Our Auto Expert

TO ROAD TRIP OR NOT TO ROAD TRIP THE SUMMER OF 2022

The Big Road Trip This Summer?  Some Things to Prep for It! Mike is still on the Road.  

Gas Prices are still outrageous, but Americans are still buying big SUVs according to Ed Kim and Auto Pacific.

Does the color of your car change its value, or does it get you a ticket?

 

Big Winners and Bigger Losers!” - 6-4-2022

This Week:

• Tesla has some real problems, and we know what they are!
• “War of the wagons” Volvo V90 VS 2022 Mercedes E450 All-Terrain WHO WINS?
  
• The New Lexus RX What with that new front end?????
• Honda reveals: Why they Named an SUV twice

Behind The Scenes Of Hyundai’s Electrification Program, A Two-Wheel Test Drive, And A Check In With Anton Wahlman - 5/29/2022

Topics for todays show:

• Anton Wahlman
• Mike Caudill: Spent the morning on the BMW R 1250 GS
• Console Vault - Ashlee Dickson
  
• Hyundai: Electrification program - new plant to be built in the Peach State (Savannah, Georgia) - Miles Johnson
  
• Andy’s Top 5’s :
  2022 Honda Passport Trailsport
  +
  2022 Audi Q6 Allroad Quattro
  

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
  

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. 

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

Unpacking The 2022 Chicago Auto Show, A Look At The Kia Stinger, And Finding Out What Is Behind The RAM Revolution - 2-12-2022

Todays topics on Our Auto Expert:

• Nik and Mike: Checking out 2022 Chicago Auto Show
• Cool car stories
• Mike Koval, Head of the Ram- Ram Revolution
• Esteban Plaza-Jennings Bronco Marketing Manager- Bronco 2022 King of Hammers
• Kia Stinger-James Bell Director of Communications
• Nik and Anton break down the news of the week

Corvette Celebrates An Anniversary, A Behind The Scenes Look At The 2023 Toyota Sequoia, And We MAYBE Stick Down A Nickname For Anthony - 2-5-2022

Topics for Nik Miles, Automatic Andy, and Oil Filter Anthony

• Shad Balch - Chevrolet Communications - 70th Anniversary Corvette 
• Tyson Jominy - Vice President of Data and Analytics at J.D. Power 
• Mike Caudill
• 2023 Toyota Sequoia - Eric Cavanagh - Senior Planner, Sequoia - Vehicle Marketing and Communications
• Andy's Top 5
• Anton Wahlman and Nik break down the news of the week

Taking A Look Under The Hood Of The 2022 GMC Sierra AT4, Unpacking The Florida RV Show, And What Does One Of Our Favorite Automotive Journalists Ask The CEO Of Lamborghini? - 1-29-2022

Today's topics for Nik and the Crew:

• Javier Mota - Digital Automotive Journalist is driving around in the KIA Sorento Hybrid as well as the Lexus NX F.Sport, and also got to have a sit-down interview with Lamborghini's CEO
• GMC's Chas Russel brings us the first look at the 2022 Sierra
• Mike Caudill tells us what stands out at the Florida RV Show, and has also gotten behind the wheel of the Cadillac CT4 V, as well as the Chevrolet ZLT w/Z51 Package
• Andy's Top 5 for the 2022 Toyota Corolla Cross XLE
• Anton Wahlman and Nik unpackage the global automotive news from the last week

Breaking Down The Lexus LS 500, Perry Stern Gives The New Bentley Flying Spur A Whirl, And A Behind The Scenes Look At The Ford F-150 Supercrew 4x4 Raptor - 1-22-22

Topics for Nik Miles, Automatic Andy, and Anthony:

• Mackenzie Richter with the Lexus Product marketing - Lexus LS 500
• Ed Kim - President and Chief Analyst - AutoPacific. Lexus and more
• Perry Stern 2022 New Bentley Flying Spur
• Brian Bell, Ford F-150 Trucks Marketing Manager. F-150 Supercrew 4x4 Raptor
• Andy's top 5 - 2022 Subaru Ascent Onyx Edition
• Nik and Anton Wahlman tackle the news from the U.S. and abroad

The Ford Bronco Sport Makes History, What’s To Come From Maserati, And A Look Back At CES - 1-8-2022

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

• 2022 Mercedes AMG SL 
• Dr. Debbie Mielewski, Senior Tech Leader at Ford-Ford Bronco Sport Becomes First Vehicle To Feature Parts Made Of 100% Recycled Ocean Plastic
• Bill Peffer CEO of Maserati Americas 2021 business success and what's new for Model Year 22 including Trofeo and F Tributo
• Auto Andy's top 5: 2022 Honda Civic Hatchback Touring Edition
• Anton Wahlman
• Niks news/Mike Caudill: CES

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

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

Diving Deep In To The Limited Edition 2022 Ford Shelby Mustang, We Learn How Dodge Is Breaking All The Rules With The Jailbreak 2022 Charger And Challenger, And VW Teams With Amazon - 12-4-2021

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

• Mark Gilles-Special Edition Amazon Boxes.
• Ashton Munoz, Dodge Challenger Product Manager-Jailbreak 2022 Charger and Challenger.
• Mike Caudill calls in
• Limited Edition 2022 Ford Shelby Mustang-Jim Owens-Global Performance Marketing Manager Ford. 
• Andy's Top 5 for the Ford Mustang Mach-E
• Nik and Anton Wahlman break down the news of the week from across the globe

Taking The Temperature On How New Car Sales Are Performing, 2021 Cars That Are Going Away, And Andy‘s Favorite Things About The 2022 Volkswagen ID.4 - 11-27-2021

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

• Tyson Jominy, Vice President Of Data And Analytics at J.D. Power
• Automatic Andy Top 5 : 2022 Volkswagen ID.
• Mike Caudill: What's New With Mike?
• Perry Stern - Lowest Priced Cars In America and The Jeep Wrangler Plug In Hybrid 4XE

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

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

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

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

Honda Civic Production Comes To The States, The Inside Scoop On The 2022 RAM TRX 1500, And A Look At The 2021 Rebelle Rally - 10-23-2021

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

• Nik took to the roads in the 2022 Subaru Forester, and will share his thoughts on the ride
• Honda's Carl C. Pulley tells us why Honda Civic production is coming to the state of Indiana
• Andy's Top 5 favorite things about the 2022 Volkswagen Taos
• RAM's Carl Lally tells us what kind of sweet features you will find in the 2022 RAM TRX 1500
• She's currently an automotive journalist, but three years ago she was behind the wheel during the Rebelle Rally. Mercedes Lilienthal joins us to give us a unique perspective in to what teams had to go through this year
• Anton Wahlman and Nik break down all of your automotive news from the U.S. and across the world, and Nik gets a little festive with Halloween decorations for cars

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

Getting An Inside Look At The Upcoming Lineup From Audi, Answering The Question, ”What Is Blue Oval City?”, And Andy Gets Behind The Wheel Of The Mach E - 10-2-2021

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

• Ford’s Sam Locrichio calls in to give us the details on the 2022 Expedition
• North America EV footprint director Greg Christensen tells us all about “Blue Oval City”
• Anthony Garbis from Audi fills us in on the 2022 A3, S3, and RS3
• Automatic Andy talks about the Mach E GT, and the Jeep Grand Wagoneer
• Anton Wahlman and Nik break down the automotive news of the week

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!

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.

An Inside Look At The McLaren 765LT Spider, The First Acura NSX Type S Is Headed To Auction, And Previewing The Pebble Beach Concours D'Elegance - 8-7-2021

Topics for Nik Miles and Automatic Andy:

• Roger Ormisher, Vice President of Communications and PR for McLaren gives us the scoop on the 765LT Spider
• Andy's Top 5!
• Acura's Karina Gonzalez tells us why the first Acura NSX Type S will be headed to the auction block
• Brian Armstead tells us what to expect from the 70th Annual Concours D'Elegance at Pebble Beach
• Anton Wahlman and Nik run down the latest automotive news headlines from across the globe

What's New In The 2021 Ford Ranger, A Limited Edition Is Coming For The 2022 Ram 1500, And VW Announces The End Of U.S. Production For One Of Their Most Popular Sedans - 7-31-2021

Topics for Nik Miles and Automatic Andy:

• Chad Callendar from Ford Ranger gives us the details on the 2021 edition of the popular pickup
• What's new for Ram in 2022? How about a 10 year anniversary limited edition? Ram's Carl Lally calls in with all the details
• Volkswagen has announced the end of U.S. production on the Passat. VW's Mark Gilles calls in to let us know why
• Anton Wahlman and Nik break down the automotive news from across the world

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!

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

Taking A Look In To Toyota's Mobility Foundation, Reviewing The Mercedes AMG 13th Edition Nighthawk Cigarette Boat, And Our Monthly Deep Dive In To Car Sales With J.D. Power - 7-3-2021

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

• Toyota's Ryan Klem joins us to discuss the Toyota Mobility Foundation, a free autonomous vehicle shuttle service that recently rolled out in Indianapolis, and what it could mean moving forward
• J.D. Power's Vice President of Data and Analytics Tyson Jominy calls in to discuss how the numbers look for June with more people out on the roads
• Our own Perry Stern chats about the Mercedes AMG 13th Edition Nighthawk, as well as the new Mercedes-Benz S-Class
• What are the cheapest electric cars currently on the market? Find out here
• Anton Wahlman gives us the latest on international automotive news, including the current status of Tesla's CyberTruck, as well as what the Tesla's Executive side looks like after the #2 in command abruptly left last month
• Nik brings us a report on Hollywood actress Sydney Sweeney, who recently restored a classic Bronco, as well as a new concept from MINI, and is a new model coming to the Ford lineup?
• Nik got behind the wheel of the new 2022 Toyota Supra, as well as the 2021 INFINITI Q50. Hear the crew's thoughts as they all got to experience the rides

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

An Expansion In Ford's SUV Lineup, A New Bolder Style Is Coming To The VW Tiguan, And Checking In With Our Friends At J.D. Power - 5-15-2021

Topics for Nik Miles and Intermediate-Driver Andy:

• Getting the in-depth knowledge of Volkswagen's Tiguan Allspace with Mark Gilles
• J.D. Power's Tyson Jominy joins us for a regular check in on what they are seeing across the automotive spectrum
• Lincoln's Laura Clark runs down what is new with their 2021 Lincoln Navigator
• It's a classic, but there is always something new in the Honda Civic. Honda's Carl C. Pulley calls in with the details
• Ford has expanded their SUV offerings with the Ford Explorer Timberline, and Ford's Lee Newcombe tells us why it is their most rugged SUV ever
• Anton Wahlman checks in with automotive news from across the planet, from electric cars to what's happening on the factory floor, he's the person to turn to
• Nik was behind the wheel of both the Mitsubishi Outlander this week, as well as the 2021 Toyota Highlander. Tune in to hear his thoughts

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

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

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