Episode #097 – Lies, Damn Lies and Statistics
This week our intrepid trio has been tackling everything from mainstream to super-luxury. Rebecca went to rainy Palm Springs to sample the Rolls-Royce Cullinan and more from BMW before returning home to the 2019 Kia Forte. In between, Sam had the 2019 Mazda CX-9 and Dan drove the 2019 Lincoln Nautilus which leads into a… Read More »Episode #097 – Lies, Damn Lies and Statistics
Episode #096 – Live From Chicago
This week Sam and Rebecca call in from Chicago, home of the biggest little auto show in America. Before arriving in the windy city, they both drove the 2019 Mazda CX-5 with the new 2.5-liter turbo. Meanwhile Dan has been commuting in the Mitsubishi Mirage G4 and while we may mock it, we also acknowledge… Read More »Episode #096 – Live From Chicago
Video Special – Hands-On Tech #1 – Leo and Sam Drive the Jaguar i-Pace
TWiT has a new show called Hands-on Tech and for the first episode Leo Laporte and I drive the Jaguar i-Pace. You can subscribe to Hands-on Tech here Jaguar i-Pace review Wheel Bearings has launched a Patreon. If you like the show and would like to chip in toward the cost of producing and hosting… Read More »Video Special – Hands-On Tech #1 – Leo and Sam Drive the Jaguar i-Pace
Episode #095 – Say Hello to Rebecca
This week we kick off a new era in the show by introducing a new member of the Wheel Bearings team. Veteran auto industry analyst Rebecca Lindland joins Dan and Sam to talk cars every week. For her debut, Rebecca has been tooling around Connecticut in the Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio while Sam has been… Read More »Episode #095 – Say Hello to Rebecca
Episode #094 – The Last Winter Auto Show in Detroit
The guys are back with the 2019 Kia Forte EX, 2019 Toyota Avalon, Dodge Challenger Scat Pack and the 2019 Volvo S60 sedan. We review some of the highlights of the last January outing of the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, a new infotainment system for the upcoming Polestar 2 and finish up… Read More »Episode #094 – The Last Winter Auto Show in Detroit
Episode #093 – Premium Small Crossovers, Big Mainstream Crossovers & CES
Before heading off to CES, Sam drove the BMW X1 while Dan had a direct competitor in the Volvo XC40. This week Ford unveiled the all-new (no really, it is actually almost all-new!) 2020 Explorer. At CES, companies were showing off chips, software and sensors while Nissan announced a Leaf that finally goes over 200… Read More »Episode #093 – Premium Small Crossovers, Big Mainstream Crossovers & CES
Episode #092 – Gaining Weight As We Age
This week Dan is driving the new 2019 Kia Forte EX and Sam has been in the all-new 2019 Nissan Altima. The conversation then moves into whether cars are actually getting heavier, spoiler alert – Yes and No! Is a low-mileage 1994 Toyota Supra really worth $121,000? Another Alphabet moonshot project becomes its own company… Read More »Episode #092 – Gaining Weight As We Age
Episode #091 – Wagons, Turbos and Fingerprints
As the guys get together one final time for 2018, Sam used the Buick Regal TourX to pick up a new puppy, and the Ram 1500 North Edition spends an extended stay in Dan’s driveway . We re-visit Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid impressions at the request of a listener looking to replace a GMC Safari, ponder… Read More »Episode #091 – Wagons, Turbos and Fingerprints
Episode #090 – Back To The Future
This week Sam has been driving the Cadillac ATS-V and GMC Acadia Denali. Dan gets to be one of the first to try out the new Ram 1500 North Edition. Electric vehicle batteries don’t ignite very often, but when they do, they are really hard to put out. Lincoln goes back to the past for… Read More »Episode #090 – Back To The Future
Episode #089 – Plugged In Jag and Semi-Driverless Sorta Robo-Taxis
We’re back with seat time in the Honda Odyssey, Jaguar i-Pace, Mazda6 Signature and Volkswagen Jetta S. Meanwhile Waymo sort of launches a commercial sort of driverless robo-taxi service, Porsche tests ultra-fast charging and Aston Martin reveals some engine details about the Valykerie. Links Waymo One soft launch Aston Martin Valkyrie Porsche ultra-fast charging Full… Read More »Episode #089 – Plugged In Jag and Semi-Driverless Sorta Robo-Taxis
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