The Weekly Driver Podcast https://theweeklydriver.com Hosted by James Raia and Bruce Aldrich, The Weekly Driver Podcast dives deep into the highways and byways of the automotive world. Each week, we put you in the driver’s seat, exploring unique, unusual, and often untold stories from across the industry’s spectrum. Wed, 27 Aug 2025 01:10:08 +0000 en-US hourly 1 James Raia James Raia [email protected] The Weekly Driver Podcast https://theweeklydriver.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/TWD-Podcast-Logo-Car-White-1.png https://theweeklydriver.com The Weekly Driver Podcast Hosted by James Raia and Bruce Aldrich, The Weekly Driver Podcast dives deep into the highways and byways of the automotive world. Each week, we put you in the driver’s seat, exploring unique, unusual, and often untold stories from across the industry’s spectrum. false 2026 Chevrolet Corvettes Redefine the Driver-Centric Cockpit Experience https://theweeklydriver.com/2025/05/2026-chevrolet-corvettes-redefine-the-driver-centric-cockpit-experience/ https://theweeklydriver.com/2025/05/2026-chevrolet-corvettes-redefine-the-driver-centric-cockpit-experience/#respond Thu, 08 May 2025 21:00:26 +0000 https://theweeklydriver.com/?p=48782 2026 Chevrolet Corvettes Redefine the Driver-Centric Cockpit Experience

The entire lineup of the 2026 Chevrolet Corvettes introduces a thoroughly reimagined interior that marries cutting-edge technology with elevated craftsmanship, effectively addressing one of the ... Read more

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Hello, Goodbye: Next-generation Porsche Panamera Unveiled https://theweeklydriver.com/2023/12/hello-goodbye-next-generation-porsche-panamera-unveiled/ https://theweeklydriver.com/2023/12/hello-goodbye-next-generation-porsche-panamera-unveiled/#respond Mon, 04 Dec 2023 04:37:31 +0000 https://theweeklydriver.com/?p=43718 Hello, Goodbye: Next-generation Porsche Panamera Unveiled 1

Porsche’s unveiling of the new, third-generation Panamera says hello to a new appearance and engineering and goodbye to the Sport Turismo wagon models. The new ... Read more

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2023 BMW i7 xDrive60 defines EV performance sedan luxury https://theweeklydriver.com/2023/09/2023-bmw-i7-xdrive60-defines-ev-performance-sedan-luxury/ https://theweeklydriver.com/2023/09/2023-bmw-i7-xdrive60-defines-ev-performance-sedan-luxury/#respond Fri, 29 Sep 2023 01:50:53 +0000 https://theweeklydriver.com/?p=42824 2023 BMW i7 xDrive60 defines EV performance sedan luxury 2

The 2023 BMW i7 xDrive60 is among a small group of luxury electric sedans with good intentions and still trying to appeal to a not-yet-convinced ... Read more

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2024 Aston Martin DB12 Volante honors owner icon https://theweeklydriver.com/2023/08/2024-aston-martin-db12-volante-an-icon/ https://theweeklydriver.com/2023/08/2024-aston-martin-db12-volante-an-icon/#respond Thu, 24 Aug 2023 00:28:18 +0000 https://theweeklydriver.com/?p=42520 2024 Aston Martin DB12 Volante honors owner icon 3

Englishman David Brown was a machinist’s apprentice and he was knighted. He raced motorcycles, built tractors, played polo and bred racehorses. He also bought Aston ... Read more

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2023 LEXUS IS 500 F SPORT DEFINES SPORT SEDAN’S VERSATILITY https://theweeklydriver.com/2023/08/2023-lexus-is-500-f-sport-sporty-sedan/ https://theweeklydriver.com/2023/08/2023-lexus-is-500-f-sport-sporty-sedan/#respond Fri, 18 Aug 2023 01:56:57 +0000 https://theweeklydriver.com/?p=42450 2023 LEXUS IS 500 F SPORT DEFINES SPORT SEDAN'S VERSATILITY 4

Now in its second year, the Lexus IS 500 F Sport Performance is a manufacturer outlier. The luxury brand extension of Toyota is geared toward ... Read more

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Porsche 911 S/T commemorates 60 years of 911 https://theweeklydriver.com/2023/08/porsche-911-s-t-60-years-of-911/ https://theweeklydriver.com/2023/08/porsche-911-s-t-60-years-of-911/#respond Tue, 08 Aug 2023 00:28:53 +0000 https://theweeklydriver.com/?p=42069 Porsche 911 S/T commemorates 60 years of 911 5

The Porsche 911 is among only a handful of vehicles on the product line for 60 years. Porsche commemorated the legendary sports car recently by ... Read more

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Genesis GV70: new EV SUV worthy of price https://theweeklydriver.com/2023/07/genesis-gv70-new-suv-worthy-of-price/ https://theweeklydriver.com/2023/07/genesis-gv70-new-suv-worthy-of-price/#respond Wed, 12 Jul 2023 00:09:21 +0000 https://theweeklydriver.com/?p=40910 The 2023 Genesis GV70 is the carmaker's first vehicle made in the United States.

Seven models years into its legacy, Genesis added its Electrified Genesis GV70 for 2023. It’s the carmaker’s eighth vehicle and its first built outside of ... Read more

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Mercedes Vision One Eleven reimagines an icon https://theweeklydriver.com/2023/07/mercedes-vision-one-eleven-reimagines-an-iconmercedes-vision-one-eleven-reimagines-an-icon/ https://theweeklydriver.com/2023/07/mercedes-vision-one-eleven-reimagines-an-iconmercedes-vision-one-eleven-reimagines-an-icon/#respond Mon, 03 Jul 2023 05:50:10 +0000 https://theweeklydriver.com/?p=40862 Mercedes Vision One Eleven reimagines an icon 6

Mercedes-Benz has taken a big step back to the future in its unveiling of the Vision One-Eleven concept. The German auto manufacturer gives the nod ... Read more

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Aston Martin Bulldog exceeds 200 mph 44 years after debut https://theweeklydriver.com/2023/06/aston-martin-bulldog-exceeds-200-mph/ https://theweeklydriver.com/2023/06/aston-martin-bulldog-exceeds-200-mph/#respond Thu, 08 Jun 2023 21:10:26 +0000 https://theweeklydriver.com/?p=40779 Aston Martin Bulldog exceeds 200 mph 44 years after debut 7

The first and only Aston Martin Bulldog has finally reached the 200 miles per hour milestone it was built to achieve. It took decades. Classic ... Read more

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BMW luxury sedan thrives on split personality https://theweeklydriver.com/2023/06/bmw-sedan-thrives-on-split-personality/ https://theweeklydriver.com/2023/06/bmw-sedan-thrives-on-split-personality/#respond Fri, 02 Jun 2023 17:32:25 +0000 https://theweeklydriver.com/?p=40745 BMW luxury sedan thrives on split personality 8

The 2023 BMW 760i xDrive combines the best of an executive sedan and a luxury car without visible pretentiousness. It’s comfortable and stylish, smooth and ... Read more

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Aston Martin unveils DB12, the world’s first ‘super tourer’ https://theweeklydriver.com/2023/05/aston-martin-debuts-first-super-tourer/ https://theweeklydriver.com/2023/05/aston-martin-debuts-first-super-tourer/#respond Wed, 31 May 2023 01:04:22 +0000 https://theweeklydriver.com/?p=40718 Aston Martin unveils DB12, the world’s first 'super tourer' 9

Aston Martin called upon 73 years of heritage to unveil last week not only a new member of its iconic DB line, but a corresponding ... Read more

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2023 Lexus NX450h: SUV plug-in hybrid prowess https://theweeklydriver.com/2023/05/2023-lexus-nx450h/ https://theweeklydriver.com/2023/05/2023-lexus-nx450h/#respond Mon, 22 May 2023 22:50:36 +0000 https://theweeklydriver.com/?p=40480 The 2023 Lexus NX 450h is attractive insider and outside.

One year after its second-generation debut last year, the high-end Toyota relative has introduced the 2023 Lexus NX450h into its lineup returns in 2023 with ... Read more

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Lucid Air: a bonafide Tesla rival — finally https://theweeklydriver.com/2023/05/lucid-air-a-bonafide-tesla-rival-finally/ https://theweeklydriver.com/2023/05/lucid-air-a-bonafide-tesla-rival-finally/#respond Thu, 18 May 2023 17:30:38 +0000 https://theweeklydriver.com/?p=40671 Lucid Air: a bonafide Tesla rival — finally 10

In the 15 years since Tesla debuted, several potential competitors have swiftly arrived and departed without any impact. Lucid Motors, less than two years into ... Read more

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Luftgekühlt 9: Beauty at the beast https://theweeklydriver.com/2023/05/luftgekuhlt-9-beauty-at-the-beast/ https://theweeklydriver.com/2023/05/luftgekuhlt-9-beauty-at-the-beast/#respond Tue, 09 May 2023 00:28:58 +0000 https://theweeklydriver.com/?p=40574 Luftgekühlt 9: Beauty at the beast 11

Luftgekühlt, which translates from German to “air-cooled,” is a pilgrimage for dedicated Porsche fans. It showcases the best of what many consider to be Porsche’s ... Read more

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Bentley Le Mans collection wears pieced, race-winning engine https://theweeklydriver.com/2023/04/bentley-le-mans-collection-wears-pieced-race-winning-engine/ https://theweeklydriver.com/2023/04/bentley-le-mans-collection-wears-pieced-race-winning-engine/#respond Tue, 18 Apr 2023 23:42:39 +0000 https://theweeklydriver.com/?p=40445 Bentley Le Mans collection wears pieced, race-winning engine 12

Winning the 24 Hours of Le Mans is among the most prestigious accomplishments in motorsports. Two decades ago, the Breitling-liveried Bentley Speed 8 finished two ... Read more

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2023 Mercedes-Benz EQE 500 challenges rivals https://theweeklydriver.com/2023/03/new-mercedes-benz-ev-challenges-rivals/ https://theweeklydriver.com/2023/03/new-mercedes-benz-ev-challenges-rivals/#respond Wed, 15 Mar 2023 00:13:58 +0000 https://theweeklydriver.com/?p=40204 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQE 500 challenges rivals 13

With the addition of the 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQE lineup, the German manufacturer approaching its centenary now offers more than 30 vehicles. They’re all named with ... Read more

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