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February 2, 2021
Topics for Nik Miles and Truck Girl Jen:
- Acura's Karina Gonzalez tells you what to look for in the 2022 Acura MDX
- An SUV with 429 horsepower? Yes please! AMG's Keri Richardson has the details on the AMG GLE 53 Coupe
- Fox 6 Milwaukee's Carl Deffenbaugh, a lifelong mini van fan, joins us with the steps he takes to find the perfect ride
- Just how important is 3/4 of an inch? Pretty important if you ask Truck Girl Jen.
- BMW's John Quinn has the details on the 2021 BMW 4 Series, as well as their collaboration with New York lifestyle brand Kith
- Ford Skills For Life's Mike Speck joins us to talk about driving skills, Covid, and teen driving
- Anton Wahlman fills us in with automotive news from around the globe, including GM saying they will become all electric by 2035, and taking a look at the biggest electric car sales successes in Europe
- Carfax's Emilie Voss stops by, sharing that there is a BIG misconception that odometer fraud went away with the rise of digital odometers. Carfax's data shows nearly TWO MILLION vehicles on the road have had their odometers rolled back
- Nik cruised the rainy Pacific Northwest in the 2021 Subaru Crosstrex, as well as the Lexus UX 200
January 26, 2021
Topics for Nik Miles and Truck Girl Jen:
- Chevrolet's Shad Balch tells us how you can get your hands on the Corvette Stingray in Forza Horizon 4
- Volkswagen's Mark Gilles sheds some light on what's to come with their Automotive Cloud
- Nik unpacks what you need to know from this years virtual Consumer Electronics Show
- Stellantis's Vince Galante shares what Alexa brings to the table as they integrate the software in to the new Fiat 500
- From taking a look at Tesla sales for 2020, to an aspirational goal for Volkswagen electric vehicle sales this year, Anton Wahlman takes a look at the big news of the week
- Nik got his hands on the Ford Mustang Mach-E, as well as the 2021 Toyota Venza. He shares his pros and cons.
November 16, 2020
Topics for Nik Miles and Truck Girl Jen:
- Toyota's Rommel Momen tells us what is new with the 2021 Toyota C-HR
- Our own Mike Caudill tells us about a few recent programs launched by manufacturers
- Nissan's Vice President of the West Region Shawn Mirabel gives us an inside look in to the 2021 Nissan Rogue
- J.D. Power's Tyson Jominy joins us for our monthly look in the latest sales and predictions in the auto industry
- Special Editions are on the way for the MINI Cooper 1499GT, and Ishaan Khatri joins us with all the details
- Anton Wahlman stops by for a look at the battery-electric vehicle battle in Europe, and getting prepared for deliveries of the Ford Mustang Mach-E
- It's getting cold out, so Perry Stern has the best tips for winter driving
- Nik got to cruise the roads in the BMW 228i and the Chevrolet Tahoe. He gives his takes on the rides
September 28, 2020
Topics for Nik Miles and Truck Girl Jen:
- Nissan's Jonathan Buhler has all the details on the Maxima's 40th Anniversary Edition
- John Quinn from BMW shares some insight in to the 2021 BMW 330e
- Going electric with the 2020 Bolt EV. Chevrolet's Shad Balch stops by with more information
- General Motor's has unveiled the 2021 Yukon Denali, and GM's Mikhael Farah has everything you need to know
- Anton Wahlman stops by with the latest and greatest in Automotive news, including some of the most popular electric vehicle brands you may have NEVER heard of
- Our own Perry Stern has been cruising around in luxury the last couple of weeks. This week, he got to drive the 2021 Chevrolet Corvette, and gives us his takes
- Nik had some fun on the roads in the Polaris Slingshot, but when he isn't looking to turn as many heads, he took to the streets in the Jeep Gladiator Diesel and the Toyota Highlander Hybrid. He shares his driving impressions.
September 1, 2020
Topics for Nik Miles and Truck Girl Jen:
- McLaren's Vice President of Communications Roger Ormisher stops in to tell us about one of the most beautiful Supercars in the WORLD, that now comes in kid size
- Rolls-Royce's Gerry Spahn has all the details on their first "collection car", the Dawn Silver Bullet, and where they got their inspiration
- Our Auto Expert's Mike Caudill took an adventure in the Lincoln Black Label, as well as headed back to school. He'll explain
- Hyundai's Melvyn Bautista has the scoop on the 2020 Sante Fe Limited AWD
- Looking for an elegant SUV? Volvo's Russell Datz has just the solution. The 2020 XC90.
- The Head of Jeep Jim Morrison joins us to discuss what's new with Jeep, including the Gladiator Diesel
- Toyota's T-Ten program has expanded! Toyota's Joseph Myers will tell you exactly what that means
- No Sedans in the driveway for Nik this week, as he took to the pavement in the 2020 Ford Ranger, along with the Toyota RAV4 Prime
August 25, 2020
Topics for Nik Miles and Truck Girl Jen:
- GM's Stuart Fowle tells us about what is bringing OnStar and the VA together
- Head of the Ram Brand Mike Koval the all new Ram 1500 TRX
- Bentley's Tim Hannig shares how they are bringing the 1920's to the 2020's.
- BMW's Kate Alini joins us once again, this time to discuss the BMW ALPINA XB7
- All new Bronco adventure concepts have been announced. Bronco Chief Designer Paul Wraith has the details
- Volkswagen jump starts production, how the Polestar 2 is matching up with Tesla overseas, and what's next for BMW in terms of all-electric vehicles? Anton Wahlman has that and more in your news update
- Our own Perry Stern give his take on the Mercedes Benz GLA, and chats about What 3 Words.
- What's in Nik's driveway this week? How about the 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited AWD? Or maybe the 2020 Cadillac CT5 Premium Luxury AWD is more your style.
August 17, 2020
Topics for Nik Miles and Truck Girl Jen:
- JD Power has announced the winner of it's APEL award, the Lincoln Navigator! Lincoln's Katie Bolen tells us what this means for the company and how to stay Calm
- Honda's Carl Pulley stops in to share what's coming up in Honda's line up
- Mercedes Benz's Peter Phan has the scoop on GLA 250 SUV
- Hyundai's Michael Evanoff has everything you need to know about the Elantra N Line, and the Veloster N
- What's new in Lexus's 2021 NX 300 and 300 H? Lexus's Todd Blickenstaff has all the answers
- Mike Caudill talks about the BMW US Rider Academy, the Ram 1500 TRX and the Hyundai Venue
- Our Auto Expert is missing out on Pebble Beach this year. Our own Perry Stern will tell you why.
August 11, 2020
Topics for Nik Miles and Truck Girl Jen:
- Northside Ford General Manager Dave Sanford tells us how you can get your hands on the Mach-E and the Bronco
- Cadillac's Jason Sledziewski showcases the CT-4, CT-5, and the Escalade
- Honda's Colin Miller takes us from 4 wheels down to 2 with a rundown of Honda's 2021 lineup of street and off road motorcycles
- Our owm Mike Caudill brings us the latest on the Chevrolet Bolt, Kia Seltos, and the Hyundai Ioniq
- JD Power's Tyson Jominy goes over the latest trends in the auto industry
- BMW's Kate Alini shares the secrets behind the X7 Dark Shadow Edition
- From Porsche, to Lexus, and Ford and Cadillac, Anton Wahlman brings us the auto news from around the globe
- Perry Stern has the latest and greatest on the BMW X6 M
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July 27, 2020
Topics for Nik Miles and Truck Girl Jen:
- Ford's Ted Ryan makes sure we are completely up to date with the Ford Bronco
- Toyota's Tim Annick sets us straight about the 86 Hakone Edition, as well as dives in to its history
- You've heard the saying "like a bat out of hell", but what about a CAT out of hell? Dodge's Paul Tyll stops by to share all about the 2021 Durango SRT Hellcat
- Nik was feeling like royalty as he cruised around town in the Ford Expedition King Ranch. When he tired of the royal life, he instead took to the streets in the Volkswagen Atlas 3-Row
- A town of less than 50,000 now has autonomous shuttles! Our Auto Expert's Mike Caudill tells us all about them
- Ford Mustang's Jim Owens tells us what we can expect out of the newest edition of the Mach 1
- Hydrogen fuel cell vehicles? It's on the horizon. Anton Wahlman tells us who is on the road to making that happen, as well as news from Polestar, Tesla, and Volkswagen
- Our Auto Expert's Perry Stern tells you the sleekest and most powerful ways to take your top off this summer, with his list of favorite convertible sports cars
July 20, 2020
Topics for Nik Miles and Truck Girl Jen:
- Polestar's JP Canton shares information on a partnership between Polestar and Waymo
- Rolls-Royce's Gerry Spahn has the latest on their new collection cars, the Kryptos Collection
- Who says Minivans can't be luxiourious? Certainly not Chrysler's MaryAnn Capo, who has the new details on the Pacifica
- GMC's Stuart Pierce runs down the new Sierra 1500 4WD Crew Cab AT4
- Dodge Charger's Ashton Munoz tells us why their 2021 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat Redeye is "Demon Possessed"
- BMW unveils final production on the iX3, there's a new king atop the mountain of 3-row SUV sales, and Nissan is on the final leg of production on their all-electric crossover. Anton Wahlman has the latest in our rundown of the news
- Our Auto Expert's Perry Stern was cruising around in a Porsche 911 Turbo
- Perry wasn't the only one taking to the streets in style, as Nik was driving the Rolls Royce Cullinan, Cadillac XT6, and the Toyota Hanoak
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June 29, 2020
Topics for Nik Miles and Truck Girl Jen:
- Ram introduces their Built To Serve edition for their trucks. Ram's Mike Koval joins us with the details
- The biggest family member of the MINI model family is back! BMW's Pat McKenna has everything you need to know about the new Countryman
- Jeff Zurschmeide has your tips and tricks for getting that car that's been sitting for months back in tip top shape
- Buick's Rob Peterson stops in to share the latest and greatest on the Encore GX
- Range Rover's Joe Stauble is in a celebratory mood, as the company is celebrating their Golden Jubilee, 50 YEARS of quality vehicles
- Is Volkswagen on schedule with the release of the ID.3 in Europe? Will sales start on Volvo's Polestar 2 in China this week? All these questions and more for our own Anton Wahlman as he runs down our automotive news
- Ford announces what they call their "Toughest, most productive" F-150 ever. Our own Perry Stern stops by to give his take
- Nik took to the streets this week in the Jeep Gladiator Mojave, hear what his thoughts were on it right now!
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June 22, 2020
Today's topics for Nik Miles and Truck Girl Jen
- Volkswagen's Mark Gillies brings us the scoop on the 2020 Jetta
- Do you have problems both giving, and receiving navigational directions? Well Nik's favorite app What3Words could be a godsend. CEO and Co-Founder Chris Sheldrick stops by the studio to discuss
- Toyota's Nick Miller celebrates the return of the Supra, and something is coming to the car that's NEVER been there before
- A listener wanted to know what the best small SUV for 25K was, so we run down our favorite options
- People have been staying at home.... but for some, that doesn't mean they're staying still. Mike Caudill joins us to talk about a rise in RV sales
- Nissan's Jannelle Grigsby has everything you'd need to know about the all new 2021 Rogue
- Remember that Tesla pickup truck? Well, Nikola has announced a new partnership when it comes to the new vehicle. Anton Wahlman has that and more as we run down the weeks news
- Did you pre-order a Ford Mustang Mach-E? Check your email, because Mustang's Lisa Teed says another step towards having one in your driveway lies in your inbox
- Nik cruised around town in the Nissan Murano this week, what are you test driving?
June 8, 2020
Topics for Nik Miles and Truck Girl Jen:
- Volvo Senior Manager Jeffrey Jennings tells us how they are going the extra mile for our Veterans
- Ford's Craig Patterson has the latest and greatest on the Edge ST-Line
- Toyota's Adam Lovelady has the details on the all new Sienna
- What combines both sport and individuality? How about the AMG E53 Coupe and Cabriolet? Mercedes's Brian Cotter fills you in
- JD Power's VP of Data and Analytics Tyson Jominy joins us with monthly numbers and the effects on the Coronavirus on the auto industry
- Tesla's market shares for April are in, Ford will be unveiling the new F-150, but when? How are electric vehicles faring abroad? Anton Wahlman has all the answers
- Nik drove around in style this week, just didn't go very far in the Lamborghini EVO Huracan, he also cruised around town in the BMW M8 Carbon Convertible and the Volkswagen Tiguan
May 18, 2020
Topics for Nik Miles and Truck Girl Jen:
- We have the details on the 2021 Kia Sentos, recently named one of the top 10 cars for college grads by AutoTrader
- Stamps are going DIGITAL?
- Hyundai's Michael Evanoff has everything you need to know about the 2020 Venue
- J.D. Power's Tyson Jominy runs down the latest numbers on just how many Americans have been buying cars, and what it means for the market as a whole
- Nissan's Parul Bajaj wants you to get creative with their #DrawDrawDraw social project
- Anton Wahlman reports on if the overall sales slump could result in lower electric vehicle mandates, and what Volkswagen has started pre-production on
- It was Toyota Supra day at Our Auto Expert, as Nik and Jen cruised to the studio each in a Supra, both the GR Supra 2.0 (their first 4 cylinder Turbo model Supra) and the 3.0
April 28, 2020
Topics for Nik Miles and Truck Girl Jen:
- Ford Historian Ted Ryan talks about the 56th birthday of the Mustang
- FCA's Brian Spohn, otherwise known as the "Father of ETorque" joins us to break down the meaning of "electrification" in the Auto Industry
- Volkswagen has hit a MAJOR milestone when it comes to the Tiguan. VW's Mark Gilles has the details
- Range Rover has announced the Velar SVAutobiography Dynamic Edition, and Range Rover Head of Planning Rob Filipovic has everything you need to know about one of Nik's favorite automobiles
- Tesla loses its subsidy in China, and Kia has confirmed 300-mile range BEV Crossover in the USA. Anton Wahlman has these stories and more in today's show
- In Nik's driveway this week were the BMW X5M Competition, as well as the Toyota Highlander
April 19, 2020
Topics for Nik Miles and Truck Girl Jen:
- General Motors Shad Balch shares the latest on the Chevrolet Traverse
- Chris Reeves, General Manager of University Mazda in Seattle tells us how the Mazda Essential Car Car program is helping those of us who are on the fighting lines of the Coronavirus Pandemic
- BMW unveils their new motorcycle, the R 18, and Nik tells BMW's Vincent Kung what he is willing to give up for it
- Anton Wahlman has the latest on how the worldwide economic downturn has impacted international car companies, and how rental car companies are looking to keep their heads above water
- In Nik's driveway this week, he had the Mazda MX5 and strolled in to the studio in the Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid
March 22, 2020
Topics for Nik Miles and Truck Girl Jen:
- Hyundai's Michael Evanoff previews the 2021 Elantra, as well as a new Electric Vehicle concept
- John Vincent from US World and News Report tells you what you should do if you are having problems paying for your automobile during the Coronavirus pandemic
- Czinger's CCO Jens Sverdrup goes in depth on the 21C
- Ashton from Dodge shares how you can save money on muscle cars
- Honda's Davis Adams has all the details on the Civic Type-R, as well as the limited edition
- Anton Wahlman brings you all the updates on how the Coronavirus is effecting the Auto Industry
- In Nik's driveway this week were the BMW 740e as well as the Lexus RX 450h
February 23, 2020
Topics for Nik Miles and Truck Girl Jen:
- Volkswagen's Mark Gillis explains how you can design your own Atlas Cross Sport
- Perry Stern tells us what he saw at the Portland Auto Show, and tells us how much fun the BMW Z4 is to drive
- Audi's Anthony Garbis explains the redesign of the A-5
- Anton Wahlman discusses what kinds of affects the Coronavirus outbreak in China is impacted the auto industry in the USA
- Nik had three cars in his driveway this week, including the Hyundai Venue, Nissan Pathfinder Rock Creek Edition, and the BMW XCX8
January 5, 2020
Nik Miles, Truck Girl Jen, and John Vincent's topics for today's show:
- Perry Stern runs down his top picks for Luxury Sedans
- Brian Armstead checks off his top Electronic Vehicles of 2019
- The Fast Lane Truck's Roman Micah has his best trucks of the year
- John Vincent has your best choices at SUV
- New fees you should be aware of that may soon be coming to your area when it comes to registrations
- Nik drove the Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat in to the studio, but what should be in your driveway? Just about everything in this show!!!
December 30, 2019
Nik Miles and Truck Girl Jen:
- Ashton Munoz from Fiat Chrysler Automotive joins us to talk about the 2020 Dodge Charger GT, and why it has unparalleled year-round performance
- Mike Caudill discusses new cars hitting the market after the new year
- Todd Harris from ProDrive Driving School discusses the need for people to take some courses, even if the Government says you know how to drive
- Autosense's Brian Armstead gives you all the details on the new Genesis G80
- Anton Wahlman discusses Tesla here in the USA, and abroad
- What was Nik driving this week? How about the 2020 Lexus ES? Or the brand new BMW 3-Series?
December 15, 2019
Nik Miles and special guest-host... US News and World Report's John Vincent's talking points:
- MSN's Perry Stern shares details on Nissan's GTR Track Edition
- John tells us what auto loans you should keep your eyes open for, as well discusses Chevrolet's new Suburban
- Acura's Matt Sloustcher previews the Type S as well as the MDX PMC Edition
- Mini USA's Patrick McKenna comments on what makes their newest electric vehicle a great value
- TJ Higgins, Group President, Americas Tire at Bridgestone Americas, Inc. talks about a barrier-less curb system that they are rolling out in Japan
- Rides that Nik and John have been driving that YOU should have in your driveway include the Volvo XC-90 T8? Or perhaps the Honda Civic SI?
All that and more on this week's Our Auto Expert!
November 16, 2019
Nik Miles & Truck Girl Jen's topics:
- Nik checks out the new Nissan Titan
- Infiniti's Kyle Bazemore prepares for Infiniti's 30th Anniversary
- A new electric ride that will run you less than $100 a MONTH!
- Our Auto Expert's Mike Caudill talks about the Ford Mustang Mach-E ahead of the Los Angeles Auto Show
- Chatting about the 2020 Lexus GX
- Top 10 rides for the short person in your family. Jen is our resident short person, she shares why she brings pillows everywhere she goes!
- Anton Wahlman runs down leaked specs on the Mach-E, porfits collapsing for Daimler, and other Electric Vehicle news
March 17, 2019
Nik Miles and the Pit Crew
- Chris Brewer from Amelia Concours d’Elegance tells us about Rock Stars and Cars
- Mark Gillies with Volkswagen explores some Volkswagen history at the Amelia Concours d’Elegance.
- Perry Stern from MSN Autos breaks down the Geneva Auto Show and the new Aston Martin
- John Vincent from US News And World Report talks Mudfest and Military Discounts when you buy a new vehicle.
- Anton Walhman from Seeking Alpha bring us the latest on electrics and the auto business
April 19, 2018
Nik Miles and the Pit Crew
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John Kelly Product Manager of BMW talk about X2 & X3
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Marc Shioya with Toyota explains the two new Yaris Models
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Pit Crew chats about Chevrolet line up, Taxes and Tolls
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Darryll Harris with ChargePoint EV Charging Sytems
- Anton Walhman of Seeking Alpha Telsa and More
