Motor Trend has announced the launch of a new podcast, Motor Trend Radio.

The four-hour weekly radio show is archived and available in its entirety and commercial-freeas a podcast, starting with broadcasts from June 2006. Additionally, a monthly 30-minute “Best of” podcast recapping the highlights of the month’s finest radio moments will be available on the first of every month at www.motortrend.com, along with a comprehensive collection of show highlights from the past year.

“Auto enthusiasts are committed and passionate consumers of content,” said Bob Long, host of the podcast. “Motor Trend as a brand is always looking for new ways to connect and engage our readers. Podcasting is significant because it is functioning as the new ‘audio VCR’ and has become an important part of the audio broadcasting business.”

Motor Trend Radio is hosted by automotive veteran Bob Long and features interviews with its award-winning editors, influential industry leaders, and other fascinating personalities in the automotive industry, along with the latest news and insider information about motor sports, road tests, future products and live coverage of major events and auto shows.

In addition to satellite radio broadcasts and podcasts, the show can be heard on the Talk Radio Network’s 116 terrestrial affiliates.