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Hot Pursuit! is a weekly, bi-coastal podcast that gives car lovers the inside look they crave. Hosts Hannah Elliott and Matt Miller cover reporting from design studios, auction blocks, production lines and racetracks. Listen for drive reviews, news updates and dealership details from auto industry insiders.

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Hot Pursuit! is a weekly, bi-coastal podcast that gives car lovers the inside look they crave. Hosts Hannah Elliott and Matt Miller cover reporting from design studios, auction blocks, production lines and racetracks. Listen for drive reviews, news updates and dealership details from auto industry insiders.

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English


Episodes
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Steve Serio on All Things Aston Martin, the DB12 Volante, Vantage, and DBX SUV

5/17/2024
Hannah Elliott and Matt Miller welcome Aston Martin expert Steve Serio to the podcast to talk about his 20-plus years selling the prestigious British brand - and where he sees it going in the future. Plus, Hannah and Matt compare notes on the DB12 Volante, the DBX SUV, and the new $191,000 Vantage. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:42:10

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Formula 1 Grand Prix Miami Recap, Ferrari's 296 GTS

5/10/2024
Hannah Elliott and Matt Miller dissect Ferrari’s new 12-cylinder world debut cars, plus the Formula 1 Grand Prix in Miami and Matt’s skepticism that a V6 hybrid could be good - even if it is the Ferrari 296 GTS. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:29:37

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Lamborghini CEO Talks Keys To Success and What's Ahead

5/3/2024
Lamborghini CEO Stephan Winkelmann joins Hannah Elliott and Matt Miller to discuss the future of the Italian automaker, especially when (and if) it comes to EVs. Plus, his keys to success navigating working with some of the industry's toughest bosses at Volkswagen and Fiat. Then, Hannah talks about the Aston Martin Vantage in Spain and Matt gets stranded - twice! - taking his motorbikes out for the first ride this season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:40:13

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Tyler Epp on F1 Miami Grand Prix; G-Wagon vs Urus Hybrid

4/26/2024
Hannah Elliott and Matt Miller talk about the launch of the electric Mercedes-Benz G Wagon in LA and Lamborghini's new Urus Hybrid SUV. Plus, Tyler Epp, the head of the F1 Miami Grand Prix, joins to share the best ways to see and experience the race in May, and his take on auto racing in America. And Matt comes to tears over the Lamborghini Huracan Sterrato. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:58:45

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Supercar Maker John Hennessey Aims for Top Speed Record

4/19/2024
Supercar maker John Hennessey joins Hannah Elliott and Matt Miller to talk about what it takes to set world speed records - and he hints at plans to put one of his million-dollar, Texas-built supercars on Germany's infamous Nürburgring Nordschleife. Plus, Hennessey is considering building a restomod vehicle (Hennessey Porsche, anyone?) and going for a new world top-speed record that could hit 500km/hour. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:43:07

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Vintage Ferrari Mechanic Arrest; Ducati CEO Interview

4/12/2024
Ducati CEO Claudio Domenicali joins Hannah Elliott and Matt Miller to talk about electric motorcycles, the secret to his longevity as a power-player in the Motor Valley of Italy, and the motorcycle-maker's total dominance in Moto GP. Will the racing series could ever be like F1, now that Liberty Media owns part of it? Plus Hannah has a story about a popular vintage Ferrari mechanic that has been arrested on felony theft and fraud charges - and has a long rap sheet to boot. And, more about the Ford F-250 King Ranch Diesel V8 and how to do Formula 1 on a budget. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:47:28

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Steve Serio Talks Aston Martin, BMW, Porsche, Tesla's Cyberbeast and More

4/4/2024
Car broker to the world's billionaires Steve Serio joins Hannah Elliott and Matt Miller for a wide-ranging discussion of all things Aston Martin, Bentley, BMW, Porsche and Mercedes - and which five classic cars he'd trust alone on a desert island. Plus, there's talk of a Tesla Cyberbeast on the prowl, an alien McLaren, a new auction house, and BMW's latest electric concept. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:03:11

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Guenther Steiner on the 2024 F1 Miami GP and Life After Haas

3/28/2024
Guenther Steiner joins Hannah Elliott and Matt Miller to discuss life after running Haas Formula 1 racing - and to talk about his new position as the ambassador for the 2024 F1 Miami Grand Prix. Plus, he discusses his thoughts on Christian Horner's woes and whether there will ever be a woman F1 champion. Then, Hannah and Matt discuss the Cadillac Lyriq, Mercedes-Benz E Class, and McLaren 750S Spider. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:50:02

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Why Lake Bell Loves Cars

3/22/2024
Actress, director, producer and author Lake Bell joins Hannah Elliott and Matt Miller to talk about growing up the daughter of a car guy - who also happened to own Virginia International Raceway. Plus, they discuss Lake's current obsession (her name is Janet) and whether or not EVs should have a synthetic sound. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:45:33

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SBX Cars, The Mercedes-AMG G63, and The Ford F-250

3/15/2024
On this episode, Hannah Elliott and Matt Miller discuss SBX Cars, a new online car auction platform from mega-influencer Supercar Blondie that is trying to take over the market for multi-million-dollar hypercars. Then, Hannah gives us an update on Saudi Arabia and her love of the Mercedes-AMG G63 and its metallic olive paint job and monobloc wheels, while Matt does a deep dive into a Ford F-250 with 1,200 pound-feet of torque. Plus, a look at Bentley's complicated history with Rolls-Royce and whether we want to buy a late-model Bentley at all. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:40:49

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The Saudi Arabian Grand Prix and The 2024 Dodge Charger

3/8/2024
Hannah Elliott joins Matt Miller from Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, where she's part of a Bloomberg conference ahead of the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. (No Teslas here!) Matt dissects his Turo rental in Colorado, and Hannah updates us on how the grudge match of auctions went in Florida. Plus, talk about the 2024 Dodge Charger, which comes WITHOUT a V8. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:34:45

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TFL's Roman Mica, Future for Electric Pickups, Ford Bronco Vs. Land Rover Defender

3/1/2024
Hannah and Matt welcome truck-and off-road expert and TFL podcast host Roman Mica on the show. Plus, they talk about the mysterious Ineos Grenadier, electric pickups - do they have a future? - and the new Ford Bronco versus the Land Rover Defender. You can listen to the TFL podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tfl-car-chat/id1502472591 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:48:51

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Tesla Cybertruck Test-Drive and Kia's New EV SUV

2/23/2024
In this episode, Hannah Elliott and Matt Miller talk about driving the Tesla Cybertruck in Los Angeles, plus Matt's recent week with the Kia EV9 SUV - can it stand up to the big SUVs from Land Rover, BMW and Rivian? Then, it's a quick turn at the track with the all-new McLaren 750S and a deep-dive into a grudge-match over blue-chip cars down at Amelia Island and in Miami, Florida, next month. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:42:04

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Randy Nonnenberg on His Auction Platform and 2024's Best Buys; Plus a 1969 Corvette

2/16/2024
Bring a Trailer founder Randy Nonnenberg joins Hannah and Matt to talk about how he grew his online auction platform from a personal blog into $1.4 billion in sales last year - and what cars are going big in 2024. Plus, Hannah talks about buying a 1969 Corvette from a swap meet, and Matt finally finds a family-hauler he can stomach. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:06:08

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The SEMA Show, Porsche's New Taycan EV and Lewis Hamilton's Move to Ferrari

2/9/2024
SEMA President and CEO Mike Spagnola joins Hannah Elliott and Matt Miller to discuss the $337 billion automotive aftermarket industry and the SEMA show, the world’s largest annual gathering of small businesses that happens each year in Las Vegas. A lifelong car lover, Spagnola spends much of his time in Washington D.C. working to maintain the vehicle owner rights increasingly scrutinized at state and federal levels. Plus, Lewis Hamilton Formula One move to Ferrari, Porsche's new Taycan EV, and Matt's obsession with Cadillac's brutal Blackwing sedans. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:36:53

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Retromobile 2024 in Paris; Matt's Family Car Dilemma

2/2/2024
In this episode, Hannah and Matt discuss the glamorous Retromobile 2024 in Paris - it's a classic car show where after-market companies, collectors, enthusiasts, restorers and prestigious brands like Bizzarrini and RUF converge to network and show off their latest projects and finds. Our duo discuss RM Sotheby's auction held this week in Paris, too, under the Louvre, where a yellow Ferrari 250 GTO sold for roughly $11 million - and unique Porsche 911 GT2 failed to sell at all. Then, Matt asks for advice about finding a fun big SUV - but with a V8 engine. He asks, Is it a risk to buy a Land Rover? Is a Mercedes-Benz a safer bet? Time will tell. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:33:34

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Porsche's First Electric Macan; Emily Miller on Off-Road Racing

1/26/2024
On this episode, Hannah Elliott and Matt Miller welcome champion off-road racer Emily Miller to the show to discuss her life and work in the drivers seat at the world's most grueling races: the Baja 1000, King of the Hammers, and the Gazelle Rally in Morocco, to name a few. And they discuss what it takes to become a great off-road driver. They also discuss Porsche's first electric Macan SUV and Matt's surprising love of the Jaguar F-Pace SVR. Don’t forget to email us questions and comments at hotpursuit@bloomberg.net Follow us on Instagram at: @HannahElliottxo @mattmiller1973 Find us on Bloomberg.com, Bloomberg Radio and Bloomberg TV. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:37:17

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Lamborghini, Porsche & Ford Go Off-Road; BMW's Distilled Water Engine

1/19/2024
In this episode, Hannah Elliott and Matt Miller talk about the crazy rock-crawling tribes that love the slow-moving, super expensive vehicles Ford and Porsche are making - and how Lamborghini is cashing in on the off-road scene, too. Then, Matt talks about a possible sleeper hit, the rare BMW M4 GTS, and why it’s so difficult to drive and maintain (distilled water, anyone?). Plus, Hannah suggests why more automotive brands should enter into public races where they can put their cars to the test. Don’t forget to email us questions and comments at hotpursuit@bloomberg.net Follow us on Instagram at: @HannahElliottxo @mattmiller1973 Find us on Bloomberg.com, Bloomberg Radio and Bloomberg TV. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:29:39

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EV Demand Slows; Modern Classics from Ferrari, Porsche and Ford

1/12/2024
This week, Hannah and Matt discuss the lack of demand for electric vehicles in the United States - is this the end of EVs after all? They also talk about how modern classics from Ferrari, Porsche and even Ford might gain some value in the next year. Plus, Matt is reminded of Tawny Kitaen in that cool Whitesnake video with the Jaguars, and why Hannah gets itchy if she goes more than a week without driving the old Rolls-Royce. Do you have a question, idea or topic we should discuss? Email us at Hotpursuit@bloomberg.net. Follow Hannah and Matt on Instagram: @HannahElliottxo @mattmiller1973 Find more on Bloomberg.com, Bloomberg Radio and YouTube. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:31:58

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Must Do Car Events 2024, Mercedes SL Class and Silverado 2500 ZR2

1/5/2024
This time Hannah and Matt talk about the Mercedes-Benz sports car that Lady Diana loved–and when she drove one it caused a national scandal: The 90s-era Mercedes SL Class, aka the R129. The modern classic roadster is coming up in value and prominence. Then they discuss the car events you MUST do in 2024, from King of the Hammers and F1 in Las Vegas to Pike’s Peak Hill Climb in Colorado and Goodwood in England. And Matt tells us why he loves the enormous Chevrolet Silverado 2500 ZR2 so much - even though there’s only one diesel fuel pump in all of Manhattan. Do you have a question for us? Or an idea for a topic we should discuss? Email us at Hotpursuit@bloomberg.net. Follow us on Instagram at: @HannahElliottxo@mattmiller1973 Find us on Bloomberg.com, Bloomberg Radio and Bloomberg TV. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:29:49