Our Auto Expert

The Unreal engine helped make the 7th generation Mustang, also gas powered cars will never die.

Jim Owens from Ford and Nik plan a date to remotely rev the new 7th gen Mustang. They talked about all the other cool features and tech used to make this vehicle. 

We get some spicy info from Joe Moses the GM of Toyota marketing (no big deal) about the upcoming Toyota Crown. The first mass-produced Toyota that's 15 generations deep. Receives a makeover and a red carpet debut. 

Mike Caudill has a TON of info about almost every car ever made but trims it down to the Mercedes EQS AMG, Mercedes EQB, Cadillac Escalade Type V, and the GMC Yukon Denali Ultimate.

Automatic Andy thinks the Toyota Tundra TRD Pro Hybrid is very much the best truck ever made and informs everyone he did yoga in the back of it. 

Anton Wahlman from seekingalpha.com has the latest from the Elon Musk vs Twitter debacle. Luckily he's able to explain it to Nik and Automatic Andy like they are five. Which they are. 

Whew, so much SHOW

Getting Ready For CES, New Concepts From Chrysler And Chevy, And Taking A Look At The 2022 BMW X4M and X3M - 1-1-2022

Topics for Nik Miles, and the Automatic twins, Andy and Antony

• CES + Mercedes
• Vinfast e34
• Chrysler; airflow concept 
• Chevy Silverado Concept 
• 2022 BMW X4M + X3M
• 2022 Yukon AT4 AWD 
• Mini John Cooper Works Hardtop 2 door 
• 2022 Subaru Forester

Taking A Look Back At The Best Autos Of 2021, Hyundai‘s IONIQ 5 Heads To The Big Screen, And What Lays Ahead For The Future Of Ford? - 12-18-2021

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

• Javier Mota-Digital Automotive Journalist-Top Autos For 2022 Finalists
• Mike Caudill - BMW R-18 And Mini Cooper, Yukon Denali
• Trevor Lai Hyundai, IONIQ 5
• Andy Top 5 -2022 Honda CR-V Hybrid & 2022 Toyota 4Runner TRD Sport
• Sheryl Connelly, Chief Futurist For Ford Motor Trends Report - 2022
• What Happened In SEMA 2021

An Inside Look In To The 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee, What Makes The Mercedes EQS So Special, And Andy‘s Favorite Things About The 2021 Toyota Corolla Hatchback XSE - 10-9-2021

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

• Automotive Journalist Javier Mota calls in with his take on the Mercedes EQS
• Jim Morrison is the Head of Jeep North America, and he tells us what's new in the 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee
• Nik and Andy discuss both the BMW M3, as well as the 2021 Jaguar FX
• Ford's Ted Ryan tells compares the price of the Ford Maverick to what a Model-T cost back in the day
• Andy's Top 5 things for the 2021 Toyota Corolla Hatchback XSE
• Nik and Anton Wahlman break down automotive news from both in the US, as well as across the globe

Previewing The 2022 Chevrolet Silverado ZR2, Taking A Look At All Things Electric At Kia, And A Look At The Winners Of Mudfest - 9-18-2021

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

• Chevrolet's Shad Balch stops by with all the details on the Silverado ZR2
• Recapping the IAA Auto Show in Munich Germany, from someone in Germany themselves, Digital Automotive Journalist Javier Mota
• Kia's James Bell runs down the Electrify Expo
• NWAPA President John Vincent joins us to tell us all about the winners of this year's Mudfest!
• Automatic Andy's Top 5 favorite things about the 2022 Convertible MINI Cooper S
• Nik and Anton run down the news of the week, including whether or not this is the last hurrah for Tesla in Europe
• Nik cruised around the city streets in the 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander. Hear his opinion on the ride in the show!

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

Nik Takes An Elegant Trip To Amelia Island, Getting The Rundown On The New Chevrolet Tahoe Diesel, And Getting One Of Our Own's Opinion On Both The New Cadillac Escalade, And The Hyundai Santa Fe

Topics for Nik Miles and Truck Girl Jen:

• Nik gives us a look back at his trip to beautiful Amelia Island, where he got to experience the Concours d'Elegance
• Perry Stern calls in to tell us everything he loves about the new Chevrolet Tahoe Diesel, and SUV with impressive fuel mileage
• MINI's Patrick McKenna tells us why both the MINI Cooper SE and the MINI E were on full display on Amelia Island
• Nik and Jen break down both the Volkswagen Taos, their new compact SUV, as well as the all-electric Ford F-150 Lightning
• We look to him for another set of eyes on cars that should be in your driveway, and Mike Caudill joins us to give us his take on both the new Cadillac Escalade as well as the Hyundai Santa Fe
• Our weekly check in with Anton Wahlman has us looking in to why Tesla is no longer offering a radar in select models, in some markets, as well as the fallout from a lawsuit involving Tesla for a car sold in Norway
• Nik got behind the wheel of a Lincoln Nautilus, which has it's signature design, but with elevated technology

Unpacking The Consumer Electronics Show, Getting Our First Look At The 2022 Nissan Pathfinder, And Significant Upgrades To The 2021 Volkswagen Arteon - 2-27-2021

Topics for Nik Miles and Truck Girl Jen:

• Technology writer Myriam Joire calls in to help us unpack everything new out of CES
• Nissan's Vishnu Jayamohan brings us everything we need to know about the 2022 Nissan Pathfinder
• MINI Department Head Patrick McKenna unpacks the 2021 lineup, pricing, and equipment updates, the same day that Nik cruised to the studio in a MINI Cooper S
• Thea Toney with Ford's EV Department compares the new Mach-E against other electric vehicles. 
• New tech and sharper designs are on the way to Volkswagen's Arteon. VW's Mark Gilles gives us the lowdown
• Anton Wahlman stops by with the latest on automotive news across the globe, including updates on how European electric car registrations are doing, and how inflation in component costs will be felt in your wallet
• Our Auto Expert's Perry Stern gives his opinion of the Dodge Durango Hellcat

The "Big In-Car Cinema" Is Coming To Your Drivers Seat, And The First SUV From Genesis Is Coming This Year - 1-16-2021

Topics for Nik Miles and Truck Girl Jen:

• Volvo's Russell Datz has all the details you need to know about the 2021 XC90 Recharge T8 Inscription
• Talking MINIs with the owner of LAP Motorsports, Luis Perocarpi
• Nik and Jen chat about what is to come from Alfa Romeo, and the evolution of the Presidential Limousine
• Genesis is pushing the limits of style and performance with their first ever SUV. Genesis's Jarred Pellat has all the details
• EQS is revolutionizing your dashboard. EQS's Jim Edwards tells you how
• Anton Wahlman has your news update from across the pond, from Tesla sales declining in Europe, but the European electric vehicle market is growing. He tells us why
• Perry Stern gives us the latest news on the Ford Mustang Mach-E
• Nik went full electric this week, taking to the streets in the Polestar 2

A Rare Opportunity To Talk With The Owner Of Championship Level Motorsports Teams, The Dodge Durango Lineup Has Been Unveiled, And The 2021 Mercedes-Benz E 450

Topics for Nik Miles and Truck Girl Jen:

• We get to chat with the Team Owner and MINI RACER of LAP Motorsports, Luis Perocarpi
• Dodge Durango's Paul Tyll takes is through the 2021 Durango line up one by one
• Lauren Harris is with the Mercedes-Benz E-Class, and has all the details on the 2021 E 450
• It's the best selling pickup truck for over 40 years, so you know we have to unpack the 2021 Ford F-150 with Ford's Travis Calhoun
• Mike Caudill unpacks his four days in Detroit for SEMA AUTOS
• Anton Wahlman has the latest on automotive news, both in the U.S. and abroad

"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

Ram is "Built To Serve", What You Need To Know Before Firing Up That Vehicle That's Been Sitting For Months, And Range Rover Goes Golden - 6-27-2020

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!

4-11-2020 - Taking A Look At The Polestar Concept Precept, And Some Big News Out Of Mini Takes The States

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

• Polestar has come up with a creative angle when it comes to interiors with the new Precept
• Hyundai's Michael Evanoff has everything you need to know about their new 2021 Sonata HEV
• Mini Takes The States has been delayed, and Michael Peyton from Mini tells us why
• Mark Trostle brings us the latest on FCA's Drive for Design
• Anton Wahlman has all your news, including Nevada closing car dealerships, and discrepancies in European car sales
• Truck Girl Jen actually drives a truck in to work, specifically the Nissan Titan, while Nik cruises to the station in the Hyundai Sonata Hybrid

1-26-2020 - 2020 Toyota Highlander Revealed, And A Company That Some May Not Expect Wins The Rebelle Rally Crossover Category

Topics for Nik Miles and Truck Girl Jen:

• Toyota's Yash Shah runs down the details on the new 2020 Toyota Highlander
• While in Miami, Nik got the opportunity to check out the Mini Electric, and he gives his take
• Elizabeth Williams recaps the Rebelle Rally win for Rolls Royce
• Green Car Journal has announced the winner of their Luxury Green Car of the Year Award, and Dave Barthmuss from Karma tells us what the win means to them
• Looking for a good deal on a car? Nik has the perfect website for you!
• Anton Wahlman discusses General Motors heading towards driverless vehicles, and checking in on the Jeep Wrangler franchise
• Speaking of Jeep Wrangler, in Nik's driveway this week was the Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Diesel, and you can tow a boat with it..... even if it's been sitting in storage for nearly a decade!

12-14-2019 - New Releases From Nissan, Chevrolet, Acura, and Mini, As Well As What Auto Loans Fit YOU!

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!

11-9-2019 - Recapping the SEMA Show, background on the upcoming Blockbuster "Ford v Ferrari", Mini Takes the States is BACK!

Nik Miles and Truck Girl Jen:

• Mike Caudill tells us all about what happened at the SEMA Show
• Ford's Ted Ryan discusses the background of Ford v Ferrari
• Pat McKenna from Mini Takes the States discusses upcoming dates
• Megan from Nexen Tires explains how Nexen is honoring the Purple Heart, and all of our Veterans
• Anton Wahlman has the scoop on Tesla!

08-31-2019 Our Auto Expert - 2020 Chevy Silverado And Mini Racing

• All-New 2020 NASCAR Xfinity Series Mustang Unveiled
• Shad Joins Us To Talk About The 2020 Chevy Silverado
• Eric Newland Discusses The 60th Anniversary Of Mini Race September 6-8
• Brian Armstead's First Impressions Of The Mustang Bullitt
• Anton Walhman Previews The Frankfurt Auto Show
• Will The U.S. Have To Wait A Long Time For Volkswagen Electric Cars To Hit American Soil?

03-17-2019 Our Auto Expert - Concours d’Elegance Volkswagen Geneva Auto Show

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

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

8-5-18 Our Auto Expert Lincoln Navigator Mini takes the States MTTS

Nik Miles and the Pit Crew 

• Megan McKenzie talks about the Lincoln Navigator JD Power Award Winner
• Ryan Dooley from Mini 
• Meagan Wristern from Her Auto Expert talks about her adventures with Nik and Ryan
• Perry Stern from MSN Auto talks about his journey with Mini Takes the States
• Crazy Anton Wahlman from Seeking Alpha

3-11-18 Our Auto Expert Honda Mini Subaru Tesla Diesel Sales

Nik Miles and the Pit Crew

• Natalie Kumaratne- Honda Clarity Plug-in Hybrid

• Patrick McKenna talks about Mini Takes The States

• Pit Crew Explains the Hot New Exotic Line-up at Geneva

• Michael McHale introduces the 2019 Subaru Ascent and Subaru Loves Pets

• Anton Walhman Tesla Investments and Diesel Market