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An In-Car Interview In San Diego, Do’s And Don’ts For Car Owners, And A Double Dose Of Andy’s Top 5! - 5-14-2022

1) Show preview, Nik cooks bacon to coarse Automatic Andy out of bed

 

2) Auto Andy's first Top 5 features the 2022 Chevy Tahoe 4WD Z71

 

3) Nik is joined by Javier Mota in San Diego for an in-car interview on the 2023 AT4X GNC Sierra

 

4) The Latin portion of Our Auto Expert Javier Mota continues his in-car chat with Nik, their conversation is centered around Super Cruise and the Denali Ultimate 

 

5) Rule-breaker Justin Bieber's Ferrari ban is the focus of Nik's News as the gang talks about the brands interesting list of Do's and Don'ts for car owners

 

6) Andy's blesses us with another rendition of his Top 5, this time pivoting his attention to the 2022 Subaru BRZ Limited Manual Coupe

 

7) AutoPacific's Ed Kim returns to talk about the growing consumer trust in active driver assist technologies. 

 

8) Anton Wahlman is welcomed back to the show. He discusses his correct prediction of Elon Musk's decision to NOT buy Twitter... for now. 

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 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

An Emotional Campaign From BMW As A Milestone Is Reached, And Going Behind The Scenes On The Ford Expedition Timberline - 3-12-2022

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

• Mike Caudill joins us to review the KIA EV6 as well as the Hyundai Ioniq 5
• BMW's Jay Hanson joins us for a 50 year milestone
• Ford's Devin Mc Parlane runs down what makes the Expedition Timberline Edition so special
• Mikhael Farah brings us the latest news from HUMMER on the EV
• Nik and Anton break down the important automotive news from across the globe

Laws, They Are A-Changing, Getting The Inside Scoop On The 2022 Ford Escape, And Finding Out Which Are The Best Cars For The Money - 2-19-22

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

• We tell you everything you need to know about the change in headlight laws
• Andy's Top 5 for the 2022 Hyundai Tucson N Line Edition
• Ford's Adrienne Zaski joins us to unpack what's new in the 2022 Ford Escape
• Automotive Journalist Javier Mota joins us to talk about the 2022 Bugatti Chiron Super Sport
• US News & World Report's John Vincent tells you who brought home the gold in the Best Cars for the Money Awards.
• Anton Wahlman joins the crew to unpack the latest automotive news from across the globe

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

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

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

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

Nik Gets His Hands On The Mach E, Getting The Inside Scoop On The 2022 Toyota Corolla Cross, And A Look Behind The Curtain Of Luxury At Lexus - 9-25-2021

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

• Javier Mota-Digital Automotive Journalist-Land Rover
• 2022 Corolla Cross-Erin Doughty, Toyota Marketing
• 2021 Mercedes- Benz E63W4S
• 2022 BMW 440i
• Geoff Partain from Lexus-2022 RX 350L and RX 450HL
• Andy runs down the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach E
• Anton Wahlman and Nik discuss the automotive news of the week

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 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.

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!

Breaking Down The New Ford Bronco, What's New In The 2021 Kia Sorento, And An Exclusive Collection From McLaren - 7-10-2021

Topics for Nik Miles and Truck Girl Jen:

• McLaren's Brandon Smith joins us to chat about the new Limited-Edition 720S and 765LT inspired collection
• A new survey shows consumers find the car buying experience more transparent. Nik shares why he thinks that is
• We get to in to the details of the new Ford Bronco with Engineer Adrian Aguirre
• Kia's James Bell tells you what you can look forward to in the 2021 Sorento
• Anton Wahlman has the latest on electric vehicles in the U.S. and in Europe, including Toyota describing it's battery-electric vehicle rollout plan, and what end-of-quarter electric vehicle sales look like in Europe
• Perry Stern gives us an update on a supercar that only 2 dozen will have a chance to own, the Hennessey Venom F5
• Nik owned the asphalt this week both the Ford F-150 Hybrid, as well as the AMG Mercedes A63. He will give his takes on the rides

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

How The New Jeep Grand Cherokee Is Breaking New Ground, Getting The Inside Scoop On The McLaren Elva, And The Ford Maverick Breaks New Ground - 6-12-2021

Topics for Nik Miles and Truck Girl Jen:

• Jeep's Scott Tallon calls in for an in-depth look in to the all-new Grand Cherokee
• Toyota's Yash Shah gives us all the details on the 2022 Tacoma Trail Edition
• McLaren's VP of Communications and PR, Roger Ormisher tells us how they were able to fit so much power, in to their lightest road car
• Ford's Klaus Pale De Mello joins us to discuss the 2022 Ford Maverick, the only standard full hybrid pickup in America
• Nik cruised in two cars this week, the 362 horsepower 2021 Mercedes-AMG GT43, as well as the 2021 Toyota Avalon
• Anton Wahlman joins us to discuss the major automotive news topics of the week, including Tesla's fastest test "ride", and the electric vehicle race throughout Europe

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

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

429 Horsepower Is Impressive, But Even More Impressive In An SUV, BMW Collaborates With A Lifestyle Brand, And Many Think Odometer Fraud Is A Thing Of The Past.... Think Again! - 5-22-2021

Topics for Nik Miles and Truck Girl Jen:

• We look ahead with Acura's Karina Gonzalez to see what's fresh in the 2022 Acura MDX
• AMG's Keri Richardson explains how they were able to get 429 horsepower in to the AMG GLE 53 Coupe
• Don't let anyone tell you there is something wrong with a Minivan! A lifelong fan of the van, Fox 6 Milwaukee's Carl Deffenbaugh explains his steps for you to find the perfect ride
• BMW's John Quinn calls in with all of the details on the 2021 BMW 4 Series, as well as what BMW's partnership with lifestyle brand Kith means for the future
• Mike Speck from Ford's Skills For Life stops by with some driving tips for you and your newly driving teen
• According to CarFax, nearly two million cars on the road have had their odometers rolled back, and are victims of odometer fraud. CarFax's Emilie Voss explains

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

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 The Inside Scoop On The 2021 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 392, A New Edition Of MINI Is On The Way, And Cadillac Recasts The Concept Of American Luxury - 4-17-2021

Topics for Nik Miles and Truck Girl Jen:

• AMG's Keri Richardson shares all the info on the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 63
• Jeff Zurschmeide has your tips this week for Car Care Month
• New details are out on MINI USA launching the Countryman Boardwalk Edition in the U.S. MINI's Patrick McKenna shares the news
• Cadillac's Megan Quinn brings us the details on the 2021 CT5
• The Head of Jeep North America Jim Morrison tells us about Jeep's most capable Wrangler yet, the 2021 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 392
• Anton Wahlman brings us your weekly dose of automotive news from around the globe, which include the latest on Tesla and electric vehicles here in the States, and abroad.
• Nik also shares how Washington State is racing to ban gas cars, and how a major electric vehicle rollout could look in the USA, and his thoughts on the new Hyundai Venue

A Car Aimed At Performance-Luxury Customers, Celebrating National Car Care Month, And After Nearly Two Decades The Next Evolution Of The VW Golf R Is On The Way

Topics for Nik Miles and Truck Girl Jen:

• Cadillac's Meagan Quinn joins us to talk about 2021 CT4
• Toyota's Sam Adams has all the details on their trendy crossover, the 2021 Toyota Venza
• With April being National Car Care Month, and the sun starting to come back out for longer periods of time, get your wax on with Jim Dvorak from Mothers
• Kia's James Bell gives us some insight on Kia's new design philosophy
• Quarter One has now come and gone for 2021, so we check in with journalist Anton Wahlman about how car companies have fared, both in the U.S. and abroad
• Nik was cruising behind the wheel of the all-new 603 horsepower Mercedes-AMG GLE 63 S Coupe. Listen in to how he and Jen feel about the POWER!

Upgrades To The Ford F-150 Police Responder, What's New In The Redesigned 2021 Honda Ridgeline, And An In-Depth Look At The New Jeep Wagoneer And Grand Wagoneer - 3-27-21

Topics for Nik Miles and Truck Girl Jen:

• Hyundai's Johannes Sanchez has the lowdown on the all new 2022 Ioniq5
• Ford's Police Brand Marketing Manager Greg Ebel stops by to tell us what our first responders can expect out of the Ford F-150 Police Responder
• Honda's Carl Pulley gets technical with the redesign of the Ridgeline
• Jeep's Rachel Fellrath tells us about the rebirth of an American Icon, the Jeep Wagoneer and the new Grand Wagoneer concept
• Anton Wahlman brings us your automotive news from the U.S. and across the world, including what the new U.S. Transportation Secretary says he wants to do, and what kind of ramifications came from that cargo ship that blocked the Suez Canal
• Dustin Krause is the Director of E-Mobility for Volkswagen and tells you how All-Electric, is going across the Country
• Nik mixed utility and luxury this week, as he test drove both the Lexus GX 460, as well as the Infiniti Q60 Redline

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

Upgrades Are On The Way For The Cadillac XT5, The Return Of The Wagoneer, And Taking A Look At The Ford Explorer King Ranch Edition - 3-13-2021

Topics for Nik Miles and Truck Girl Jen:

• Cadillac's Michael Myczkowiak stops by with everything you need to know, and everything they've upgraded on, the XT5
• The rebirth of an American Icon is here, as the Wagoneer returns to the Jeep lineup. Also, taking a look at the upgrades to the Toyota 4RunnerHyundai's Michael Evanoff joins us with everything you need to know about the 2021 Hyundai Elantra
• Ford's Lee Newcombe has all the details on the new Ford Explorer King Ranch Edition
• GM's Stuart Fowle fills us in on the Cadillac commercial during the Super Bowl, as well as their future in electric vehicles
• Anton Wahlman joins us as always to take a look at automotive news from across the globe, including what the trend looks like when forecasting Tesla sales in places like Spain, The Netherlands, and Norway
• Nik cruised in style this week, as he was behind the wheel of the BMW M330E. Nik and Jen will tell you their thoughts of the ride in to the studio

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!

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

The Vice President Of Infiniti Americas Joins Us To Discuss The 2021 QX60, The Ford F-150 Stays At The Top Of The Market, Taking A Look At The 2021 Aston Martin Vantage Roadster

Topics for Nik Miles and Truck Girl Jen:

• Volkswagen's Mark Gilles has the latest and greatest on the 2022 Taos SUV
• Infiniti Americas Vice President gives us a behind the scenes look in to the 2021 QX60
• The Executive Designer of HUMMER Phil Zak tells us what's new in the upcoming model
• Mike Koval, the Head of Ram talks about the new TRX
• Getting the scoop on new SUV's, the 2021 Tahoe and Suburban with Chevrolet's Matt Tepatti
• AMG's Keri Richardson has all the details the new 2021 GLA 35
• The Ford F-150 remains the top of the market, and we bring in Ford's Travis Calhoun to give us some insight as to why
• Aston Martin's Dan Sherman has the latest and greatest on the 2021 Vantage Roadster
• Nik took to the streets in style this week, in the Lexus ES 250 AWD

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

The 2022 Acura MDX Is "Crafted To Perform", Steps To Finding Your Perfect Mini Van From A Lifelong Fan, And Just How Much Of An Issue Is Odometer Fraud In 2021? -1-30-21

Topics for Nik Miles and Truck Girl Jen:

• Acura's Karina Gonzalez tells you what to look for in the 2022 Acura MDX
• An SUV with 429 horsepower? Yes please! AMG's Keri Richardson has the details on the AMG GLE 53 Coupe
• Fox 6 Milwaukee's Carl Deffenbaugh, a lifelong mini van fan, joins us with the steps he takes to find the perfect ride
• Just how important is 3/4 of an inch? Pretty important if you ask Truck Girl Jen.
• BMW's John Quinn has the details on the 2021 BMW 4 Series, as well as their collaboration with New York lifestyle brand Kith
• Ford Skills For Life's Mike Speck joins us to talk about driving skills, Covid, and teen driving
• Anton Wahlman fills us in with automotive news from around the globe, including GM saying they will become all electric by 2035, and taking a look at the biggest electric car sales successes in Europe
• Carfax's Emilie Voss stops by, sharing that there is a BIG misconception that odometer fraud went away with the rise of digital odometers. Carfax's data shows nearly TWO MILLION vehicles on the road have had their odometers rolled back
• Nik cruised the rainy Pacific Northwest in the 2021 Subaru Crosstrex, as well as the Lexus UX 200

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

Our First Look At What's Coming In The 2021 Toyota Tundra, Audi Goes Electric, INFINITI Refines The QX50

Topics for Nik Miles and Truck Girl Jen:

• Toyota's Brandon Olszewski tells us what's new in the 2021 Toyota Tundra SR5 CrewMax
• Audi SUV's go electric with their 2021 e-tron. Audi's Matt Mostafaei gives us the scoop
• INFINITI now offers an enhanced standard model in the 2021 QX50. Jeff Pope is the Vice President for INFINITI Americas tells you everything you need to know
• Lexus's Maggie Donovan tells us how Lexus is bringing two new variations to their signature sedan, the ES 250 AWD
• From Volkswagen dominating the European EV sales market, to Mercedes reaching the top of the charts, Anton Wahlman brings us news updates from around the world
• Nik cruised around in style this week, taking the wheel in the Genesis GV80. He brings you his take

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 Vice President Of Infiniti Americas Joins Us To Discuss The 2021 QX60, The Ford F-150 Stays At The Top Of The Market, Taking A Look At The 2021 Aston Martin Vantage Roadster - 12-26-2020

Topics for Nik Miles and Truck Girl Jen:

• Volkswagen's Mark Gilles has the latest and greatest on the 2022 Taos SUV
• Infiniti Americas Vice President gives us a behind the scenes look in to the 2021 QX60
• The Executive Designer of HUMMER Phil Zak tells us what's new in the upcoming model
• Mike Koval, the Head of Ram talks about the new TRX
• Getting the scoop on new SUV's, the 2021 Tahoe and Suburban with Chevrolet's Matt Tepatti
• AMG's Keri Richardson has all the details the new 2021 GLA 35
• The Ford F-150 remains the top of the market, and we bring in Ford's Travis Calhoun to give us some insight as to why
• Aston Martin's Dan Sherman has the latest and greatest on the 2021 Vantage Roadster
• Nik took to the streets in style this week, in the Lexus ES 250 AWD

McLaren Rolls Out An Exclusive Collection, Getting Technical About The New Ford Bronco, And A New Challenger Approaches For The Production Car Top Speed Record! - 12-19-2020

Topics for Nik Miles and Truck Girl Jen:

• McLaren's Brandon Smith joins us to chat about the new Limited-Edition 720S and 765LT inspired collection
• A new survey shows consumers find the car buying experience more transparent. Nik shares why he thinks that is
• We get to in to the details of the new Ford Bronco with Engineer Adrian Aguirre
• Kia's James Bell tells you what you can look forward to in the 2021 Sorento
• Anton Wahlman has the latest on electric vehicles in the U.S. and in Europe, including Toyota describing it's battery-electric vehicle rollout plan, and what end-of-quarter electric vehicle sales look like in Europe
• Perry Stern gives us an update on a supercar that only 2 dozen will have a chance to own, the Hennessey Venom F5
• Nik owned the asphalt this week both the Ford F-150 Hybrid, as well as the AMG Mercedes A63. He will give his takes on the rides

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

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

"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