This week, Spike is joined by Jonny Lieberman and ICON founder Jonathan Ward to explore the future of automotive engineering. They dive into ICON's electric-converted Bronco, debate Bezos-backed Slate's market potential, and speculate on Porsche's mysterious new halo car teaser while conducting a live texting experiment with Joel McHale.
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Aug 20
James Pumphrey's Making a Drift Movie
James Pumphrey from Speeed returns to the garage to discuss Sung Kang's 'Drifter' movie, review the Ineos Grenadier and BMW M5, and debate Ford's mystery EV pickup truck and Porsche rumors. Plus, we show off a custom car that we guarantee you've never seen anything like before! _ ... Show More
1h 1m
Aug 13
Maggie Q's Totaled Lamborghini
Spike is joined by actress Maggie Q to dive into her new show "Ballard," her perfect Land Cruiser for surf adventures, and her hilarious Mission Impossible Lamborghini crash story. Plus, the guys debate the ethics of Cart Narcs and critique the controversial Tesla Diner. ________ ... Show More
58m 51s
Aug 6
How NOT to Unload a $6M Yellowbird
Spike and the crew discuss the rumored Porsche GT3 Cabriolet, a viral $6M Yellowbird accident, and Jonny's epic test drives of the Lamborghini Temerario and Bugatti Mistral. Things get heated during a BMW M5 Touring vs Audi RS6 Avant debate, while Zuckerman keeps things classy in ... Show More
57m 15s
Dec 2023
Tesla Cybertruck launch, car dealers, Volvo EX90, and more
On the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss the Tesla Cybetruck launch in detail, Volvo EX90, car dealers lobbying against EVs, and more. Sponsored by VMAX: If you’re looking for a ... Show More
1h 17m
Jan 2025
965: A Superfast Brick, Interesting Since Zero, Cool Plastic Car
Cadillac is spawning more V performance models, and they’ve announced the Lyriq-V! The guys think about what that could mean for badge engineering. They debate milestone birthday cars for Mike in Maine, and ‘professorial’ cars for Spencer in MA. Social media questions ask if it’s ... Show More
56m 21s
Nov 2024
952: Cadillac F1, The Price Of Sim, Naturally Violent Engines
GM + Cadillac announce they have reached an agreement to join F1 as the 11th team in 2026! The guys discuss 2024 LA Auto Show concepts – apparently, just drop the vowels and you have a cool car name. For Topic Tuesday, Keisuke A. posits what the best third car is, and the guys de ... Show More
57m 52s
Dec 2024
953: The Last-Mile Solution, Jacked Up Hatchbacks, Driving Down Stairwells
The Type 00 from Jaguar has been revealed! The guys don’t usually go in-depth about concept cars, but when was the last time a car company changed itself so dramatically? They debate sporty commuters for Tom in Dallas, a Jeep Scrambler owner who believes life is too short to driv ... Show More
50m 34s
Nov 2024
945: A Car You’re Crying Out For, The Backup Track Car, A Tool For The Hour
Porsche announces the new 911 Carrera T! The guys discuss, along with Xiaomi’s unofficial ‘Ring lap record for 4-doors using a modified SU7. They debate fun dad cars for Wilson in San Diego, who needs two car seats as his family is growing. Then, David C. asks if there’s a PPI th ... Show More
51m 17s
Feb 2025
968: The Solution®, Don’t Buy The Torture Chamber, Maximum Resolution
Awesome in Austin – the guys discuss signature 2025 events, and you’re invited! For Topic Tuesday, they discuss the reality of cars getting bigger and more powerful – are small car options dwindling to zero? They debate fun daily options for Sage in Chicago, who feels lost when i ... Show More
56m 55s
Jul 10
Quad-motor Rivian debuts, Lucid kills range anxiety, and no, EV sales aren’t down
On today's exciting episode of Quick Charge, we don't even mention "you know who," focusing instead on EV news from Rivian, Lucid, Nissan, Ford, and what it takes to make a MAN in the heavy truck space. Check it out! Sure, Nissan is pushing back production estimates on its yet-to ... Show More
9m 55s
Jan 2025
960: Eagerly Anticipated Models, The Last Sports Car You’ll Ever Buy, Born From Russian Jets
The guys discuss new cars for 2025 they’re intrigued by and want to drive! For Topic Tuesday, they answer the question if you can drive a car forever? They debate good choices that will accommodate a road bike for Andrew in Tucson. Social media questions ask why people don’t like ... Show More
48m 15s
Jun 2024
906: Where The Streets Have No Name, Crowdsource Your Shopping, Sign Up For Burnout School
A free car isn’t always what it seems, but for Evan M, the choices are quite compelling! The guys help him try to decide which one fits his lifestyle the best. Then, Eli M. has ‘caviar taste on a canned tuna budget,’ and needs help deciding what’s next. Social media questions ask ... Show More
54m 3s
Nov 2024
947: SEMA White Noise, The Car That Refused To Die, Car Genie Wishes
The guys are back from Las Vegas to discuss the 2024 SEMA Show! They talk about their favorites and standouts, good and bad. For Aaron in Boston, they debate cars that are good for blizzards and other recreational fun. Then, Stanley Y. is desperately trying to kill his Odyessy, b ... Show More
56m 11s