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In the aftermath of World War Two, Ferdinand Porsche is arrested for war crimes. As the fate of his company hangs in the balance, only Ferdinand’s son can liberate his father from behind bars and resurrect the family business.Be the first to know about Wondery’s newest podcasts, ...  Show more

Ferry Porsche steers Porsche in a new direction and his company hits the headlines with a series of remarkable performances on the racetrack. But Porsche makes the news for the wrong reasons when a Hollywood icon is killed behind the wheel of a high-speed road car.Be the first to ...  Show more

In 2007, Volkswagen's new CEO Martin Winterkorn sets his sights on besting GM and Toyota to become the top automaker in the world. But the company can't get there without cutting a few regulatory corners.Be the first to know about Wondery’s newest podcasts, curated recommendation ...  Show more

It’s 1945. Japan lies in ruins in the aftermath of World War II. The population’s starving, the cities are reduced to rubble, and the nation’s defeated. But from the war-torn wreckage, two motor giants are about to rise.The first is Toyota. It’s the brainchild of Kiichiro Toyoda, ...  Show more

Nobody’s perfect — including Porsche. Despite that phrase appearing in their famous 1983 magazine advertisement, they managed to get damn-close to the perfect luxury business (even Bernard Arnault would be jealous!). Porsche is both quality AND quantity, owning the most prestigio ...  Show more

A mortal human being finds himself stuck between two impressive organizations: the DMV, and an internet start-up called Carvana. He has a problem, but each side insists only the other can solve it. Search Engine’s crack automotive team investigates.Support the show at searchengin ...  Show more