Episode #069 – VW SUVs, Real SUVs, A Plethora of Cars and More Tesla Trouble
We missed last week for reasons we don’t need to get into (OK, it was Dan’s fault) but Sam drove the Volkswagen Tiguan and Atlas while Dan had the new Jeep Wrangler. Sam went to the Midwest Automotive Media Association Spring Rally at Road America where he went for a ride in the Ford GT… Read More »Episode #069 – VW SUVs, Real SUVs, A Plethora of Cars and More Tesla Trouble
Episode #068 – Quirky Subarus and Driver Monitors
This Sam is in California talking autonomous cars at a conference. He’s driven the BMW X3 before the trip and trying out the Cadillac CT6 with SuperCruise in Silicon Valley. Dan has been enjoying the rough edges of the Subaru WRX. The guys discuss Teslas crashing into fire trucks, batteries that re-ignite and the pending… Read More »Episode #068 – Quirky Subarus and Driver Monitors
Episode #067 – Luxury SUVs, Plug-in Minivans and Bad Decisions
Sam spends time with the Range Rover Velar and laments touchscreens that can’t be seen through polarized sunglasses. Dan continues to be impressed by the Genesis G80 and lauds the Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid as a great family hauler that is also really efficient. Rolls-Royce follows the crowd and launches and SUV named after what else?… Read More »Episode #067 – Luxury SUVs, Plug-in Minivans and Bad Decisions
Episode #066 – Plug-ins, Hybrids, Diesels and AV Safety
After a week off, the guys are back with lots of stuff to talk about. Since the last show, Sam has been in the Mini Countryman Cooper S E (where do they come up with these naming conventions?) and the BMW 530e xDrive while Dan has found himself surprisingly enamored with the Toyota Camry Hybrid.… Read More »Episode #066 – Plug-ins, Hybrids, Diesels and AV Safety
Episode #065 – Midsize Luxury SUVs, New Electric Utilities and Fast Charging
Since the last show, Sam has spent time with the Volvo XC60 and Mercedes-Benz GLE550e plug-in hybrid. Dan gets an encore with the Nissan Armada and some time with the Dodge Charger GT. As we head into this year’s Beijing Motor Show, images of the new Mercedes-Maybach sedan-SUV concept surface and frankly it’s not good.… Read More »Episode #065 – Midsize Luxury SUVs, New Electric Utilities and Fast Charging
Episode #064 – Hatches, Hatches and More Hatches
It’s all hatchbacks this week as Sam talks about the Hyundai Ioniq Electric and trying to find an EV charging station in San Jose. The Toyota Yaris was also surprisingly enjoyable to drive but Dan had the best ride with the VW GTI. The EPA has decided to rescind the Obama administration’s late decision to… Read More »Episode #064 – Hatches, Hatches and More Hatches
Episode #063 – Praising Sedans, Self-Crashing Teslas and Self-Driving Waymo-Jaguars
This week, Dan and Sam come in favor of a couple of very different sedans, the plug-in hybrid BMW 740e and the latest generation Honda Accord. Despite how different these cars are, both feature a 2.0-liter turbocharged four cylinder engine under the hood. The show is a bit late because Sam was travelling in California… Read More »Episode #063 – Praising Sedans, Self-Crashing Teslas and Self-Driving Waymo-Jaguars
Episode #062 – Death By Uber, Cadillac Goes To 8
This week Car and Driver transportation editor Pete Bigelow drops by get some family car buying advice and discuss the first pedestrian fatality from an automated vehicle. Dan drives the Nissan Armada while same raves about the Kia Stinger and Cadillac has a new twin-turbo V8 engine. Links Autonomous Uber kills a pedestrian Cadillac Gets… Read More »Episode #062 – Death By Uber, Cadillac Goes To 8
Episode #061 – We Love Coupes and Wagons, Why Don’t Customers?
This week Dan marvels at the stunning build quality of the beautifully sculpted Infiniti Q60 coupe (something Tesla seems fundamentally incapable of accomplishing). In discussing the Volvo V90, Sam demonstrates why auto journalists love wagons so much (bring on the new V60 please!). Then the guys dive into Ford’s new product strategy and all of… Read More »Episode #061 – We Love Coupes and Wagons, Why Don’t Customers?
Episode #060 – Sedans, Expensive Electric Crossovers and Student Robots
Sam returns from duty as a judge at a FIRST Robotics competition and gives his impressions of the 2018 Toyota Camry. Dan finds himself surprisingly enamored with the Acura TLX A-Spec. Following the Geneva Motor Show, the Jaguar i-Pace is officially on sale in Europe and coming to America soon. It will be followed by… Read More »Episode #060 – Sedans, Expensive Electric Crossovers and Student Robots
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