The Toyota bZ4X robotaxi will undergo testing and validation in Japan before rolling out to major markets.
About this Podcast:
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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What is Autoblog News about?
Hosted by Chris Shunk, Dan Roth and Zach Bowman, the Autoblog Podcast is the long-running no-holds-barred audio-only counterpart to. 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.
What has Autoblog News covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Waymo Is Turning Toyota's Electric SUV Into A Driverless Robotaxi" (30 October 2026), "BMW Alpina's First New Model Spied as a V8-Powered 7 Series" (30 October 2026), and "Toyota Unveils Five Rugged Woodland Concepts, Including A Lifted Sienna" (30 October 2026).
How often does Autoblog News publish?
Autoblog News publishes roughly daily.
How hard is it to get booked on Autoblog News?
Booking probability for Autoblog News is 41%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Autoblog News requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Autoblog News's contact route on record: verified email.
Who should pitch Autoblog News?
The strongest fits for Autoblog News are Car & Truck Manufacturing. Autoblog News has a business audience.
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Autoblog News is a business podcast.
Recent episodes
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Oct 30, 2026—
Oct 30, 2026—Alpina's first new product as part of the BMW family is almost ready.
Oct 30, 2026—Toyota has revealed five matching Woodland concepts for SEMA, and they make its standard Woodland trims look tame.
Oct 30, 2026—The Arizona Highway Patrol caught a Camaro owner doing 105 in a 75 zone, but that was the least of the driver's problems.

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Volkswagen Lost $6.6 Billion in Just Three Months
Oct 30, 2026—The German Automaker posts its biggest operating loss since the Dieselgate Scandal; Porsche write-down and Chinese competition to blame.
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Oct 30, 2026—At under $15,000, Fiat has expanded the usefulness of its micro EV and introduced a new open-air variant.
Oct 30, 2026—First impressions of the revived Mitsubishi Pajero are looking good, going as far as claiming it's even better than the Toyota Land Cruiser.

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BYD's 308 MPH Hypercar Wants to Go Even Faster
Oct 30, 2026—BYD wants to test its EV Hypercar to its limits, attempting to break beyond 310 mph in November.
Oct 30, 2026—Nissan's September 2026 report reveals massive sales growth in the U.S. and Japan, driven by a 52.7% surge in North American exports and strong SUV demand.
Oct 30, 2026—It was only a matter of time before ABT Sportsline tuned the Audi RS 5, and the result is the 709-horsepower RS 5-R.
Oct 30, 2026—Honda boosts fleet sales by a massive 54% to expand its dealership loaner program, creating a new pipeline of high-quality used cars.
Oct 30, 2026—GM's Smart Driver was meant to promote safe driving, but it has become a headache after privacy violations amounting to millions.
Oct 30, 2026—A British coachbuilder has revived the legendary Audi Quattro, but its performance is in another league.

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Father and Son Charged in $500,000 Stolen-Car Scheme
Oct 30, 2026—A Pennsylvania father and son face serious felony charges after allegedly selling nearly $500,000 worth of stolen, title-washed cars on Facebook Marketplace.
Oct 30, 2026—The Dodge Charger Daytona costs only a little more than its Hurricane-powered sibling on paper, but the difference becomes much harder to ignore when leasing.

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Winter Weather Advisory Issued for Up to 12 Inches of Snow and 50 MPH Gusts This Weekend
Oct 30, 2026—I-80 drivers face snow on Saturday as it returns to California’s high country, and the chain rules that come with it depend on what tires a vehicle is wearing.
Oct 30, 2026—The Honda Passport Baja Spec is a purpose-built race truck, and it will become the first hybrid-powered entry in the SCORE World Desert Championship’s top Trophy Truck class.
Oct 29, 2026—Four years after opening in the depths of the pandemic, the Mazda/Toyota joint venture in Huntsville, Alabama rolled out its 1 millionth crossover. And the partners may soon expand their alliance.
Oct 29, 2026—The RCV was also America's fourth-best-selling electric vehicle overall in the third quarter.
Oct 29, 2026—All 5,000 and counting unicastings are destined for prototypes, not for production yet.
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