Wheel Bearings

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Extremely Underwhelming Vehicle Feb 16, 2021

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The wonderful Nicole Wakelin joins to share about cars, SUVs, dealer experiences, and more. Nicole has been driving the 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe Premier, while Rebecca had the new Ford Bronco Sport. Sam tried the Mustang Mach-E in some frigid weather and shares thoughts on range and charging in the winter.

Continuing with the Mach-E we dive into listener mail earlier in the show and talk about the challenges posed by traditional dealers to EV adoption. We also address questions about small engine durability and renting SUVs when needed. Finally, we talk about the refreshed 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV and the new Bolt EUV.

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Electric Vehicles for Teenagers Feb 07, 2021

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We mostly skipped the news to answer a backlog of listener questions (keep 'em coming!). We're driving 'Utes! We share impressions of the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E, 2021 Kia Telluride SX, and a second bite with the 2021 Cadillac Escalade 2021

We cover the big Ford-Google cloud/Android deal, built-in dash-cam functionality, used EVs for teenagers, a listener's experience with his Model 3, average and median car prices, EV incentives, OTA updates and more.

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The Three-Wheel Driver Feb 05, 2021

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We have another special guest, Alex Roy, cannonballer, podcaster and director of special operations at Argo AI. In the garage, Alex is driving his 1987 Porsche 911 Targa lately. Dan gushes over the new Cadillac Escalade and the Genesis GV80. In Connecticut, Rebecca has been digging the Audi A6 AllRoad, because wagons are the best. And Sam's trying out the Infiniti QX50 Autograph and its VCT engine.

Alex shares opinions on Tesla and automated driving as we talk over the refresh of the Model S and Model X interiors. We shift gears to discuss the end of Elise, Exige and Evora production at Lotus, and we wrap up with listener question about what happens to car functionality when connectivity technology or free subscriptions expire.

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What's In Your Garage? Jan 24, 2021

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Listeners Dave, Ben, and Pasha joined us live this week as we discussed the 2021 Kia K5 EX, Hyundai Sonata N-Line, and GMC Canyon AT4. Our guests share their own garages with some surprises, too. We answer a question about the latest Tesla infotainment recall, and Dan's interview with ad executive Henry Louis Gomez of Zubi Advertising about car marketing finishes things off. For early access and more upcoming exclusive content help support the show through Patreon.

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What's a BrightDrop? Jan 18, 2021

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We're driving the 2021 Ford F-250 Platinum with Tremor package and 6.7L Diesel, the 2021 Toyota Sequoia Nightshade, and the 2021 Nissan Rogue SL.

We talk about the completion of the FCA/PSA merger to create Stellantis, BMW and Audi dropping subscriptions, GM creating its BrightDrop commercial EV project, and Mazda cancelling the CX-5 diesel.

We wrap with a question that sparks a lively debate of its own.

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Do Logos Even Matter? Jan 13, 2021

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This week we're driving the 2021 GM Yukon Denali, Subaru Crosstrek Limited, and a pair of Kia K5 GT-Line sedans.

We talk about GM's new logo, the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L, and the Mercedes-Benz Hyperscreen for the EQS. There's an interview with Ryan Matulich from Ford about the 7.3L "Godzilla" V8, and we wrap with a listener question about EV marketing.

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Highs, Lows, and Minivans Jan 03, 2021

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There's not much news to chew over, so we talk about Rebecca's time with the BMW 540i xDrive, and Sam's experience in the refreshed 2021 Chrysler Pacifica AWD

We pick our most and least favorite drives of the 2020, including the Chevrolet Bolt EV, Silverado and Corvette, Ford Mustang Mach-E, the Genesis the GV80 and G80, and the new Hyundai Sonata. Lowlights include the infotainment systems in the new Subaru Legacy and Outback, and Mazda CX-9. And then we close the first show of 2021 out with some prognostication for the year ahead.

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Adios, 2020 Dec 28, 2020

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For the final episode of 2020, Rebecca had a pair of Lexus LS500s, Sam spent a day with the redesigned 2021 Kia Sorento and a week with the 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer.

We cover the rumors of an Apple car and wind up the year with a bunch of listener questions including electric restomods, modern vehicle ergonomics and corporate culture. We all hope you enjoy the show and keep listening into 2021 and beyond.

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Robot Dogs and Taxis Dec 21, 2020

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2020 is winding down and we talk about the Ford F-350 Tremor, Land Rover Defender 110, 2021 Transit T150, Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro and the 2021 Chevrolet Suburban with GM's 3.0-liter inline-six cylinder diesel engine.

In the news, we discuss the new Zoox robotaxi, Hyundai's purchase of Boston Dynamics, and Lordstown Motors getting together with Camping World.

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The Mach-E edition Dec 15, 2020

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This special episode of Wheel Bearings is dedicated to just one topic, the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E. Sam had and opportunity to drive the Mach-E and also record an interview with Ford's Chief Product Platform and Operations Officer, Hau Thai-Tang about how the company's product development system has changed and how lessons from Mach-E will impact other products.

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