Wheel Bearings

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Wheelbearings Episode 112 Jun 19, 2019

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This week Rebecca and Sam had very different hybrid experiences on opposite coasts. Rebecca has been enjoying the thrill of the Acura NSX while Sam got to sample the 2020 Ford Explorer. They also both to sample the third generation Kia Soul in faux crossover flavor and find it continues to be a favorite small car. Meanwhile Dan has been getting around in the latest Nissan Altima.

GM is reportedly considering reviving the once gas guzzling Hummer brand to build EVs. Aurora Innovation is shifting alliances and taking on new partners to develop automated driving systems and Mazda is eschewing touchscreens, something two-thirds of trio wholeheartedly approve of.

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Wheelbearings Episode 111 Jun 11, 2019

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We drive the Mercedes-AMG C43 Cabriolet, 2019 Hyundai Tucson, and Cadillac Escalade ESV. Sam rides subways in NYC, and we talk about the failed Fiat Chrysler/Renault merger and where it might go next. VW, maybe? Speaking of VW, we talk about the new ad campaign that apologizes for diesel as they shift to electric vehicles.

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Wheelbearings Episode 110 Jun 03, 2019

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Rebecca and Dan both sampled the new Kia Telluride. Dan also tried the Mercedes-Benz G550. Sam's utilities were both electrified with the Lexus UX250h F-Sport and new Range Rover P400e PHEV. In the news we cover the FCA/Renault merger chatter, the impact of new potential tariffs on the auto industry and new "sport" sedans from Cadillac. Rebecca also discusses her time at the Heels and Wheels event in California. Check out the Wheelbearings.media site for a video Sam made to answer some common autonomous mobility questions.

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Wheelbearings Episode 109 May 17, 2019

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The crew is back with the Chevy Blazer, Ford Ranger and Mazda Miata RF. Sam has been driving the Audi E-Tron Quattro in northern California. Amy Mirentic talks Ford Icons, Mazda is bringing back inline sixes and GM Cruise gets more cash.

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Wheelbearings Episode 108 May 03, 2019

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Dan doesn’t like convertibles after driving the BMW M850i. Rebecca has a noisy seat in the Nissan Maxima and thinks the Hyundai Tucson is a great value. Sam finds that the Ford Ranger rides a lot better with 600 lbs of dirt in the back and the interior materials don’t feel up to snuff for the price of the Lariat.

In the news, with Ford finally connecting its vehicles, it’s starting to roll out new services that leverage the connectivity. We also discuss who’s to blame when a driver that knows Tesla Autopilot misbehaves, continues to use it and ends up dead.

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Wheelbearings Episode 107 Apr 26, 2019

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The gang are all back in their respective homes this week as we catch up on a couple of weeks of driving. Sam has had the 2019 Cadillac XT4 and Ford Edge Titanium. Rebecca had the BMW i3 Rex and Lexus NX300 while Dan had the latest Lincoln Navigator and Lexus ES350. We also talk about Ford's investment in Rivian, Tesla Mobility Day, and structural adhesives (it's fascinating, we promise!)

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Wheel Bearings Episode 106 - Live From New York! Apr 18, 2019

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Rebecca and Sam record live from the sanctuary interior of a 2019 Lincoln Navigator at the New York Auto Show

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Wheelbearings Episode 105 Apr 15, 2019

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This week Sam and Rebecca both discuss their experience with the Nissan Murano. Rebecca has also been in the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV while Dan drives the Honda Pilot.

In the news, four decades of tilting at mid-engine wind mills finally pays off for Don Sherman as GM confirms the 2020 Chevrolet Corvette will debut on July 18, 2019. Tesla really doesn't want to sell any $35,000 Model 3s and the gang discuss the challenges of updating a 50 year old airplane for the 21st century.

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Wheelbearings Episode 104 Apr 06, 2019

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This week Rebecca describes a road trip she took in the Buick Regal with her millennial nephew to watch some sportsball. She also samples the new generation Mazda3 sedan and we ponder the potential of Mazda to reposition itself as a more premium brand. Sam drives the BMW X4 and isn't repulsed while Dan is less enamored with the latest Toyota Tundra TRD Pro.

In the news, Ford's fourth-generation Escape is revealed and it's becoming more of a city slicker. It also brings back the hybrid and adds a plug-in hybrid. The Audi e-tron Quattro has a range number and it's disappointing and Rebecca tries out the Jeep Gladiator.

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Wheelbearings Episode 103 Mar 29, 2019

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This week, Rebecca finishes up with the Volvo V60 and tries out the new Ram 2500 in Manhattan. Sam has also been in a big truck with the 2019 Nissan Titan Pro4X while Dan goes small with the Hyundai Kona Ultimate. In the news, Lincoln releases the first teaser image for the Corsair compact crossover while Geely ponders stepping in to save the Smart brand from oblivion. Speaking of smarts, the European Commission is moving to make a whole suite of driver assistance features mandatory including automatic speed limiting.

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