Wheel Bearings

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Not So Uber Anymore Dec 15, 2020

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It's just Dan and Sam this time. Sam's driving the 2021 Volvo XC60 Recharge Polestar Engineered and the 2021 Toyota Corolla XSE. Dan comes back with a more complete take on the Cadillac CT5 550T.

In the news, Uber off-loads the automated driving group to Aurora. Sam talks about his first drive of the 2021 Ford Bronco Sport and we answer some listener mail.

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

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Old Enough to Know Better, Too Young to Care Dec 07, 2020

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We reconvene to talk about Rebecca's time with the VW Altas Cross Sport, Sam's spin in the 2021 Toyota Supra, and Dan's bonding with the Subaru Crosstrek Sport and Cadillac CT5.

We cover the new Hyundai Motor Group electric-global modular platform, Cadillac dealer buyouts, and ICE bans. We eulogize the VW Passat to close the show before answering some questions.

Finally, 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

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Bad HMI Design Decisions Nov 22, 2020

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It's another Sunday session for us. Dan drives the Lincoln Corsair, Sam discusses the 2021 Genesis G80, and Rebecca shares thoughts on the Mazda CX-9.

Both the Genesis and Mazda were marred by some non-trivial human machine interface design decisions, and that led to a lively discussion about designing for actual users.

The 2021 Ford F-150 is out and Sam shared his first driving impressions. Infiniti has a new fastback crossover "inspired by the FX" but not a direct replacement. We wrap up with a listener question about about paying for car apps.

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An Offensive Face Nov 19, 2020

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Sam has been driving the Audi Q7 Prestige, Dan finally got his turn in the Hyundai Venue, and Rebecca shares her thoughts on the Lexus RX450hL.

In the news, BMW and Ford launched two very different electric vehicles: the iX and the e-Transit. Sam also shares some thoughts on new lower-cost lidar sensors coming to market and we wrap up with a couple of listener questions.

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Questions, Questions, Questions Nov 06, 2020

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This week in the garage, Rebecca has the Hyundai Ioniq Electric which is quite a different take on a battery powered vehicle than the Kona she drove a couple of weeks back. The plug-in theme on the east coast continues as Dan still had the Chevy Bolt. In Michigan, Sam had the opposite of these vehicles with the Lexus LC500 Convertible, a true grand touring sled.

Instead of news, our intrepid crew just tackled a bunch of listener questions this week including old car values, over-sized grilles, automatic stop-start systems and Tesla's full self-driving beta.

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The Right Vehicle For The Job Oct 27, 2020

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It's a spliced-together show this week. Sam and Rebecca kick off the garage with the 2021 Toyota Sienna hybrid and the Audi S5 Sportback. Then Dan and Sam discuss the 2021 Nissan Rogue and 2020 Chevrolet Bolt. (Spoiler alert, Dan loves the Bolt.)

Topics include the Genesis GV80, GMC Hummer EV pickup, and Sam and Rebecca wrap up with a couple of listener questions.

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Green Dragons and Organs Oct 21, 2020

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This week Sam was in the Hyundai Venue SEL. Dan had the 2021 Kia Seltos SX Turbo, and Rebecca made do with the Audi Q7.

For this show, Jonathan Klinger, VP of Car Culture at Hagerty Insurance hung out for a wide-ranging discussion that covered cross-country drives in hundred-year-old cars, teaching kids stickshift, classic restoration, and musical instruments. We wove through a lot of topics, but always came back to the cars.

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Keeping It Running Oct 08, 2020

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Everyone is back this time, and we've been driving the Honda Civic Type-R, Hyundai Kona EV, Toyota 86 GT, and AWD Ford Transit.

Sam got a first taste of the redesigned 2021 Nissan Rogue, and we talked about California mandating new vehicles go all electric by 2035. The show wraps up with a bunch of listener emails which you can submit at feedback@wheelbearings.media.

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How Much Is Too Much? Oct 04, 2020

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Sam and Dan take it this week while Auntie Rebecca hung out with her nephews. Dan drove the Lexus ES350 F-Sport and the Mazda CX-30. Sam got reaquainted with the 2020 Volvo XC90 T8 plug-in hybrid.

In news, Sam got to take a farewell drive in the 2020 Ford Shelby GT350R Mustang Heritage Edition as production of this high-revving pony draws to a close. The guys also discuss Sam's diatribe on the ridiculous performance being put into today's vehicles, especially EVs. Ford also released full specs on the 2021 F-150 including the PowerBoost hybrid. As usual we wrap up with listener questions such as what minivan to buy.

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Who Gets to Sell the EVs? Sep 25, 2020

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Sam and Rebecca take the reins this week, and they had lots to talk about. There were tons of cars - Rebecca did the edia drive for the Subaru Crosstrek and Land Rover Defender. In between she drove the Toyota Avalon hybrid. Sam had the Cadillac CT4-V and the Hyundai Ioniq hybrid.

News includes In the news, Michigan lawmakers are trying to shut down Tesla and Rivian sales loopholes. Volkswagen has revealed all the details on the ID.4., and finally, we wrap up again with listener questions.

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