Our Auto Expert

The Battle At The Top Of The Luxury SUV Class Just Got A Lot More Competitive, In Depth On The Ford F-150 Lightning, And Finish Our Conversation On The Jeep Grand Cherokee 4Xe - 4-30-2022

On this week's episode:

• Brian Armstead talks about the Aston Martin DBX707 & the battle atop the SUV luxury line. Brian just got back from some exotic place and we talked about James Bond and if he would use this
• Jason Turnbull - Ford F-150 Lightning Marketing Manager - Nik has a lot to talk to Jason about. The F-150 Lightning is the first mass produced electric pickup truck. It's truly an exciting time in the Electric world
• Automatic Andy's Top 5 list, he's got two and the possibility of one of them NOT getting the OAE seal of approval. 2022 Mazda 3 Sedan and the 2022 Nissan Frontier Pro-4X Crew cab
• Nik News!! Way too much has happened in the automotive world and the team has a lot to say!
• Jim Morrison - Jeep grand Cherokee 4Xe - this is the first electric Grand Cherokee and we had so much to say that we needed to circle back today and finish our conversation. We talk about Jeeps position in the electric world. 

Getting The Rundown On Toyota’s 2022 GR86, Nik Cruises Around Town In The 2022 GMC Sierra, And We Dive In To Winter Car Care - 1-15-2022

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

• Tim Annick, GR86 Marketing Planner-2022 Toyota GR86
• GMC’s 2022 Sierra
• Nik Tries To Explains British Measurement Along With Horsepower
• Mike Caudill: BMW M440I, INFINITI QX60, RV Show And Winter Car Care
• Andy's top 5: Mazda CX30 Carbon Edition And Lexus GX460

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

Reviewing The All-Electric Toyota bZ4X, The Bronco Sasquatch Makes Its Debut, And What‘s Hot At The LA Auto Show

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

• Bronco Brand Manager, Esteban Plaza-Jennings Bronco Sasquatch Debut's At L.A. Auto Show
• Mike Caudill
• Richard Barlow CEO Of Wejo
• Nik And Andy: The All-New, All-Electric Toyota bZ4X
• Andy Top 5:2021 Ford F150 Hybrid XLT PowerBoost
• Perry Stern: LA Auto Show, What's Hot And Not
• Nik's News

McLaren Brings Home Some Hardware, Our Top American Muscle Cars, And An Inside Look At The 2022 INFINITI QX60 - 9-11-2021

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

• INFINITI's Kyle Bazemore calls in to help us get a better look at the 2022 QX60
• Roger Ormisher from McLaren gives us the inside scoop on the new GT
• Nik and our own Perry Stern run down Our Auto Expert's Top 3 American Muscle Cars
• Taking a look at the future of the Nissan 370Z with Nissan's Julio Vitti
• Honda's Carl C. Pulley tells us what it means to the company to break in to the Top 10 list of cars made in America
• Anton Wahlman and Nik discuss the automotive news from the U.S. as well as around the globe
• Nik got the best of both a car, and a truck this week, as he cruised around the city streets in the 2021 Mazda 3 hatchback, as well as the 2021 Ford F150 Platinum. Hear his thoughts right here!

New Upgrades Are Coming In The 2022 Kia Stinger, A Deep Look In To The 2021 Hyundai Venue, And A Special Edition From Maserati

Topics for Nik Miles and Truck Girl Jen:

• Maserati's Karl DeBoer tells us how they are commemorating Juan Manuel Fangio with the F Tributo Special Edition
• Even though it's only been around for 4 years, Kia has rolled out the upgrades for the 2022 Edition of the Stinger. Kia's James Bell has the details
• Out Auto Expert's Mike Caudill brings you his take as he cruised around town in the 2021 Cadillac CT4
• What's new in the 2021 Hyundai Venue? Well Hyundai's Michael Evanoff stops by with the answers
• Our own Perry Stern got his hands on the 2021 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon, with a V8 HEMI!
• Audi's Anthony Garbis runs down the list of updates that are coming to the 2022 Audi Sport
• Nik got to get behind the wheel of BOTH the 2021 BMW M440iCV as well as the 2021 Mazda MX-5 Miata, both of which are sure to turn some heads. Hear his take right here!

Getting A Good Look At The 2022 INFINITI QX60, Why The McLaren GT Is Bringing Home Awards, And We Review Our Top Three American Muscle Cars - 7-17-2021

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

• INFINITI's Kyle Bazemore calls in to help us get a better look at the 2022 QX60
• Roger Ormisher from McLaren gives us the inside scoop on the new GT
• Nik and our own Perry Stern run down Our Auto Expert's Top 3 American Muscle Cars
• Taking a look at the future of the Nissan 370Z with Nissan's Julio Vitti
• Honda's Carl C. Pulley tells us what it means to the company to break in to the Top 10 list of cars made in America
• Anton Wahlman and Nik discuss the automotive news from the U.S. as well as around the globe
• Nik got the best of both a car, and a truck this week, as he cruised around the city streets in the 2021 Mazda 3 hatchback, as well as the 2021 Ford F150 Platinum. Hear his thoughts right here!

Maserati Is Celebrating It's Racing Past, Hyundai's New Small SUV Packs A Big Punch, And Audi Announces Updates To The 2022 Audi Sport - 5-8-2021

Topics for Nik Miles and Truck Girl Jen:

• Maserati's Karl DeBoer tells us how they are commemorating Juan Manuel Fangio with the F Tributo Special Edition
• Even though it's only been around for 4 years, Kia has rolled out the upgrades for the 2022 Edition of the Stinger. Kia's James Bell has the details
• Out Auto Expert's Mike Caudill brings you his take as he cruised around town in the 2021 Cadillac CT4
• What's new in the 2021 Hyundai Venue? Well Hyundai's Michael Evanoff stops by with the answers
• Our own Perry Stern got his hands on the 2021 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon, with a V8 HEMI!
• Audi's Anthony Garbis runs down the list of updates that are coming to the 2022 Audi Sport
• Nik got to get behind the wheel of BOTH the 2021 BMW M440iCV as well as the 2021 Mazda MX-5 Miata, both of which are sure to turn some heads. Hear his take right here!

The Latest Muscle Car Out Of Dodge, The New EQS: Where All-Electric And Luxury Meet, And You've Heard Of The SUV, But What About The SAV? - 5/1/2021

Topics for Nik Miles and Truck Girl Jen:

• Matt McAlear is one of the Heads of Dodge, and tells us all about the 2021 Charger Hellcat Redeye, a car that has been branded "Demon-Possessed"
• The all-new, and all-electric Mercedes-Benz EQS is scheduled to be released in Europe in August, but Product Manager Jim Edwards stops by to give us an inside scoop
• More power, along with other enhancements are coming in new 2021 Mercedes-AMG E-Class Coupe, and AMG's Brian Cotter has all the details
• Hyundai is changing the game, with their all new Santa Cruz Sports Adventure Vehicle. Hyundai's Trevor Lai calls in to tell us all about it
• We touch base with our friend Rocky Bone, the Sales Manager at Olympia Mazda in Washington, to chat about the Mazda CX-9
• Nik and Anton tackle all the automotive news for the week both in the U.S. and abroad, including if we have heard anything new about the Tesla CyberTruck, where we have spotted electric pick-up trucks, and if Apple's new AirTag can be used to find a stolen car
• Nik got his hands on the Honda Civic Type-R Special Edition, one of ONLY 600 in the United States. Tune in to see what he thinks

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

What's New In The ATV World, Your Car May Soon Be Able To Run On CHOCOLATE, And What's New About The New Ford F-150? 8-1-2020

Topics for Nik Miles and Truck Girl Jen:

• Our Auto Expert's Mike Caudill crunches the numbers across the auto industry
• Volkswagen's Mark Gillies checks in as one of their best selling SUV's beat out Ford and Hyundai for Cars.com 2020 Family Car of the Year
• Ben Hoang from Honda Powersports takes us off the beaten path with what's new and exciting in the world of ATV's and side-by-sides
• What does chocolate, and racing, have in common? Kristian Rene from Chocolove has the answer
• There's a new Ford F-150 hitting the market, but what's so new about it? Ford's Travis Calhoun has the update
• Anton Wahlman stops by with all the latest in automotive news from around the globe
• Chris Reeves, General Manager of dealership University Mazda, tells you why you should head in to test drive the CX-30
• Nik and Jen both cruised in to the radio station in style, with the Kia K5 GT-Line and the K5 EX

The Revival Of The Ford Bronco, How Is The Kingdom Of Kia Holding Up, And Checking In With J.D. Power As We Look Over The Data Of Car Sales Throughout The Pandemic - 7-11-2020

Topics for Nik Miles and Truck Girl Jen:

• AMG Product Manager Brian Cotter calls in with the latest on 2021 AMG GT 43 4-Door Coupe
• Ford's Ted Ryan has everything you need to know for the re-release of the Bronco
• Kia's James Bell has the latest and greatest coming out of Kia
• Our Auto Expert's Mike Caudill gives his impressions on the new Nissan Sentra
• J.D. Power's Tyson Jominy runs down the overall numbers for car sales during the Coronavirus pandemic
• Toyota's Brock Cartlidge tells us why the RAV4 Prime is primed and ready for electrified traction
• Tesla's numbers are falling, and Audi is dominating a European market. All that and more as we speak with Anton Wahlman
• We take a look at the 2020 Dodge Challenger SRT Super Stock with Challenger's Kevin Hellman
• Nik took to the streets in style this week, cruising around in the Alfa Romeo Stelvio, and the Mazda CX-30

4-18-2020 - Nik Is Giddy Over BMW's New Motorcycle, And Getting All The Info On The Chevrolet Traverse

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

2-15-2020 - Nissan is making some BIG moves, New vehicles out of Volkswagen, and a national fast food chain is mixing coffee.... and CARS!

Today's topics for Nik Miles and Truck Girl Jen:

• We check out the 2020 Nissan GT-R Track Edition with Perry Stern
• Acura's Andrew Quillan has the latest on the Acura RDX
• Ford and McDonalds are teaming up..... with COFFEE
• Tomas Mica has the latest on the Atlas Cross
• Mike Caudill has the cars coming in 2020 that you need to keep your eyes out for

12-21-2019 - Volkswagen Unveils Buggy Concept, And Taking A Look At What's New Out Of Mazda, Toyota, And Hyundai!

This week's topics for Nik Miles and special guest co-host Jeff Zurschmeide:

• Our Auto Expert's Mike Caudill fills us in on a BIG week of travelling, and how Nexen Tires is honoring a hero
• What's new in the 2020 Mazda CX-30?
• Volkswagen's Mark Gillies runs down the details on their new Buggy Concept
• Autosense's Brian Armstead has everything you need to know about the 2020 Hyundai Sonata
• Did the US Congress extend or expand the U.S. Federal tax credit for electric cars? Anton Wahlman has that answer, and many more!
• What should be in your driveway? Nik has been cruising around in the 2020 Toyota Highlander, but if you want something with some more muscle, Jeff has been driving the 2020 Dodge Charger Hellcat Widebody

11-30-2019 - December Deals You Should Be On The Lookout For, And What Toyota Tickled Nik's Fancy At SEMA?

Nik Miles & Truck Girl Jen's Topics:

• Toyota's Tyler McBride recaps this year's SEMA event, including a Supra that Nik is a fan of
• John Vincent from US World & News Report shares their best vehicle brand awards, as well as some deals to get during the Christmas shopping season
• Mike Caudill goes in depth in to Ford Vs. Ferrari
• Dr Druck explains how to go about approaching an aging parent on taking away their car keys
• Anton Wahlman discusses BIG layoffs for Audi and Mercedes

Mazda Miata MX-5, Rolls Royce Wraith, Getting Your Car Winter Ready

This week's topics from Nik Miles and Truck Girl Jen:

• Odd Driving Laws
• 2019 Mazda MX-5 Celebrates It's 30th Anniversary
• Gerry Spahn Runs Down The 2019 Black Badge Rolls Royce Wraith
• John Vincent from US News and World Report informs you on what types of tires you will need come Winter
• Volvo's Russell Datz proves to you just how much "Volvo Cares"
• Anton Wahlman talks about the new Rivian electric trucks and other electric vehicles

09-14-2019 - Run To The Sun Winner And Other Fun Rides

Nik Miles and the Pit Crew

• Odd Driving Laws
• Run To The Sun Recap
• Brian Armstead Reviews The Range Rover Evoque And The Land Rover Defender
• Accident Awareness Month
• 2019 Mazda MX-5 Celebrates It's 30th Anniversary
• Gerry Spahn Runs Down The 2019 Black Badge Rolls Royce Wraith
• Volkswagen introduces its volume bespoke electric car, the ID3.
• Volkswagen shows the SUV version of the ID3, which arrives in late 2020.
• First in-person experience with the Porsche Taycan.
• Honda's electric "city" car, the E. Amazing interior -- but doesn't come to the U.S., sadly.
• Mercedes showed the all-electric minivan, the V-class -- "EQV 300".
• Audi announced that it will unveil the eTron Sportback on November 19, which is also when manufacturing begins.
• Ford announced that its first all-electric crossover, the "Mustang-inspired" one, will have 370 miles of range on the European test cycle (300-320 miles on the US test cycle).