Episode #23 – The Anti-Demon, Midsize Pickups, VW Ads & Ditching The Past
On this week’s edition, Dan and Sam discuss whether Fiat might have a better Miata than Mazda with the 124 Spider and whether midsized pickups like the GMC Canyon Denali might be too compromised to be truly useful. Volkswagen has some interesting new ads aimed at attracting buyers to the new Atlas SUV and the… Read More »Episode #23 – The Anti-Demon, Midsize Pickups, VW Ads & Ditching The Past
Episode #22 – Jeep and Ram spinoff, Apple still into cars, Autonomy and Law Enforcement
Dan and Sam talk plug-in hybrid minivans, gas-guzzling muscle sedans, autonomy and mobility marketing
Episode #21 – Lincolns, Lambos, Buicks and Cadillacs in Manhattan
We wrap up highlights from the 2017 New York Auto Show including an all-new Lincoln Navigator, Buick Enclave, SuperCruising Cadillacs and aero-vectoring Lamborghini Huracans. We also discuss a Tesla AutoPilot lawsuit and modern turbocharged engines. Â In the time gap since we last recorded, Dan has driven the Genesis G90 and Lexus RX450h while Sam has… Read More »Episode #21 – Lincolns, Lambos, Buicks and Cadillacs in Manhattan
Episode #20 – Stump Pulling Trucks, Sport Sedans, Hatchbacks and Crossover Wagons
In episode 20, Dan ponders what to tow with the massive 910 lb-ft of torque available from the redesigned 6.6-liter Duramax diesel in the 2017 Chevrolet Silverado HD 2500 while Sam swaps the BMW 530i for a 330i. Buick has shifted gears with the new 2018 Regal, ditching the trunk in favor of a five-door… Read More »Episode #20 – Stump Pulling Trucks, Sport Sedans, Hatchbacks and Crossover Wagons
Episode #19 – The Race For Autonomy, New Tech For Old Cars And Flat Tires
This week Dan and Sam drive the 2017 Toyota Sienna AWD and BMW 530i and talk about what happens when a run-flat tire loses pressure. Then we talk about Tesla’s market value and why it ranked so low in the new Navigant Research Automated Driving Leaderboard Report. It’s going to take decades before the newest… Read More »Episode #19 – The Race For Autonomy, New Tech For Old Cars And Flat Tires
Episode #18 – Hacking Tractors, Piech Sells Out, Formula E Expands, Autonomous Tricks
Farmers in the heartland are turning to cracked software from Eastern Europe for their tractors, there’s a new crop of manufacturers participating in Formula E, the Piech drama continues at Volkswagen and Porsche, and it’s surprisingly easy to trap an autonomous car. Plus Ford Focus RS, Ram 2500 Power Wagon, and Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk. … Read More »Episode #18 – Hacking Tractors, Piech Sells Out, Formula E Expands, Autonomous Tricks
Episode #17 – Intel buys Mobileye, Geneva recap, EPA rollback, proposed federal budget
Could Intel’s purchase of Mobileye be the key to its survival? We discuss, before recapping the introductions at the Geneva Motor Show and discussing the possible affects of proposed federal moves including a roll-back of EPA fuel economy standards and why cutting the Coast Guard budget is worse for drivers than you may think. Links:… Read More »Episode #17 – Intel buys Mobileye, Geneva recap, EPA rollback, proposed federal budget
Episode 016 – Ford/Argo AI, Automakers winning autonomy, more energy crisis musings
Ford will pump $1 Billion into autonomous startup Argo AI over the next 5 years. We talk about what they’ll get for their money, and explain the strategy behind the move. We also weigh in on John McElroy’s recent Autoblog editorial handing the autonomy win to established automakers. Sam caught up with Robert Davis, SVP… Read More »Episode 016 – Ford/Argo AI, Automakers winning autonomy, more energy crisis musings
Episode #15 – Waymo Will See Uber In Court, Opels and Fried Chicken and Making HD Maps
This week we take a second look at the Honda Civic Sport Hatchback after Dan’s had a chance to drive it and Sam takes the less ostentatious version of the Lexus ES300h that Dan had last week with the Toyota Camry Hybrid SE. Some big news broke just before we recorded as Waymo sued… Read More »Episode #15 – Waymo Will See Uber In Court, Opels and Fried Chicken and Making HD Maps
Episode #14 – Cars that Disappeared Too Soon, Others Stayed Too Long and Whither Opel?
This week Dan and Sam talk about the 2017 Acura MDX, 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport, Lexus ES300h and wonder what GM will do in Europe if it sells Opel and Vauxhall to PSA. We also answer listener questions including what’s the newest vehicle that has virtually disappeared from the road. Could A PSA-Opel Deal Pave… Read More »Episode #14 – Cars that Disappeared Too Soon, Others Stayed Too Long and Whither Opel?
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