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 Smith and Mike Pryson preview one of the best endurance races in the world: this weekend’s 24 Hours of Le Mans, obviously taking place much later in the year than it would normally. While Smith and Pry...
Sep 18, 2020•28 min•Season 127Ep. 1
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 Podcast guest Robb Holland about his adventure competing in the hill climb.
Sep 11, 2020•36 min•Season 1Ep. 126
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 it up with Fernando Alonso, and closing the show Susan Wade talks with Mike Pryson about the upcoming NHRA U.S. Nationals and the revised NHRA schedule....
Sep 04, 2020•38 min
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 Jeep going forward. After the news section, Mike Pryson joins Matt Weaver to talk about the 104th running of the Indianapolis 500. Weaver was present at the race and talks about how it stacked up to the o...
Aug 28, 2020•36 min
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 Raptor-fighting Ram 1500 TRX. Later in the show Warner talks with racing legend Helio Castroneves ahead of the Indianapolis 500, discussing the fan-less 500, his IMSA performance and what he’s looking forward to...
Aug 21, 2020•33 min•Season 1Ep. 123
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 products, Matt Weaver and Mike Pryson join the show to talk about the upcoming Indianapolis 500. While the month of May has shrunk to a few days in August, The Greatest Spectacle in Racing is still underway...
Aug 14, 2020•33 min•Ep. 122
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 and covers them with brute muscle. Powered by Mercedes-AMG's beloved 4.0-liter, twin-turbocharged V8 that makes 503 horsepower, the C63 S is a finely tuned beast. (It also possesses one of the best-soundi...
Aug 12, 2020•20 min
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 T.50, this new supercar has some elements of the McLaren F1 but updated for a new generation. Raynal also talks about how important the McLaren F1 was in its time. After the jump, Mike Pryson and Robin War...
Aug 07, 2020•36 min•Season 1Ep. 121
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 to leave us a note and let us know what cars you want us to review, and what you want to know about those cars. On the first episode of Quick Spin, Wesley Wren talks with West Coast Editor Mark Vaughn a...
Aug 05, 2020•19 min
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. The guys talk about the restrictions surrounding the Lamborghini Essenza SCV12 and how you can nab one. After the break, Mike Pryson speaks with Steven Cole Smith about the current IMSA Series, news that...
Jul 31, 2020•32 min
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 features. Inspired by the Mach-E, and Lingeman’s reporting on recent GM news, the guys dive into a discussion about electric pickup trucks. Later in the show, Mike Pryson talks with Autoweek’s NHRA reporter ...
Jul 24, 2020•36 min•Season 1Ep. 119
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 and more. Before jumping over to the motorsport side, the guys also break down how Jeep tried to steal Ford’s thunder with a 6.4-liter Hemi-powered Jeep Wrangler concept. Closing the show, Matt Weaver jo...
Jul 17, 2020•39 min•Season 1Ep. 118
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 troubles the teams faced during the race. The group also discusses what it’s like to attend a Formula 1 race during a global pandemic. Later in the show, Warner interviews Porsche sports car driver Nick Tan...
Jul 10, 2020•35 min•Season 1Ep. 117
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 Charger Hellcat Redeye. Afterward, the team discusses the big weekend in racing, with F1 making its way back to the track. Closing the show, Wren talks with Vernon Estes of Vernon Estes Classics and John Kra...
Jul 03, 2020•35 min•Season 1Ep. 116
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. Later in the show, NHRA legend Tony Schumacher talks with Mike Pryson and Wren about returning to the seat of a Top Fuel Dragster. Schumacher discusses his career, his life and the upcoming race in Indian...
Jun 26, 2020•32 min•Ep. 115
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 GTS and Subaru Crosstrek, both receiving new engines. Closing the show, Mike Pryson talks with Al Pearce about the 2021 NASCAR Hall of Fame inductees. Pearce gives his thoughts about Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s...
Jun 19, 2020•36 min•Ep. 114
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 latest Batmobile looks grittier and steeped in a little more realism than previous Batmobiles. This leads to a debate about the best Batmobile. After the jump, Mike Pryson and Joey Barnes join Wren to talk ...
Jun 12, 2020•33 min
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 Mach 1 Mustangs of yore. The guys also talk about the Land Rover Defender hitting U.S. shores for the first time in over 20 years. After the news section, Mike Pryson and Matt Weaver hop on mics to talk a...
Jun 05, 2020•33 min
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. After the discussion of the troubled rental car giant, Pryson jumps in to talk about the results from the Coca-Cola 600, Jimmie Johnson’s disqualification and Daniel Abt’s suspicious esport performance....
May 29, 2020•35 min
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 this latest model. Raynal then pivots to discuss the upcoming supercar from Maserati. After the break, Matt Weaver joins Mike Pryson and Wesley Wren to talk about NASCAR’s recent return to live racing. ...
May 22, 2020•34 min
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. After the road trip discussion, Raynal tackles the news of the week: namely, Tesla’s battle to reopen its factory. Later in the show, Mark Vaughn joins Road Test Editor Jake Lingeman to talk about his tim...
May 15, 2020•31 min
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 looks from the Ford Bronco Sport. The group also discusses what we saw from Autoweek Breaks Down and highlights the Ford Galaxie 500. After the news section, Matt Weaver and Mike Pryson join Wren to talk a...
May 08, 2020•31 min
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 to talk about the all-electric Mustang 1400 concept and the possible death of the Kia Stinger. Closing the show, Neff, Lingeman and Wren jump back into the room to talk about the latest drives with Mark...
May 01, 2020•1 hr 11 min
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 Pryson and Welsey Wren sit down in the digital studio with NHRA Top Fuel Funny Car pilot Alexis DeJoria. She talks about her return to drag racing and how she’s keeping busy during the pause in the action. A...
Apr 24, 2020•1 hr 38 min
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 Weaver join to talk about the recent Kyle Larson news and debate about the future of racing in 2020. Following that, Mark Vaughn and Wes Raynal join to dive into this week’s news. Mark bids a loving far...
Apr 17, 2020•1 hr 36 min
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 to dive into project car updates. Stoy dives deep into the tire selection process. Graham gives an update on his Jeep Grand Wagoneer, and Wesley talks about restoring a 1959 Ford steering wheel. Wes Rayn...
Apr 10, 2020•1 hr 25 min
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 the Pontiac Aztek. Later in the show, Matt Weaver, Mike Pryson and Robin Warner join Wren to discuss the latest in racing. Well, sim racing that is. The group evaluates the televised NASCAR sim races and ...
Apr 03, 2020•1 hr 37 min
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. Insomuch as Wesley discusses some tools you’ll need to do suspension work. The gang also talks about what they’ve been doing to stay busy during the coronavirus crisis. After that, Robin Warner talks wi...
Mar 27, 2020•57 min
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 also dives into how they’re staying busy while keeping a physical distance from the rest of the world. Later in the show, Mike Pryson and Wesley Wren talk with IMSA president John Doonan about, well, IMSA. ...
Mar 20, 2020•52 min
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 story following Glickenhaus’s journey to Le Mans. Afterward, Mike Pryson and Wesley Wren talk with Morgan Kane: the driver of the legendary Grave Digger. Kane talks about his path to Monster Jam, his rel...
Mar 13, 2020•1 hr 38 min
