The Autoweek Podcast

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 about the first IndyCar race of the year, its winner and the new car. Barnes was at the race; he comments on the lack of fan presence affecting the atmosphere and talks about the precautions IndyCar is taking. This leads to a discussion about the future of IndyCar in 2020. Music: “Well, at least I’m not vaping” by Summerbruise.

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 about the big changes coming to the NASCAR schedule in 2021. Weaver argues against the addition of the Nashville Superspeedway and makes his case for having more short tracks on the schedule. The guys also talk about the rest of the 2020 NASCAR schedule, NHRA returning to the drag strip and IndyCar jumping back on racetracks. Music: “Well, at least I’m not vaping” by Summerbruise

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. Later in the show, resident track rat Jake Lingeman gets us in gear to hit the track ourselves. After the recent chaos in Canada, Lingeman guides everyone through the different ways to be prepared for your next, or first, track day experience. Lingeman gives you tips on how to prepare your car, what he brings to feel secure throughout the day and offers advice about how you should start your track driving journey. Music: “Well, at least i’m not vaping,” summerbruise.

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. Weaver shares his experience in going to a race in person. The group talks about how different the experience is compared to just a few short months ago. Music: Well, at least I'm not vaping by Summerbruise

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 time with the Aston Martin Vantage. Vaughn talks about his time ripping the car around Southern California, its price, features and where it stands in the world of Grand Tourers. Lingeman talks about his time with the Porsche Cayenne Coupe. Lingeman discusses how the coupe-ified crossover has grown on him. Music: "Well, at least I’m not vaping" by Summerbruise

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 about the plan for cars to return to the racetrack. Weaver talks about the World of Outlaws’ upcoming race and NASCAR’s plan for the upcoming schedule. Pryson discusses the NHRA’s decision to not return without fans in the stands. Music: “Well, At Least I’m Not Vaping” by Summerbruise.

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 Vaughn. The gang drives the newest from Ferrari and Porsche and the latest generation Nissan Sentra. Music: "Well, at least I’m not vaping" by Summerbruise.

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. After that, Lawrence Ulrich joins Wes Raynal and Patrick Carone to dive into the ethics of driving during the coronavirus pandemic. Closing the show, Lingeman joins Mark Vaughn to talk about Mark’s recent time with the Rolls-Royce Cullinan. Jake reviews the BMW 840i. Music: "Well, at least I’m not vaping" by Summerbruise

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 farewell to the racing legend Stirling Moss. Raynal leads a discussion about Mazda rumors and the auction of the final 991-chassis Porsche 911. Closing the show, Joe Brown joins Wes Raynal and Jake Lingeman to talk about driving an Aston Martin DB11 and a Porsche Macan Turbo. Music: "Well, at least I’m not vaping" by Summerbruise

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 Raynal hops on the show after that to guide a discussion about the latest Ford Bronco news, as well as Mazda’s 100th birthday. Closing things out, Mark Vaughn joins Jake Lingeman and Wesley to talk about the 2021 Porsche 911 Turbo S. Unsurprisingly, Mark loved it. Wesley reviews the Buick Enclave Avenir. Music: "Well, at least I’m not vaping" by Summerbruise

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 gets into a discussion about what it all means. Weaver also gives an update on the next-generation NASCAR car. After the motorsport section, Wes Raynal leads Kozak and Wren in a discussion of the latest news stories: namely, the cancellation of the Detroit auto show. The guys chat about the Paris auto show, as well. Wrapping the show, Mark Vaughn talks about his recent time with a Bentley Bentayga. Raynal tells the team about his time with the BMW X5 M Competition. Jake closes the show with a brief review of a Mini Electric. Music: "Well, at least I’m not vaping" by Summerbruise.

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 with the great Hurley Haywood. This interview was recorded during the Rolex 24. Wrapping up the show, Wesley talks with Mark Vaughn about California, his time with a Bentley Flying Spur and a BMW R 1250 RS. Music: "Well, at least I’m not vaping" by Summerbruise

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. Doonan discusses the series’ reaction to the growing pandemic. He also gives a possible return date to racing. Trying to end on an uplifting note, the group also talks about the fantastic Rolex 24. Closing the show, Road Test Editor Jake Lingeman joins Kozak and Wren to talk about the 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLB250 and the Ram 3500. Music: “Well, at least I’m not vaping” by Summerbruise

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 relationship with Dennis Anderson and his projects outside of Monster Jam. Pryson and Wren also talk with Autoweek’s F1 correspondent Joe Saward about the upcoming F1 season and the Australian GP. Following that, Wes Raynal joins Wesley Wren and Patrick Carone to talk about the Amelia Island Concours. Closing the show, Stoy, Neff, Kozak and Wren talk about Andy’s time in an EV dump truck and share thoughts on a GMC Denali 3500HD and 2020 Subaru Legacy. Music: Well, at least I'm not vaping by Summerbruise.

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 be at the epicenter of the last remaining racing event with cars on track in the United States before the declaration of a National State of Emergency. Additional talking points included the start of a new era for IndyCar under Penske Entertainment, championship favorites and the impending arrival of NASCAR legend Jimmie Johnson and Supercars champion Scott McLaughlin. The show ends with a debate over who has the most to prove this season and the answers were the two would-have-been faces of the old Indy Racing League in Marco Andretti and Graham Rahal. Music: Well, at least I'm not vaping by Summerbruise