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Autoblog Podcast #156

Editor Chris Paukert has apparently been bitten by the podcasting bug, and he once again joins Shunk and Roth for Episode #156 of the Autoblog Podcast. We dive right in to reminiscence about the recently finished Los Angeles Auto Show. Moving on from there, we talk about Audi's new A7 Sportback and its extreme gorgeousness, as well as the new A8 and all its massive awesomeness. Speaking of awesomeness, Shunk thinks that the $199,950 Aston Martin Rapide is one very attractive four-place supercar. Going to the other end of the spectrum, ... Read more →

Autoblog Podcast #155 - 'Twas the night before the LA Auto Show... Dan Roth

With the LA Auto Show near at hand, Chris, Dan, and Editor Extraordinaire Paukert sat down and talked over some of the latest for Episode #155 of the Autoblog Podcast. First up is the ...

Happy Thanksgiving! Autoblog is grateful for... John Neff

After reading our list, tell us what you're thankful for in the comments. [Source Image: Road Fun | CC 2.0] ...

Autoblog Podcast #150 - Tokyo Motor Show Edition Dan Roth

It's Episode #150 of the Autoblog Podcast, and we raided the crypt to give you your buck-and-a-half's worth. Former podcast staples John Neff and Chris Paukert have been unearthed and join ...

PSA: Where's the Beef? Autoblog Podcast takes a week off Dan Roth

Before our faithful listenership starts getting worried, we put the Podcast on a break this week. We're doing our show-coverage thing in Tokyo and we're also staring down episode #150 of the ...

Autoblog Podcast #147 2 months ago on Autoblog

Episode #147 of the Autoblog Podcast is ready for your consumption. Chris calls in to Sam and Dan, and the trio bites into a few timely topics. BMW's move to put its turbo 4.4 liter V8 into the M5 is our first subject of conversation, before moving on to more powertrain news with the rumors ...

Autoblog Podcast #139 4 months ago on Autoblog

As sure as the August heat is going to make that ice cream cone melt all over your hand, the Autoblog podcast keeps notching up new episodes. Chris, Sam, and Dan blocked out some time to sit in front of the microphones and chat about a few things, and thus we present to you Episode #139 of ...

Autoblog Podcast #134 5 months ago on Autoblog

Just in time for the July 4th holiday roadtrip, it's Episode #134 of the Autoblog Podcast! We've had a couple delays this week getting together to chat about recent events, but hopefully we're hitting your media player before you depart for this weekend's festivities. Once seated around our ...

Autoblog Podcast #127 7 months ago on Autoblog

Chris, Sam, and Dan kick it for Episode #127 of the Autoblog Podcast. Of course, there are the usual tangents around the topics, which this week include BMW's new Z4, a poll about Hybrids, Chrysler's bankruptcy, Toyota's losses, Opel's new Astra and the possibility of General Motors building ...

Chris Paukert joins the Autoblog team! 1 year ago on Autoblog

Today marks a big moment in the history of Autoblog as we welcome back one of our own. Chris Paukert has returned to become Executive Editor of Autoblog after having left us back in 2006 to join Winding Road. Chris joins me (Editor-in-Chief) and Damon Lavrinc (Road Test Editor) as the third member ...

Father's Day Sweepstakes, Day 4: Gran Turismo 5 Prologue and Dual Shock Controller 1 year ago on Autoblog

I had preordered Gran Turismo 5 and a new Dualshock 3 controller for myself before they were available, but Sony sent us a copy of the game and a controller to try out before my own stuff arrived (Our review of the game is pending as we're still working on getting as far into the game as possible). ...

In the Autoblog Garage: 2008 Ford Shelby GT500 Mustang 1 year ago on Autoblog

Click above for a high-res gallery of the 2008 Shelby GT500 Mustang Sometime around late 2003, I first saw the car that was at that time still known as Condor. Condor was the Ford internal code name for the SVT version of the yet to be publicly shown S197 Mustang. At that time, most everyone ...

Autoblog Podcast #92 1 year ago on Autoblog

It's been a quiet week in Cardom, so for Autoblog Podcast #92 we take time to address some of the excellent emails we've gotten at our new podcast at autoblog dot com address. Feel free to send in questions, comments, SHO-centric ribbing, whatever! We can't promise that it will make it onto the ...

Autoblog Podcast #90 1 year ago on Autoblog

After being endlessly mired in the '80s, the Autoblog Podcast has now climbed its way up to #90. Alex took a sick day, so John and Damon hold the fort. We've been in New York, and that's the main focus of the podcast, although we have had more than just John's Alero in the Autoblog Garage. Ford's ...

Autoblog Podcast #89 1 year ago on Autoblog

It's time for Autoblog Podcast #89. Of course we run over what's been in the garage lately – you'll know what reviews to anticipate. Our big item this week is recapping what we saw in Geneva and what might actually wind up in the US. Talk of Geneva moves us to anticipatory chatter about New ...

Autoblog Podcast #88 1 year ago on Autoblog

UPDATE: Back by popular demand, direct download of the podcast has been added as a link below. The biggest news of the past week: the suckfest that was the Knight Rider movie. Alex liveblogged it so that we didn't have to watch. Sure it was crap, but was it really that bad? The original was a ...

Autoblog Podcast #87 1 year ago on Autoblog

The Chicago Auto Show wasn't that eventful, but that's what we lead off Autoblog Podcast episode #87 with. The Challenger was the biggest deal, followed by the Denali XT, and then a bunch of inconsequential things. We did find ourselves talking about the Suzuki Equator and the Ford Transit Connect, ...

Autoblog Podcast #86 1 year ago on Autoblog

Episode #86 of the Autoblog Podcast is well-caffeineated. We spend a good bit of time talking about the excitement that's filled the Autoblog garage lately. Damon used a handily available Audi R8 as a chase car when we went to drive the Tesla Roadster, and Alex has been sampling the Subaru Tribeca ...

Autoblog Podcast #84 1 year ago on Autoblog

We're back from the holidays with Autoblog Podcast episode #84. Kicking things off, we review what's been in John, Damon, and Alex's parking spots in the Autoblog Garage. After a Mazda CX7/CX9-Honda Fit-Audi S5-lovefest, we're on to real happenings. Things are ratcheting up as we head into the North ...

Autoblog Podcast #83 2 years ago on Autoblog

Autoblog Podcast #83 was judiciously held back until after the embargo cleared, but we can now talk freely. The biggest news this week is the official unveiling of the Corvette ZR-1/Blue Devil. Powered by the new LS9 supercharged small-block, the car's performance is sure to be astounding. After ...

Autoline on Autoblog with John McElroy 2 years ago on Autoblog

John McElroy is host of the TV program "Autoline Detroit". Every week he brings his unique insights as an auto industry insider to Autoblog readers. WHAT WENT DOWN AT THE CHRYSLER CHRISTMAS PARTY I've always loved live theater. The more dramatic the better. And last week I was treated to one of the ...

2007 Holiday Sweepstakes Day 4: Set of Kumho ECSTA DX Aroma tires 2 years ago on Autoblog

The holidays have a lot to do with smells: the musty scent of the tree after it's been trimmed, the taste of turkey in your nose after it's been set on the table, and the fresh lavender smell of your tires after driving over the river and through the woods to get to Grandmother's house. That's ...

2007 Holiday Sweepstakes Day 2: The Bourne Ultimatum DVD 2 years ago on Autoblog

"Get some rest Pam, you look tired." I've been saying that line to my girlfriend ever since I saw The Bourne Ultimatum in the theater, and I can't wait to hear it again at home when I get the movie on DVD for Christmas. Are you afraid Santa or a disgruntled spouse won't let you watch Jason Bourne ...

2007 Autoblog Holiday Sweepstakes Day 1: Ownersite.com subscriptions 2 years ago on Autoblog

As the holidays descend upon us, we find ourselves in the giving mood. So every day this week we'll be giving away auto-related items, starting with stocking stuffers like today's first prize: 10 1-year subscriptions to Ownersite.com valued at $24.95 apiece. For those of you who don't recall, ...

Review: 2008 Subaru Impreza Outback Sport 2 years ago on Autoblog

The standard new generation evolution usually goes like this: bigger, roomier, longer, wider. For some models, it's not such a big deal to go fiddling with the specs, on certain cars it's even a welcome improvement. Subaru, however, has a conundrum on their hands when they go messing with the ...

In the Autoblog Garage: BMW 335i Convertible 2 years ago on Autoblog

click above image for high-res gallery of the BMW 335i Convertible Thanksgiving is when I put the snow tires back on the cars. Here in New England, you never know what's going to happen; we've had our first snowfall already. Freezing temperatures also tend to herald the end of convertible season, ...

Autoblog Podcast #81 2 years ago on Autoblog

Now here's something worth giving thanks over. The podcast makes its return in time for you to load it on your iPod for the drive over the river and through the woods. We've been away at shows, so of course we do some recapping of whatever highlights struck our fancy at Tokyo, SEMA, and LA. We start ...

Happy Turkey Day from Autoblog 2 years ago on Autoblog

What are we thankful for? The fact we get to write about our favorite subject - cars - and there are people like you who are willing to read. For that, we hope today finds you feasting on that wonderful semi-flightless bird that goes so well with stuffing and those cheesy green beans your mom makes ...

Who needs TiVo? Watch Autoblog on Autoline Detroit right here 2 years ago on Autoblog

For those who missed the announcement, yours truly appeared on the weekly Detroit insider TV show, Autoline Detroit with John McElroy, this past Sunday. The show aired in the early morning yesterday, so if you missed it or your TiVo's on the fritz, we've got it right here for you (it's after the ...

Autoblog Project Edsel: Paint and Body 2 years ago on Autoblog

It's been an exciting start, mainly because I get to dig out all my old model building tools and skills. That's also why it's been a little slow since the initial post went up, because I've had to find all those model building tools. The last model I built was a '67 Belvidere GTX over ten years ago ...

In the Autoblog Garage: 2007 Range Rover Supercharged 2 years ago on Autoblog

"You took a $95,000 vehicle off-road?" asked a fellow Autoblogger as we shared some of our latest exploits with media vehicles. His question made it sound like I'd done something impressive with the Range Rover Supercharged, but it wasn't much more than gingerly tiptoeing this big British beast ...

Woodward Dream Cruise 2007: How we roll... 2 years ago on Autoblog

Click above image to see our car and ghetto-style streaming equipment We're blessed to be automotive journalists in the first place, but we're doubly blessed this weekend to have a Jaguar XK-R Convertible in the Autoblog Garage the same weekend as the Woodward Dream Cruise. This is our Official ...

Autoblog Podcast #74 2 years ago on Autoblog

We've managed to get some sense of a normal schedule back for the podcasts, and here's number 74. Within, we discuss Ford Sync's newly announced price tag, whether it's worth it and what type of "Easter egg" features may be lurking. In other news, JD Power recently announced that Buick had tied ...

Autoblog Podcast #72 2 years ago on Autoblog

We tried hard to get a podcast going last week, but it just wasn't good enough. This week, the internet gods smiled on us with solid connections that cleared the way for our incisor-sharp banter. Kicking off #72, we discuss the dual surprise from Ford and GM - profit! The US operations showed ...

Review: 2008 Subaru Tribeca 2 years ago on Autoblog

"It looks like a puppy," my wife said upon first setting eyes on the 2008 Subaru Tribeca. That's an apt description of any Subaru; they usually feel quite eager from behind the wheel, and they're trusty companions. The new front end on the Tribeca is more bland than the outgoing ...

Autoblog Relaunch Celebration Sweepstakes featuring the All-New 2007 Dodge Nitro R/T: And the winner is... 2 years ago on Autoblog

The waiting is over! It is our distinct pleasure to announce that reader Gregory Fredericksen is the winner of the Autoblog Relaunch Celebration Sweepstakes featuring the All-New 2007 Dodge Nitro R/T! Greg has won himself a brand-spanking-new 2007 Dodge Nitro R/T valued at over $29,000, featuring a ...

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Autoblog Podcast #158: 'Twas a couple nights before Christmas...

Chris, Editor Paukert, and Dan send the Podcast off for the Christmas holiday in proper fashion

 
 

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