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?
Episode #13 – 2018 Ford Expedition, Executive Orders and Abolishments, VW shifts away from diesel
Sam is in Chicago for the auto show, where the biggest news is the biggest SUV Ford makes, the Expedition. We talk about the new 2018 Ford Expedition, changes to the automotive landscape and fuel economy should certain political actions happen, and also discuss Volkswagen’s move to edge away from diesels. We finish up with… Read More »Episode #13 – 2018 Ford Expedition, Executive Orders and Abolishments, VW shifts away from diesel
Episode #12 – Driving Long-Range EVs and Snow-Bound Muscle Cars
After a week off due to busy schedules, Dan and Sam are back. In the garage, we’ve driven the Genesis G80, Honda Civic Sport hatchback and a Chrysler Pacifica that went back smelling like a bunch of Deadheads had hit the road in it. Sam went to California to drive the 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV… Read More »Episode #12 – Driving Long-Range EVs and Snow-Bound Muscle Cars
Episode #11 – A Refreshed Pony, Mazda Loses The Plugs & Don’t Forget Your Key
This week Dan has been driving the Dodge Charger Rallye AWD and finds that despite the age of the platform the big FCA sedans are still surprisingly good. Sam finds the Toyota Corolla is a solid car that provides basic but utterly uninspiring transportation. For 2018, the Ford Mustang gets a mid-cycle update with design,… Read More »Episode #11 – A Refreshed Pony, Mazda Loses The Plugs & Don’t Forget Your Key
Episode #10 – CES and NAIAS recap
Sam walked a metric ton of miles around CES and then again at NAIAS, and we talk about what he saw and heard. We talk about the presentation by Ford’s Mark Fields at CES, Detroit Auto Show highlights, and we answer some of your questions, too.
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