MotorWeek Season 45, Episode 38: 2026 Kia K4 Hatchback

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2025 Ferrari Roma

Road Test: 2025 Ferrari Roma Over the Edge: SAE Baja Tournament Your Drive: Road Tripping Motor News: TBD Long Term: 2025 Kia Carnival Road Test: 2025 Toyota 4Runner

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2026 Honda Passport

Road Test: 2026 Honda Passport FYI: Rolls Royce Owners Club Your Drive: Brake Bleeding Quick Spin: 2026 Hyundai Palisade Long Term: 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander Road Test: 2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ

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2025 Audi RS e-tron GT

Road Test: 2025 Audi RS e-tron GT Tire Tracks: Ford Thunderbird Quick Spin: 2025 Ford Explorer ST Quick Spin: 2025 Toyota Tacoma Trailhunter Long Term: 2024 Subaru Solterra Road Test: 2025 Acura ADX

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2025 Volkswagen Tiguan

Road Test: 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan FYI: Women in Motorsports Your Drive: Oil Quick Spin: 2025 Nissan Frontier Quick Spin: 2026 Subaru Solterra Road Test: 2025 BMW M235 xDrive Gran Coupe

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2025 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 GTS

Road Test: 2025 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 GTS AutoWorld: TBD Your Drive: Long Term Storage MotorNews: TBD Long Term: 2025 Kia Carnival Road Test: 2025 Chevrolet Suburban Diesel

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2025 Cadillac OPTIQ

Road Test: 2025 Cadillac OPTIQ Over the Edge: Frankenmuth Auto Fest Your Drive: Road Force Balancing Quick Spin: 2025 GMC Sierra EV Extended Range Road Test: 2025 Audi A3

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2026 Hyundai IONIQ9

Road Test: 2026 Hyundai IONIQ9 FYI: IIHS Your Drive: Tapping Out Quick Spin: 2026 Nissan LEAF Quick Spin: 2026 Aston Martin Vanquish Volante Road Test: 2025 RAM 2500

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2025 Subaru Forester Hybrid

Road Test: 2025 Subaru Forester Hybrid AutoWorld: TBD Road Test: EV's Under $50,000 Your Drive: SEMA Build Road Test: 2025 Lincoln Navigator

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2025 Volkswagen Golf R & GTI

Road Test: 2025 Volkswagen Golf R & GTI Over the Edge: Military Vehicles Road Test by Request: 1996 Big 3 Dually Comparo Long Term: 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander Long Term: 2024 Fiat 500e Road Test: 2025 Volvo EX30

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Anniversary Special

MW 45: How It All Began Over the Edge: Behind-the-Scenes of a Road Test Your Drive: Pat Goss Tribute FYI: Our Greatest Adventures MW 45: Most Unusual Road Tests

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2025 Ford Expedition

Road Test: 2025 Ford Expedition Two Wheelin': LiveWire S2 Alpinista Your Drive: Worn vs Working Quick Spin: 2026 Subaru Forester Wilderness Quick Spin: 2025 Porsche 718 Boxster GTS Road Test: 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5 XRT

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2025 Mini Cooper

Road Test: 2025 Mini Cooper AutoWorld: TBD Your Drive: Sockets & Ratchets Quick Spin: 2025 Ford Bronco Stroppe Long Term: 2024 Subaru Solterra Road Test: 2026 Kia Sportage

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2025 Porsche Macan Electric

Road Test: 2025 Porsche Macan Electric Over the Edge: Baja SAE Motor News: TBD Long Term: 2025 Kia Carnival Hybrid Road Test: 2025 Ferrari Roma Spyder

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2025 Audi RS3

Road Test: 2025 Audi RS3 FYI: Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum Your Drive: Oil Filters Quick Spin: 2025 Toyota Prius Nightshade Long Term: 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander Road Test: 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC 350e

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2025 Aston Martin Vanquish

Road Test: 2025 Aston Martin Vanquish AutoWorld: Hagerty Your Drive: Brake Bleeding Quick Spin: 2025 Ford F-250 Long Term: 2024 Acura ZDX Road Test: 2026 Honda Passport

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2025 Porsche Taycan 4S Cross Turismo

Road Test: 2025 Porsche Taycan 4S Cross Turismo Tire Track: Ford Thunderbird Long Term: 2024 Subaru Solterra Quick Spin: 2026 Toyota RAV4 Quick Spin: 2025 Audi S3 Road Test: 2025 Acura ADX

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2025 Mercedes-AMG E53

Road Test: 2025 Mercedes-AMG E53 Auto World: Managed EV Charging Your Drive: Oil Technology Quick Spin: 2026 Porsche 911 Turbo S Long Term: 2025 Kia Carnival Hybrid Road Test: 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan

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2025 Audi A5

Road Test: 2025 Audi A5 AutoWorld: Heavy Duty EVs & CNG Tractors Your Drive: Long Term Storage Motor News: TBD Quick Spin: 2026 Dodge Charger SIXPACK Road Test: 2025 Chevrolet Suburban Diesel

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2026 Cadillac VISTIQ

Road Test: 2026 Cadillac VISTIQ Over the Edge: Frankenmuth Road Test by Request: Porsche 928 vs Camaro Z28 Quick Spin: 2026 Hyundai Palisade Hybrid Quick Spin: 2025 Audi RSQ8 Road Test: 2025 Audi A3

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2026 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 Bison

Road Test: 2026 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 Bison FYI: Crash Testing at the IIHS Your Drive: Tapping Out Quick Spins: 2026 Subaru Outback | 2026 Nissan Sentra Long Term: 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander Road Test: 2026 Hyundai IONIQ 9

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2026 Subaru Forester Wilderness

Road Test: 2026 Subaru Forester Wilderness Auto World: Renewable Propane Your Drive: SEMA Build Quick Spin: 2026 Genesis GV80 Quick Spin: 2026 Volkswagen Tiguan SEL R-Line Road Test: 2025 Lincoln Navigator

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2026 Cadillac LYRIQ-V

Road Test: 2026 Cadillac LYRIQ-V Over the Edge: The Race of Gentlemen Road Test by Request: Suzuki Samari Long Term: 2026 Porsche Cayenne Motor News: Detroit Auto Show Road Test: 2026 Genesi GV70

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Drivers' Choice Awards: Best of Cars

Drivers' Choice Awards: Best of Cars AutoWorld: Best & Worst Drivers' Choice Picks Over the Years Your Drive: Battery Care Drivers' Choice Awards: Best of Trucks & Utilities Quick Spins: 2026 RAM 1500 HEMI | 2026 Nissan Rogue PHEV Drivers' Choice Awards: Best of the Year

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2026 Dodge Charger SIXPACK

Track Test: 2026 Dodge Charger SIXPACK FYI: USPS 250th Anniversary Your Drive: Rust Quick Spin: 2026 Nissan Pathfinder Quick Spin: 2026 Subaru Outback Wilderness Road Test: 2026 Honda CR-V TrailSport Hybrid

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2026 Porsche Panamera GTS

Track Test: 2026 Porsche Panamera GTS Over the Edge: Drift Nirvana Road Test by Request: 1992 Luxury Sedan Comparo Long Term: 2024 Acura ZDX Quick Spin: 2026 Honda Prelude Road Test: 2026 Hyundai Palisade

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2026 BMW M2 CS

Track Test: 2026 BMW M2 CS FYI: Pedal Cars Your Drive: Roadside Safety Motor News: TBD Quick Spin: 2026 Mazda CX-5 Road Test: 2026 Subaru Outback

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2026 Toyota GR Supra Final Edition

Track Test: 2026 Toyota GR Supra Final Edition Did You Know: TBD Over the Edge: Operation Weekend Cruise Quick Spin: 2026 Honda Pilot Long Term: 2026 Porsche Cayenne Road Test: 2025 Volkswagen Golf GTI & Golf R

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Anniversary Episode

Road Tests: How It All Began Over The Edge: Behind-the-Scenes of a Road Test Car Care: Pat Goss Retrospective FYI: Our Greatest Adventures Road Tests: Most Memorable Road Tests

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2025 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF

Track Test: 2025 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Two Wheelin': 2025 LiveWire S2 Alpinista Quick Spin: 2026 Toyota C-HR Long Term: 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander Road Test: 2025 Ford Expedition

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2026 Porsche 911 GT3

Track Test: 2026 Porsche 911 GT3 Auto World: Shawnee Public Schools Your Drive: Media Blasting Quick Spin: 2026 Honda HR-V Motor News: TBD Road Test: 2026 Ford Maverick Lobo

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2026 Acura Integra A-Spec

Road Test: 2026 Acura Integra A-Spec AutoWorld: Tire Friction vs Economy Quick Spin: 2026 Aston Martin Valhalla Quick Spin: 2026 Ford Explorer Tremor Long Term: 2025 Porsche Cayenne Road Test: 2025 Mini Cooper S Hardtop 2 Door

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2026 Chevrolet Blazer EV SS

Road Test: 2026 Chevrolet Blazer EV SS Over the Edge: Racing Simulators Your Drive: Kid & Pet Cleanup Quick Spin: 2026 Toyota bZ Woodland Quick Spin: 2026 Volvo EX30 Cross Country Road Test: 2026 Volkswagen Tiguan SEL R-Line Turbo

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2026 Nissan LEAF

Road Test: 2026 Nissan LEAF FYI: Adaptive Driving Technology Your Drive: Easy Brake Work Quick Spin: 2026 Subaru Uncharted Road Test: 2026 Land Rover Defender 110

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2026 INFINITI QX60

Road Test: 2026 INFINITI QX60 AutoWorld: Wegmens Fleet Road Test by Request: 1986 Porsche 944 vs Mitsubishi Starion vs Mazda RX-7 Long Term: 2024 Acura ZDX Motor News: TBD Road Test: 2026 Honda Pilot

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2026 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid

Road Test: 2026 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid Two Wheelin': TBD Your Drive: Sockets & Ratchets Quick Spin: 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander Nightshade Edition Quick Spin: 2026 Jeep Cherokee Road Test: 2026 Mazda CX-30

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2026 Nissan Sentra

Road Test: 2026 Nissan Sentra Over the Edge: EV Camping Your Drive: Rattles and Leaks Quick Spin: 2026 Porsche Cayenne Electric Quick Spin: 2026 Lexus TX 550h+ Road Test: 2026 Lucid Air

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2026 Honda Prelude

Road Tests: 2026 Honda Prelude Over The Edge: T.R.O.G. – The Race of Gentlemen Did You Know?: Automatic Stop/Start First Impressions: 2026 Subaru Trailseeker First Impressions: 2026 Audi Q3 Road Tests: 2026 Lexus RZ 550e F SPORT

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2026 Kia K4 Hatchback

Road Test: 2026 Kia K4 Hatchback FYI: Auto Financing 101 Your Drive: Rolling Right Motor News: 2027 Lexus TZ Debuts & Kia EV6 Price Decreases Long Term: 2025 Porsche Cayenne Road Test: 2026 Jeep Cherokee

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2026 Subaru Outback Wilderness

Road Test: 2026 Subaru Outback Wilderness FYI: Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum Your Drive: Oil Filters Quick Spin: 2027 Kia Telluride Long Term: 2024 Acura ZDX Road Test: 2025 Audi RS3

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2026 Toyota RAV4

Road Test: 2026 Toyota RAV4 FYI: 250th Anniversary of the U.S. Postal Service Road Test by Request: 1991 Pontiac Trans Am Long Term: 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander Motor News: TBD Road Test: 2026 Cadillac Lyriq-V

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Drivers' Choice Awards

Drivers' Choice Awards: Best of Cars Auto World: Our Drivers’ Choice Hits & Misses Over the Years Your Drive: Simple Battery Maintenance Drivers' Choice Awards: Best of Trucks & Utilities Quick Spin: 2026 Mazda CX-90 Drivers' Choice Awards: Best of the Year

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2027 Kia Telluride

Road Test: 2027 Kia Telluride AutoWorld: EcoCAR EV Challenge 2026 Your Drive: How to Treat Rust Quick Spin: 2026 Lexus ES Quick Spin: 2027 INFINITI QX65 Road Test: 2026 Dodge Charger SIXPACK