Our Auto Expert

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

An Inside Look At Teen Driving Safety, Getting A Rundown On The 2022 Toyota Tundra, And Andy‘s Top5! - 10-16-2021

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

• Jim Graham, Ford Director of Driving Skills For Life, calls in to talk teen driving safety
• Gerry Spahn gives us his views on the Rolls-Royce 103EX Vision
• Toyota's Cody Wilhide tells us what we can expect from the 2022 Toyota Tundra
• Nike Caudill went from four wheels to two, with the Indian Motorcycle
• Andy's Top 5 on the 2022 Hyundai Tucson
• Anton Wahlman and Nik run down the automotive news of the week from across the globe

New Details Out On The 2022 Genesis G70, Getting The Inside Scoop On The All-Electric Ford F-150, And Celebrating A Seminal Moment For Rolls-Royce - 6-5-2021

Topics for Nik Miles and Truck Girl Jen:

• Genesis's Jarred Pellat calls in with the newly released details on the 2022 G70, including what you can expect to pay in the American market
• The Chief Engineer for the Ford F-150 Lightning, Linda Zhang, stops by to fill us in on what to expect from Ford's first all-electric pickup truck
• The Volkswagen Tiguan has been revamped and refreshed for 2022. and VW's Mark Gilles brings us the details
• Our own Perry Stern brings us an in-depth report on Bugatti, and what makes them stand out from the pack
• Rolls-Royce's Gerry Spahn gives us an inside look into the world's most expensive new car, the Rolls-Royce Boat Tail
• Nik and Anton Wahlman break down the latest automotive news of the week, including how Tesla is fairing in the world's most populated country, and which other contenders are rising in the electric vehicle market in Europe
• Nik was able to grip the steering wheel of the Ford Mach 1 this week, as well as cruised around the city in the Toyota Highlander. Tune in to hear his takes

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

Power And Cargo Space Combine In The 2022 Kia Carnival MPV, Previewing The 2022 INFINITI QX55, And Hyundai Unveils Their Redesigned SUV's - 3-6-2021

Topics for Nik Miles and Truck Girl Jen:

• Our Auto Expert's Perry Stern gives his take on the Porsche Taycan 4S
• Getting an in-depth look at the 2021 Volkswagen ID4 with VW's Mark Gilles
• INFINITI's Kyle Bazemore has everything you need to know about the 2022 QX55
• Lexus's Richard Hollingsworth tells us about the perfect balance of sporty and suave with the 2021 Lexus IS & LX
• Kia's James Bell is helping getting the tent put up as he fills us in on the 2022 Kia Carnival MPV
• Hyundai has redesigned the 2022 Kona and Kona Electric, including sophisticated design elements and all-new N Line trim. Hyundai's Melvyn Bautista gives us the details
• Anton Wahlman has our news update from across the globe, including that we are within months of there being so many electric vehicles on the market, it will be nearly too hard to keep track
• Have you ever "bespoked" a vehicle? Nik got to see it happen from behind the scenes. Hear his thoughts right now!

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.

The Unveiling Of The 2022 Honda Civic Prototype, Insight On The First Ever Mid-Engine Corvette, Ford Honors Military Charities - 11-28-2020

Topics for Nik Miles an Truck (or Corvette) Girl Jen:

• Honda's Carl Pulley has all the details on the 2022 Honda Civic Prototype
• Rides & Drives Editor and Publisher Harvey Briggs gives insight like no other in to Rolls-Royce in his upcoming book "Rolls-Royce Motor Cars: Making a Legend"
• Chevrolet's Shad Balch runs down the "Battle of the Vettes"
• Mike Caudill has the best holiday movies for the "car guy" in the family
• Ford is making a huge charitable donation this holiday season. Ford's Mark LaNeve tells us about their 3.5 million dollar donation
• Perry Stern gives his take on the Jeep's new Wrangler 392 and the Gladiator Rubicon Diesel
• Not only was Nik able to talk to Shad about the new Corvette Stingray, he got to drive it HIMSELF. Nik, and Jen, both give their opinions

Getting The Inside Scoop On The All New Toyota Highlander, Ram Celebrates An Anniversary, An Insight Like No Other In To Rolls-Royce

Topics for Nik Miles and Truck Girl Jen:

• Toyota's Brock Cartlidge has everything you need to know about the 2021 Highlander
• Our Auto Expert's Mike Caudill calls in as he cruises around Detroit
• Taking a look at the 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe & Suburban with Chevrolet's Matt Tepatti
• The Head of the Ram Brand Mike Koval Jr. shares how they are celebrating the 75th Anniversary of Ram Truck
• Tomas Mica from The Fast Lane Truck and The Fast Lane Car stops by to discuss which electric vehicles are flooding the market, and which ones you should look out for over others
• Nik test drove the Volvo V90 throughout the week, and gives you his take

Maserati Releases Their New Super Sports Car, Taking A Look At Dodge Charger Line Up For Next Year, And The Best Cars For Teens - 9-12-2020

Topics for Nik Miles and Truck Girl Jen:

• Maserati's Karl DeBoer has all the details on the MC20
• Honda's Christopher Hand runs down the 2021 Honda Odyssey
• Acura's Karina Gonzalez stops in with the latest on the Acura TLX Sedan
• Dodge Charger's Ashton Munoz tells us what's in store for Charger next year
• Rolls-Royce's Gerry Spahn gets spooky as he talks about the Ghost
• Anton Wahlman has our news update, including GM being put on notice, and Nikola and Hindenburg Research may be headed to the courtroom
• US News and World Report's Jamie Page has the best rides for your teen
• Nik had the keys to a Mercedes GLS63W4, as well as the Volvo XC90 E AWD. He will give his take on the rides

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

A Kid-Sized Supercar, Rolls-Royce's First Collection Car, And Some Upcoming SUV's You're Going To Want To Keep An Eye Out For

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 

A New Collection Car From Rolls-Royce, The Latest In Minivans From Fiat Chrysler, Dodge Gets Possessed By A Demon - 7-18-2020

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

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!

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!!!

11-23-19 - The New Black Badge Cullinan, Ford Mustang Mach-E and more from the LA Auto Show!

Nik Miles and Truck Girl Jen's Topics:

• What do Nik and Jen think of the new Tesla pickup truck?
• Mike Caudill discusses what was HOT, and what was NOT at the Los Angeles Auto Show
• Christina Sanders, Marketing Manager for the new Ford Mustang Mach-E gives us the rundown on the newest Mustang
• Rolls Royce's Gerry Spahn gives us the lowdown on the new Black Badge Cullinan
• Anton Wahlman discusses Tesla's new pickup truck
• Just what does it take to be an auto journalist at one of the biggest Auto Shows in the country? Here's a hint, organizing your sleep schedule! We will tell you why

11-16-2019 - Getting geared up for the Los Angeles Auto Show!

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

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).
  

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

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

9-2-18 Ford Rolls-Royce Indy Formula E Tesla and More

Nik Miles and the Pit Crew 

• Jim Owen from Ford talks about the New Ford GT 
• Gerry Spahn from Rolls-Royce talks about Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance
• Jason Fenski from Engineered Explained talks about Horsepower and Formula E
• Jerry Jensen Vice President and General Manager of the Grand Prix of Portland Indy
• 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

5-13-18 Our Auto Expert GM Buypower Rally Toyota Rolls-Royce Bridgestone Anton

Nik Miles and the Pit Crew

• Chris Duke Host of Motorz TV and GM Buypower Card Ambassador Survey

• Mark Morgan from Olympus Rally Event May 19-20th

• Brian Hancock talks about the New 2019 Toyota Rav4

• Exclusive Interview with Gerry Spahn regarding the New Rolls-Royce Culligan

• Anton Wahlman from Seeking Alpha

• Bridgestone Tires

3-18-18 Our Auto Expert Ram Audi Rolls-Royce Tesla Goodyear

Nik Miles and the Pit Crew

• Jim Morrison from FCA talks about the New Ram 1500

• Anthony Garvis from Audi and the RS5

• Pit Crew Explains the new tire from Goodyear

• Gerry Spahn from Rolls-Royce presents the 8th Generation Phantom

• Anton Walhman Tesla Electric Car Options

2-11-18 Buick OpenRoad GMC Mercedes Roman Mica

Nik Miles and the Pit Crew

• Roman Mica Fast Lane Cars talks about the Buick and Jaguar Events
• General Manager of OpenRoad Mark Maakestad Bellevue 
• Jennifer Ecclestone talks about the GMC Mountian Concept 1500 in Vail
• Mercedes Dealership in Seattle Manager Janelle Markevitch
• Anton Walhman Tesla and Porshe