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Episode #095 – Say Hello to Rebecca

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Episode #095 – Say Hello to Rebecca
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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

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Episode #094 – The Last Winter Auto Show in Detroit
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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

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Episode #093 – Premium Small Crossovers, Big Mainstream Crossovers & CES
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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

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Episode #092 – Gaining Weight As We Age
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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

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Episode #091 – Wagons, Turbos and Fingerprints
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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

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Episode #090 – Back To The Future
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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

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Episode #089 – Plugged In Jag and Semi-Driverless Sorta Robo-Taxis
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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

Special: Sam on This Week In Tech 696

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Special: Sam on This Week In Tech 696
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While you wait for Dan and Sam to get organized and record a new edition of Wheel Bearings, check out Sam’s latest appearance on This Week in Tech with Leo Laporte, Rich DeMuro and Patrick Beja Wheel Bearings has launched a Patreon. If you like the show and would like to chip in toward the… Read More »Special: Sam on This Week In Tech 696

Episode #088 – Plugged In At The LA Auto Show

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Episode #088 – Plugged In At The LA Auto Show
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The American automotive market is more about trucks and utilities than ever before. Sam and Dan look at a couple of bookends with the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado and Ford EcoSport. GM CEO Mary Barra makes the tough call to end production at five factories. Meanwhile at the 2018 LA Auto Show, there was lots of… Read More »Episode #088 – Plugged In At The LA Auto Show

Episode #087 – Carlos In The Clink, Driving In Winter and Charging Follies

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Episode #087 – Carlos In The Clink, Driving In Winter and Charging Follies
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This week Sam drives the new Volkswagen Jetta and Dan spends time with the Acura RDX and VW Golf Sportwagen. Out in the real world, Carlos Ghosn, CEO of Renault and Chairman of Nissan is arrested for alleged financial malfeasance and the future of the Alliance is in doubt. With snow and ice now on… Read More »Episode #087 – Carlos In The Clink, Driving In Winter and Charging Follies

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