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?

 

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. 

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

Topics for today's Our Auto Expert:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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!

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

Topics for Nik Miles and Truck Girl Jen:

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

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

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

Topics for Nik Miles and Sportscar Jeff:

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

Our Spookiest Show Of The Year! Including How Rolls-Royce Always Get The "Scariest" Names, And We Learn The Best Ride For You During A Zombie Apocalypse!

Topics for Nik Miles and Truck Girl Jen:

• It's definitely been a different year, but we have ways for you to go out and enjoy the holiday
• Rolls-Royce's Gerry Spahn tells us how they always get the spookiest names in the industry
• Ashton Munoz from Dodge shares how the Charger Red Eye Hellcat is possessed by a DEMON!
• Our own Mike Caudill takes a haunted adventure in the RV this week
• Jeff Zurschmeide tells us about a few sinister designs from years past
• The Fast Lane's Roman Mica has the best vehicle for you in the case of a zombie apocalypse
• Ted Ryan is Ford's Archive and Historian Manager, and tells us about Halloween events that Ford has done
• MSN Auto's Perry Stern has a few wicked and hair-raising powerful cars
• Nik got to go trick-or-treating in many different vehicles this week, including the 2020 CT4 AWD Premium, the 2021 TLX 2.0T Advance, and the 2021 Pacifica AWD

Our First Look At The 2022 Volkswagen Taos Along With The 2022 Acura MDX Prototype, And The Transformation Of The Infiniti QX60 Monograph - 10-17-2020

Topics for Nik Miles and Truck Girl Jen:

• Volkswagen's Mark Gillies joins us as their 2022 Taos SUV was unveiled this last week
• Jeff Pope is the Vice President for Infiniti Americas, and he tells us about how they transformed the QX60 Monograph SUV in to the next generation
• The most "premium and performance-focused" SUV from Acura has been unveiled, the 2022 MDX Prototype. Acura's Karina Gonzalez stops by with the details
• Mike Caudill gets dirty and heads back to school this week. He is at the MSF Dirt Bike School
• J.D. Power's Vice President of Data and Analytics Tyson Jominy calls in to give us an update on the auto industry as a whole across the country
• Anton Wahlman is back to give us your auto news from across the globe, including Tesla lowering their prices in multiple countries, and asking the question.... Is this what you do when demand is high? Also, who rules them all when it comes to electric vehicles in Europe?
• Always wanted an RV, but just don't have the space for it? MSN Auto's Perry Stern has the perfect product for you
• Nik cruised to the studio in the Cadillac Escalade, but he also drove the 2020 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid and the 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser Heritage Edition. He gives his thoughts on all three

A New Roadster From Aston Martin, How To Hit The Road And Bring Home With You, And Every Dog Has Their Day ... Especially When It's Make A Dog's Day!! - 10-10-2020

Topics for Nik Miles and Truck Girl Jen:

• The 2021 Ford F-150 Hybrid it "tortured and tested" and Ford's Dawn Piechocki tells us how
• Aston Martin's Dan Sherman brings us all the details on the 2021 Vantage Roadster
• Lincoln's Aviator is ALL NEW, and brand manager Jennifer Engel tells us what has changed
• Our Auto Expert's Mike Caudill is on the road this week, but not in just any vehicle, but a recreational vehicle! He gives us his experience with the family on the road
• Subaru's 2nd Annual Make A Dog's Day just took place, and Subaru's Brian Cavallucci tells us why this day is so important to them
• The Vice President of Polaris Slingshot makes some time to take us through the intricacies of the 3-wheeled roadster
• Nik had the opportunity to test drive Lincoln's Aviator plug-in hybrid, as well as the Lexus RCF. Listen in to hear his experience and opinions on the rides

Previewing The Rebelle Rally, Our Auto Expert Heads To The Indianapolis Motor Speedway, And A Special Edition Out Of Lexus - 10-3-2010

Topics for Nik Miles and Truck Girl Jen:

• Volkswagen's Mark Gilles talks about their new ID.4
• Acura's Karina Gonzalez introduces the 2021 RDX PMC Edition
• Ladies will be driving across the Southwest this month. Ford's Erica Martin will be one of them, as Ford enters 3 two women teams who will be racing in the Bronco Sport
• The Head of Jeep Jim Morrison has everything you need to know about the Wrangler 4XE
• Our Auto Expert's Mike Caudill is kissing the bricks in Indy. We will tell you why
• Anton Wahlman takes a look back at international sales in September, as well as all of your automotive news
• Lexus's Geoff Partain calls the studio with all the details on the 2021 RC and RC Black Line Special Edition
• Nik cruised around town in quite a few cars this week, including the Chevrolet Bolt EV, Hyundai Kona, the 2021 Jaguar F-Type, and the 2020 Land Rover Defender. He will give you his impressions 

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

Topics for Nik Miles and Truck Girl Jen:

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

Return Of The Mach Included In Our Double Dose of Ford, The Toyota 86 Hakone Edition, And We Are Taking Our Tops Off - 7-25-2020

Topics for Nik Miles and Truck Girl Jen:

• Ford's Ted Ryan makes sure we are completely up to date with the Ford Bronco
• Toyota's Tim Annick sets us straight about the 86 Hakone Edition, as well as dives in to its history
• You've heard the saying "like a bat out of hell", but what about a CAT out of hell? Dodge's Paul Tyll stops by to share all about the 2021 Durango SRT Hellcat
• Nik was feeling like royalty as he cruised around town in the Ford Expedition King Ranch. When he tired of the royal life, he instead took to the streets in the Volkswagen Atlas 3-Row
• A town of less than 50,000 now has autonomous shuttles! Our Auto Expert's Mike Caudill tells us all about them
• Ford Mustang's Jim Owens tells us what we can expect out of the newest edition of the Mach 1
• Hydrogen fuel cell vehicles? It's on the horizon. Anton Wahlman tells us who is on the road to making that happen, as well as news from Polestar, Tesla, and Volkswagen
• Our Auto Expert's Perry Stern tells you the sleekest and most powerful ways to take your top off this summer, with his list of favorite convertible sports cars

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

The Revival Of The Ford Bronco, How Is The Kingdom Of Kia Holding Up, And Checking In With J.D. Power As We Look Over The Data Of Car Sales Throughout The Pandemic - 7-11-2020

Topics for Nik Miles and Truck Girl Jen:

• AMG Product Manager Brian Cotter calls in with the latest on 2021 AMG GT 43 4-Door Coupe
• Ford's Ted Ryan has everything you need to know for the re-release of the Bronco
• Kia's James Bell has the latest and greatest coming out of Kia
• Our Auto Expert's Mike Caudill gives his impressions on the new Nissan Sentra
• J.D. Power's Tyson Jominy runs down the overall numbers for car sales during the Coronavirus pandemic
• Toyota's Brock Cartlidge tells us why the RAV4 Prime is primed and ready for electrified traction
• Tesla's numbers are falling, and Audi is dominating a European market. All that and more as we speak with Anton Wahlman
• We take a look at the 2020 Dodge Challenger SRT Super Stock with Challenger's Kevin Hellman
• Nik took to the streets in style this week, cruising around in the Alfa Romeo Stelvio, and the Mazda CX-30

McDonalds Is Stepping In To The Auto Industry...... Sort of, The Best Cars For 2020, And Some Big Moves From Nissan - 5-30-2020

Topics for Nik Miles and Truck Girl Jen:

• Checking out the 2020 Nissan GT-R Track Edition with Perry Stern
• Andrew Quillin from Acura has the latest and greatest on the Acura RDX
• Coffee is bringing McDonalds and Ford together. We will tell you how
• What's new on the Volkswagen Atlas Cross? Tomas Mica has the answers
• Have you been keeping out for quality cars throughout the year? Mike Caudill reminds you what you should be looking for

The V-Series Is BACK From Cadillac... And When You Hear "Volkswagen", You Might Think German Engineering, But Not With This SUV! - 5-2-2020

Topics for Nik Miles and Truck Girl Jen:

• FCA has added new features to the new U-Connect 5 system, and we have the Chief Designer of User Experience Vince Galante on to tell us all about it
• Cadillac's Ken Kornas has all the details on the return of the "V" in their CT4-V Blackwing and CT5-V Blackwing
• Volkswagen's Mark Gilles has the SEVEN reasons that their SUV, The Atlas, is All-American
• Chris Mosco from Ford tells us how they have brought style AND substance to their small SUV, the Escape
• Elon Musk says he will sell all of his possessions! Anton Wahlman joins us to tell us what the Tesla CEO's latest tweets mean for the company, as well as what the status is for auto-manufacturers wanting to reopen in the wake of the worldwide pandemic
• Speaking of Volkswagen's Atlas, Nik drove that around this week, as well as the BMW 228i Coupe

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

Topics for Nik Miles and Truck Girl Jen:

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

3-21-2020 - Taking A Look At The First Hypercar Built In The United States, And Something Something Ultra-Rare From Honda

Topics for Nik Miles and Truck Girl Jen:

• Hyundai's Michael Evanoff previews the 2021 Elantra, as well as a new Electric Vehicle concept
• John Vincent from US World and News Report tells you what you should do if you are having problems paying for your automobile during the Coronavirus pandemic
• Czinger's CCO Jens Sverdrup goes in depth on the 21C
• Ashton from Dodge shares how you can save money on muscle cars
• Honda's Davis Adams has all the details on the Civic Type-R, as well as the limited edition
• Anton Wahlman brings you all the updates on how the Coronavirus is effecting the Auto Industry
• In Nik's driveway this week were the BMW 740e as well as the Lexus RX 450h

3-14-2020 - Car Safety When It Comes To The Coronavirus, Taking A Look At The AMG GLE 63 S Coupe

Topics for Nik Miles and Truck Girl Jen:

• Mercedes Lilienthal talks about her adventures in the Alcan 500
• Mercedes-Benz AMG Product Manager Keri Richardson has the details on the new GLE 63
• MSN's Perry Stern touches on a list of topics including the his ultimate road trip with McLaren and the Mercedes-Benz launch of the GLS and GLE
• Nik and Jen discuss how to protect yourself from the Coronavirus when renting a car or taking ride sharing services
• Anton Wahlman reports on why China is going at the USA, and the latest from Polestar
• In Nik's driveway this week was the Toyota Sequoia and the Ford Escape

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

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

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

2-29-2020 - Some New Options Ahead For Kia And Genesis, As Well As A Live Check-In On The Alcan 5000 Rally!

Topics for Nik Miles and Truck Girl Jen:

• Kia's James Bell has all you need to know about the new Kia Selto
• Genesis's Kevin Smith chats about the new GV80
• Jeff Zurschmeide checks in from Canada, where he is taking part in the Alcan 5000 Rally
• Toyota's Mark DeJongh tells us about advancements on All Wheel Drive on the Camry and Avalon
• Anton Wahlman has some news on Tesla, and takes a look at how electric vehicles are selling in Europe
• What was in Nik's driveway this week? How about the Honda Civic SI, or maybe the Range Rover Velar is more your style?

2-22-2020 - A New Tool That Allows You To Design Your Own Car, Unpacking The Portland Auto Show, Audi Announces A Redesign

Topics for Nik Miles and Truck Girl Jen:

• Volkswagen's Mark Gillis explains how you can design your own Atlas Cross Sport
• Perry Stern tells us what he saw at the Portland Auto Show, and tells us how much fun the BMW Z4 is to drive
• Audi's Anthony Garbis explains the redesign of the A-5
• Anton Wahlman discusses what kinds of affects the Coronavirus outbreak in China is impacted the auto industry in the USA
• Nik had three cars in his driveway this week, including the Hyundai Venue, Nissan Pathfinder Rock Creek Edition, and the BMW XCX8

2-15-2020 - Nissan is making some BIG moves, New vehicles out of Volkswagen, and a national fast food chain is mixing coffee.... and CARS!

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

• We check out the 2020 Nissan GT-R Track Edition with Perry Stern
• Acura's Andrew Quillan has the latest on the Acura RDX
• Ford and McDonalds are teaming up..... with COFFEE
• Tomas Mica has the latest on the Atlas Cross
• Mike Caudill has the cars coming in 2020 that you need to keep your eyes out for