Ford CEO Jim Farley Joins the Show!
Ford CEO Jim Farley joins Hannah Elliott and Matt Miller to discuss China, EVs, Formula 1, the Mustang, the Raptor and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hot Pursuit! is a weekly, bi-coastal podcast that gives car lovers the inside look they crave. Hosts Hannah Elliott and Matt Miller cover reporting from design studios, auction blocks, production lines and racetracks. Listen for drive reviews, news updates and dealership details from auto industry insiders.

Ford CEO Jim Farley joins Hannah Elliott and Matt Miller to discuss China, EVs, Formula 1, the Mustang, the Raptor and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
McLaren Racing Chief Executive Officer Zak Brown joins Hannah Elliott and Matt Miller to discuss McLaren's ascendance this season in Formula 1, why Indy Car could use some tips from Liberty Media to help it expand, and the 'toxic' atmosphere at Red Bull. Plus, Brown suggests the Monaco Grand Prix could go away and F1 would be just fine without it, and Hannah and Matt discuss the Mercedes-Benz EQE 500 electric SUV. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Hannah Elliott and Matt Miller discuss the pros and cons of the new hybrid Porsche 911 GTS - in a shocking turn of events, it is not offered with a manual transmission. Then they dissect the exciting final moments of the Indy500 and whether F1 should end the Monaco Grand Prix (there are rumors it might). Plus, Hannah fills us in about the BMW V-8 concept car and motorcycle at the Villa d'Este Concours in Lake Como, Italy. And there's some talk about the new Cadillac Optiq and Jeep Wagoneer S ele...
British pro-driver Katherine Legge joins Hannah Elliott and Matt Miller to talk about her upcoming race this weekend, the Indianapolis 500. Plus, she discusses her near-crash in Indy500 qualifying rounds earlier this week, her mixed feelings about women-only racing series like the F1 Academy , and her thoughts on why more women need to lift weights and bulk up to be better drivers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Hannah Elliott and Matt Miller welcome Aston Martin expert Steve Serio to the podcast to talk about his 20-plus years selling the prestigious British brand - and where he sees it going in the future. Plus, Hannah and Matt compare notes on the DB12 Volante, the DBX SUV, and the new $191,000 Vantage . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Hannah Elliott and Matt Miller dissect Ferrari’s new 12-cylinder world debut cars , plus the Formula 1 Grand Prix in Miami and Matt’s skepticism that a V6 hybrid could be good - even if it is the Ferrari 296 GTS. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Lamborghini CEO Stephan Winkelmann joins Hannah Elliott and Matt Miller to discuss the future of the Italian automaker, especially when (and if) it comes to EVs. Plus, his keys to success navigating working with some of the industry's toughest bosses at Volkswagen and Fiat. Then, Hannah talks about the Aston Martin Vantage in Spain and Matt gets stranded - twice! - taking his motorbikes out for the first ride this season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Hannah Elliott and Matt Miller talk about the launch of the electric Mercedes-Benz G Wagon in LA and Lamborghini's new Urus Hybrid SUV . Plus, Tyler Epp, the head of the F1 Miami Grand Prix , joins to share the best ways to see and experience the race in May, and his take on auto racing in America. And Matt comes to tears over the Lamborghini Huracan Sterrato. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Supercar maker John Hennessey joins Hannah Elliott and Matt Miller to talk about what it takes to set world speed records - and he hints at plans to put one of his million-dollar, Texas-built supercars on Germany's infamous Nürburgring Nordschleife. Plus, Hennessey is considering building a restomod vehicle (Hennessey Porsche, anyone?) and going for a new world top-speed record that could hit 500km/hour. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Ducati CEO Claudio Domenicali joins Hannah Elliott and Matt Miller to talk about electric motorcycles, the secret to his longevity as a power-player in the Motor Valley of Italy, and the motorcycle-maker's total dominance in Moto GP. Will the racing series could ever be like F1, now that Liberty Media owns part of it? Plus Hannah has a story about a popular vintage Ferrari mechanic that has been arrested on felony theft and fraud charges - and has a long rap sheet to boot. And, more about the Fo...
Car broker to the world's billionaires Steve Serio joins Hannah Elliott and Matt Miller for a wide-ranging discussion of all things Aston Martin, Bentley, BMW , Porsche and Mercedes - and which five classic cars he'd trust alone on a desert island. Plus, there's talk of a Tesla Cyberbeast on the prowl, an alien McLaren, a new auction house , and BMW's latest electric concept. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Guenther Steiner joins Hannah Elliott and Matt Miller to discuss life after running Haas Formula 1 racing - and to talk about his new position as the ambassador for the 2024 F1 Miami Grand Prix . Plus, he discusses his thoughts on Christian Horner's woes and whether there will ever be a woman F1 champion. Then, Hannah and Matt discuss the Cadillac Lyriq , Mercedes-Benz E Class, and McLaren 750S Spider. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Actress, director, producer and author Lake Bell joins Hannah Elliott and Matt Miller to talk about growing up the daughter of a car guy - who also happened to own Virginia International Raceway. Plus, they discuss Lake's current obsession (her name is Janet) and whether or not EVs should have a synthetic sound. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this episode, Hannah Elliott and Matt Miller discuss SBX Cars, a new online car auction platform from mega-influencer Supercar Blondie that is trying to take over the market for multi-million-dollar hypercars. Then, Hannah gives us an update on Saudi Arabia and her love of the Mercedes-AMG G63 and its metallic olive paint job and monobloc wheels, while Matt does a deep dive into a Ford F-250 with 1,200 pound-feet of torque. Plus, a look at Bentley's complicated history with Rolls-Royce and wh...
Hannah Elliott joins Matt Miller from Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, where she's part of a Bloomberg conference ahead of the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix . (No Teslas here!) Matt dissects his Turo rental in Colorado, and Hannah updates us on how the grudge match of auctions went in Florida. Plus, talk about the 2024 Dodge Charger, which comes WITHOUT a V8. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Hannah and Matt welcome truck-and off-road expert and TFL podcast host Roman Mica on the show. Plus, they talk about the mysterious Ineos Grenadier , electric pickups - do they have a future? - and the new Ford Bronco versus the Land Rover Defender . You can listen to the TFL podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tfl-car-chat/id1502472591 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
In this episode, Hannah Elliott and Matt Miller talk about driving the Tesla Cybertruck in Los Angeles, plus Matt's recent week with the Kia EV9 SUV - can it stand up to the big SUVs from Land Rover, BMW and Rivian ? Then, it's a quick turn at the track with the all-new McLaren 750S and a deep-dive into a grudge-match over blue-chip cars down at Amelia Island and in Miami, Florida, next month. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Bring a Trailer founder Randy Nonnenberg joins Hannah and Matt to talk about how he grew his online auction platform from a personal blog into $1.4 billion in sales last year - and what cars are going big in 2024. Plus, Hannah talks about buying a 1969 Corvette from a swap meet, and Matt finally finds a family-hauler he can stomach. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
SEMA President and CEO Mike Spagnola joins Hannah Elliott and Matt Miller to discuss the $337 billion automotive aftermarket industry and the SEMA show , the world’s largest annual gathering of small businesses that happens each year in Las Vegas. A lifelong car lover, Spagnola spends much of his time in Washington D.C. working to maintain the vehicle owner rights increasingly scrutinized at state and federal levels. Plus, Lewis Hamilton Formula One move to Ferrari , Porsche's new Taycan EV , an...
In this episode, Hannah and Matt discuss the glamorous Retromobile 2024 in Paris - it's a classic car show where after-market companies, collectors, enthusiasts, restorers and prestigious brands like Bizzarrini and RUF converge to network and show off their latest projects and finds. Our duo discuss RM Sotheby's auction held this week in Paris, too, under the Louvre, where a yellow Ferrari 250 GTO sold for roughly $11 million - and unique Porsche 911 GT2 failed to sell at all. Then, Matt asks fo...
On this episode, Hannah Elliott and Matt Miller welcome champion off-road racer Emily Miller to the show to discuss her life and work in the drivers seat at the world's most grueling races: the Baja 1000, King of the Hammers , and the Gazelle Rally in Morocco, to name a few. And they discuss what it takes to become a great off-road driver. They also discuss Porsche's first electric Macan SUV and Matt's surprising love of the Jaguar F-Pace SVR . Don’t forget to email us questions and comments at ...
In this episode, Hannah Elliott and Matt Miller talk about the crazy rock-crawling tribes that love the slow-moving, super expensive vehicles Ford and Porsche are making - and how Lamborghini is cashing in on the off-road scene , too. Then, Matt talks about a possible sleeper hit, the rare BMW M4 GTS, and why it’s so difficult to drive and maintain (distilled water, anyone?). Plus, Hannah suggests why more automotive brands should enter into public races where they can put their cars to the test...
This week, Hannah and Matt discuss the lack of demand for electric vehicles in the United States - is this the end of EVs after all? They also talk about how modern classics from Ferrari, Porsche and even Ford might gain some value in the next year. Plus, Matt is reminded of Tawny Kitaen in that cool Whitesnake video with the Jaguars, and why Hannah gets itchy if she goes more than a week without driving the old Rolls-Royce. Do you have a question, idea or topic we should discuss? Email us at Ho...
This time Hannah and Matt talk about the Mercedes-Benz sports car that Lady Diana loved–and when she drove one it caused a national scandal: The 90s-era Mercedes SL Class, aka the R129. The modern classic roadster is coming up in value and prominence. Then they discuss the car events you MUST do in 2024, from King of the Hammers and F1 in Las Vegas to Pike’s Peak Hill Climb in Colorado and Goodwood in England. And Matt tells us why he loves the enormous Chevrolet Silverado 2500 ZR2 so much - eve...
This week Hannah and Matt talk about the cars and trucks they are most excited to drive next year. Corvette, Ram, Porsche and Polestar, and a few others, all make an appearance. Plus, Bloomberg Intelligence Automotive Industry Analyst Kevin Tynan joins to discuss Ford’s recent title of 42 years selling the most popular vehicle in America. Matt thinks General Motors might beg to differ…. Follow Hannah and Matt on Instagram: @HannahElliottxo @mattmiller1973 Find more on Bloomberg.com, Bloomberg Ra...
On this episode, Hannah and Matt give us their winners and losers of 2023. Porsche , Lucid , Rolls-Royce and even Kia make an appearance. Plus, Matt gets hot about hybrids and Hannah defends the Ferrari Purosangue SUV. Follow Hannah and Matt on Instagram: @HannahElliottxo @mattmiller1973 Find more on Bloomberg.com , Bloomberg Radio and YouTube . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
On this episode, Hannah and Matt talk about test-driving the new Porsche 911 S/T. Plus, they discuss the fallout from Tesla's autopilot recall . Also, listen for news on the Chinese auto empire that's hitting a roadblock when it comes to international expansion. Follow Hannah and Matt on Instagram: @HannahElliottxo @mattmiller1973 Find more on Bloomberg.com , Bloomberg Radio and YouTube . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
This week, Hannah and Matt discuss the best concept cars of 2023 (hint: Porsche, Mercedes-Benz and Audi had some good ones). They also examine how the Tesla Cybertruck has fared from concept to production. Plus, they talk about the new cars coming in 2024 they’re most excited to drive - the Cadillac Escalade IQ is one of them. And they ponder, can electric cars have a soul? Follow Hannah and Matt on Instagram: @HannahElliottxo @mattmiller1973 Find more on Bloomberg.com , Bloomberg Radio and YouT...
This week, Matt and Hannah run down the most expensive cars sold this year and why a $11 million Bugatti Chiron may have been a good deal. Then, they discuss Horatio Pagani's recent interview with Bloomberg in Hong Kong, and what the Chinese market means for electric cars and supercars . Plus, Matt and Hannah have strong feelings about the Cybertrucks being delivered in Texas this week - and they definitely disagree on whether Tesla’s stainless-steel pickup will be a hit. Follow Hannah and Matt ...
Matt is out while his wife is having a baby, so Barry Ritholtz joins Hannah to discuss Aston Martin owner Lawrence Stroll’s decision to sell a minority stake in his F1 team– with a $1.2 billion valuation , does this mean Stroll is thinking of selling more? Hannah reports back on the racing incident and the glamor after spending four days at the closely watched F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix . Then we address Michael Mann’s new film, Ferrari, which Hannah suggests is worth watching just for Penelope Cru...