It's the last episode of Rambling About Cars at Motor1, but we aren't just fading away. Mazda has a "new" CX-70 that sure looks like a CX-90 without third-row seats. Lexus has a GR-infused concept hatchback that looks interesting. And we can't end three years of podcasts without a very special "cheap" car challenge. Join Bruce and Smith for the Rambling finale and get a preview of future plans for the rambling duo.

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Victoria Scott is our guest host this week. We'll check out the new Dodge Charger's fully unveiled exterior and the major upgrades to the Toyota GR Yaris. Victoria will tell us about her trips driving a Buick Roadmaster and Honda Beat. The cheap car challenge will be to spend $7,000 on an off-road capable vehicle preferably with a locking differential.

The 2023 Los Angeles Auto Show is about to begin, and Toyota has already started the party with debuts for the new Camry and Crown Signia. We have another catastrophic engine failure to examine, a $51-million Ferrari to swoon over, and we embark on a special cheap car challenge to find a fun, inexpensive Camry.

Several major vehicle debuts are up for discussion, including the 2023 Honda Civic Type R, 2023 Toyota Crown, and 2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV. Hyundai unveiled two stunning concepts, the Ioniq 6-based RN22e and N Vision 74. Motor1.com Editor-In-Chief Seyth Miersma recently drove the Lucid Air Grand Touring; he joins the discussion to share his memorable experience. Director of Video Clint Simone also joins as a special guest.

Brad Hansen is an '80s and '90s car aficionado, including daily driving a 1996 Chevrolet Corvette. We kick things off with some news, like the 2023 Honda CR-V debuting and the latest teaser for the new Civic Type R. Then, it's time for a deep (and nerdy) dive into the automobiles from the Radwood era. We finish with an '80s-themed cheap car challenge.

The first production Cadillac Escalade-V brings $500,000 for a college in Detroit, but at Chevrolet, the Corvette Z06 NFT failed to sell. A Porsche 911 gets the world’s blackest paint job that absorbs nearly all light, and we check out a crazy custom Kenworth truck converted into a camper thanks to an Airstream trailer mounted on the back.

Jeff Perez is our guest to talk about the Goodwood Festival of Speed. Then, we check out the Hyundai Ioniq 6's styling. Finally, there's a cheap car challenge.

The 2022 Goodwood Festival of Speed is up and running, and numerous new vehicles like the BMW M3 Touring are making a public debut at the historic event. We run down the major debuts for the festival, including the Prodrive P25, Ford SuperVan, Polestar 5, numerous Bentleys, Porsches, and more. Smith is back and shares road trip stories from his recent 2,500-mile trip.

Ted Ryan from the Ford archives joins us for the first half of the show to tell us about the newly launched Ford Heritage Vault. It's a place to dig into the history of the automaker with over 5,000 images and scanned brochures. Seyth Miersma and Brett T. Evans are also on the show. For the second half of the show, we discuss the latest supercars and hypercars like the McLaren Artura, Aston Martin Valkyrie, Mercedes-AMG One, and the upcoming Pagani C10.

The 2023 Honda HR-V debuted, slightly larger than its predecessor with considerable influence from the Civic. We take a close look at the SUV inside and out, then pivot to the Ram TRX Sandblast Edition with its appearance upgrades. Discussion also includes the Buick Electra-X concept, Apple’s next-generation CarPlay system, BMW’s hybrid LMDh race car, and we wrap with a front-wheel-drive cheap car challenge.

There are so many debuts this week. We check out the Mercedes-AMG One, Toyota GR Corolla Morizo Edition, Buick Wildcat concept, Lexus RX, BMW X1, and DeLorean Alpha5.

From SCCA involvement to autocrossing, tire testing, and driver education programs, Tire Rack has long been a resource for drivers and auto enthusiasts. Executive Vice President Matt Edmonds shares industry insight, cool stories, and more in this special episode that also includes a look at the new Maserati MC20 Cielo convertible.

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Larry Kosilla from AMMO NYC is this week's guest. He is an expert at car detailing and shares some fantastic stories with us, including the worst vehicle he ever cleaned. He also offers some tips about what to use to clean your car better.

The updated Ram 1500 debuted this week, and the company revived the Ramcharger name for an EV with a range-extender. We also watch a Ford EcoBoost engine teardown. In Japan, there's a hangar full of Nissan GT-Rs waiting for export. Plus, we're doing a cheap car challenge.

The Range Rover Sport and Cadillac Escalade-V debuted this week, offering big power for these luxury SUVs.  Rapper will.i.am debuted a Mercedes mashup between the AMG-GT 4-door and G63. VW announced a reboot of the Scout brand in the United States, and we take a short look at the International Scout’s history.

The amazing automotive photographer Michael Shaffer regales us with tales about his career in automotive photography. From snapping Subarus in Patagonia to shooting Ferraris at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, he has some amazing stories. Plus, Shaffer offers some tips about how to take better pictures of your car.

New performance cars debuted this week, including the 543-horsepower Porsche 911 Sport Classic and the Mercedes-AMG C 43. A future electrified Corvette was finally confirmed by GM President Mark Reuss, and Nissan released pricing info for the new Z in Japan. And with summer around the corner, now is the perfect time for an open-roof cheap car challenge featuring convertibles and t-tops.

Motor1.com Editor-in-Chief Seyth Miersma and Managing Editor Brandon Turkus join us to go through the debuts at the New York International Auto Show, including an extended conversation about the new BMW 7 Series and i7. Then, Turkus tells us about his trip to a dry lake bed in California to drag race a Jeep 392 against a Land Rover Defender V8 and a Mercedes-AMG G63 with other Motor1.com editors behind the wheel of them.

Jonathan Benson from Tyrereviews.com returns to talk tires, notably his recent test of the new Michelin Pilot Sport 5. He shares his thoughts with Bruce and Smith on the refreshed BMW X7 at the 2022 New York Auto Show,  and the trio considers a Toyota GR Corolla / Subaru conspiracy theory submitted by a podcast listener.

We discuss the concepts coming to the Jeep Easter Safari and the new Mercedes-AMG SL43. The entire second half is dedicated to the Toyota GR Corolla. It's just so cool for Toyota to have a proper hot hatch in the US again.

It’s time for awesome car stories in this special RAC episode, featuring four returning guests. John Fyre and Alanis King join Motor1.com’s Seyth Miersma and John Neff to share amusing and interesting auto-themed adventures. From obscure race cars to celebrity encounters, media drives gone bad and more, get ready to laugh and possibly cry in this epic automotive ramble.

Bruce talks about visiting the Honda HALO wind tunnel. We check out the latest teaser for the Ferrari Purosangue and dissect the Maserati Grecale. There are also brief discussions of recent viral videos. Next week, expect something special.

Subaru surprised the world by announcing there would be no next-generation WRX STI, despite rumors and a WRX STI concept that was shown at the Tokyo Auto Salon. The new Aston Martin V12 Vantage debuted as the last of its kind, and Audi debuted an electric A6 Avant E-Tron that points towards the future.  Chris Bruce drove the new Honda Civic and offers his thoughts on the experience.

There are some big debuts this week. Namely, the Acura Integra revives an old nameplate for the brand's new entry-level model. Plus, the VW ID. Buzz and Buzz Cargo give us a vision of a new electric minivan with retro exterior styling and a modern-looking interior.

We were among the first news outlets to cover the fantastic time capsule Ford dealership discovered by the YouTube channel Auto Retro. This week, we are joined by Darren from the channel to discuss this special place and get the full story of how it came to be. 

Ford, Stellantis, and Rivian had major EV announcements this week. InsideEVs contributor Kyle Conner joins the program to talk about the news, while offering insight into the many electric vehicles he’s driven recently.

Clint Simone joins us to share his experience with the Volkswagen ID. Buzz. We also dig into the new Ford Ranger Raptor and discuss the ways automakers are trying to stop dealers from marking up vehicle prices

From classic Porsches to rare Citroens, custom American cars, classic Japanese sports cars, and even a Porsche 914 pickup truck, Myron Vernis has one of the most interesting, eclectic collections of cars in the world. We talk about his collection, car culture, and the unique stories that obscure vehicles often have.

Motor1.com Managing Editor Brandon Turkus joins us to discuss driving the Land Rover Defender 90 through the snow in Michigan. We also talk about the reports of snow getting through the soft roof of the Ford Bronco. There's a debate about whether the Alfa Romeo Tonale is an attractive vehicle, and we look at some of this year's automotive Super Bowl commercials. We finish with a challenge to find a cheap off-roader for $3,000.

We talk about the 697-horsepower Aston Martin DBX707, followed by an on-track driving experience in the Acura NSX Type S. Special guests Seyth Miersma and Alanis King share their experiences attending the 2022 Rolex 24 at Daytona.

We start the show with the debuts of the Toyota Sequoia, Ford Bronco Raptor, BMW X2 Goldplay, And Updated M8. Then, John Frye joins us for an interview about his automotive art. Frye creates gorgeous vehicles that never existed. He shares with us his early inspirations and his process for creating these amazing vehicles.

Manufacturers invest millions upon millions of dollars in automotive design, striving to find the right combination of functionality, efficiency, and beauty while keeping with the times. The result is a menagerie of memorable designs through the decades, and we discuss some of our favorites while mentioning a few duds along the way. To cap the discussion, we embark on a cheap car challenge to find cars from our favorite design eras for less than $10,000.

Clint Simone and Jeff Perez join Rambling About Cars to discuss the best and worst cars they drove in 2021. We also offer a critique of this year's North American Car, Truck and Utility of the Year winners. Did the right cars win? It depends on who you ask. We wrap up with a brief preview of the upcoming Tokyo Auto Salon.

Chevrolet is starting 2022 with a bang, debuting the 2024 Silverado EV truck in WT and RST trims for CES 2022. The new Chevy Equinox EV and Blazer EV were also teased during the show. It's a prelude to many new vehicles that will debut in 2022; we offer a preview of what's to come with a deeper dive on some hotly anticipated arrivals.

This week we look back at the year's news. This includes the chip shortage, F-150 Lightning, Maverick, and Toyota EV plans.

The Japan Mobility Show brought some exciting debuts. The revived Honda Prelude is chief among them. Plus, Mazda brought the Iconic SP, a rotary-aided electric sports car. The Subaru Sport Mobility is a modern take on the SVX. The Nissan Hyper Force might hint at the GT-R's future.

In this special holiday episode, Bruce and Smith recall some of their memorable podcasts through 2021. From GM’s internal combustion legacy to cars in pop culture, special guests talking about historical vehicles, and even a round of drinking hot sauce, it’s a welcome walk down memory lane. And to cap the program, the duo uncovers running and driving cars you can buy for just $1,000.

We spend the first segment digging into Toyota's debut of 15 EV concepts. There's everything from a little Land Cruiser to a Lexus hypercar. Then, we check out Ken Block's new Audi Hoonitron that stars in the next installment in the Gymkhana series. We take a brief look at the newly teased front end of the GMC Sierra EV. Finally, it's muscle car time when take a look at the new Shelby Mustang GT500 KR.

The classic Shelby Cobra is a legendary performance car, but does it work as an electric vehicle? Motor1.com Director of Video Clint Simone returns to the podcast to talk about his experience driving a Superformance Cobra EV prototype with a Tesla Model S powertrain, and how it compares to the company’s gas-powered version. We also bid farewell to the Audi TT RS in America, and we compare several modern retro-themed vehicles with their classic counterparts.

We start this week by going through the big vehicle debuts like the BMW XM, Genesis G90, and Hennessy Project Deep Space. Then, we take a listener question about how to balance wanting to enjoy cars but not necessarily having the space or money for them. Finally, we discuss which dead automakers deserve to make a return.

It’s another Ford versus Ferrari matchup this week as both brands compete for attention with two major debuts. A completely redesigned Ford Ranger will appeal to the masses in 180 countries, while the stunning Ferrari Daytona SP3 from the Icona series will be available only for a fortunate few. Sticking with rare cars, Bruce and Smith try to outdo each other on an obscure car challenge, finding vehicles for sale that nobody’s heard of.  And since it’s Thanksgiving weekend in America, the duo talks about car-themed gifts you absolutely shouldn’t (and a few you should) buy for the enthusiast in your life.  

This week was the Los Angeles Auto Show, and it gave us a lot to talk about. We discuss the changes to the Ford Mustang Shelby GT500, the Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS, and the Subaru Solterra/Toyota bZ4X twins. Then, we answer a question about the Kia EV6 and talk about the rumor of Audi buying McLaren to some extent. Back on topic, we dig into the Acura Integra, Mahindra Roxor, and Mazda CX-50.

Very few people have driven all the latest high-performance EVs but special guest Tom Moloughney has. We explore the Tesla Model S Plaid, Lucid Air, Rivian R1T, GMC Hummer EV, and the Ford Mustang Mach-E with a preview of Christopher Smith's Mach-E review coming soon on Motor1.

Brett T. Evans and Clint Simone join us to discuss all the winners of the Motor1 Star Awards, plus some behind-the-scenes fun. Also, Bruce and Smith do shots of hot sauce because of meeting our subscriber goal.

The new Corvette Z06 is here with a 670-horsepower naturally aspirated V8, and we've already seen it in person! We also check out the brand new Range Rover, and Mercedes debuted its stunning new SL-Class with a fabric roof and all-wheel drive. If that's not enough, we take a peek at some of the cool cars coming to the big SEMA show. Special guest Gabriel Vega joins Bruce and Smith for the discussion.

This week we check out some of the hot performance vehicle debuts like the corner-carving Porsche Cayman GT4 RS, polarizing Honda Civic SI, and sweet-sounding Corvette Z06. Then, we talk about the new Batmobile from The Batman. How does it stack up against the Dark Knight's previous rides?

We're turning Japanese this week with the debut of the refreshed Nissan Rogue SUV and our first sighting of a hotter Toyota Supra. We also preview the renamed Tokyo Motor Show, now called the Japan Mobility Show, but it's not entirely a Japanese episode. There's an abandoned Ford dealership in Germany that's frozen in time, still full of "new" vehicles from the 1980s and we check it out.

Who needs a Toyota Land Cruiser when you have the new Lexus LX 600? The luxury flagship SUV has arrived and it will be available in the U.S. market. Recent sightings of camouflaged Corvette test vehicles could be the E-Ray hybrid, but the evidence doesn’t entirely stack up. Some clever winter driving tips are offered since snow is just around the corner. Bruce and Smith then finish the podcast with a focus on cool auto news stories from the past week.

Motor1.com Associate Video Producer Kyle Freudenberg joins us to discuss the big news from General Motors this week. Mary Barra will unveil the Chevy Silverado EV at CES on January 5, 2022. Also, the company will launch Ultra Cruise as the next iteration of its advanced driving assist system beyond Super Cruise. Then, we do a twist on our cheap car challenges, but this time we need to find a scary car for Halloween.

We dig into all of the details about the 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee two-row, including the 4xe plug-in hybrid powertrain. Then, we look at the huge number of teasers that are dropping recently. We check out the Chevrolet Corvette Z06, Acura Integra, a mysterious Mini, Subaru Solterra, Rolls-Royce Spectre, and revived Lamborghini Countach prototype