TO ROAD TRIP OR NOT TO ROAD TRIP THE SUMMER OF 2022

The Big Road Trip This Summer?  Some Things to Prep for It! Mike is still on the Road.  

Gas Prices are still outrageous, but Americans are still buying big SUVs according to Ed Kim and Auto Pacific.

Does the color of your car change its value, or does it get you a ticket?

Corvette Celebrates An Anniversary, A Behind The Scenes Look At The 2023 Toyota Sequoia, And We MAYBE Stick Down A Nickname For Anthony - 2-5-2022

Topics for Nik Miles, Automatic Andy, and Oil Filter Anthony

• Shad Balch - Chevrolet Communications - 70th Anniversary Corvette 
• Tyson Jominy - Vice President of Data and Analytics at J.D. Power 
• Mike Caudill
• 2023 Toyota Sequoia - Eric Cavanagh - Senior Planner, Sequoia - Vehicle Marketing and Communications
• Andy's Top 5
• Anton Wahlman and Nik break down the news of the week

Taking The Temperature On How New Car Sales Are Performing, 2021 Cars That Are Going Away, And Andy‘s Favorite Things About The 2022 Volkswagen ID.4 - 11-27-2021

Topics for Nik Miles, Truck Girl Jen, and Automatic Andy

• Tyson Jominy, Vice President Of Data And Analytics at J.D. Power
• Automatic Andy Top 5 : 2022 Volkswagen ID.
• Mike Caudill: What's New With Mike?
• Perry Stern - Lowest Priced Cars In America and The Jeep Wrangler Plug In Hybrid 4XE

Taking A Look In To Toyota’s Mobility Foundation, Reviewing The Mercedes AMG 13th Edition Nighthawk Cigarette Boat, And Our Monthly Deep Dive In To Car Sales With J.D. Power - 7-3-2021

Topics for Nik Miles, Truck Girl Jen, and Automatic Andy:

• Toyota's Ryan Klem joins us to discuss the Toyota Mobility Foundation, a free autonomous vehicle shuttle service that recently rolled out in Indianapolis, and what it could mean moving forward
• J.D. Power's Vice President of Data and Analytics Tyson Jominy calls in to discuss how the numbers look for June with more people out on the roads
• Our own Perry Stern chats about the Mercedes AMG 13th Edition Nighthawk, as well as the new Mercedes-Benz S-Class
• What are the cheapest electric cars currently on the market? Find out here
• Anton Wahlman gives us the latest on international automotive news, including the current status of Tesla's CyberTruck, as well as what the Tesla's Executive side looks like after the #2 in command abruptly left last month
• Nik brings us a report on Hollywood actress Sydney Sweeney, who recently restored a classic Bronco, as well as a new concept from MINI, and is a new model coming to the Ford lineup?
• Nik got behind the wheel of the new 2022 Toyota Supra, as well as the 2021 INFINITI Q50. Hear the crew's thoughts as they all got to experience the rides

An Expansion In Ford’s SUV Lineup, A New Bolder Style Is Coming To The VW Tiguan, And Checking In With Our Friends At J.D. Power - 5-15-2021

Topics for Nik Miles and Intermediate-Driver Andy:

• Getting the in-depth knowledge of Volkswagen's Tiguan Allspace with Mark Gilles
• J.D. Power's Tyson Jominy joins us for a regular check in on what they are seeing across the automotive spectrum
• Lincoln's Laura Clark runs down what is new with their 2021 Lincoln Navigator
• It's a classic, but there is always something new in the Honda Civic. Honda's Carl C. Pulley calls in with the details
• Ford has expanded their SUV offerings with the Ford Explorer Timberline, and Ford's Lee Newcombe tells us why it is their most rugged SUV ever
• Anton Wahlman checks in with automotive news from across the planet, from electric cars to what's happening on the factory floor, he's the person to turn to
• Nik was behind the wheel of both the Mitsubishi Outlander this week, as well as the 2021 Toyota Highlander. Tune in to hear his thoughts

A Lower, Wider Stance Comes To The 2021 Buick Envision, Updates To The 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander, While March Madness Hot Right Now, Ford Releases A Bracket Of Their Own - 3-20-2020

Topics for Nik Miles and Truck Girl Jen:

• Buick's Rob Peterson shares with us everything new coming in the 2021 Envision
• Jeremy Barnes from Mitsubishi outlines the redesign coming to the 2022 Outlander
• Ford Archive & Heritage Brand Manager Ted Ryan is going in to a FRENZY! Why? Well it's the Ford Frenzy, a bracket style tournament for consumers like you to choose their favorite Ford's of all-time!
• J.D. Power's Tyson Jominy stops by with the latest numbers from across the country
• RAM's Mark Trostle brings us all the details on the Stellantis Drive for Design contest
• Anton Wahlman has all of your International automotive news, including delays in Elon Musk's "full self-driving" and BMW confirming their electric car rollout program
• Our own Perry Stern got behind the wheel of the Polestar 2, and tells you what he thinks
• Nik got cruised around town in the Audi Q5 PHEV and the Buick Encore GX. Listen in to hear his thoughts

Taking A Look At Nissan’s Newest Nameplate, The Evolution of Charging Stations For Electric Vehicles, And The Latest In Luxury And Comfort From Lexus - 2-6-2021

Topics for Nik Miles and Truck Girl Jen:

• Mazda Sales manager Rocky Bone joins us with what there is to discover in the CX-5 
• Nissan's Matt White has all the details on the new Nissan Kicks
• J.D. Power's Tyson Jominy runs down the latest numbers from across the country
• Darryll Harrison is the Senior Director at ChargePoint, the world's largest network of electric vehicle charging stations in North America and Europe. He tells us about where the company has been, and where it is headed
• Lexus's Todd Blickenstaff tells us about the new features coming in the 2021 Lexus UX 200
• Truck Girl Jen was happy to bring on Ford's Brian Bell, to talk about the most off-road capable and connected F-150 Raptor EVER
• Jen brings us the latest news in Truck Tech, and Nik took to the roads in Mazda CX-5, CX-30, and the Mazda 3, as well as the new Sierra GMC

A Revitalizing Look At Luxury With The 2021 Lincoln Nautilus, An Inside Look At The 2021 Mercedes-Maybach GLS, Celebrating 106 Years Of Maserati - 12-12-2020

Topics for Nik Miles and Truck Girl Jen:

• Lincoln's Destin Simon takes us behind the scenes of the 2021 Lincoln Nautilus
• Our monthly check in with JD Power's Tyson Jominy on the current state of the automotive industry in the U.S.
• The 2021 Mercedes-Maybach is hitting the market, and Mercedes's Paul Harmon gives us the details
• Taking a look forward, and a look back at 106 years of Maserati with Maserati's Karl Deboer
• The latest in luxury SUV's from Mercedes-AMG with the AMG GLA 35. AMG's Keri Richardson has all the information you'll need
• Anton Wahlman is back again to inform us on automotive news from around the globe, including European electric vehicle registration trends in Europe, and which vehicles have been eating away at Tesla's market share?
• Riley Stair, builder of a 1970 Pontiac Trans Am custom car, will have his ride immortalized at 1/64th the size. He joins us to explain
• From electric, to SUV, to pick up, Nik's vehicles this week ran the gambit. He has his takes on the Ford Bronco, Audi E-Tron, and the Ford F-150 Hybrid

“Nightshade” Comes To Toyota, Taking A Look At The New Nissan Rogue, And A Couple Special Editions Come To The MINI Cooper Lineup - 11-14-2020

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

Our First Look At The 2022 Volkswagen Taos Along With The 2022 Acura MDX Prototype, And The Transformation Of The Infiniti QX60 Monograph - 10-17-2020

Topics for Nik Miles and Truck Girl Jen:

• Volkswagen's Mark Gillies joins us as their 2022 Taos SUV was unveiled this last week
• Jeff Pope is the Vice President for Infiniti Americas, and he tells us about how they transformed the QX60 Monograph SUV in to the next generation
• The most "premium and performance-focused" SUV from Acura has been unveiled, the 2022 MDX Prototype. Acura's Karina Gonzalez stops by with the details
• Mike Caudill gets dirty and heads back to school this week. He is at the MSF Dirt Bike School
• J.D. Power's Vice President of Data and Analytics Tyson Jominy calls in to give us an update on the auto industry as a whole across the country
• Anton Wahlman is back to give us your auto news from across the globe, including Tesla lowering their prices in multiple countries, and asking the question.... Is this what you do when demand is high? Also, who rules them all when it comes to electric vehicles in Europe?
• Always wanted an RV, but just don't have the space for it? MSN Auto's Perry Stern has the perfect product for you
• Nik cruised to the studio in the Cadillac Escalade, but he also drove the 2020 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid and the 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser Heritage Edition. He gives his thoughts on all three

Taking A Look At The Ford Ranger Tremor, The Debut Of The 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer, And We Discuss One Of Our Favorite Car Care Products - 9-19-2020

Topics for Nik Miles and Truck Girl Jen:

• Perry Stern from Our Auto Expert and MSN will talk about the stunning 718 GTS Boxster from Porsche
• Ford just announced the Ranger Tremor for 2021 Chad Callendar Ranger Manager shares the juicy details
• Tyson Jominy is back to tell us the latest from JD Power
• Mike Caudill will join us to share his views on the GX50 from Infiniti and C63 AMG S
• Shad Balch from Chevrolet will tell us what changed on the new 2021 Trailblazer
• Anton Wahlman takes a look at ID3 sales as the quarter draws to a close, Volvo's planning to announce U.S. delivery dates for the XC-40, and checking in on Tesla's progress on building factories in the U.S. and overseas
• Hard Water spots from summer sprinklers are difficult to remove, but we have all the answers.  Joining us from Mothers is Jim Dvorak.
• Nik drives the 2021 Trailblazer, Mini GP and the Lexus RC F

Lincoln Brings Home Some Hardware, What’s Ahead For Honda, And Seeing What’s New Out Of Lexus - 8-15-2020

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.

08-24-2019 Our Auto Expert - Nissan Versa & Cadillac XT5

• Carrie Kim with Autobytel talking about the 2020 Nissan Versa
• James Hunter on the Cadillac XT5
• Chad Deschenes on the Lexus RC F Track Edition
• IndyCar driver Sebastian Bourdais joins the show
• Anton Wahlman breaking down the new electric Porsche headed to showroom floors soon!

8-17-19 OUR AUTO EXPERT

• Meagan Wristen from Mommytravels talks about the Heels & Wheels event for women journalists

• Nik and Jennifer explain the event that will be hitting the road soon, Run to the Sun 2019

   

• Perry Stern from MSN Autos joins the show with the exciting news of the Porsche Cayenne Hybrid

   

• Want to purchase an Elvis owned automobile? Bridgett Kruse has 3 of them up for Auction on 8-31-19

   

• Grand Prix Racing hits Portland the big event is coming soon Jerry Jensen tells you how you can join in the fun

   

8-10-19 OUR AUTO EXPERT

• Peter Freedman from Calm.com explains the myths of staying awake while driving and how people need more sleep.
• Laura Adams Safety and Education analyst at DriversEd.com talks about Autonomous cars
• Perry Stern from MSN Autos and Nik Miles tells us about the new and exciting cars coming out at Pebble Beach this year
• Anton Wahlman our crazy analyst, gives us our weekly update on Telsa

7-27-19 2020 Corvette and Green New vehicles

• This Week we examine what vehicles should be in your driveway
• talk with Shad Balch about the Mid-engine layout of the 2020 Stingray
• Linda Zhang educates us on the all electric Ford F-150
• Subaru has a hybrid Crosstrex, and Perry Stern has the details
• Communications Manager for GMC & Buick, Stuart Fowle, will take us into Buick's flagship seven passenger SUV
• Anton Walhman will inform us on dealings in the auto business world; including Tesla.

06-16-2019 Our Auto Expert Polestar 2 Trail Tech Mecum and BUMMPR

Nik Miles and the Pit Crew

• Marko Mandaric CEO of BUMMPR explains this new product
• John Kraman with Mecum Auctions tempts Nik with some classic cars
• Trail Tech’s Joshua Barton on the Trail Tech Voyager Pro
• JP Canton with Polestar talks the Polestar 2

03-03-2019 Our Auto Expert - FCA KIA Tesla Mini

Nik Miles and the Pit Crew

• Nik previews the upcoming Geneva Auto Show
• Mark Trostle head of FCA design on this year’s competition for Drive For Design
• Ishaan Khatri Product Planning Manager for BMW group talks about the 60th anniversary Mini
• John Vincent with US News And World Report talks new versus used automobiles and which hold their value
• Anton Walhman from Seeking Alpha brings the latest on Tesla

02-10-2019 Chicago Recap

Nik Miles and the Pit Crew

• Nik’s Trip To The Chicago Auto Show
• Jim Morrison-Ram News
• Shad Balch - Chevy Silverado

01-27-19 Our Auto Expert Detroit Auto Show Highlights

Nik Miles and the Pit Crew

• Nik’s Trip To Bahrain
• James Bell, Head Of Public Relations - The KIA Telluride
• Myriam Joire, CES Car Tech
• Joel Hofman, Cadillac Vehicle Program Engineering Manager - XT6
• Anton Walhman - Nissan launching a 226-mile LEAF

4-8-16 Lexus Lincoln Lamborghini Honcker Anton and More

Nik Miles and the Pit Crew

• Andrew Kernahan Chief Engineer Lincoln Navigator

• Shahin Zonoozi Urus Lamborghini of Bellevue Brand Manager 

• Pit Crew chats about Lexus April Fools Joke

• Nathan Hecht Honcker founder and CEO

• Anton Walhman of Seeking Alpha Telsa and More