsepower, all-wheel-drive super wagon that will, for the first time ever, be sold in the U...
58m Aug 23, 2019
58m