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Episode #046 – Comparing Benzes, Driverless In The Desert, Corvette Engine Position

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Episode #046 – Comparing Benzes, Driverless In The Desert, Corvette Engine Position
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This week, Dan and Sam compare notes on the two Mercedes-Benz cars they drove, the E400 coupe and 2018 S560 4Matic sedan. Sam ponders whether partially automated systems are a good idea and whether everyone should simply take the Waymo path of highly automated driving that launching without a driver this week in Arizona. With… Read More »Episode #046 – Comparing Benzes, Driverless In The Desert, Corvette Engine Position

Episode #001 – Jaguar F-Pace, Chrysler Pacifica, Nissan Armada and Mitsubishi Outlander Sport

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Episode #001 – Jaguar F-Pace, Chrysler Pacifica, Nissan Armada and Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
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In the first reviews segment from Wheel Bearings, Dan and Sam discuss the Jaguar F-Pace, Chrysler Pacifica, Nissan Armada and Mitsubishi Outlander Sport Wheel Bearings has launched a Patreon. If you like the show and would like to chip in toward the cost of producing and hosting it you can join at https://www.patreon.com/wheelbearingsmedia

Episode #045 – Plugged-in Cadillac and Casey Falls In Love

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Episode #045 – Plugged-in Cadillac and Casey Falls In Love
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This week a special guest joins Dan and Sam. Casey Liss of the Accidental Tech Podcast and Analog(ue) stops by to share his thoughts on the Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio and Volvo Sensus. Sam ponders the Cadillac CT6 Plug-in and his experience visiting Waymo’s secret test track in the California desert. Links Safety First As… Read More »Episode #045 – Plugged-in Cadillac and Casey Falls In Love

Episode #044 – Wagons Are The Correct Answer, More Grip Is Better

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Episode #044 – Wagons Are The Correct Answer, More Grip Is Better
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This week Sam praises Volvo for continuing to build great wagons, Dan plays with a fast BMW and the guys discuss acquisitions, working overtime and more. Links Delphi buys nuTonomy Ford adds grip to the 2018 Mustang GT Wheel Bearings has launched a Patreon. If you like the show and would like to chip in… Read More »Episode #044 – Wagons Are The Correct Answer, More Grip Is Better

Episode #043 -Form Way Behind Function, Cheap New or Better Used?

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Episode #043 -Form Way Behind Function, Cheap New or Better Used?
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This week, Sam talks about driving the Prius Prime which if you can get past the design is a really good and fuel efficient car. Dan ponders Mitsubishi Mirage GT and whether it’s really worth buying a new car when you can something slightly used that’s way better and then transitions to the Volkswagen Golf… Read More »Episode #043 -Form Way Behind Function, Cheap New or Better Used?

Episode #042 – Maxi Mini, Family Haulin’, Car Subscriptions & Autonomous Safety

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Episode #042 – Maxi Mini, Family Haulin’, Car Subscriptions & Autonomous Safety
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This week, Dan hauls his family around in the Hyundai Santa Fe and Sam ponders how big a Mini can be and still be a Mini. If you have a hard time committing to just one car, subscription services like Passport by Porsche may be the answer for you. Mislabeling of metals is not a… Read More »Episode #042 – Maxi Mini, Family Haulin’, Car Subscriptions & Autonomous Safety

Episode #041 – SuperCruising Across America, EVs Coming Up Everywhere

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Episode #041 – SuperCruising Across America, EVs Coming Up Everywhere
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We’re back with a regular episode with Sam driving the Acura TLX A-Spec and Dan expounding upon the Subaru Crosstrek Premium. Last week Sam spent a couple of days crossing the heartland in a Cadillac CT6 with his hands mostly off the steering wheel. Along the way, it seems like everyone from vacuum cleaner maven… Read More »Episode #041 – SuperCruising Across America, EVs Coming Up Everywhere

Special Episode – Zooming Toward An Electric Car Future

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Special Episode – Zooming Toward An Electric Car Future
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Following the big electrification announcements from General Motors and Ford this week, Sam was invited to join host Tom Ashbrook along with Forbes Detroit Bureau Chief Joann Muller, Michael Dunne of Dunne Automotive and Pam Fletcher, executive chief engineer for Global Electric and Autonomous Vehicles at General Motors to discuss the EV future during NPR’s On Point.  http://www.wbur.org/onpoint/2017/10/04/electric-car-ford-gm… Read More »Special Episode – Zooming Toward An Electric Car Future

Episode #040 – The ADAS and Autonomous Landscape

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Episode #040 – The ADAS and Autonomous Landscape
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Between Sam travelling last week and Dan’s family stuff, we weren’t able to get it together for a fresh regular episode of the show. We promise to get back to regular programming in the next couple of days. However, in the meantime, here’s a special episode. As part of Sam’s gig as a senior analyst… Read More »Episode #040 – The ADAS and Autonomous Landscape

Episode #039 – The Off-Road Ford GT, New Jaguars, Stupid Tech

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Episode #039 – The Off-Road Ford GT, New Jaguars, Stupid Tech
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This week Dan and Sam have both recently driven the off-road specialist from Ford Performance, the F-150 Raptor. It’s got visual presence and a great engine, but would your humble hosts actually want to own one? Sam has also driven the Hyundai Elantra Sport, but unlike the manual transmission version Dan drove a few weeks… Read More »Episode #039 – The Off-Road Ford GT, New Jaguars, Stupid Tech

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