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When You See Tall People Hunched Down
2026/11/08
This week, Jill drove the Hyundai Santa Cruz Limited, Robbie drove the Jeep Cherokee Overland and Sam had the Kia Telluride hybrid and Kia EV3 GT.
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Global Auto Consumer Survey: Regional Trends in a Changing World | Bain & Company
2027 Chevy Silverado 1500 V8 And Duramax Engine Fuel Economy Ratings Released
Buick Electra GS PHEV Sedan: First Images Leaked
Waymo's Public Fast-Charging Problem Is Infuriating EV Drivers
The Lincoln Aviator PHEV May Have Died In America, But It’s Coming Back In China
Someone Built a Lexus Pickup From a Toyota Tacoma - Autoblog
The Nicest Ford Fathom Will Cost Under $40K. The Question Is for How Long: TDS
Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe first drive: Where tech and fun collide - Ars Technica
Waymo co-CEO addresses scrapped Uber deal as rivalry between rideshare giants heats up: ‘It was a crapshoot’
Some Lunatics Are Making A Kit To Swap A Dirt-Cheap Flat-Six Into A Subaru BRZ - The Autopian
Chevy Dealer Wants Nearly $700K for Corvette ZR1X After $400K Markup - Autoblog
Tesla Is Killing The Cybertruck To Make Room For More Robotaxis
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Don't Buy Temu Engine Parts
2026/11/01
This week Jill has been driving the Lexus RX500h, Robbie had the Cadillac Optiq-V and Sam had time with the Volvo EX30 and Infiniti QX65.
Sam and Jill both went to Huntsville Alabama to see the 1 millionth vehicle(s) off the line at the Mazda Toyota Manufacturing plant and see how the joint venture company is supporting local education. Sam also had a conversation with Mazda NA CEO Tom Donnelly. Mazda has also killed off the CX-70 nameplate and the SkyActiv-X engine. Toyota's got a next generation hybrid system coming, GM is going to put hybrids in its 3-row crossovers and Ford is making parts for the Fathom and adding bidirectional charging. Used EV prices are up 10% compared to a year ago and someone is selling a first generation Toyota Rav4 EV. Don't buy engine parts from Temu and you probably shouldn't put a Flock-O-Matic on your car either.
Links
Thanks A Million: Mazda Toyota Manufacturing Celebrates One Millionth Vehicle by Giving Back to Community - Oct 28, 2026
Mazda Is Quietly Killing Off Its Biggest Engine Experiment in the Mazda3 - Autoblog
Toyota develops next-generation hybrid for future multi-pathway vehicle platforms
GM Finally Announces Hybrid Plans | GreenCars
Home Backup Power Gets a Lot More Affordable with the Ford Fathom | GreenCars
Ford Produces More Than 5,000 Unicastings for Fathom Electric Truck – and Counting
2027 Mazda CX-90: Pricing and Packaging - Oct 27, 2026
Used EVs Are Getting More Expensive While Selling Faster Than Gas Cars - iSeeCars.com
Ancient Toyota RAV4 EV for Sale Still Has the Factory Battery
Rivian’s ‘Boring’ Commercial Van Is Turning Into A Secret Weapon
/VW’s EV Factory Is Now Taking Cars Apart. There’s Money In It
YouTuber Invents Device That Hides License Plates From Flock Cameras - Jalopnik
Buying Temu Small-Block Chevy Heads Is an Even Worse Idea Than You Thought
VW Suspends ID.Golf EV Development Amid Financial Pressures: Report
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Lots of Toyotas
2026/10/25
Jill put a bunch of miles on the Toyota GR Corolla and a few on the Rivian R2. Stephanie Brinley joined us this week and drove the new Audi A6 and the Lexus IS 350 F-Sport. Sam drove the Toyota Rav4 Woodland PHEV
Links
Inside GM's Plan for Its Next-Gen EVs | GreenCars
Meet Mustang Mach-E Trail: Made for the Road to Adventure
2027 SUBARU OUTBACK DELIVERS AFFORDABILITY WITH NEW PRICING, NEW OUTBACK ENTRY-LEVEL MODEL STARTING AT $32,995 MSRP
Subaru Shares Details of Its New In-House EV PlatformThis Chevy Bolt Has 470,000 Miles. Here’s How Much A New Battery Was
The young Americans choosing Y2K cars over shiny new SUVs: ‘I get so much crap from people’ | US news | The Guardian
Audi makes long-term commitment to America, announces mega US production site in Georgia | Releases | Official Media Site NEWSROOM
Nissan Kicks joins ranks of IIHS award winners
Feds want robotaxis to signal ‘I’m driving’ with cyan-colored lights | The Verge
Toyota’s Newest GR Racing Prototype Sure Looks Like the Next-Gen MR2
Hey! Pay Attention! Drivers Find Multitasking Tough When Using Touchscreens, Says Study - Jalopnik
Jill's Youtube Channel
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Hopscotch Car
2026/10/18
Jill has been driving Mazda CX-90 plug-in hybrid but it came without a charging cord so she couldn't plug it in. She also took a flight in the HondaJet Elite. Back in 2018, Rebecca and Sam also got to try out the original HondaJet https://youtu.be/gvM2bo5k2Xo?si=OI7wOOkewWuQdcsE. Sam drove the Hyundai Palisade Hybrid and the Subaru Trailseeker.
We've got news from Paris, crashing and hopping Teslas, a new Porsche, Acura's upcoming SUVs, new winter tires and listener email.
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Acura Shares Business Roadmap: Includes Three New Models Beginning with Adventure-Ready SUV in 2028
Porsche Mission S: the essence of the sports car reinterpreted
Tesla driver says he was asleep and using FSD when he crashed into highway patrol cars | The Verge
The incredible flying Tesla Roadster is just for show | The Verge
How Did the Tesla Roadster Fly? Here's How It Works
Tesla pauses Model 3 orders in Canada amid China EV quota
New Winter Tire Throwdown: Blizzak IcePeak vs Continental VikingContact 8 vs Michelin X-Ice Snow+ - YouTube
These Are the Hottest Cars and Concepts of the 2026 Paris Auto Show—and Why They Matter
Hello Toronto! Waymo is En Route
The Fix For Plug-In Hybrids That Don't Get Plugged In? Smaller Gas Tanks, New Report Argues
We Spied The Facelifted Santa Fe That Will Be Hyundai's First Range-Extender Hybrid - Jalopnik
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Sedans Are Still Great
2026/10/11
Sam has been driving the Kia K5 GT-Line, Jill had the Toyota Tundra TRD Pro and Robbie had the Subaru Trailseeker and Ford Expedition.
This week Jaguar unveiled its first new product in a decade, BMW has killed what was once a top-selling 3 series, a Chinese SUV is the UK's top-seller. Canada has a cheap Model 3, EVs are still selling in Europe, electrified models are now the global majority, watch your dog in your Rivian and the VW ID Tiguan gets buttons.
Sam had a conversation with John Possumato, CEO of DriveItAway and Free2Move's head of mobility Benjamin Maillard about the new vehicle rent-to-own service. It certainly provides flexibility for those in need of transportation, but it's probably not the best value in the world for a new or used vehicle.
Links
BMW Just Quietly Killed Its Most Important Diesel Car - The Autopian
This Chinese SUV Was The UK's Best Selling Car Last Month
How Brexit Led To China Selling Nearly 1-In-4 New Cars In Britain - The Autopian
Canada Gets A $29,500 Tesla Model 3 With Ventilated Seats But There's A Catch - The Autopian
Europeans Still Love Their EVs - Jalopnik
Gas Cars’ Dominance Is Fading: Global Sales Fall Below 50% For The First Time Since The 1920s
JAGUAR TYPE 01
Rivian R2 owners can now put a live pet cam on their phone's lockscreen - Engadget
BMW Group in the U.S. Survey Finds Americans Want More EV Range Than They Need Day to Day.
A Volkswagen bestseller goes electric: World premiere of the new ID. Tiguan
DriveItAway
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Welcome Jill Of Many Places
2026/10/04
This week our new co-host Jill Ciminillo joins the show and she's been driving the Ford Ranger. Sam had the new 2026 Mazda CX-5.
Our whole team converged on New York for the debut of the new Hyundai Tucson and Sam had a conversation with Eric Wood, head of product experience about the new Pleos Connect infotainment system and Gleo AI voice assistant.
Links
EVgo Announces Next-Generation Charging System Capable of 750kW
LEXUS FULL-LINE PRICING
Lexus TZ Sharply Undercuts Luxury Rivals With a $65K Starting Price - Autoblog
2027 Hyundai Tucson First Look: What Changes for Hyundai’s Best-Selling SUV? | GreenCars
GM Really Isn't Going To Build That Many Chevy Bolts: Report
How the EV Business Case Shifted Away From the Chevy Bolt
Ultium Cells to bring LMR prismatic battery cell production to Tennessee for future GM EVs
Final Technical Support Document | NHTSA
Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk
‘Cannot Give Up’: Hyundai’s R&D Boss On The Solid-State Battery Bet
Nissan Is Targeting a Stacked Hybrid Lineup in the U.S. by 2030
The new BMW 3 Series.Returning to the Stage — How Rallying Is Our Road Car Future
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Drop The Battery
2026/09/28
This week Robbie is driving the BMW M3 Competition and Sam has the Toyota bZ XLE Plus
Links
The Board of Volvo Cars appoints Klaus Zellmer as President and CEO
VEHICLE CARGO SPACE ACCESS PROVIDING METHOD
Ford Patents reveal new clues for Fathom!
Can the 2026 Toyota RAV4 PHEV Keep Up With a V8 Jeep Wrangler 392 in a Drag Race?
Electric future, established name: The new ID. Tiguan premieres in October | Releases
2027 Chevy Silverado 1500 Full Pricing Uncovered
How recycled minerals from GM EV batteries are helping power new ones
GM raises the bar for Heavy-Duty power, capability and control headlined by all-new Duramax 8.3L Turbo-Diesel V8 engine-
Ford Mustang manual may outlive the V8
BYD’s $10,000 EV Is Getting A Huge Upgrade, With 5-Minute Charging
Dodge's Fire-Preventing Ejecting Battery Patent Is American Individualism At Its Finest - Jalopnik
Everybody Hates China’s Hilariously Bad Battery Ejector Idea
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Reading Comprehension
2026/09/20
This week Robbie has been driving the Kia Telluride hybrid and the GMC Sierra EV while Sam had the very impression new Kia Seltos.
In the news, VW showed a new EV concept and a lot of people misread the press release. Ford is again refreshing the F-150 and adding hands-free towing capability to BlueCruise. Volvo has upgraded the XC90 and XC60 PHEVs with double the electric range. GM dropped details on the new V8s in the 2027 trucks and the updated user interface. Robotaxis without controls make problems for first responders and Sam and Robbie visit a magnet factory.
Links
Mission Efficiency - Volkswagen presents the world’s most efficient near-production electric car
How Did Everyone Get This Wrong? VW's New 'Mission Efficiency' Doesn't Get 900 Miles Of Range Out Of A Small Battery - The Autopian
TTD September 15, 2026 - Ford Adds Hands-Free Towing to 2027 F-150You Asked, We Listened: BlueCruise Hands-Free Towing Is Coming
Volvo Cars unveils America's longest electric range plug-in hybrids: the new XC60 and XC90
GM Thinks Truck Buyers Want A Bunch Of Screens For Some Reason - The Autopian
Tesla Cybercab's Touchscreen Is Already Proving To Be A Problem For First Responders - Jalopnik
Magnetics | MP Materials
GM’s legendary Small Block V8 enters its next generation with more power and capability
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Will Chinese Cars Be Made In America
2026/09/13
Sam shares his thoughts on the Dodge Charger Six Pack Scat Pack and Robbie teases the Kia Telluride hybrid and talks about e-bikes.
Honda adds more ground clearance to the Passport Trailsport, Audi fully reveals the new A2 e-tron, Volvo refreshes the XC40 and Range Rover launches an EV. Arbe gets a first production contract for its imaging radar. Donald Trump wants Chinese automakers to build cars in America, but the Senate has opposite ideas. Stellantis wants to sell its Brampton assembly plant and Xiaomi has a new EREV SUV with a popup roof. VW is looking at body-on-frame trucks and utilities for the US and Horse Powertrain opens a Detroit office. Finally, Sam sees the Kindred Bronco EV and we answer listener questions.
Links
Honda Passport Reaches New Heights: 2027 Passport TrailSport Gets New Lifted Suspension, Tougher Styling and More Features
Audi A2 e-tron: Rethinking efficiency
Significant safety, tech, and design updates to Volvo Cars’ new XC40 subcompact SUV
RANGE ROVER ELECTRIC: A NEW ERA FOR THE ORIGINAL LUXURY SUV
Hirain and Arbe Selected by One of the World's Largest Automotive Groups for Level 3 Program Across Multiple Brands
Trump says he would allow Chinese automakers to build cars in US
S.4429 - Connected Vehicle Security Act of 2026 119th Congress (2025-2026)
Stellantis has potential deal to sell Brampton plant, frustrating Unifor
Volkswagen Eyes F-150 and Wrangler Territory to Revive U.S. Sales - Autoblog
Xiaomi SkyNomad N90
Maker of a 1,527-HP EV Introduces an SUV With a Pop-Up Roof Cabin - Autoblog
Horse Powertrain expands global capability with new North America office
Discover Kindred EV Bronco
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Can They Sell 100K
2026/09/08
This week Robbie finally gets his hands on the new Honda Prelude and Sam drives the Land Rover Discovery.
Links
Nissan and Honda Conclude Joint Development Agreement to Standardize ECUs and Software for Next-Generation SDVs
The Isuzu V8-Powered Chevy Feretta Was GM's Forbidden Camaro-Killer
New Ford Mustang Fox Body: ‘80s Icon Reborn! | 4K - YouTube
Classic Fox Body Ford Mustang
The World’s EV Capital Doesn’t Need Fast Chargers Everywhere
Hyundai Dealer Set EV Charging Rates That Led to a $418 Bill - Autoblog
Scout Motors Reveals Two Distinct Expressions of the Scout® Traveler™ SUV
Mitsubishi Motors Unveils the All-New Pajero Cross-Country SUV
Ford Wants To Sell 100,000 Fathom Electric Pickups In Year One. That’s A Huge Goal
Hyundai's Latest Cost-Cutting Trick Is To Remove The Instrument Cluster - Autoblog
Claims of Savings From Gutting Fuel Economy Rules Are a Lie
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It's A Lot
2026/08/30
This week Robbie has the GMC Hummer EV SUV and Sam has the Kia Telluride X-Pro SX Prestige.
In the news, Hyundai announces at its investor day that the Santa Fe will be its first EREV and Lincoln is bringing the Corsair back as a hybrid from China. Rivian R1s are getting a software update Honda is waiting to see what happens with US trade decisions before it finallizes plans for another factory. The Ford Maverick is getting both cheaper and more expensive and Nevada is getting up to 8,000 robotaxis.
McDonalds won't serve a Benz patent motorwagen in the drive through and Aptera gets independent testing of its solar charging capability. Waking up from the Dreame Dream.
Links
Hyundai Motor Company Charts Profit-Driven Growth Roadmap at 2026 CEO Investor Day
More for Every Drive: Inside the 2027 Lincoln Corsair Hybrid
Rivian EVs Are Getting A Software Update That Makes It Easier To Dodge The Cops
Honda's Next U.S. Factory Could Hinge On USMCA - Jalopnik
Jeep Is Returning to China to Build Electric SUVs for the World - Autoblog
2027 Ford Maverick EcoBoost Prices Cut By Up To $4,270 - CarsDirect
Dreame’s dream of a rocket-powered car is dead | The Verge
Toyota Celica set to be revived as AWD hybrid | Autocar
New 2028 Lotus Esprit to offer V6 in addition to hybrid V8 | Autocar
Aptera's Solar-Powered EV Can Go 47 Miles On Sun Power Alone—In Theory
BMW Just Hit 2 Million EVs Sold, And The iX3 Is Carrying The Team
Does Ultra-Fast Charging Ruin An EV Battery? BYD Did It 350 Times In 9 Days To Find Out
No Food for You: McDonalds REJECTS the World's Oldest Car
Tesla, Uber, and Waymo all get the OK to operate thousands of robotaxis in Nevada
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The Outbackier Subaru
2026/08/25
This week Robbie and Sam are joined by Craig Cole who has his own thoughts on the 2026 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV. Robbie tells us about hauling band gear in the new Subaru Outback and Sam pontificates on the BMW XM.
In the news, why are some automakers using NACS only for DC charging with a J1772 port of AC? Chinese regulators are forcing a recall of millions of cars with manual door latch backups that are too hard to find. Cadillac's midsize crossover finally gets a PHEV, but only in China for now. A recent rash of thefts from cars has Sam thinking about Faraday bags for key fobs. The next Mini cooper might ditch front wheel drive for the first time ever. Genesis launches a new 3-row electric SUV, the GV90 and puts a hybrid into the GV80 while Hyundai shows a new Tucson. Jalopnik highlights some of the wild machines created by George Barris and now you can protect the tax dollars you paid by putting a Flock Sock on a camera to keep the UV rays away.
Links
GreenCars Review of the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV
\New Bad Trend: NACS Ports That Can Only DC Fast Charge - YouTube
Chinese Regulators Recall Millions Of EVs Because Their Mechanical Door Handles Are Too Hard To Find
Cadillac Launches XT5 PHEV in China
What Is a Faraday Bag and Do You Need One? | Carwow
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Why the Next MINI Cooper Might Ditch Front-Wheel Drive
A NEW ICON’S ARRIVAL, GENESIS UNVEILS GV90 FLAGSHIP SUV
Genesis Reveals Details on the Upcoming GV80 Hybrid’s Powertrain
10 George Barris Custom-Built Cars Every Gearhead Should Know - Jalopnik
Hot Album Drops Tied to Fatal Crash Rate Increases: Study
2027 Hyundai Tucson First Look: Bigger, Boxier, Bolder
3D-Printed Flock Sock Covers Flock Cameras To, Uh, Protect Them From UV Rays - Jalopnik
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People With Too Much Money
2026/08/17
This week Robbie and Sam are joined by Perry Stern. Perry has two cars to compare that are basically the same, the Lamborghini Revuelto and Chevrolet Bolt. Sam had the new Subaru Outback and Robbie drove the Dodge Charger R/T SixPack.
Sam and Perry also drove the 2026 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, mild hybrid and Eclipse Sportback. Kia has dropped price and range details for the EV3, GM cancelled the battery venture with Samsung, and is expanding its charging network with EVGo. Who buys Mansory cars? There's some new stuff from Acura, Cadillac and McLaren from Monterey car week. Also rich guys spent insane amounts of money at the Monterey auctions. The Ford Fathom is going to longer than we thought and Sam talks with Travis Wattles and Kevin Sittner from Mitsubishi.
Links
All-new 2027 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport revealed with head-turning design, rewarding features, and smarter tech
The 2027 Kia EV3 Is Almost Here—With 280 Miles Of Range For The AWD Models
2027 Kia EV3 Starts At Just $31,385, And The Model With 321 Miles Of Range Is $36,485 - Jalopnik
GM Walks Away From $3.5B Battery Factory, Leaving Samsung SDI In Full Control
Mansory Turned the Ford GT Into a $1.8 Million Supercar Nobody Asked For - Autoblog
Ford Fathom on Track: Universal EV Production System Comes to Life at LAP
Acura NEXERA Vision Debuts at Monterey Car Week, Redefining the Future of Acura Design
Introducing the McL 6GT - YouTube
McLaren McL 6GT: The new realisation of Bruce McLaren’s supercar dream
Race Bred, Street Cred: The Two Pedigrees of the Mustang Dark Horse SC
Cadillac unveils V-ONE concept
GM and EVGo open new Flagship Charging Station
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Can You Fathom It
2026/08/09
This week Robbie and Sam are joined by Stephanie Brinley. Stephanie drove the Mercedes-Benz CLA and Lexus ES350e, Robbie had the Subaru Uncharted and Sam had the Jeep Cherokee
Sam also had a conversation with Dodge CEO Matt McAlear about the new new Super Bee and what's happening with the brand.
Links
A2 e-tron sets new efficiency benchmark at Audi
Electric Ford Fathom to Be Priced From $29,945 | GreenCars
The 'Freedom Car' Aims The Right Idea At The Wrong Villain
Mercedes Boss Says The Auto Industry Went 'Too Far' With Removing Buttons
Grenading Ford 1.0-Liter Engines Pose 'Unreasonable Risk To Motor Vehicle Safety,' NHTSA Probe Finds - Jalopnik
EVgo SuperchargersDodge Charger Super Bee
Stellantis ARDC
SRT eBoost Air
The Hyundai Ioniq 5 N Has A Range Problem. Smaller Wheels Helped A Lot
GM, Chinese automaker extend joint venture for 20 years despite geopolitical tensions with U.S.
Get the Lectron Vortex Plus
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It's Fantaaastically Expensive
2026/08/02
It's just Sam and Robbie this week and Robbie has the BMW M5 Touring while Sam drove the Rivian R1T Quad.
Audi took the wraps off its new Q9 three-row SUV this week while Mercedes-Benz went for the opposite end of the scale with the new GLA crossover. Zoox got a NHTSA waiver for its robotaxi and the feds are finally going to start working on AV regulations. Nissan and Honda are expected to partner on next-generation software platforms. If a bill in congress goes through, Mercedes-Benz could get booted from the US market and Jim Farley expects the Chinese to be here within a decade anyway. BYD is launching its new Racco Kei EV in Japan and NHTSA may also try to make door handles safer. Walmart is pushing ahead with deployment of its charging network while Florida wants to use EV charging funds to build infrastructure for eVTOL air taxis.
Links
The 2027 Audi Q9 Is the Largest Model In Automaker’s History and Its New Flagship
Shaq’s One-Off Electric Coupe Just Turned Up In A Salvage Yard - Autoblog
2027 Mercedes-Benz GLA
Zoox granted first-ever NHTSA commercial exemption for purpose-built robotaxi
Honda and Nissan to jointly develop next-generation car operating system - The Japan Times
Walmart Is The Future Of EV Charging In America - The Autopian
Ford’s Jim Farley Warns Staff Chinese Cars Could Hit America Within 5-10 Years | Carscoops
Under pressure over China backers, Mercedes CEO pledges to defend U.S. business
Aurora reports Q2 results, details per-mile pricing - FreightWaves
BYD launches the 'world's first' SDV kei EV, starting at just $13,000
It Was a Trap? Electronic Car Door Handles May Finally Get Safer
Florida Got $200 Million For EV Chargers. It Wants To Spend It On Air Taxis Instead
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Solomon Dix 2026/07/20
Privileged white woman who has never been pulled over by cops is standing up for cops? Unsurprising
Who knew Nicole was racist?
289v8 2026/06/03
Real experts
Sam, Nicole, and Robbie are automotive experts and extremely knowledgeable about the industry, especially Sam who has both OEM and analytical experien...
prohopper 2025/08/26
Awesome Car Pod
I’m a long time listener. Seems like 3-5 years. Love the content and Hosts. Great job team
Martin Ellingham 2025/05/26
Nice show
I am a car fanatic.
I like to be aware of changes in the automotive market.
These guys are current and they don’t hesitate to make critical comments b...
Blizzard1s2d 2025/01/13
Great show, knowledgeable reporters with years of experience
Great show, love it. Who the heck are Tommy and Roman and why do you talk about them like they are Madonna or Barack Obama? Why should I bother to w...
gfgghbn 2023/11/13
Not prepared.
Too often I hear them say, I don’t have the maroney with me. Or they don’t remember the facts, like whether it’s a plug-in, hybrid or not.
incognitogorilla 2023/06/25
Great job y’all
extremely informative, detailed, thorough but also contains lots of practical advice and criticisms.
james10 2023/04/11
Good Contents, but ... ...
Sam should do the podcast on his own. Roberto and Nicole are wanna-be comedians who think they are doing a Comedy Central podcast. Too much stepping ...
erkdpw[‘dSSDGEDADSAFGER 2023/01/25
Sam’s so boring
Remove Sam off the show. So boring, and way too serious.
Clay "The Intern" 2022/08/09
My Favorite Podcast
Really enjoying the upbeat combo of Nicole and Nicole, with the soothing matter-of-fact delivery of knowledge from Sam. It’s really jiving, guys. Keep...
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