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
Episode #059 – Navigating a Lincoln, Brown Volvo Wagons and Carbon Beds
This week Sam talks about and to the 2018 Lincoln Navigator while Dan shows some love to the auto journalist’s special, the Volvo V90 in brown. The guys then discuss the production launch of the Jaguar i-Pace and some of the unique distinguishing features of the 2019 GMC Sierra including the available carbon fiber bed.… Read More »Episode #059 – Navigating a Lincoln, Brown Volvo Wagons and Carbon Beds
Episode #058 – A Fast Jeep, Driving Assists and a Volvo Triple
Dan and Sam fired up the recorders late Friday night to marvel at the insanity that is the Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk and the combination of practicality and efficiency that is Hyundai’s new Ioniq Plug-in Hybrid. Sam gives a primer on advanced driver assist systems in responses to comments on the Accidental Tech Podcast #261… Read More »Episode #058 – A Fast Jeep, Driving Assists and a Volvo Triple
Episode #057 – Casey Returns, More Alfas and an Electric Mini
In this week’s rambling episode, Accidental Tech Podcast co-host Casey Liss returns to talk about his experience with the Alfa Romeo Stelvio and compare notes with Sam. Sam also brings up his experience trying to drive the Giulia Quadrifoglio in the wake of a winter storm and Dan talks about the new Mini Countryman plug-in… Read More »Episode #057 – Casey Returns, More Alfas and an Electric Mini
Episode #056 – Diesel Vans, Cars In Space and Meaningless Statistics
The guys are back after failing to get our collective acts together last week. Dan drove the VW Beetle with a 2.0-liter turbo that makes as much power as many much smaller engines, while Sam drives a three-row utility that actually has room for humans in the back, the 2018 Dodge Durango GT. This week… Read More »Episode #056 – Diesel Vans, Cars In Space and Meaningless Statistics
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