Our Auto Expert

A Look Under The Hood Of The KIA Sportage, What’s New With The Nissan Z, And A Double Dose Of Andy’s Top 5! - 5-21-2022

What is on the show?

• Nissan Z (Chief Marketing Manager - Bill Miller)
• Anton Wahlman
• KIA’s James Bell - Sportage
  
• Mike Caudill:
  Trip to Israel, Ecomotion 2022
  Mercedes EQs
  
• Andy’s Top 5’s :
  2022 Honda Passport Trailsport
  +
  2022 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Bronze edition
  

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. 

Reviewing the 2022 Nissan Pathfinder, Getting A Look Under The Hood Of The Toyota Corolla GR, And What Andy Likes About The 2022 Volkswagen Taos

Topics for today's Our Auto Expert:

• Mike Caudill rejoins the show to talk about the 2022 Nissan Pathfinder
• Mike sticks around to tell the guys about his time in Lake Nona testing Autonomous Shuttles
• Andy's Top 5 features the 2022 Volkswagen Taos
• Tyson Jominy gives the gang a monthly sales breakdown
• Andy blesses us with a 2nd round of his Top 5 List
• Ed Kim talks about the Toyota Corolla GR
• Anton makes his weekly appearance to wrap up the 1st quarter of the year

Getting A Look At The Volkswagen Buzz, Which EV’s Are Coming This Spring, And How Lucas Oil Can Save You Cash - 3-19-2022

Topics for Nik Miles, Automatic Andy, and Air Filter Anthony:

• Mike Caudill gives us his take on the Mercedes GLE 450 SUV as well as the Nissan Pathfinder
• Andy's Top 5
• Perry Stern runs down his article on what electric vehicles are coming this spring
• Morgan Lucas joins us to tell you how Lucas Oil can save you cash at the pump
• VW's Mark Gilles calls in to share details on the new Buzz
• Nik and Anton Wahlman break down the international automotive news of the week

A Blast From The Past Shows Up At The Chicago Auto Show, What Is McLaren’s ”The F1 Effect”, And A Look Behind The Curtain Of The 2023 Nissan Frontier

Topics for Nik Miles, Automatic Andy, and Air Filter Anthony:

• McLaren's Roger Ormisher calls in to tell us all about "The F1 Effect"
• Ted Ryan from Ford has the details on how the company is celebrating experimental race car prototypes from the 1960's!
• Andy's Top 5 this week is for the 2022 Lincoln Corsair PHEV
• Nissan's Haren Patel brings us all the details on the 2023 Nissan Frontier

Discussing The North American Car, Truck, And Utility Of The Year, An Inside Look In To The 2022 Nissan Aryia, And The First 2022 Toyota Tundra Rolls Off The Line - 12-11-2021

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

• Brian Armstead - Juror, North American Car, Truck, And Utility Of The Year
• 2022 Nissan Aryia Ross Proffitt Senior Planner, EV Marketing & Sales Strategy, Nissan U.
• Susann Kazunas Vp Of Manufacturing For Toyota Motor Manufacturing
• Scott Bonvissuto Executive Vice President Of Sales And Marketing Console Vault Reveals First Safe For Kia
• Automatic Andy's Top 5 for the 2022 BMW X3 M Competition
• Anton Wahlman and Nik tackle the news

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

Getting Stylish In The Rolls-Royce 103EX Vision, Which Cars Are We Saying Goodbye To This Year, And Andy‘s Top 5 Favorite Things About The 2022 Kia Sorento - 11-13-2021

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

• Aniela Kuzon, Ford Pro Business and Strategy Lead
• Gerry Spahn -Rolls-Royce 103EX Vision
• Nik and Andy say goodbye to 2021
• Jarred Pellat -Genesis Public Relations for United States and Canada -Genesis G70
• Automatic Andy's Top 5: Kia Sorento
• Anton Wahlman and Nik break down the news, as well as a look at our 2022 Semifinalists

A Deep Dive In To The 2022 Jeep Wagoneer And Grand Wagoneer, A Preview Of The Volkswagen Golf Line Up, And Our First Look At The 2023 Kia Sportage

TODAY ON THE SHOW WE HAVE:

    

- ELIZABETH WILLIAMS-ROLLS-ROYCE-REBELLE RALLY.

- 2022 WAGONEER AND GRAND WAGONEER. RACHEL FELLRATH SENIOR MANAGER OF JEEP PRODUCTS. 

- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF LINE UP MARK GILLES 

- 2023 KIA SPORTAGE-JAMES BELL DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS. 

- ANDY'S TOP 5
2022 INFINITI QX60
2022 VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS
2022 HONDA CIVIC TOURING EDITION

- ANTON WALHMAN: 
HERTZ & TESLA

-MIKE CAUDILL LIST OF AUTO'S
2022 MERCEDES-BENZ E450
2022 KIA SORENTO HYBRID
2022 BUICK ENVISION
2022 NISSAN FRONITER
2022 FORD F150 HYBRID

Going Behind The Scenes On The 2022 BMW X5, A New SUV Is Coming From Hyundai, And A Very Special Offering From Lexus - 10-30-2021

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

• We take a deep dive in to the 2022 BMW X5
• Ford's Jim Owens calls in to fill us in on why The 2022 Ford Mustang will be "cool as ice"
• Ross Proffitt from Nissan tells us what's new in the 2022 Nissan Leaf
• Andy's Top 10 when it comes to the Ford F-250 ranges from the towing capacity, to all the bells and whistles
• Only 500 of these special Lexus' will be made, and all to be sold exclusively in North America. Listen in to learn more about the 2022 Lexus IS 500 F Sport Performance Launch Edition
• Hyundai unveils it's new Sport Adventure Vehicle, the 2022 Santa Cruz
• Anton Wahlman joins Nik to break down all of the automotive news, including Tesla rolling out deliveries of the Model Y in Europe, and where most of their production is shifting to from California

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!

Taking A Look At The 2022 Volkswagen Taos, An Inside Look At The 2022 Chevrolet Equinox, And We Break Down The Best Of The Year - 9-4-2021

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

• Volkswagen's Mark Gilles calls in to break down the 2022 Taos
• Javier Mota, Automotive Journalist for North American Car breaks down their top cars, trucks, and SUV's of the year
• Shad Balch from Chevrolet gives us all the details on the 2022 Equinox, now equipped with front and rear Park Assist, as well as Apple CarPlay and Android Auto capabilities
• Anton Wahlman takes us around the globe to look at the electric vehicle market, including looking at Tesla sales across Europe, Lordstown withdrawing all claims of having any firm donors, and where Polestar will make a Battery Electric Vehicle
• Nik looks in to a study that claims car crashes have increased in states that have legalized marijuana, and that GM has announced they are increasing electric vehicle investments to $35 billion dollars through 2025, but where are they getting all that money?
• Nik put rubber to asphalt in two cars this week, the Hyundai Tucson and the Nissan 370Z Coupe NISMO. Hear his take on the rides right here

The 2022 Ford Mustang Is Getting ICY, Getting The Inside Scoop On The 2022 Nissan Leaf, The Andy‘s Top 10 When It Comes To The Ford F-250 - 8-28-2021

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

• We take a deep dive in to the 2022 BMW X5
• Ford's Jim Owens calls in to fill us in on why The 2022 Ford Mustang will be "cool as ice"
• Ross Proffitt from Nissan tells us what's new in the 2022 Nissan Leaf
• Andy's Top 10 when it comes to the Ford F-250 ranges from the towing capacity, to all the bells and whistles
• Only 500 of these special Lexus' will be made, and all to be sold exclusively in North America. Listen in to learn more about the 2022 Lexus IS 500 F Sport Performance Launch Edition
• Hyundai unveils it's new Sport Adventure Vehicle, the 2022 Santa Cruz
• Anton Wahlman joins Nik to break down all of the automotive news, including Tesla rolling out deliveries of the Model Y in Europe, and where most of their production is shifting to from California

Kia Looks To Keep Up The Momentum With The 2022 Kia Telluride, A Look Behind The Curtain Of The 2022 Audi E-Tron GT, And A History Lesson On The Ford Mustang Mach 1 - 8/21/2021

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

• Ford's Ted Ryan calls us to run down the history of the Mach 1
• Matt Mostafaei from Audi joins us to run down what special bells and whistles are coming with the 2022 e-tron
• We take a look at an article which runs down which 10 cars are the most "American"
• Kia's James Bell has the details on how they are going to follow up on the very successful Telluride in 2022
• Nik got to get behind the wheel of a McLaren GT, and shares his thoughts
• Anton Wahlman gives us our weekly update on electric vehicle news from around the globe, while Nik tackles headlines from changes coming to the next generation of the Miata MX-5, while Jaguar announces they will keep only one SUV in the "Electric Era"
• Nik was cruising around the hot summer streets in the BMW M8 Competition Coupe, as well as the Nissan 370z NISMO, he shares his thoughts right here.

Getting All The Details On The 2022 Jeep Compass, An Inside Look At The 2022 Nissan Pathfinder, And A Look At The Automotive News Of The Week - 7-24-2021

Topics for Nik Miles and Andy:

• Myriam Joire from EV Automotive News stops by to discuss the week's news
• Head of Jeep North America Jim Morrison gives us all the specs on the 2022 Jeep Compass
• Digital Automotive Journalist Javier Mota runs down Chevrolet's first electric pickup and GMC's HUMMER EV SUV
• Nissan's Andrew Molnar gives us an inside look at the 2022 Nissan Pathfinder
• Andy's personal Top 5
• Anton Wahlman and Nik cover the latest automotive news from around the globe
• Nik was going 0-60 mph in the BMW M8 Competition this week. Hear what else he got to do in the sweet ride, 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!

A History Lesson In The Ford Mach 1, New Perks Announced For The 2022 Audi e-tron GT, And We Get Our Hands On A McLaren GT - 6-26-2021

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

• Ford's Ted Ryan calls us to run down the history of the Mach 1
• Matt Mostafaei from Audi joins us to run down what special bells and whistles are coming with the 2022 e-tron
• We take a look at an article which runs down which 10 cars are the most "American"
• Kia's James Bell has the details on how they are going to follow up on the very successful Telluride in 2022
• Nik got to get behind the wheel of a McLaren GT, and shares his thoughts
• Anton Wahlman gives us our weekly update on electric vehicle news from around the globe, while Nik tackles headlines from changes coming to the next generation of the Miata MX-5, while Jaguar announces they will keep only one SUV in the "Electric Era"
• Nik was cruising around the hot summer streets in the BMW M8 Competition Coupe, as well as the Nissan 370z NISMO, he shares his thoughts right here.

Breaking Down The Car, Truck, And SUV Of The Year, Taking A Look At The 2022 Volkswagen Taos, And An Inside Look At The 2022 Chevrolet Equinox - 6-19-2021

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

• Volkswagen's Mark Gilles calls in to break down the 2022 Taos
• Javier Mota, Automotive Journalist for North American Car breaks down their top cars, trucks, and SUV's of the year
• Shad Balch from Chevrolet gives us all the details on the 2022 Equinox, now equipped with front and rear Park Assist, as well as Apple CarPlay and Android Auto capabilities
• Anton Wahlman takes us around the globe to look at the electric vehicle market, including looking at Tesla sales across Europe, Lordstown withdrawing all claims of having any firm donors, and where Polestar will make a Battery Electric Vehicle
• Nik looks in to a study that claims car crashes have increased in states that have legalized marijuana, and that GM has announced they are increasing electric vehicle investments to $35 billion dollars through 2025, but where are they getting all that money?
• Nik put rubber to asphalt in two cars this week, the Hyundai Tucson and the Nissan 370Z Coupe NISMO. Hear his take on the rides 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

More Choices Are Coming To The Ford Explorer, An All New SUV From Hyundai, And The Outcome Of The Ford Frenzy! - 4-24-2021

Topics for Nik Miles and Truck Girl Jen:

• Lexus's Maggie Donovan brings us the latest and greatest on the 2021 Lexus GX
• The 2021 Ford Explorer Enthusiast ST has been unveiled, and Ford's Lee Newcombe brings us the details
• After last year's redesign of the Nissan Titan, we look forward to what 2021 has to offer with Nissan's Mark Hazen
• There were quite a few upsets in this year's Ford Frenzy, which allows consumers to vote for their favorite Ford vehicle. Ford's Ted Ryan has all the details, including which car took down the #1 seeded 1964.5 Ford Mustang
• Anton Wahlman takes his weekly look in to automotive news from around the globe, including how Tesla's are faring in China, and while electric vehicle sales are down overall, there are still some companies leading the pack
• Hyundai has unveiled its all new 2022 Hyundai Tucson SUV for the U.S. market, and Hyundai's Trevor Lai brings us the details.
• Nik cruised the streets in the new Toyota Rav4 Hybrid. Tune in to hear his and Jen's thoughts!

Getting Bespoke With Rolls-Royce, Details On The 2021 Easter Jeep Safari, And What's Ahead For The Nissan Armada? - 4-10-2021

Topics for Nik Miles and Truck Girl Jen:

• BMW's Michael Baxley tells you what you can look forward to the in the 2022 BMW ALPINA B8 Gran Coupe
• Nissan's Michael Benson runs down the changes on the 2022 Nissan Armada
• Mark Gilles from Volkswagen tells you why the 2021 VW Atlas Cross Sport should be in your driveway
• We go ELEGANT as we bring Rolls-Royce's Elizabeth Williams on to chat about the race team of Ben and Christina Sloss, and their newest Bespoke Black Badge Cullinan
• Jim Morrison is the Head of Jeep, and shares everything you need to know about their 2021 Jeep Safari Event
• Anton and Nik discuss automotive news from around the world, including what $100 Billion in Federal electric vehicle subsidies would look like, what the guys think about Tesla's plan to build a tunnel in Las Vegas, what Tesla's numbers are looking like in China, and what is the "greenest" car of 2021? All those answered in today's episode

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 New Ford Bronco Will Be Put To The Test Off-Road, A New High-Performance Hybrid Supercar, And Updates On The Styling Of The 2022 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross - 2-20-2021

Topics for Nik Miles and Truck Girl Jen:

• BIG changes are coming to the 2022 Nissan Frontier. Nissan's Michael Yarger gives us the details
• McLaren comes out with the next-generation hybrid supercar, the Artura. North American Vice President of Communications and PR Roger Ormisher tells us all about it
• Car commercials are always a big hit during the Super Bowl. Nik gives his take on the best
• New tech and capability have come to the GMC Sierra. GMC's Chas Russel breaks down what changes you will find in the 2021 model
• Ford reveals the Bronco 4600 Race Vehicle that is slated to run in the ULTRA4 off-road series, and Ford Motorsports Supervisor Brian Novak stops by to fill us in
• Changes are coming in the next generation of the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross. Mitsubishi's Jeremy Barnes shares what to expect from the new sleek and sporty SUV
  
• The newest addition to Holden Motorsports, Troy Olason, calls in to share about a new car they are building for the Trans-Am Series presented by Pirelli, and what to expect from the racing team moving forward
• Nik cruised the streets in the Nissan Kicks this week, leading Jen to ask about his weight! Listen in for his take on the SUV

From SUV's, To Muscle Cars, To The Most Luxurious, We Run Down The Best Rides of 2020! - 1-2-2021

Topics for Nik Miles:

• Green Car Report's Bengt Halvoson has the best electric vehicles of the year
• Jeff Zurschmeide is the Editor-in-Chief of The Star Magazine, and he is tackling the best family cars
• To cover the best trucks, we bring in Sean Holman, the Co-Host and Co-Creator of The Truck Show Podcast
• Our own Mike Caudill is bringing the muscle with the beefed up rides of 2020
• We run down the numbers with US News and World Report's John Vincent on the best selling segment.... SUV's
• Perry Stern, part of Our Auto Expert and MSN shifts it in to the next gear with the fastest of the fast
• Get your weekly auto news update with Anton Wahlman
• Roadfly's Brian Armstead has the best luxury rides of the year.

"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

The Ford Bronco Gets Sporty, Taking A Look At The 2020 Cadillac CT4, And Sportscar Jeff Hangs Out In The Studio - 11-7-2020

Topics for Nik Miles and Sportscar Jeff:

• Jeff gives his take on the Nissan Rogue
• Cadillac's Meagan Quinn has the latest and greatest on the 2020 CT4
• Ford Bronco's Jovina Young tells us about cruising across the country in their newest addition, as well as how well it holds up off-road
• The Ghostbusters car will soon becoming to a LEGO set near you! We will tell you when to look out for it, as well as how many Lego pieces you need to look out for under your feet
• Anton Wahlman has the latest news update from here in the USA, as well as overseas

The Maxima Turns 40, Nik Slingshots To The Studio, And Taking A Look At The Yukon Denali - 9-26-20

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.

Jeep Announces The Return Of The Wagoneer, An In-Depth Look At Volkswagen's Passat R-Line, And One Of Our Own Cruises In The Rolls-Royce Cullinan

Topics for Nik Miles and Truck Girl Jen:

• Volkswagen's Mark Gilles joins us to review the 2020 Passat R-Line
• Nissan has announced the 2021 GT-R and GT-R Nismo. Nissan's Julio Vitti has all the details
• Genesis knows luxury, and Genesis's Kevin Smith is in the know on the new G80 and GV80, and which one may be best for you
• You know it's big news when the North American Head of a company stops by. Jeep's Jim Morrison brings us all the sweet details on the return of the Wagoneer!
• Thinking about buying a mid-size truck? Fast Lane's Roman Mica has the best ones for you
• Anton Wahlman wraps up this week's automotive news
• Our Auto Expert's Perry Stern got to live the high life in the Rolls-Royce Cullinan, and gives us his take

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

Major Updates Coming For The Subaru CrossTrek, The Future Of Sports Sedans, And What Its Like To Cruise Around In A New Porsche - 7-4-2020

Topics for Nik Miles and Truck Girl Jen:

• Nissan Engineer Melaina Vasko joins us to run down the new Frontier
• The Chevrolet Tahoe now comes in Pursuit, and Shad Balch has the details
• Toyota's Ryan Matsumoto has the latest and greatest on the new 2021 Venza
• Acura's Andrew Quillin shares the future of sports sedans, the 2021 TLX
• Major updates are coming to the 2021 Subaru CrossTrek, and Dominick Infante fills us in
• Les Masterson is the Managing Editor for CarInsurance.com, and shares the results of their survey, finding the top speeding excuses
• Perry Stern got to cruise around in the Porsche 718 Cayman GT4, and brings us his review
• This week, Nik drove around town in the TRD Toyota Camry, as well as the Mercedes AMG-GLC43

The Toyota Supra Is BACK, And Our List Of The Best Small SUVs For About $25,000 - 6/20/2020

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?

All Sorts Of New Releases Coming From Nissan, Chevrolet, Toyota, Acura, And Subaru, As Well As The Top Excuses Given To Police For Speeding - 6-13-2020

Topics for Nik Miles and Truck Girl Jen:

• Nissan Engineer Melaina Vasko joins us to run down the new Frontier
• The Chevrolet Tahoe now comes in Pursuit, and Shad Balch has the details
• Toyota's Ryan Matsumoto has the latest and greatest on the new 2021 Venza
• Acura's Andrew Quillin shares the future of sports sedans, the 2021 TLX
• Major updates are coming to the 2021 Subaru CrossTrek, and Dominick Infante fills us in
• Les Masterson is the Managing Editor for CarInsurance.com, and shares the results of their survey, finding the top speeding excuses
• Perry Stern got to cruise around in the Porsche 718 Cayman GT4, and brings us his review
• This week, Nik drove around town in the TRD Toyota Camry, as well as the Mercedes AMG-GLC43

The Nissan Sentra Brings Home Some Hardware, Taking A Look A The 2021 Special Edition Toyota Prius, And Running Down The Details On The VW Golf GTI - 5-23-2020

Topics for Nik Miles and Truck Girl Jen:

• Nissan's Heather Jimenez tells us about a new award for the Sentra
• Ford closes a plant after two workers test positive for Covid-19, and Hertz declares for bankruptcy
• The Toyota Prius celebrates a birthday with a special Anniversary Edition. Toyota's Regina Davis has the details
• Volkswagen's Mark Gillies stops by with everything you need to know about the 2020 Golf GTI
• Kia's James Bell gives us a "State of the Union" on how things have been going at Kia over the last couple of months
• From new stringent fuel economy rules, to GMC teasing a glass sky roof for the new Hummer, Anton Wahlman has all your latest news updates
• In Nik's driveway this week was the A220 Mercedes AMG, along with the LX Lexus

What's One Of The Best Cars For College Graduates? Also, Checking In With J.D. Power On Overall Car Sales - 5-16-2020

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

4-5-2020 - We Delve Deep In To The New Jaguar F-Type, Ford Steps Up To Help Upscale Production On Medical Supplies

Topics for Nik Miles and Truck Girl Jen:

• Ford's Todd Hoevener shares with us how GE and Ford are helping the Country react to COVID-19
• Jaguar's Rob Filipovic shares the details on the new F-Type
• Jeff Zurschmeide tells you how to care for your automobile during a "stay at home" order
• General Motors' Dan Flores announces that GM has teamed up with Ventec to help produce ventilators
• Anton Wahlman shares his sleeper electric vehicle for 2021, as well as taking a look at Tesla's numbers for the First Quarter
• Even during a "stay at home" order, Nik is still cruising around in different cars. This week was the Nissan Frontier and the Honda CR-V

3-29-2020 - Tips For Living Out Of Your Car During A Pandemic, New Options Out Of Alfa Romeo And AMG

Topics for Nik Miles and Truck Girl Jen:

• Adventurer and explorer Bryon Dorr joins us with what you NEED when deciding to live out of your car
• 110 Years for Alfa Romeo brings a special gift for all of you. Steven Richards has the details
• AMG Department Manager David Burkhalter tells us why you need their new GLS63
• Anton Wahlman has the news on a Volkswagen software delay, and the leaked plans out of Toyota
• Nik was cruising around in the Lexus GSF this week, along with the Nissan Kicks

3-7-2020 - Taking A Look At The Bentley Flying Spur, And How Daylight Savings Time Effects Your Driving

Topics for Nik Miles, and fill-in co-host Jeff Zurschmeide:

• Kia's James Bell discusses how the novel Coronavirus has affected what they were going to show off at the Geneva Auto Show
• Jeff discusses the new GMC Sierra with the Duramax V6 turbo-diesel
• Bentley's Jeff Kuhlman gives us the latest on their Flying Spur
• Nissan's Travis Parman discusses the dangers lurking behind daylight savings time
• Anton Wahlman takes a closer look at how the novel Coronavirus effects the auto industry

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

1-18-2019 - Shifting in to overdrive as we rev up for the Chicago Auto Show

Nik Miles and Truck Girl Jen's topics:

• GMC has a big announcement! And Stuart Fowle will fill us in
• Mark Bilek has some high expectations for this year's Chicago Auto Show, and he will share some of them!
• Karma's Dave Barthmuss talks about the Revero GT and the Consumer Electronics Show
• Chatting about the new Nissan Sentra, as well as Nik's trip to the Sunshine State.
• Anton Wahlman brings us the latest news from Tesla

1-04-2020 - Running Down The BEST of 2019!!!!

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!!!

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!

12-7-2019 - Volkswagen Makes A Reveal At The LA Auto Show, Ford Is Teaming Up With McDonalds

Nik Miles & Truck Girl Jen:

• Volkswagen's Mark Gillis breaks down VW's Atlas Cross Sport, unveiled at the LA Auto Show
• Hyundai's Brandon Ramirez has the latest on the Ioniq and Vision T
• Ford's Debbie Mielewski tells us how coffee grounds from McDonalds are making their way in to your car
• Our own Mike Caudill talks furloughs at Nissan, and Ford celebrates "Bring Your Dog To Work Day"
• Anton Wahlman discusses Electric Vehicle news from overseas, as well as General Motors slated to open a new factory in Ohio
• What should be in your driveway? How about the Mercedes GLC 300W4 and the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross, Hyundai Sonata, or perhaps the Baby Mercedes CLA, CLB, and CLC?

04-21-2019 Our Auto Expert New Cars From The New York Auto Show

• John Vincent from US News and World Report join Nik in Studio.
• Nik and John break down all the new cars from the New York Auto Show
• Anton Walhman from Seeking Alpha brings the latest on auto industry finance

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

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

10-28-18 Special Edition Nissan Titan Paws 1

Nik Miles and the Pit Crew 

• Whats new in Nik's World?
• Animalrescuerigs.com
• Our Auto Expert Rescue Vehicle called Paws 1 Partnership and display at SEMA
• Joel Cruise from Hard Notch Customs explains custom work they can do on trucks & Paws 1
• Pat Heffron from Wheel Kraft NW explains the hard work and challenge on Paws 1
• Micheal Caudill talks about the work Line-X donated to Paws 1
• Wendy Orthman from Nissan explains the call of all Titans Truck and the excitement of working on Paws 1 Rescue Rig and will be on display at SEMA
• Crazy Anton Wahlman from Seeking Alpha talks EV Finances and Tesla

10-21-18 Our Auto Expert BMW Ford Fuel ISEECARS Toyota INFINITI Kia

Nik Miles and the Pit Crew 

• Whats new in Nik's World?
• Crew talks about the Toyota Prius Kia Niro and INFINITI QX50
• Julie Blackley with ISEECARS.COM talks about the value and specific data
• SEMA 2018 what is going to be on display
• John Shipley Product Manager of BMW talks about the New X7
• Debbie Mielewski from Ford explains the new break though in noise reduction and its called Graphene
• Jack Gillis Executive Director Consumer Federation of America talks about Fuel Economy, Washington DC and Trump Administration
• Crazy Anton Wahlman from Seeking Alpha talks EV Finances and Tesla

10-14-18 Our Auto Expert Fiat FCA Volvo Rolls-Royce Electric cars Lexus Toyota

Nik Miles and the Pit Crew 

• Whats new in Nik's World?
• Andrea Deliz From FIAT FCA talks about the new 500 1957 Edition and 500 models
• Fun Halloween Pumpkin car designs
• Perry Stern from MSN Autos talks about the Rolls-Royce trip
• Nissan Toyota and Lexus is here to help if you or a family member were effected by Hurricane Micheal
• Russell Datz from Volvo talk about the new S60 now manufactured in the USA and V60
• Crazy Anton Wahlman from Seeking Alpha talks EV Finances and Tesla

9-9-18 Cadillac Nissan INFINITI AlexonAutos FCA Tesla and more

Nik Miles and the Pit Crew 

• Todd Pawlik Chief Engineer reveals the New XT4 from Cadillac
• Jannelle Grigsby from Nissan talks about the Million dollar GTR 50 and the Japanese Classic Car show in Long Beach
• Phil O'connor from INFINITI explains the Prototype 10 and exciting news from Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance
• Alex Dykes from AlexonAutos in studio chats with Nik regarding the AVA event
• Crazy Anton Wahlman from Seeking Alpha

8-19-18 Our Auto Expert Rolls-Royce Ford Indy Racing Roadtrippers Rebelle Rally

Nik Miles and the Pit Crew 

• Jim Owen from Ford talks about the Limited Edition Mustang Cobra Jet
• Gerry Spahn from Rolls-Royce talks about Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance
• Nik and the Pit Crew talk about the top 10 SUV's Sales for 2018
• Jerry Jensen Vice President and General Manager of the Grand Prix of Portland Indy
• Nick Jaynes Editor in Chief explain the Roadtrippers website
• Call From Lars Larson
• Nik talks about his Adventures in the new  Honda HR-V and CR-V
• Mercedes and Elise explain their event Rebelle Rally 
• Crazy Anton Wahlman from Seeking Alpha