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Hosted by Chris Shunk, Dan Roth and Zach Bowman, the Autoblog Podcast is the long-running no-holds-barred audio-only counterpart to Autoblog.com. On the show we drop the pretense of being professional automotive journalists so we can passionately talk about cars like the real automotive enthusiasts that we are. Special guests including other Autoblog.com staff and titans of the auto industry are also common, and every week we answer your questions.

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Jul 11, 2026

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One Subaru Is Quietly Carrying The Entire Brand In 2026 09.07.2026

Subaru of America reported its June sales earlier this week, and on the surface it was a strong month: 54,909 vehicles sold, an 18.1 percent jump over the same month last year. One model explains most of the good news. The Forester is on a tear, and it's increasingly the reason Subaru's numbers ...

Honda Recalls 325,000 Odyssey Minivans After First Camera Fix Falls Short 09.07.2026

Honda has recalled over 300,000 Odyssey minivans for a malfunctioning rearview camera display. At over 205 inches in length, the Odyssey is one of the larger vehicles on the market, so drivers will naturally rely on the rearview camera even more than they would in a smaller vehicle. This recall is ...

Ford Mustang Mach-E Recall Warns EVs Could Lose Power Or Roll Away 09.07.2026

The Ford Mustang Mach-E has been the Blue Oval’s electric golden child, racking up over 51,000 sales in the US in 2025 alone. That’s more than the classic gas-powered Mustang coupe and convertible combined – a plot twist nobody saw coming, though that’s been shifting at this point. But now, a big ...

Maserati’s New GT4 Race Car Is A GranTurismo With 880 Pounds Cut Out 09.07.2026

Perfectly timed to coincide with its 100th anniversary year, Maserati has revealed a new GT racing car at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. Known as Project GT4, the racer is based on the Gran Turismo road car and has been designed to compete in one of the most dynamic international GT categories in ...

Rolls-Royce Ghost Savile Row Turns British Tailoring Into Rolling Art 09.07.2026

By now, nobody bats an eye when Rolls-Royce drops another one-off. Bespoke isn’t just a box to tick for this British icon – it’s the whole point. Owners want their cars to tell their own stories, show off their quirks, and sometimes even sneak in a bit of family history. The latest, however, ...

Land Rover Defender Updates Have a Big Impact In Person 09.07.2026

Mid-cycle refreshes are usually the kind of thing you need a side-by-side lineup to spot. That was true with the latest Defender updates. Scrolling through the official images, I figured most folks would be hard-pressed to point out what’s actually changed. In the metal, however, the new Defender ...

Italdesign’s NSX Tribute Mixes Italian Spice with Japanese Supercar DNA 09.07.2026

Earlier this year, the Acura NSX found itself in the Italian spotlight, with not one but two legendary design houses giving it a fresh look. While Pininfarina went retro with its take on the first-gen NSX, Italdesign decided to shake things up by using the second-generation hybrid as its blank ...

McLaren 788HS Arrives As The 720S Family’s Last Hurrah 09.07.2026

McLaren barely had time to wipe the grease off its hands from last week's restoration project before rolling out something completely fresh. The British marque has pulled the covers off the 788HS – a limited-edition supercar that officially brings the curtain down on the celebrated 720S series. For ...

Thunderstorm Warning: 75 MPH Gusts, Large Hail to Slam Central US, I-29 to I-70 09.07.2026

If your week involves an interstate run through the nation's midsection, the atmosphere is not cooperating. The Storm Prediction Center has placed a Slight Risk across the central Plains into the mid Missouri and upper Mississippi valleys, with severe wind gusts and hail expected through the ...

Ayrton Senna’s Race-Winning F1 Helmet Just Sold For $670,000 08.07.2026

One of Ayrton Senna's race-used Formula 1 helmets has sold for an incredible £500,000 ($670,000) at Budds, highlighting the enduring appeal of one of motorsport's greatest icons. The Shoei helmet was worn during three Grands Prix in 1992, including Senna's victory at the Hungarian Grand Prix. To ...

Fake Trucking Companies Are Stealing Six-Figure Cars From Dealers 08.07.2026

The auto industry has a massive, multi-million-dollar leak. Tech-savvy fraudsters are posing as legitimate transport carriers to steal some of the most expensive vehicles right out of dealership lots before they ever reach their final buyers. Cargo theft is getting dangerously sophisticated, ...

VinFast’s Tiny New EV Costs About $7,150 And Makes 40 HP 08.07.2026

VinFast's story is an incredible one, coming onto the scene relatively out of nowhere back in 2017. Despite numerous struggles and a few missteps, they are still alive and well; in fact, throughout the rest of the developing world, VinFast is growing and even thriving. The lineup is varied, with ...

O’Reilly Wants To Buy NAPA, And Your Next Car Repair Could Cost More 08.07.2026

The American automotive aftermarket is on the verge of a massive consolidation. O’Reilly Automotive has tabled a $10 billion cash bid to acquire the automotive parts division of Genuine Parts Company (GPC)—better known to consumers and mechanics as NAPA Auto Parts. If finalized, this deal won't ...

Bentley's First EV Will Be Called The Torcal, And It's Launching Into A Cooling Luxury EV Market 08.07.2026

Bentley has finally named its first electric car. The Torcal, a luxury SUV due for a full reveal on September 23, is the biggest new-model moment for the 107-year-old marque in years, and it arrives just as the high-end EV market it is entering has turned cold. It joins the Continental GT, Flying ...

This Chinese SUV Looks Like a Ford Bronco, But Packs a Hybrid Powertrain 08.07.2026

GWM has just opened pre-sales for the new-generation Tank 300, a comprehensive update with over 553 upgrades, but a largely similar look to the previous generation. If the boxy silhouette looks familiar, that's the point. Squared-off fenders, an upright windshield, and round headlights stacked just ...

Millions of Volvo Owners Are Getting Free Apple Music Built Into Their Dashboards 08.07.2026

Sure, cars these days are packed with massive screens and more apps than you’ll ever use, but let’s be honest: nothing beats good music on the road. No wonder streaming has become a must-have for modern cars. Apple Music, now boasting over 100 million subscribers as of early 2026, is right up there ...

Toyota Isn’t Sold On Plug-In Hybrid Trucks, And Towing Is The Problem 08.07.2026

The electrification era has shown varying strategies among automakers, with some planning to become all-electric as soon as 2030. Toyota, meanwhile, has remained steady with a multi-powertrain strategy, so much so that the RAV4 is available with traditional gas, hybrid, and plug-in hybrid ...

Pagani's Manual Huayra 70 Derecho to Debut at the 2026 GoodWood Festival of Speed 08.07.2026

Pagani Automobili has just announced that it will be participating in the 2026 Goodwood Festival of Speed. The Italian automotive atelier has committed to a display at the festival, showcasing a curated lineup of hypercars that embody the automaker's vision. If you find yourself at the Festival ...

Tesla Lawsuit Claims Car Spontaneously Caught Fire With Children Inside 08.07.2026

Yet another Tesla lawsuit is on the table again, and this time it's a plaintiff in Oregon filing the case. Maria Salcedo filed a lawsuit alleging that her Tesla vehicle suddenly caught fire while she was driving on January 8, 2025. Details aren't all there, however, because the lawsuit doesn't ...

The 2027 Mercedes-Maybach S-Class Is Business Class For The Road 08.07.2026

As far as flagship sedans go, the Mercedes-Benz S-Class is still a highly-regarded benchmark among its peers. While it's not as groundbreaking as previous generations due to the faster pace of tech, it's still a highly desirable sedan. But for those who think that the S-Class still isn't enough, ...

Porsche Built Just 86 Of This Air-Cooled 911, And One Just Sold For $2.48 Million 08.07.2026

Most Porsche enthusiasts (at least the original ones) claim that the air-cooled 911s represented the very peak of the model. The second-to-last air-cooled generation, the 964, serves as a transitional model, with the 911 entering the next generation while still retaining the rawness and purity of ...

A River-Soaked Camaro V8 Teardown Turned Into An Insurance Fraud Mystery 08.07.2026

Pulling cars out of rivers or lakes is not uncommon. Those cars end up submerged for various reasons, including crashes, with some incidents becoming cold cases or forgotten ones. What is not common, however, is people salvaging parts from these cars, since they are usually considered total losses. ...

The Chevy Tahoe Is A Bargain Until You Option It Past $100,000 08.07.2026

You aren't imagining things; new cars are expensive. In fact, the average new car costs over $50,000 in 2026. By that measure, the $63,495 starting MSRP for the 2026 Chevrolet Tahoe isn't half bad for one of the most spacious vehicles in the full-size SUV segment. It's only after reflecting back a ...

Land Rover’s Defender Facelift Gives The Icon A Meaner New Look 08.07.2026

Back in 2019, the Land Rover Defender was reinvented – one of the most iconic off-roaders on the planet. Fast forward seven years, and the old bruiser is starting to look a little long in the tooth next to the new kids on the block. But don’t expect a full reboot just yet. After prototype sightings ...

Hyundai's New Palisade Now Costs Lexus TX Money 08.07.2026

The Hyundai Palisade has taken another step upmarket for the 2027 model year. A new range-topping trim has just been unveiled for the popular three-row crossover. This Palisade Hybrid Calligraphy Black Ink Edition builds upon the already comprehensive specification of the Calligraphy variant but ...

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