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State Secrets: Inside The Making Of The Electric State

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Family Secrets: Chris Pratt & Millie Bobby Brown Share Stories From Set 22:08

19 päivää sitten22:08

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Host Francesca Amiker sits down with directors Joe and Anthony Russo, producer Angela Russo-Otstot, stars Millie Bobby Brown and Chris Pratt, and more to uncover how family was the key to building the emotional core of The Electric State . From the Russos’ own experiences growing up in a large Italian family to the film’s central relationship between Michelle and her robot brother Kid Cosmo, family relationships both on and off of the set were the key to bringing The Electric State to life. Listen to more from Netflix Podcasts . State Secrets: Inside the Making of The Electric State is produced by Netflix and Treefort Media.…

Wheel Bearings

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Wheel Bearings is a podcast about cars and transportation hosted by Sam Abuelsamid, Nicole Wakelin and Roberto Baldwin

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#Auto #Lifestyle #Hobbies #https://wheelbearings.media

Wheel Bearings

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updated 3 päivää sitten

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Wheel Bearings is a podcast about cars and transportation hosted by Sam Abuelsamid, Nicole Wakelin and Roberto Baldwin

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#Auto #Lifestyle #Hobbies #https://wheelbearings.media

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99% Looks or Capability 1:51:37

3 päivää sitten1:51:37

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Robbie is back from Japan where he drove the best selling EV in that country, the Nissan Sakura. Nicole is back to discuss the Lexus GX, and Nissan Frontier and Armada Pro-4X models. Sam took the Ram 1500 RHO to Ikea and found it challenging to park. In the news, GMC is bringing lower priced versions of the Sierra EV for the 2026 model year and Electrify America is piloting new Alpitronic chargers with J3400 cables. Robbie discusses some of what he saw in Japan (more to come in the near future) and we all ponder if VW's Cupra brand will actually make it to America. New tariffs could hammer Stellantis profits by 75% and kill affordable new cars entirely. The cheapest 2-door Ford Bronco with a V6 now costs $78,000 and we learn a bit of history about VW and the Kong your dog likes to chew on. Links Cheaper GMC Sierra EVs Electrify America installing new chargers with J3400 What's coming from Nissan Will Cupra actually make it to America? Stellantis profits could drop 75% Affordable cars could be sacrificed to tariffs 2-door V6 Bronco now $78,000 VW and Kong Nicole Drives Nissan Pro-4X Frontier and Armada Toyota Land Cruiser vs Lexus GX Our Sponsors: * Check out Express VPN: https://expressvpn.com/WHEELBEARINGS Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy…

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Swap or Charge 1:46:43

9 päivää sitten1:46:43

1:46:43

Robbie and Nicole are both traveling this week so Stephanie Brinley from S&P Global Mobility and Jeff Gilbert from WWJ radio in Detroit are stepping in with Sam. Stephanie and Jeff both got to drive the new Cadillac Optiq and Escalade IQ and Jeff also moved stuff with the Chevrolet Suburban. Sam drove the Lincoln Nautilus and BMW X5M Competition. In the news we discuss BYD's 1MW charging announcement and the CATL/NIO battery swapping partnership and which is a better solution. There are reports that Honda may buy hybrid batteries made by Toyota in North Carolina and Jeff moderated a session with the CEO of LG Energy Systems about slowing investments in battery production. We touch a bit on tariffs and discuss GM's decision to switch from Qualcomm to Nvidia chips for its next generation in-car compute. Check out Express VPN: https://expressvpn.com/WHEELBEARINGS Links BYD 1MW charging Honda to maybe buy hybrid batteries from Toyota GM switching from Qualcomm to Nvidia for next-gen compute CATL and NIO partner on battery swapping standard LGES CEO on Slowing Battery Investment Our Sponsors: * Check out Express VPN: https://expressvpn.com/WHEELBEARINGS Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy…

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Cars Are Better Than Crossovers 2:15:20

16 päivää sitten2:15:20

2:15:20

While Nicole spends the weekend at Disney World, Perry Stern has stepped in to join Robbie and Sam with the Audi RS6 Avant. Robbie spent some more time with the 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 to do some charging tests with its new NACS/J3400 charging port and Sam went hands-free in the 2025 Ford Explorer and Lexus LS500h with Teammate. Nissan's CEO is stepping aside which may reopen the opportunity for a Honda merger. Ford has shipped 140,000 free NACS adapters to owners and is now offering its Lectron-built adapter to everyone. Toyota and Lexus are upgraded their EVs. Waymos are getting parking tickets in San Francisco. Acura's new ADX is good, but cars are better. BMW is getting ready to launch the new i3 and iX3 and a CDC study shows America is the only developed country where more pedestrians are dying on the roads. Nicole shares her thoughts on driving the Ineos Grenadier and we answer some listener questions. Check out Express VPN: https://expressvpn.com/WHEELBEARINGS Links Nissan CEO Uchida Quits, Honda Merger back on? Ford goes exclusive with Lectron for NACS adapters Lexus upgrading the RZ Acura ADX first drive Nicole drives the Ineos Grenadier Parking tickets for robotaxis BMW i3 & iX3 testing Toyota bZ4X getting updates CDC Study shows America only country where pedestrian deaths up Backup copy of the CDC study in case the Feds decide to delete it Our Sponsors: * Check out Express VPN: https://expressvpn.com/WHEELBEARINGS Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy…

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Yes, Car Buying Still Sucks 1:34:34

24 päivää sitten1:34:34

1:34:34

Robbie is under the weather this week so Nicole shares her thoughts on the 2025 Ford Explorer ST and then Sam discusses the Acura ZDX Type-S. While we get to drive new cars every week sometimes we also buy some for ourselves. This week, Nicole finally took delivery of her new Jeep Wagoneer S and tells us about the buying experience. Honda has some performance and range upgrades to the 2025 Prologue but holds the line on pricing. Buyers of the EREV version of the new Scout trucks and SUVs might be a bit disappointed at the towing capability. In the name of safety, EVGo has banned extension cords and breakaway adapters at its DC chargers. Honda may not want to publicly admit it, but its hybrids do have CVTs. VW showed off the concept version of its upcoming $21,000 ID.1 and it has buttons and Rivian software. Maserati has decided not to build electric supercars and North Carolina state police are patrolling in V8 Mustangs again. One-quarter of UK vehicle sales are electric this year and Volvo is going to upgrade the computers in new EX90s. Check out Express VPN: https://expressvpn.com/WHEELBEARINGS Links 2025 Honda Prologue Gets more range EREV Scouts will have less towing capacity EVGo bans breakaway adapters and extension cables VW shows $21K ID Every1 concept VW ID Every1 Gets Rivian architecture One Rivian Lesson VW is Ignoring, Buttons are Back Maserati cancels MC20 Folgore Mustang Cop Cars are back in NC EVs are ¼ of UK sales UK Volvo EX90 buyers to get compute upgrade Our Sponsors: * Check out Express VPN: https://expressvpn.com/WHEELBEARINGS Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy…

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Why Is High Temperature Cold? 2:02:00

4 weeks sitten2:02:00

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This week Nicole has been driving the new GMC Acadia AT4 while Sam had the Mazda CX-50 Hybrid featuring a Toyota hybrid powertrain. This week Ram held a technical deep dive on the new EREV Ramcharger pickup and we've got details. Mercedes-Benz is testing an EQS with semi-solid state batteries from Factorial Energy and Sam has a conversation with Factorial CEO Siyu Huang. Polestar is trying to attract Tesla owners with up to $20,000 in savings on a Polestar 3. Ford has a new plan to cover deductibles on stolen F-Series trucks and Volvo is teasing more details on the new ES90. Kia showed all the details on the new EV4 and showed a concept for its upcoming EV2. Jeep is delaying the US launch of the new Compass and our pal Tommy Mica from TFL compares the new Mini Countryman SE to his classic 1993 Mini Cooper. Check out Express VPN: https://expressvpn.com/WHEELBEARINGS Links 2025 GMC Acadia Ram 1500 Ramcharger Mercedes-Benz and Factorial Begin Testing Solid State batteries Polestar goes after Tesla owners $8/month Ford Plan will cover deductible if your vehicle is stolen More Volvo ES90 details Kia EV2 Concept and EV4 Jeep Delays Launch of New Compass Maxi Mini Interview with Factorial Energy's Dr. Raimund Koerver Our Sponsors: * Check out Express VPN: https://expressvpn.com/WHEELBEARINGS Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy…

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All The Weathers 1:22:49

5 weeks sitten1:22:49

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This week, Sam has driven the Genesis GV80 Coupe while Nicole had the 2025 Chevrolet Traverse. Nicole, Robbie and Sam all had a chance to drive the updated the 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 including the off-roady XRT model. In the news this week, the General Services Administration has decided that federal government facilities don't need EV charging facilities and it will decomission 8,000 chargers over the next several weeks. There's a new Chevrolet Spark EV, but it's not coming to America. Kia has shown off production images of the EV4 and PV5. BMW has an impressive new prototype called Heart of Joy based on the upcoming Neue Klasse. Stellantis has completed development of its level 3 AutoDrive, but has no schedule for putting it on production vehicles. Polestar is going to provide electronics upgrades to early buyers of the PS3 and Volvo has teased the ES90 sedan. Links Nicole on the 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Sam on the Hyundai Ioniq 5 XRT Robbie looks at J3400 charging on the 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 New Chevy Spark EV Kia EV4 BMW "Heart of Joy" prototype STLA AutoDrive Polestar to upgrade ADAS computers Volvo teases ES90 sedan GSA to shut down chargers and sell off EVs Kia shows production PV5 van Our Sponsors: * Check out Express VPN: https://expressvpn.com/WHEELBEARINGS Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy…

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No Pop Ups! 1:24:59

6 weeks sitten1:24:59

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This week all three of our crew were in Palm Springs at various times to drive a new car that we'll discuss next week. We did however discuss the Temu mid-century modern hotel with Ritz-Carlton prices that we stayed at. At home Sam drove the Toyota Crown Signia and Nicole had the Subaru Solterra. Volvo announced a Cross Country edition of the EX30 this week. Sam took his wife to Palm Springs and rented a Polestar2 from Hertz and charged it at the Rivian outpost near Joshua Tree. Honda and Nissan called off their engagement and Honda announced pricing for the new Passport. Some Jeep owners reported pop up ads for extended warranties. Continental is adding aero-dimples to some tires. The Toyota Tacoma is getting recalled for trapping off-road mud and damaging the brakes. Sam and Jonathan supercharged a 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 and we have an update on last week's discussion of turning on headlights to warm a cold car battery and responding to listener mails. Links Volvo EX30 Cross Country Renting a Polestar 2 from Hertz Charging a Polestar 2 at a Rivian Charging Outpost Nissan Honda merger officially dead Honda prices new Passport Jeep Pop up ads Continental Aerodimples Toyota Tacoma muddy brakes Supercharging the Ioniq 5 Our Sponsors: * Check out Express VPN: https://expressvpn.com/WHEELBEARINGS Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy…

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Good And Bad Cold Weather Advice 1:47:12

7 weeks sitten1:47:12

1:47:12

Nicole is back after driving both the Hyundai Palisade and Kia K4 GT-Line turbo. Sam did some truck stuff with Hyundai's trucklet, the 2025 Santa Cruz and Robbie has some tire feedback. Ford has confirmed its plans to offer extened range EV powertrains in large trucks and SUVs. Someone has developed a wide-body kit for the already wide new Dodge Charger Daytona, and VW has teased a new $21,000 EV that will be revealed next month. Nissan apparently doesn't want to just be a subsidiary of Honda and is looking for other partners. Subaru has unveiled the new Forester hybrid coming this spring with 35 mpg. There's a Faraday Future FF91 on bring a trailer. Tesla sales are crashing all over the place and apparently, most of them still don't have the hardware needed for unsupervised self-driving. Finally we answer a listener question about starting a car when it's really cold and discover some very dubious advice. Links Ford Confirms EREV plans Model 3 sales crash in California Apparently the Dodge Charger Daytona wasn't widen enough Honda-Nissan Merger might be off VW teases new entry-level EV 2025 Subaru Forester hybrid Faraday FF91 for $40K? Tesla Vehicles Still Don't Have L5 Hardware Oct 2016 Autopilot Conference call Bridgestone Blizzak tires Terrible cold weather advice from JD Power Our Sponsors: * Check out Express VPN: https://expressvpn.com/WHEELBEARINGS Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy…

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Buy While You Can 1:59:49

8 weeks sitten1:59:49

1:59:49

This weekend Nicole is visiting her daughters and Robbie is taking care of a family medical emergency, so Sam is joined by Perry Stern and Stephanie Brinley. Stephanie has been driving a Toyota GR Corolla on winter tires and Perry has the new GMC Terrain. Sam drove a Honda Ridgeline Trailsport to Ohio to visit Honda's new EV hub. In the news, is there a chance that GM could sell a rebadged version of Hyundai's Korean Staria minivan? Kia is sending its more affordable EV5 electric crossover to Canada, but has no US plans for it. VW has also cancelled plans to bring the ID7 sedan to America. Polestar has put together winter rally special versions of all three of its current models. In the auctions, someone actually paid over $71,000 for a Honda CR-X. Sam and Steph drove the new Toyota 4Runner, on road and off. The Trump administration has imposed 25% tariffs on all imports from Canada and Mexico and vehicles are going to get way more expensive in the coming weeks. Between tariffs and moves to eliminate EV incentives, GM has already cut a shift at production at its Ramos Arizpe factory that builds the gas and electric Blazer, Equinox EV, Cadillac Optiq and Honda Prologue. We answer some listener questions and Sam has a conversation with General Motors SVP of Software engineering Dave Richardson. Check out Express VPN: https://expressvpn.com/WHEELBEARINGS Links Could GM sell the Hyundai Staria? Polestar Arctic Circle Collection Toyota 4Runner Drive $71K for a CR-X!? Cars, trucks and everything about to get more expensive Canada to get Kia EV5, not US GM cuts shift at Ramos Arizpe plant in Mexico No VW ID7 for America Our Sponsors: * Check out Express VPN: https://expressvpn.com/WHEELBEARINGS Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy…

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Swagoneer 1:37:47

9 weeks sitten1:37:47

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This week, Nicole has been driving the refreshed 2025 Hyundai Tucson in the New Hampshire cold while Robbie enjoyed some unseasonably warm bay area weather with the Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet. Sam was pleasantly surprised with the efficiency and value of the new VW Jetta. In the news, Nicole and Sam have a first drive report on the new Jeep Wagoneer S EV. Ram confirms a midsize pickup will be built in Belvidere, Ill. in 2027 and Cadillac launches its first electric V model, the Lyriq-V. The new national electrical code could be a problem for anyone that wants to install a level 2 EV charger with a plug. Clarios has an interesting new 12V battery with an integrated supercapacitor. Apple has wiped the claims that next-gen Carplay will launch in 2024 from its website and Ford has promised dealers more affordable models. Check out Express VPN: https://expressvpn.com/WHEELBEARINGS Links Sam's take on the Jeep Wagoneer S Nicole's Wagoneer S 1st drive Ram Midsize truck in Belvidere Cadillac Lyriq-V Could GM sell the Hyundai Staria? Electric Code update could be problematic for EV charging Clarios launching hybrid supercapicitor batteries Next-gen carplay not coming in 2024 Ford to expand affordable models and trims Our Sponsors: * Check out Express VPN: https://expressvpn.com/WHEELBEARINGS Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy…

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Canoo Without A Paddle 2:10:45

10 weeks sitten2:10:45

2:10:45

This week as we prepare for our next round of driving new cars, Nicole tells us about driving the Hyundai Ioniq6, Robbie fills in the details on the BMW Z4 and Sam has the Chevrolet Blazer EV LT. Sam had an opportunity this week for a local drive of the new Nissan Murano and Armada. Acura releases an image and name for its new electric crossover coupe. There's disscussion of what engine Scout will use as a range extender. VW plans to bring its Cupra brand to America in partnership with Penske. The Auto Alliance sues to block the new automatic braking regulations. Subaru is adopting Toyota's infotainment system. Ram is dropping plans for the big battery Ram REV and Canoo finally unplugs. Check out Express VPN: https://expressvpn.com/WHEELBEARINGS Links Acura RSX How big a range extender does Scout need? VW to bring Cupra brand to US with Penske Auto Alliance Sues NHTSA over AEB rule 2026 Subaru Outback to get Toyota Infotainment Ram cancels long-range REV Canoo Files For Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Bob Broderdorf Our Sponsors: * Check out Express VPN: https://expressvpn.com/WHEELBEARINGS Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy…

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Do You Want a Luxury Minivan 2:07:26

11 weeks sitten2:07:26

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We're all back from CES in one piece. Nicole finally got to swap out the Buick Enclave and got a Land Rover Defender 110 while Sam discusses the GMC Sierra EV and how good it is to be able to pre-condition the cabin of an EV on cold winter mornings. Robby has a manual transmission BMW Z4 that he's barely driven yet. At CES Sam and Nicole got a briefing from Faraday X and learned very little and have little more confidence than we had 8 years ago when we first saw the FF91. Honda showed us prototypes of its first two new EVs coming in 2026 in the 0 Series line and Sam got a close look at the half-Honda/half-Sony Afeela 1. Chevrolet has priced the new Corvette ZR1 and it is both really expensive and a bargain. The Detroit Auto Show continues its retreat into a regional dealer show which is not a bad thing, but we did get to find out the winners of the North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicles of the year. Sam also stumbled across a cool electric RV based on the Brightdrop delivery van. While at CES Sam also had a conversation with Anders Bell, head of global engineering for Volvo Cars. Links Faraday X Honda 0 Series Afeela 1 Preview Corvette ZR1 pricing 2025 NACTOY Winners Grounded electric camper van The "end" of the Detroit Auto Show Tommy and Roman Check out the Lexus LM Our Sponsors: * Check out Express VPN: https://expressvpn.com/WHEELBEARINGS Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy…

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Live From Las Vegas 54:24

12 weeks sitten54:24

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This week, all 3 members of our crew are in Las Vegas from CES recording from separate hotel rooms with terrible wifi. Nicole finished her stint with the Buick Envoy, Robbie had the Land Rover Defender 130 and Sam had the new Infiniti QX80. In the news Faraday Future is still not dead somehow and it's going to be unveiling new lower cost EVs at CES that we'll see and talk more about next week. Over at TFL, our pal Andre has been re-engining his Soviet era Buhanka van with an LS V8 and chronicling the multi-month effort on video. Nicole wrote about whether the construction of the Cybertruck might have helped mitigate the damage from the New Years Day explosion in Las Vegas. Q4 2024 sales numbers are coming out and contrary to all the naysayers, EVs aren't quite dead yet. At CES, Toyota is giving an update on its Woven City project in Japan. Toyota Completes First Phase Of Experimental Woven City In Japan Links Why is Faraday still alive? Andre's Buhanka LS-swap Did the Cybertruck structure prevent more damage in explosion? Toyota Woven City Update Our Sponsors: * Check out Express VPN: https://expressvpn.com/WHEELBEARINGS Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy…

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Happy New Year 1:37:53

13 weeks sitten1:37:53

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For the final show of 2024, Nicole shares more on her ongoing experience hauling her family around in the new Buick Enclave. Robbie and his wife drove their Hyundai Ioniq 5 to southern California and he tells us about their charging experience. Sam had the new Nissan Kicks and Kia K4 GT-Line. In the news, Honda, Nissan and Mitsubishi have signed an MOU that may end up with them merging by 2026. Our friends at TFL had some speculation on the upcoming Ram 1500 Ramcharger and Sam offers a rebuttal. Our entrepid crew shares what their favorite drives of 2024 were and what they are looking forward to in 2025. Toyota and Subaru have seen the light and slashed the prices on the bZ4X and Solterra for 2025 and Chinese battery maker has an interesting new EV skateboard chassis design that is claimed to be much safer than anything currently offered. Check out Express VPN: https://expressvpn.com/WHEELBEARINGS Links Nissan-Honda Merger Rebutting TFL's Ramcharger comments favorites of 2024 What we're looking forward to in 2025 Toyota slashes bZ4X pricing CATL Bedrock Chassis CATL Bedrock Chassis crash test CATL Bedrock skateboard Our Sponsors: * Check out Express VPN: https://expressvpn.com/WHEELBEARINGS Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy…

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Wrangling Beagles 1:53:24

14 weeks sitten1:53:24

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We're catching up on some reviews this week with Nicole starting a 3 week stint in the Buick Enclave and Sam driving the Chevy Equinox EV and Rivian R1S. Last week Sam participated in Operation Frodo, where 20 journalists transported rescue beagles from Nebraska to the Pacific Northwest. Along the way, he drove the Kia Carnival and Genesis GV70. The amazing Jean Jennings passed this week after battling Alzheimers for several years. Friend of the show Tommy Mica leased a Fiat 500e for no monthly payment. Stellantis is shifting plans with the Ram REV pushed to 2026 and the extended range Ramcharger coming in the first part of 2025. The Hemi is also living on for another year in the Durango. Hyundai Motor Group is going to adopt Android Automotive but before that, Kia will include Google Maps points of interest data. Honda has confirmed that the new hybrid Prelude is definitely coming in 2025. Nicole drove the new Nissan Armada and Murano. Check out Express VPN: https://expressvpn.com/WHEELBEARINGS Links Buick Enclave Sport Touring operation frodo - Kia Carnival/Genesis GV70 Jean Jennings Free Fiat 500e Ram Rev Delayed, Ramcharger first Durango Hemi lives on into 2025 Edmunds Tests the Base Equinox EV HMG to go Android Automotive Honda Prelude in 2025 Sam rants about vent controls Nissan Murano First Drive Nissan Armada First Drive Robbie's Giant Nintendo controller Our Sponsors: * Check out Express VPN: https://expressvpn.com/WHEELBEARINGS Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy…

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