Our Auto Expert

The Unreal engine helped make the 7th generation Mustang, also gas powered cars will never die.

Jim Owens from Ford and Nik plan a date to remotely rev the new 7th gen Mustang. They talked about all the other cool features and tech used to make this vehicle. 

We get some spicy info from Joe Moses the GM of Toyota marketing (no big deal) about the upcoming Toyota Crown. The first mass-produced Toyota that's 15 generations deep. Receives a makeover and a red carpet debut. 

Mike Caudill has a TON of info about almost every car ever made but trims it down to the Mercedes EQS AMG, Mercedes EQB, Cadillac Escalade Type V, and the GMC Yukon Denali Ultimate.

Automatic Andy thinks the Toyota Tundra TRD Pro Hybrid is very much the best truck ever made and informs everyone he did yoga in the back of it. 

Anton Wahlman from seekingalpha.com has the latest from the Elon Musk vs Twitter debacle. Luckily he's able to explain it to Nik and Automatic Andy like they are five. Which they are. 

Whew, so much SHOW

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. 

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

Getting The Rundown On Toyota’s 2022 GR86, Nik Cruises Around Town In The 2022 GMC Sierra, And We Dive In To Winter Car Care - 1-15-2022

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

• Tim Annick, GR86 Marketing Planner-2022 Toyota GR86
• GMC’s 2022 Sierra
• Nik Tries To Explains British Measurement Along With Horsepower
• Mike Caudill: BMW M440I, INFINITI QX60, RV Show And Winter Car Care
• Andy's top 5: Mazda CX30 Carbon Edition And Lexus GX460

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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!

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

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 "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

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

We Delve In To The Design Of The New 2022 GMC HUMMER EV, The U.S. Army Has A New Transport Vehicle, And What's New For The GMC Canyon And Denali? - 10-31-2020

Topics for Nik Miles and Truck Girl Jen:

• Cadillac's David Schiavone tells us what to expect out of the 2021 Escalade
• General Motors has now surpassed 1 million Wi-Fi subscribers. GM's Stuart Fowle tells us what's next
• GMC has announced it's first fully electronic addition to the line up, and it's a HUMMER. Phil Zak is the Executive Design Director at HUMMER and tells us how they did it
• After being awarded the contract in June, GM Defense has delivered its first Infantry Squad Vehicle. Chevrolet's Shad Balch joins us with more
• GMC is taking aim at premium midsize truck customers with the first-ever Canyon AT4, and the Denali gets a but of a makeover. GMC's Mikhael Farah calls in with the details
• Our own Anton Wahlman has his take on the HUMMER's timeline to market, the rise of the all-electric pickup, and the fight between Tesla and Volkswagen in Europe
• Mike Caudill got to fly through the streets in the 2021 Chevrolet Corvette, while Nik went less sporty and more luxury in the Genesis G80

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

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 

Taking A Look At The Ford Ranger Tremor, The Debut Of The 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer, And We Discuss One Of Our Favorite Car Care Products - 9-19-2020

Topics for Nik Miles and Truck Girl Jen:

• Perry Stern from Our Auto Expert and MSN will talk about the stunning 718 GTS Boxster from Porsche
• Ford just announced the Ranger Tremor for 2021 Chad Callendar Ranger Manager shares the juicy details
• Tyson Jominy is back to tell us the latest from JD Power
• Mike Caudill will join us to share his views on the GX50 from Infiniti and C63 AMG S
• Shad Balch from Chevrolet will tell us what changed on the new 2021 Trailblazer
• Anton Wahlman takes a look at ID3 sales as the quarter draws to a close, Volvo's planning to announce U.S. delivery dates for the XC-40, and checking in on Tesla's progress on building factories in the U.S. and overseas
• Hard Water spots from summer sprinklers are difficult to remove, but we have all the answers.  Joining us from Mothers is Jim Dvorak.
• Nik drives the 2021 Trailblazer, Mini GP and the Lexus RC F

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

Topics for Nik Miles and Truck Girl Jen:

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

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

Topics for Nik Miles and Truck Girl Jen:

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

OnStar Teams With The Department Of Veterans Affairs, And ALPINA Introduces It's First SUV In The American Market - 8-22-2020

Topics for Nik Miles and Truck Girl Jen:

• GM's Stuart Fowle tells us about what is bringing OnStar and the VA together
• Head of the Ram Brand Mike Koval the all new Ram 1500 TRX
• Bentley's Tim Hannig shares how they are bringing the 1920's to the 2020's.
• BMW's Kate Alini joins us once again, this time to discuss the BMW ALPINA XB7
• All new Bronco adventure concepts have been announced. Bronco Chief Designer Paul Wraith has the details
• Volkswagen jump starts production, how the Polestar 2 is matching up with Tesla overseas, and what's next for BMW in terms of all-electric vehicles? Anton Wahlman has that and more in your news update
• Our own Perry Stern give his take on the Mercedes Benz GLA, and chats about What 3 Words.
• What's in Nik's driveway this week? How about the 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited AWD? Or maybe the 2020 Cadillac CT5 Premium Luxury AWD is more your style.