In this special Podspeed lockdown edition, we speak with Sean Morris of Toprank Vehicle Imports. Toprank is the premiere GT-R importers in the United States as you have seen in some of our other videos. Sean was part of MotoRex, who were the original importers of the Nissan Skyline GT-R in the early 2000's. We talked to him about how he got into GT-Rs, about the rise and demise of MotoRex, what it was like to provide cars for the Fast & Furious franchise and more. Sam and James also review s...
Apr 24, 2020•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 17
We welcome friend of GTChannel, Champion drifter, Dai Yoshihara to Podspeed. Cabin fever gets Sam and James heated up over the RUF Rodeo and Taro is caught in between. Don't miss this episode!
Apr 10, 2020•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 16
Hosts Sam Mitani, James McKeone and Taro Koki discuss rumors and recent auto news. Sam reports on the latest news on the Supra GRMN, Lafitte G-Tec X-Road, Aston Martin Vantage Roadster and Lexus LF-1. Taro gives the inside skinny on who the heck are these Built by Legends guys building JDM resto-mods now and James updates us on recent motorsports news.
Feb 13, 2020•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 15
Just like out of a spy thriller, former Nissan/Renault chief Carlos Ghosn tricks Japanese authorities and escapes to Lebanon. Expect big changes for the Nissan 370Z and the development of the all new next gen 2025 Nissan Z has started. Lexus confirms the development of a F trim to their flagship model LC. Taro reports on the top 5 cars from the JDM tuner show Tokyo Auto Salon 2020. James reviews the powerful Dodge Charger 392 Scat Pack Widebody.
Jan 16, 2020•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 14
As the final episode of the year, we look back at the best scoops and cars we've reviewed. What did the cast select as their favorite import, concept car, race car and overall car of the year? Tired of the same old “we drove this and it was great” automotive podcasts? Then tune into PodSpeed where our panel of insiders reveals secrets that the car companies don’t want you to know just yet. At PodSpeed, we provide exclusive SCOOPs on all your favorite cars!
Dec 19, 2019•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 13
November was a busy month for us. We kicked off the month with the SEMA Show in Las Vegas, then followed by the LA Auto Show capping it off with the FIA GT Championships in Monaco. James reviews the Fiat 123 Spider Abarth and Sam got to drive an Aston Martin around Monte Carlo. Tired of the same old “we drove this and it was great” automotive podcasts? Then tune into PodSpeed where our panel of insiders reveals secrets that the car companies don’t want you to know just yet. At PodSpeed, we provi...
Nov 27, 2019•3 hr 40 min•Ep. 12
Sam and Taro flew out to the Tokyo Motorshow last week so in this episode we go over the cars we liked and the ones we didn't so much. Lexus released their LF-30 that attracted a big crowd. Some others we mention are the Honda Fit, Toyota LQ Concept, Mitsubishi Mi-Tech, Nissan Ariya and Mazda MX-30. Taro also reviews the new Toyota GR Supra he drove on the Streets of Willow and James tested the Toyota Corolla, Tacoma and Fiat 500 Abarth around town. Tired of the same old “we drove this and it wa...
Oct 31, 2019•54 min•Ep. 11
Rumors about an all new Nissan GT-R (R36), a super Nissan GT-R even faster than the Nismo, is Honda planning an NSX Type R(?), Supra racecar making a comeback in Super GT series in Japan and more. James reviews the Ram 1500 Limited Crew Cab 4x4 and the crew talk shop. Podspeed is hosted by Sam Mitani, James McKeone and Taro Koki.
Sep 24, 2019•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 10
Today our panel discuss the Le Mans inspired Toyota Supersports, the much talked about Chevrolet Midship Corvette Z06, Bugatti Cintodieci and McLaren Roadster from Pebble Beach, Acura Type S Concept, Drako GTE and our James McKeon reviews the 2019 Mazda CX-9 SUV. Sam Mitani reports on the GT Sport world championships held in New York. Taro Koki got to see the Pangani Huarya Roadster BC before its official reveal at Pebble Beach.
Aug 28, 2019•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 9
Our panel discuss the Lotus Evija electric super car, speculate the all new 2021 Lexus IS F, BAC Mono R, New Nissan Juke renderings, 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander renderings, Toyota Sora and Mirai, Bentley EXP 100 GT, RIP Lee Iococca and the all new Nissan Skyline which is just a re-badged Infiniti Q50.
Jul 17, 2019•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 8
Tune in for the latest rumors and spy info! Mazda’s new FR platform, Lexus RC and Mini LC, Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution SUV, Volkswagen ID.R, Gordon Murray T50, Ultima RS, Toyota Tj Cruiser, Honda Mean Mower V2, Mad Mike’s SLAMBO and more! Podspeed is produced by GTChannel and hosted by Sam Mitani, James McKeone and Taro Koki.
Jun 12, 2019•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 7
Tune in for the latest rumors and spy info! Wut?! A 4 door GT-R? We also guessed right on the Mazda front engine rear drive sedan/coupe which we will most definitely be patting ourselves on the back multiple times! Also Volkswagen Golf 8, Hillclimb GT-R, BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe, Nissan Skyline, Lexus LM350 Minivan, Porsche Taycan & Sport Turismo, aircooled Porschepalooza at Luftgekuhlt!
May 16, 2019•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 6
The panel discusses the mid-engine Corvette, how much the one-off Ferrari P80C would cost, the 50th Anniversary GT-R and more from the New York Intl. Auto Show. 50th Anniversary Z, VW TaroK, MX-5 review from James, Lexus NX review from Sam, D'Action 360 dash cam report from Taro.
Apr 17, 2019•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 5
The panel discuss New Toyota 86, Mugen RC20, Pininfarina Battista, Ferrari F8 Tributo, Aston Martin Vanquish Vision Concept, Ginetta Cars Akula, Lexus LC500h etc. Let us hear your comments! Tired of the same old "we drove this and it was great" automotive podcasts? Then tune into our podcast where our panel of insiders reveals secrets that the car companies don't want you to know just yet. At GTChannel we provide exclusive SCOOPs on all your favorite cars!
Mar 16, 2019•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 4
Our sources uncover Toyota's secret Yaris GR, based on the company's award-winning WRC car. A high-powered Toyota Supra is in the works with more than 400 hp. Will it be a Japanese-version of the BMW M4? Infiniti may be planning a 400-hp Lexus GS F-killer based on the Q Inspiration Concept. How true are the rumors that Nissan has already started development on the next Z. We discuss the possibilities. We take a look at the VW MEB electric buggy and a driving evaluation of the Toyota 86 TRD....
Feb 15, 2019•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 3
We speculate a new Toyota MR2 in the works. We speak Toyota Supra, GT-R by Italdesign, 350Z, Nissan ex-CEO Gohsn's future, Acura NSX and we review the Lexus LS. Hosted by Sam Mitani, James McKeone and Taro Koki.
Feb 13, 2019•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 2
Hosts Sam Mitani and Taro Koki sit down with guest James McKeone to discuss spy photos and rumors of the Lexus LC, Subaru STI and others.
Nov 14, 2018•54 min•Ep. 2
